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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-06-019982
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-2
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060512

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALPINE GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001362481
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		N-2
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21901
		FILM NUMBER:		06836116

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2500 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 215
		CITY:			PURCHASE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10577
		BUSINESS PHONE:		914-251-9098

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O ALPINE MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC.
		STREET 2:		1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALPINE GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001362481
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		N-2
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-134096
		FILM NUMBER:		06836117

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2500 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 215
		CITY:			PURCHASE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10577
		BUSINESS PHONE:		914-251-9098

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O ALPINE MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC.
		STREET 2:		1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200
		CITY:			DENVER
		STATE:			CO
		ZIP:			80202
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      continuous basis in reliance on Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933,
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      their net asset value and initial offering prices. The risks associated with
      this characteristic of closed-end investment companies may be greater for
      investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period after
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      eligible to pay dividends the majority of which qualify for federal income
      taxation at rates applicable to long-term capital gains. The equity securities
      in which the Fund will invest will include primarily common stocks, although
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                addition to the sales load, the Fund's offering expenses, which are
                estimated to total $_________ (or $___ per common share), including
                $______ as reimbursement to ALPS Distributors, Inc. for distribution
                assistance, of which approximately $______ represents the total amount
                of
                compensation to wholesalers registered through ALPS Distributors,
                Inc.,
                are to be paid by the Fund. The Adviser has agreed to pay all
                organizational expenses of the Fund and to pay those offering costs
                of the
                Fund. </font></div>
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      from previous page)</em></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Investment
      Adviser</em></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      Alpine
      Woods Capital Investors, LLC (the &#8220;Adviser&#8221;) will act as the Fund's investment
      adviser. See &#8220;Management of the Fund.&#8221; As of December 31, 2005, Alpine had
      approximately $3 billion of assets under management. Alpine's address is 2500
      Westchester Avenue, Suite 215, Purchase, New York 10577.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">This
      prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund that you ought
      to
      know before deciding whether to invest in the common shares, and you should
      retain this prospectus for future reference. A Statement of Additional
      Information, dated ______ __, 2006 (the &#8220;Statement of Additional Information&#8221;),
      and other materials, containing additional information about the Fund, have
      been
      filed with the SEC. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated
      by
      reference in its entirety into this prospectus, which means that it is
      considered to be part of this prospectus. You may request a free copy of the
      Statement of Additional Information, the table of contents of which is on page
      39 of this prospectus, and other information filed with the SEC, by calling
      (XXX) XXX-XXXX (toll-free) or by writing to ALPS Mutual Funds Services, Inc.,
      1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado 80202. To obtain annual and
      semi-annual shareholder reports or the Fund&#8217;s Statement of Additional
      Information electronically, please visit the Fund's web site
      (http://www.alpinefunds.com) or call (XXX) XXX-XXXX (toll-free). You may also
      call this number to request additional information or to make other inquiries
      pertaining to the Fund. You may also obtain a copy of any information regarding
      the Fund filed with the SEC from the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov).
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                  SUMMARY</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">SUMMARY
                  OF FUND EXPENSES</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">THE
                  FUND</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="7%" style="border-bottom: #ccffcc;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">USE
                  OF PROCEEDS</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="7%" style="border-bottom: white;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">INVESTMENT
                  OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">RISK
                  FACTORS</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">16</font></div>
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                  OF THE FUND</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">22</font></div>
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                  OF NET ASSET VALUE</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">27</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">27</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">28</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">30</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">34</font></div>
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                  TO OPEN-END FUND</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">38</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">40</font></div>
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      prospectus contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements,
      within the meaning of the federal securities laws, that involve risks and
      uncertainties. These statements describe our plans, strategies and goals and
      our
      beliefs and assumptions concerning future economic or other conditions and
      the
      outlook for the Fund, based on currently available information. In this
      prospectus, words such as &#8220;anticipates,&#8221; &#8220;believes,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; &#8220;objectives,&#8221;
&#8220;goals,&#8221; &#8220;future,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;seeks,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; and
      similar expressions are used in an effort to identify forward-looking
      statements, although some forward-looking statements may be expressed
      differently. </font></div>
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      Fund&#8217;s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the
      forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including
      the factors set forth in the section headed &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; below and elsewhere
      in this prospectus. You should consider carefully the discussions of risks
      and
      uncertainties in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in this prospectus
      and
      in the Statement of Additional Information. The forward-looking statements
      contained in this prospectus are based on information available to the Fund
      on
      the date of this prospectus, and the Fund assumes no obligation to update any
      such forward-looking statements, except as required by law.</font></div>
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      this prospectus. The Fund has not, and the underwriters have not, authorized
      any
      other person to provide you with different information. The Fund 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. The information contained
      and the representations made herein are accurate only as of the date on the
      cover page of this prospectus. </font></div>
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      summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before
      investing in the common shares. You should review the more detailed information
      contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and in the Statement
      of Additional Information, particularly the information set forth under the
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                Fund </strong></font></div>
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                Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (the &#8220;Fund&#8221;) is a newly-organized,
                diversified, closed-end management investment company. See &#8220;The Fund.&#8221;
                </font></div>
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                Fund is offering _________ common shares of beneficial interest at
                a price
                of $___, through a group of underwriters led by XXXX (&#8220;XXXX&#8221;). You must
                purchase at least [_____] common shares if you wish to participate
                in this
                offering&#160;. The underwriters have been granted an option to purchase
                up to ________ additional common shares to cover overallotments at
                the
                public offering price, less the sales load, within 45 days from the
                date
                of this prosepctus. The initial public offering price is $[___] per
                share.
                The Adviser has agreed to pay all organizational expenses of the
                Fund.
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                Fund anticipates that its common shares will be listed on the New
                York
                Stock Exchange, subject to notice of issuance, under the symbol
                &#8220;___.&#8221;</font></div>
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                Fund&#8217;s investment objective is high current dividend income the majority
                of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rates created
                by the
                &#8220;Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003,&#8221; while also
                focusing on total return for long-term growth of capital. </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                Fund will pursue its investment objective by investing at least 80%
                of its
                net assets in the equity securities of domestic and foreign corporations
                that pay dividend income. Under normal circumstances, the Fund expects
                to
                invest in securities in at least three countries.</font></div>
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                periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily
                invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in cash or cash
                equivalents. </font></div>
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                Woods Capital Investors, LLC (the &#8220;Adviser&#8221;), the investment adviser of
                the Fund, is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under
                the
                Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. As of April 30, 2006,
                Alpine
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                Adviser is entitled to receive a monthly fee at the annual rate of
                ___% of
                the Fund's average daily total assets. The fees to be received by
                the
                Adviser are based on the total assets of the Fund, including assets
                represented by borrowing. During periods in which the Fund borrows,
                the
                fees paid to the Adviser for investment advisory services will be
                higher
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                on the basis of the Fund's total assets, including proceeds from
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                2200, Denver, Colorado 80202, serves as administrator to the Fund.
                Under
                the Administration Agreement, ALPS is responsible for calculating
                the net
                asset value of the common shares and generally managing the administrative
                affairs of the Fund. ALPS is entitled to receive a monthly fee at
                the
                annual rate of 0.13% of the Fund's average daily total assets. The
                fees to
                be received by ALPS are based on the total assets of the Fund, including
                assets represented by borrowing. During periods in which the Fund
                borrows,
                the fees paid to ALPS for administrative services will be higher
                than if
                the Fund did not borrow because the fees paid will be calculated
                on the
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                little
                or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even
                all of
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                carefully
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                common
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                the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment
                in common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities
                owned
                by the Fund, which are generally traded on a securities exchange
                or in the
                over-the-counter markets. The value of these securities, like other
                market
                investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably.
                The
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                investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends
                and distributions. </font></div>
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                decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer,
                such
                as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand
                for the
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                ownership interest in a company. The Fund can also invest in securities
                that can be exercised for or converted into common stocks (such as
                warrants or convertible preferred stock). While offering greater
                potential
                for long-term growth, common stocks and similar equity securities
                are more
                volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore,
                the value of your investment in the Fund may sometimes decrease instead
                of
                increase. Convertible securities include other securities, such as
                warrants, that provide an opportunity for equity participation. Because
                convertible securities can be converted into equity securities, their
                values will normally increase or decrease as the values of the underlying
                equity securities increase or decrease. The movements in the prices
                of
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                in the
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                on resale, securities that are not readily marketable, and repurchase
                agreements maturing in more than seven days. Illiquid securities
                involve
                the risk that the securities will not be able to be sold at the time
                desired or at prices approximating the value at which the Fund is
                carrying
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                and
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                risks of change in foreign currency exchange rates. </font></div>
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                markets entails all of the risks of investing in securities of foreign
                issuers to a heightened degree. These heightened risks include:
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                nationalization and less social, political and economic stability;
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                the smaller size of the market for such securities and a lower volume
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                the Fund's share price may be more volatile because it also invests
                in
                small and medium capitalization companies. Compared to large companies,
                small and medium capitalization companies are more likely to have
                (i) more
                limited product lines or markets and less mature businesses, (ii)
                fewer
                capital resources, (iii) more limited management depth and (iv) shorter
                operating histories. Further, compared to large cap stocks, the securities
                of small and medium capitalization companies are more likely to experience
                sharper swings in market values, be harder to sell at times and at
                prices
                that the Adviser believes appropriate, and offer greater potential
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                investment will subject the Fund to various risks. The first, real
                estate
                industry risk, is the risk that the REIT share prices will decline
                because
                of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real
                property values. In general, real estate values can be affected by
                a
                variety of factors, including supply and demand for properties, the
                economic health of the country or of different regions and the strength
                of
                specific industries that rent properties. The second is the risk
                that
                returns from REITs, which typically are small or medium capitalization
                stocks, will trail returns from the overall stock market. The third,
                interest rate risk, is the risk that changes in interest rates may
                hurt
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                that
                depends on a number of factors. There can be no assurance that the
                entities in which the Fund invests with the expectation that they
                will be
                taxed as a REIT will qualify as a REIT. An entity that fails to qualify
                as
                a REIT would be subject to a corporate level tax, would not be entitled
                to
                a deduction for dividends paid to its shareholders and would not
                pass
                through to its shareholders the character of income earned by the
                entity.
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                a REIT,
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                invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in cash or cash
                equivalents. The Fund will not be pursuing its investment objective
                in
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                developments.</font></div>
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                Fund may engage in short-term trading strategies, and securities
                may be
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                of the
                Adviser, investment considerations warrant such action. These policies
                may
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                brokerage commissions and generate short-term capital gains taxable
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                at a
                discount from their net asset value, and the Fund's common shares
                may
                likewise trade at a discount from net asset value. The trading price
                of
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                likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price
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                The Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated as of May 11,
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                (the &#8220;Declaration of Trust&#8221;), includes provisions that could have the
                effect of inhibiting the Fund's possible conversion to open-end status
                and
                limiting the ability of other entities or persons to acquire the
                Fund or
                to obtain control of the Board of Trustees. In certain circumstances,
                these provisions might also inhibit the ability of shareholders to
                sell
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                Fund intends to make a level dividend distribution each month to
                its
                shareholders after payment of Fund operating expenses including,
                interest
                on any outstanding borrowings. The level dividend rate may be modified
                by
                the Board of Trustees from time to time. If, for all monthly
                distributions, net investment company taxable income, if any (which
                term
                includes net short-term capital gain), and net tax-exempt income,
                if any,
                as determined as of the close of the Fund's taxable year, is less
                than the
                amount of the sum of all of the distributions for the taxable year,
                the
                difference will generally be a tax-free return of capital distributed
                from
                the Fund's assets. The Fund's final distribution for each calendar
                year
                will include any net investment company taxable income and net tax-exempt
                income undistributed during the year, as well as all net capital
                gain, if
                any, realized during the year. In general, the total distributions
                made in
                any taxable year (other than distributions of net capital gain) would
                be
                treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Fund's current
                and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions in excess of
                the
                earnings and profits would first be a tax-free return of capital
                to the
                extent of the adjusted tax basis in the shares. After such adjusted
                tax
                basis is reduced to zero, the distribution would constitute capital
                gain
                (assuming the shares are held as capital assets). This distribution
                policy
                may, under certain circumstances, have certain adverse consequences
                to the
                Fund and its shareholders. The initial distribution is expected to
                be
                declared approximately 45 days after the completion of this offering
                and
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                Adviser intends to apply to the SEC, on behalf of the Fund, for an
                exemption from Section 19(b) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19b-1 thereunder
                permitting the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital
                gains, provided that the distribution policy of the Fund with respect
                to
                its common shares calls for periodic (for example, quarterly/monthly)
                distributions in an amount equal to a fixed percentage of the Fund's
                average net asset value over a specified period of time or market
                price
                per common share at or about the time of distribution or pay-out
                of a
                level dollar amount. No assurance can be given that the SEC will
                grant the
                exemption to the Fund. The staff of the SEC has indicated that it
                has
                suspended the processing of exemptive applications requesting the
                type of
                relief referenced above, pending review by the staff of the results
                of an
                industry-wide SEC inspection focusing on the dividend practices of
                closed-end investment companies. There can be no assurance as to
                when that
                review might be completed or whether, following that review, the
                staff
                would process such applications or grant such relief. This offering,
                however, is not contingent upon the receipt of such exemption. See
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                of
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                each month. Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19a-1 thereunder
                require the Fund to provide a written statement accompanying any
                such
                payment that adequately discloses its source or sources. Thus, if
                the
                source of the dividend or other distribution were the original capital
                contribution of the shareholder, and the payment amounted to a return
                of
                capital, the Fund would be required to provide written disclosure
                to that
                effect. Nevertheless, persons who periodically receive the payment
                of a
                dividend or other distribution may be under the impression that they
                are
                receiving net profits when they are not. Shareholders should read
                any
                written disclosure provided pursuant to Section 19(a) and Rule 19a-1
                carefully, and should not assume that the source of any distribution
                from
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                a shareholder elects otherwise, the shareholder's distributions will
                be
                reinvested in additional common shares under the Fund's dividend
                reinvestment plan. Shareholders who elect not to participate in the
                Fund's
                dividend 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).
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                least
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                market
                or in private transactions, or tendering for shares, in an attempt
                to
                reduce or eliminate a market value discount from net asset value,
                if one
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                are estimated to be approximately 1% of the Fund's net assets. This
                percentage represents an estimate for the Fund's initial year of
                operations, assuming that the Fund maintains short equity positions
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                short equity exposure). When a cash dividend is declared on a security
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                security. Thus, the estimate for dividend expenses paid is also based
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                anticipated trading practices (which may involve avoiding dividend
                expenses with respect to certain short sale transactions by closing
                out
                the position prior to the underlying issuer's ex-dividend date).
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                expenses. Actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
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      Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on May 11, 2006 and has no
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      $______ ($___________ if the underwriters exercise the overallotment option
      in
      full) after payment of the sales load and organizational and offering costs
      (other than the sales load) expected to be approximately $.___ per share. The
      net proceeds of the offering will be invested in accordance with the Fund's
      investment objective and policies (as stated below) as soon as practicable
      after
      completion of the offering. The Fund currently anticipates being able to do
      so
      within three months after the completion of the offering. Pending investment
      of
      the net proceeds in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and
      policies, the Fund will invest in money market securities or money market mutual
      funds. Investors should expect, therefore, that before the Fund has fully
      invested the proceeds of the offering in accordance with its investment
      objective and policies, the Fund's net asset value would earn interest income
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      Fund's investment objective is high current dividend income, the majority of
      which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rates created by the &#8220;Jobs
      and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003,&#8221; while also focusing on total
      return for long-term growth of capital. There is no assurance that the Fund
      will
      achieve its investment objective.</font></div>
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      80%
      of its net assets in the equity securities of domestic and foreign corporations
      that pay dividend income. Under normal circumstances, the Fund expects to invest
      in securities of at least three countries. </font></div>
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      will invest in equity securities issued by U.S. corporations, qualified foreign
      corporations, as such term is defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
      (the
&#8220;Code&#8221;), and foreign issuers whose equity securities are readily traded on an
      established U.S. or foreign securities market, that pay dividends which qualify
      for reduced federal tax rates similar to the rates applied to net capital gains.
      The equity securities in which the Fund will invest will include primarily
      common stocks. The Fund may, from time to time, also invest a portion of its
      assets in preferred stocks, REITs (real estate investment trusts),
      exchange-traded funds (&#8220;ETFs&#8221;) and securities convertible into or exchangeable
      for common stocks, such as convertible debt.</font></div>
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      Fund&#8217;s investments in equity securities will focus on those securities that pay
      qualified dividend income, which is defined in the Code as dividends received
      during the taxable year from domestic and qualified foreign corporations. A
      qualified foreign corporation is defined as any corporation that is incorporated
      in a possession of the United States or is eligible for the benefits of a
      comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States.</font></div>
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      managing the assets of the Fund, the Adviser generally pursues a value-oriented
      approach. The Adviser seeks to identify investment opportunities in equity
      securities of dividend paying corporations that it believes are undervalued
      relative to the market and to the securities&#8217; historical valuations.
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      has no policy with respect to the capitalization of issuers in which it may
      invest and will invest in stocks among all capitalization levels (small, mid
      and
      large). The Adviser will use a multi-cap approach when selecting the stocks
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      companies in which the Fund invests. The average capitalization of issuers
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      purchase) pay dividends and have capital appreciation potential. </font></div>
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      seeks dividend income that qualifies for favorable federal income tax treatment.
      Under federal income tax law enacted on May 28, 2003, tax-advantaged dividends
      received by individual shareholders are taxed at rates equivalent to long-term
      capital gain tax rates, which reach a maximum of 15%. Tax-advantaged dividends
      generally include dividends from domestic corporations and dividends from
      foreign corporations that meet certain specified criteria. The Fund generally
      can pass the tax treatment of tax-advantaged dividends it receives through
      to
      shareholders. For the Fund to receive tax-advantaged dividend income, the Fund
      must hold stock paying an otherwise tax-advantaged dividend for more than 60
      days during the 120-day period beginning 60 days before the ex-dividend date
      (or
      more than 90 days during the associated 180-day period, in the case of certain
      preferred stocks). In addition, the Fund cannot be obligated to make related
      payments (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) with respect to substantially
      similar or related property. Similar provisions apply to each shareholder&#8217;s
      investment in the Fund. Corporate shareholders of the Fund are not eligible
      for
      this favorable federal income tax treatment. In order for otherwise
      tax-advantaged dividends from the Fund received by an individual shareholder
      to
      be taxable at long-term capital gains rates, the shareholder must hold his
      or
      her Fund shares for more than 60 days during the 120-day period surrounding
      the
      ex-dividend date (or more than 90 days during the associated 180-day period,
      in
      the case of dividends attributable to periods in excess of 360 days paid with
      respect to preferred stock). The provisions of the Code applicable to
      tax-advantaged dividends are effective through [2008/2010]. Thereafter, higher
      tax rates will apply unless further legislative action is taken.</font></div>
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      addition to investing in stocks that pay tax-advantaged dividends, the Fund
      may
      also invest a portion of its assets in stocks and other securities that generate
      fully taxable ordinary income. For any year, so long as the Fund&#8217;s fully taxable
      ordinary income and net realized short-term gains are offset by expenses of
      the
      Fund, all of the Fund&#8217;s income distributions would be characterized as
      tax-advantaged dividends. There can be no assurance that a portion of the Fund&#8217;s
      income distributions will not be fully taxable as ordinary income.</font></div>
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      Fund
      may seek to enhance the level of dividend income it receives by engaging in
      dividend capture trading. In a dividend capture trade, the Fund sells a stock
      after the stock&#8217;s ex-dividend date and uses the sale proceeds to purchase one or
      more other stocks that are expected to pay dividends before the next dividend
      payment on the stock being sold. Through this practice, the Fund may receive
      more dividend payments over a given period of time than if it held a single
      stock. Receipt of a greater number of dividend payments during a given time
      period could augment the total amount of dividend income the Fund receives
      over
      this period. For example, during the course of a single year it may be possible
      through dividend capture trading for the Fund to receive five or more dividend
      payments with respect to Fund assets attributable to dividend capture trading
      where it may only have received four payments in a hold only strategy. In order
      for dividends received by the Fund to qualify as tax-advantaged dividends,
      the
      Fund must comply with the holding period requirements described herein. Dividend
      capture trading by the Fund will take account of this consideration. The use
      of
      dividend capture strategies will expose the Fund to increased trading coats
      and
      potential for capital loss or gain, particularly in the event of significant
      short-term price movements of stocks subject to dividend capture
      trading.</font></div>
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      Fund
      may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent
      with the Fund&#8217;s principal investment strategies in attempting to respond to
      adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. During such times,
      the
      Fund may temporarily invest up to 100% of its assets in cash or cash
      equivalents, including money market instruments, prime commercial paper,
      repurchase agreements, Treasury bills and other short-term obligations of the
      U.
      S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. In these and in other cases,
      the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.</font></div>
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      Fund
      may make a short sale if, after giving effect to such sale, the market value
      of
      all securities sold short by the Fund does not exceed 10% of the value of its
      total assets.</font></div>
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      securities will be purchased or sold by the Fund on national securities
      exchanges and in the over-the-counter market. From time to time, securities
      may
      be purchased or sold in private transactions, including securities that are
      not
      publicly traded or that are otherwise illiquid. The Adviser does not expect
      investments in illiquid securities to comprise more than 10% of the Fund's
      total
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      Adviser may invest the Fund's cash balances in any investments it deems
      appropriate, including, without limitation and as permitted under the 1940
      Act,
      money market funds, including Alpine Municipal Money Market Fund, repurchase
      agreements, U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency securities, municipal bonds and bank
      accounts. Any income earned from such investments is ordinarily reinvested
      by
      the Fund in accordance with its investment program. Many of the considerations
      entering into the Adviser's recommendations and the portfolio managers'
      decisions are subjective.</font></div>
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      Techniques</strong></font></div>
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      Fund
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      in a company. The Fund can also invest in securities that can be exercised
      for
      or converted into common stocks (such as warrants or convertible preferred
      stock). While offering greater potential for long-term growth, common stocks
      and
      similar equity securities are more volatile and more risky than some other
      forms
      of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Fund may sometimes
      decrease instead of increase. Convertible securities include other securities,
      such as warrants, that provide an opportunity for equity participation. Because
      convertible securities can be converted into equity securities, their values
      will normally increase or decrease as the values of the underlying equity
      securities increase or decrease. The movements in the prices of convertible
      securities, however, may be smaller than the movements in the value of the
      underlying equity securities.</font></div>
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      normal circumstances, the Fund intends to invest a portion of its assets in
      securities of issuers located in at least three countries (in addition to the
      United States). The Fund will invest in foreign securities, including direct
      investments in securities of foreign issuers and investments in depository
      receipts (such as American Depository Receipts) that represent indirect
      interests in securities of foreign issuers. The Fund is not limited in the
      amount of assets it may invest in such foreign securities. These investments
      involve risks not associated with investments in the U.S., including the risk
      of
      fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, unreliable and untimely
      information about the issuers and political and economic instability. These
      risks could result in the Adviser&#8217;s misjudging the value of certain securities
      or in a significant loss in the value of those securities.</font></div>
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      value
      of foreign securities is affected by changes in currency rates, foreign tax
      laws
      (including withholding tax), government policies (in this country or abroad),
      relations between nations and trading, settlement, custodial and other
      operational risks. In addition, the costs of investing abroad are generally
      higher than in the United States, and foreign securities markets may be less
      liquid, more volatile and less subject to governmental supervision than markets
      in the United States. As an alternative to holding foreign-traded securities,
      the Fund may invest in dollar-denominated securities of foreign companies that
      trade on U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market (including
      depositary receipts as described below, which evidence ownership in underlying
      foreign securities, and ETFs as described above).</font></div>
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      foreign companies are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial
      reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those applicable
      to U.S. companies, there may be less publicly available information about a
      foreign company than about a domestic company. Volume and liquidity in most
      foreign debt markets is less than in the United States and securities of some
      foreign companies are less liquid and more volatile than securities of
      comparable U.S. companies. There is generally less government supervision and
      regulation of securities exchanges, broker-dealers and listed companies than
      in
      the United States. Mail service between the United States and foreign countries
      may be slower or less reliable than within the United States, thus increasing
      the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of
      certificates for portfolio securities. Payment for securities before delivery
      may be required. In addition, with respect to certain foreign countries, there
      is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or
      social instability, or diplomatic developments, which could affect investments
      in those countries. Moreover, individual foreign economies may differ favorably
      or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of gross
      national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource
      self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. Foreign securities markets,
      while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed
      as
      those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly
      those located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile
      than
      securities of comparable U.S. companies.</font></div>
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      of
      shares of foreign issuers and are alternatives to purchasing directly the
      underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However,
      such depository receipts continue to be subject to many of the risks associated
      with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign
      exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks associated with the
      underlying issuer's country. ADRs, EDRs and GDRs may be sponsored or
      unsponsored. Unsponsored receipts are established without the participation
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      pass-through voting or other shareholder rights, and they may be less
      liquid.</font></div>
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      The first, real estate industry risk, is the risk that the REIT share prices
      will decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry
      and real property values. In general, real estate values can be affected by
      a
      variety of factors, including supply and demand for properties, the economic
      health of the country or of different regions and the strength of specific
      industries that rent properties. The second is the risk that returns from REITs,
      which typically are small or medium capitalization stocks, will trail returns
      from the overall stock market. The third, interest rate risk, is the risk that
      changes in interest rates may hurt real estate values or make REIT shares less
      attractive than other income-producing investments.</font></div>
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      replicate a desired index, such as a sector, market or global segment. ETFs
      are
      passively managed and their shares are traded on a national exchange or NASDAQ.
      ETFs do not sell individual shares directly to investors and only issue their
      shares in large blocks known as &#8220;creation units.&#8221; 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'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 Fund, as a holder of the securities
      of the ETF, will bear its pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses, including
      advisory fees. These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the
      Fund's own operations. </font></div>
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      income securities that may be exchanged or converted into a predetermined number
      of shares of the issuer&#8217;s underlying common stock at the option of the holder
      during a specified period. Convertible securities may take the form of
      convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds or debentures, units consisting
      of &#8220;usable&#8221; bonds and warrants or a combination of the features of several of
      these securities. The investment characteristics of each convertible security
      vary widely, which allows convertible securities to be employed for a variety
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      stock when, in the opinion of the Adviser, the investment characteristics of
      the
      underlying common shares will assist the Fund in achieving its investment
      objective. The Fund may also elect to hold or trade convertible securities.
      In
      selecting convertible securities, the Adviser evaluates the investment
      characteristics of the convertible security as a fixed income instrument, and
      the investment potential of the underlying equity security for capital
      appreciation. In evaluating these matters with respect to a particular
      convertible security, the Adviser considers numerous factors, including the
      economic and political outlook, the value of the security relative to other
      investment alternatives, trends in the determinants of the issuer&#8217;s profits, and
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      resale, securities that are not readily marketable, and repurchase agreements
      maturing in more than seven days. Illiquid securities involve the risk that
      the
      securities will not be able to be sold at the time desired or at prices
      approximating the value at which the Fund is carrying the securities. The Fund
      may invest up to 10% of the value of its net assets in illiquid
      securities.</font></div>
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      Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the &#8220;1933 Act&#8221;).
      Generally, Rule 144A establishes a safe harbor from the registration
      requirements of the 1933 Act for resale by large institutional investors of
      securities that are not publicly traded. The Adviser determines the liquidity
      of
      the Rule 144A securities according to guidelines adopted by the Board of
      Trustees. The Board of Trustees monitors the application of those guidelines
      and
      procedures. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are
      determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Fund&#8217;s 10% limit on investments
      in illiquid securities.</font></div>
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      periods of adverse market or economic conditions, the Fund may temporarily
      invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
      The Fund will not be pursuing its investment objective in these
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      Equity warrants are securities that give the holder the right, but not the
      obligation, to subscribe for equity issues of the issuing company or a related
      company at a fixed price either on a certain date or during a set period.
      Changes in the value of a warrant do not necessarily correspond to changes
      in
      the value of its underlying security. The price of a warrant may be more
      volatile than the price of its underlying security, and a warrant may offer
      greater potential for capital appreciation as well as capital loss.</font></div>
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      do not entitle a holder to dividends or voting rights with respect to the
      underlying security and do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuing
      company. A warrant ceases to have value if it is not exercised prior to its
      expiration date. These factors can make warrants more speculative than other
      types of investments. </font></div>
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      programs. The investments of the Fund may include fixed income securities,
      sovereign debt, options on foreign currencies and forward foreign currency
      contracts. </font></div>
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      assets. 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 that the Fund replace the borrowed securities at a later date.
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      of
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      Fund
      may engage in short-term trading strategies and securities may be sold without
      regard to the length of time held when, in the opinion of the Adviser,
      investment considerations warrant such action. These policies, together with
      the
      ability of the Fund to effect short sales of securities and to engage in
      transactions in options and futures, may have the effect of increasing the
      Fund&#8217;s annual rate of portfolio turnover. It is expected that the annual
      portfolio turnover rate of the Fund will likely exceed 100%.</font></div>
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      investments in foreign securities. The Fund will conduct its foreign currency
      exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate
      prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market or through forward contracts
      to purchase or sell foreign currencies.</font></div>
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      may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to protect
      against possible losses on foreign investments resulting from adverse changes
      in
      the relationship between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. A forward
      foreign currency exchange contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell
      a
      specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days
      (usually less than one year) from the date of the contract agreed upon by the
      parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded
      in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually
      large commercial banks) and their customers. A forward contract generally has
      a
      deposit requirement, and no commissions are charged at any stage for trades.
      Although foreign exchange dealers do not charge a fee for conversion, they
      do
      realize a profit based on the difference (the spread) between the price at
      which
      they are buying and selling various currencies. However, forward foreign
      currency exchange contracts may limit potential gains which could result from
      a
      positive change in such currency relationships. The Fund does not speculate
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      for cross-hedges, the Fund will not enter into forward foreign currency exchange
      contracts or maintain a net exposure in such contracts when they would be
      obligated to deliver an amount of foreign currency in excess of the value of
      their portfolio securities or other assets denominated in that currency or,
      in
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      Adviser believes will tend to be closely correlated with that currency with
      regard to price movements. At the consummation of a forward contract, the Fund
      may either make delivery of the foreign currency or terminate their contractual
      obligation to deliver the foreign currency by purchasing an offsetting contract
      obligating them to purchase, at the same maturity date, the same amount of
      such
      foreign currency. If the Fund chooses to make delivery of the foreign currency,
      they may be required to obtain such currency through the sale of portfolio
      securities denominated in such currency or through conversion of other assets
      of
      the Fund into such currency. If the Fund engages in an offsetting transaction,
      the Fund will incur a gain or loss to the extent that there has been a change
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      securities against a decline in the value of a currency does not eliminate
      fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities. It simply establishes
      a
      rate of exchange which can be achieved at some future point in time.
      Additionally, although such contracts tend to minimize the risk of loss due
      to a
      decline in the value of the hedged currency, at the same time they tend to
      limit
      any potential gain which might result should the value of such currency
      increase. Generally, the Fund will not enter into a forward foreign currency
      exchange contract with a term longer than one year.</font></div>
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      in the U.S. dollar value of foreign securities or in the U.S. dollar value
      of
      dividends or interest expected to be received on these securities. These
      transactions may also be used to protect against increases in the U.S. dollar
      cost of foreign securities to be acquired by the Fund. Writing an option on
      foreign currency is only a partial hedge, up to the amount of the premium
      received, and the Fund could be required to purchase or sell foreign currencies
      at disadvantageous exchange rates, thereby incurring losses. The Fund may not
      purchase a foreign currency option if, as a result, premiums paid on foreign
      currency options then held by the Fund would represent more than 5% of the
      Fund&#8217;s net assets.</font></div>
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      amount of foreign currency at the exercise price on a specified date or during
      the option period. The owner of a call option has the right, but not the
      obligation, to buy the currency. Conversely, the owner of a put option has
      the
      right, but not the obligation, to sell the currency. When the option is
      exercised, the seller (i.e., writer) of the option is obligated to fulfill
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      terms of the sold option. However, either the seller or the buyer may, in the
      secondary market, close its position during the option period at any time prior
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      appreciates in value, and a put option on a foreign currency generally rises
      in
      value if the underlying currency depreciates in value. Although purchasing
      a
      foreign currency option can protect the Fund against an adverse movement in
      the
      value of a foreign currency, the option will not limit the movement in the
      value
      of such currency. For example, if the Fund was holding securities denominated
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      a foreign currency that was appreciating and had purchased a </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">foreign
      currency put to hedge against a decline in the value of the currency, the Fund
      would not have to exercise its put option. Likewise, if the Fund were to enter
      into a contract to purchase a security denominated in foreign currency and,
      in
      conjunction with that purchase, were to purchase a foreign currency call option
      to hedge against a rise in value of the currency, and if the value of the
      currency instead depreciated between the date of purchase and the settlement
      date, the Fund would not have to exercise its call. Instead, the Fund could
      acquire in the spot market the amount of foreign currency needed for
      settlement.</font></div>
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      foreign currency futures contracts and options on such contracts, the Fund
      may
      be able to achieve many of the same objectives as they would through the use
      of
      forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The Fund may be able to achieve
      these objectives possibly more effectively and at a lower cost by using futures
      transactions instead of forward foreign currency exchange
      contracts.</font></div>
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      deliver the amount of currency called for in the contract at a specified future
      time for a specified price. A currency futures contract purchase creates an
      obligation by the Fund, as purchaser, to take delivery of an amount of currency
      at a specified future time at a specified price. Although the terms of currency
      futures contracts specify actual delivery or receipt, in most instances the
      contracts are closed out before the settlement date without the making or taking
      of delivery of the currency. Closing out of currency futures contracts is
      affected by entering into an offsetting purchase or sale transaction. An
      offsetting transaction for a currency futures contract sale is effected by
      the
      Fund entering into a currency futures contract purchase for the same aggregate
      amount of currency and same delivery date. If the price of the sale exceeds
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      price of the offsetting purchase, the Fund is immediately paid the difference
      and realizes a loss. Similarly, the closing out of a currency futures contract
      purchase is affected by the Balance Fund entering into a currency futures
      contract sale. If the offsetting sale price exceeds the purchase price, the
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      price, the Fund realizes a loss.</font></div>
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      than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or
      instrumentalities, if as a result of such purchase, more than 5% of the value
      of
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      underwriter under the 1933 Act in connection with the sale of securities in
      accordance with its investment objectives, policies and
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      may
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      securities sold short by that Fund would exceed 10% of the value of that Fund&#8217;s
      total assets; provided, however, if the Fund owns or has the right to obtain
      securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold short (i.e.,
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      shall not prohibit the Fund from purchasing and selling financial futures
      contracts and related options, including but not limited to, currency futures
      contracts.</font></div>
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      including real estate investment trusts, and securities secured by real estate
      or interests therein and may hold and sell real estate acquired through default,
      liquidation or other distributions of an interest in real estate as a result
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      Fund
      may borrow money from banks (i) in the aggregate amount of up to 10% of the
      value of its assets to increase its holdings of portfolio securities and (ii)
      for temporary extraordinary or emergency purposes, subject to the overall
      limitation that total borrowings by that Fund may not exceed 10% of the value
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      to secure permitted borrowings and to implement collateral and similar
      arrangements incident to permitted investment practices.</font></div>
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      in any single industry, provided that there shall be no limitation on the
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      investments will increase or decrease based on changes in the prices of the
      investments it holds. This will cause the value of the Fund&#8217;s shares to increase
      or decrease. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. By itself, the
      Fund
      does not constitute a balanced investment program. You should consider carefully
      the following risks before investing in the Fund. There may be additional risks
      that the Fund does not currently forsee or consider material. You may wish
      to
      consult with your legal or tax advisor, before deciding whether to invest in
      the
      Fund.</em></font></div>
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      is a closed-end investment company with no history of operations and is designed
      for long-term investors and not as a trading vehicle. During a fund's start-up
      period, the fund may not achieve the desired portfolio composition. If the
      fund
      commences operations under inopportune market or economic conditions, it may
      not
      be able to achieve its investment objective.</font></div>
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      investment in common shares is subject to investment risk, including the
      possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in common
      shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund,
      which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the over-the-counter
      markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may
      move
      up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The common shares at any point
      in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into
      account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions. </font></div>
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      a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management
      performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and
      services. </font></div>
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      investments in equity securities, such as stocks, historically have been a
      leading choice for long-term investors, the values of stocks rise and fall
      depending on many factors. The stock or other security of a company may not
      perform as well as expected, and may decrease in value, because of factors
      related to the company (such as poorer than expected earnings or certain
      management decisions) or to the industry in which the company is engaged (such
      as a reduction in the demand for products or services in a particular industry).
      General market and economic factors may adversely affect securities markets
      generally, which could in turn adversely affect the value of the Fund&#8217;s
      investments, regardless of the performance or expected performance of companies
      in which the Fund invests.</font></div>
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      returns than fixed income securities over the long term, common stocks also
      have
      experienced significantly more volatility in returns. Common stocks may be
      more
      susceptible to adverse changes in market value due to issuer specific events
      or
      general movements in the equities markets. A drop in the stock market may
      depress the price of common stocks held by the Fund. Common stock prices
      fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors' perceptions of
      the
      financial condition of an issuer or the general condition of the relevant stock
      market, or the occurrence of political or economic events affecting issuers.
      For
      example, an adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress
      the value of common stock in which the Fund has invested; the price of common
      stock of an issuer may be particularly sensitive to general movements in the
      stock market; or a drop in the stock market may depress the price of most or
      all
      of the common stocks held by the Fund. Also, common stock of an issuer in the
      Fund's portfolio may decline in price if the issuer fails to make anticipated
      dividend payments because, among other reasons, the issuer of the security
      experiences a decline in its financial condition. The common stocks in which
      the
      Fund will invest are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds
      and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure, in terms of
      priority to corporate income and assets, and therefore will be subject to
      greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.
      In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates,
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      addition to credit risk, investment in preferred securities carries risks
      including deferral risk, redemption risk, limited voting rights, risk of
      subordination and lack of liquidity. Fully taxable or hybrid preferred
      securities typically contain provisions that allow an issuer, at its discretion,
      to defer distributions for up to 20 consecutive quarters. Traditional preferreds
      also contain provisions that allow an issuer, under certain conditions to skip
      (in the case of &#8220;noncumulative preferreds&#8221;) or defer (in the case of &#8220;cumulative
      preferreds&#8221;), dividend payments. If the Fund owns a preferred security that is
      deferring its distributions, the Fund may be required to report income for
      tax
      purposes while it is not receiving any distributions. Preferred securities
      typically contain provisions that allow for redemption in the event of tax
      or
      security law changes in addition to call features at the option of the issuer.
      In the event of a redemption, the Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds
      at comparable rates of return. Preferred securities typically do not provide
      any
      voting rights, except in cases when dividends are in arrears beyond a certain
      time period, which varies by issue. Preferred securities are subordinated to
      bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms
      of
      priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be
      subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments. Preferred securities
      may be substantially less liquid than many other securities, such as U.S.
      government securities, corporate debt or common stocks. </font></div>
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      Fund's investments in securities of foreign issuers are subject to risks not
      usually associated with owning securities of U.S. issuers. These risks can
      include fluctuations in foreign currencies, foreign currency exchange controls,
      social, political and economic instability, differences in securities regulation
      and trading, expropriation or nationalization of assets, and foreign taxation
      issues. In addition, changes in government administrations or economic or
      monetary policies in the United States or abroad could result in appreciation
      or
      depreciation of the Fund's securities. It may also be more difficult to obtain
      and enforce a judgment against a foreign issuer. Any foreign investments made
      by
      the Fund must be made in compliance with U.S. and foreign currency restrictions
      and tax laws restricting the amounts and types of foreign investments. The
      Fund
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      issuers. </font></div>
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      in securities of issuers based in underdeveloped emerging markets entails all
      of
      the risks of investing in securities of foreign issuers to a heightened degree.
      These heightened risks include: (i) greater risks of expropriation, confiscatory
      taxation, nationalization, and less social, political and economic stability;
      (ii) the smaller size of the market for such securities and a lower volume
      of
      trading, resulting in lack of liquidity and in price volatility; and (iii)
      national policies that may restrict the Fund's investment opportunities
      including restrictions on investing in issuers or industries deemed sensitive
      to
      relevant national interests. </font></div>
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      to investment companies that focus only on large capitalization companies,
      the
      Fund's share price may be more volatile because it also invests in small and
      medium capitalization companies. Compared to large companies, small and medium
      capitalization companies are more likely to have (i) more limited product lines
      or markets and less mature businesses, (ii) fewer capital resources, (iii)
      more
      limited management depth and (iv) shorter operating histories. Further, compared
      to large cap stocks, the securities of small and medium capitalization companies
      are more likely to experience sharper swings in market values, be harder to
      sell
      at times and at prices that the Adviser believes appropriate, and offer greater
      potential for gains and losses. </font></div>
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      The first, real estate industry risk, is the risk that the REIT share prices
      will decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry
      and real property values. In general, real estate values can be affected by
      a
      variety of factors, including supply and demand for properties, the economic
      health of the country or of different regions, and the strength of specific
      industries that rent properties. The second risk is the risk that returns from
      REITs, which typically are small or medium capitalization stocks, will trail
      returns from the overall stock market. The third, interest rate risk, is the
      risk that changes in interest rates may hurt real estate values or make REIT
      shares less attractive than other income producing investments.</font></div>
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      as a REIT under the Code in any particular year is a complex analysis that
      depends on a number of factors. There can be no assurance that the entities
      in
      which the Fund invests with the expectation that they will be taxed as a REIT
      will qualify as a REIT. An entity that fails to qualify as a REIT, would be
      subject to a corporate level tax, would not be entitled to a deduction for
      dividends paid to its shareholders and would not pass through to its
      shareholders the character of income earned by the entity. If the Fund were
      to
      invest in an entity that failed to qualify as a REIT, such failure could
      drastically reduce the Fund's yield on that investment.</font></div>
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      rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. See &#8220;Federal Income Tax
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      does
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      its yield in comparison with the yields of other securities of comparable
      maturity and quality that do not have a conversion privilege) and its
&#8220;conversion value&#8221; (the security's worth, at market value, if converted into the
      underlying common stock). The investment 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 may also have an effect on the
      convertible security's investment value. The conversion value of a convertible
      security is determined by the market price of the underlying common stock.
      If
      the conversion value is low relative to the investment value, the price of
      the
      convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. Generally,
      the conversion value decreases as the convertible security approaches maturity.
      To the extent the market price of the underlying common stock approaches or
      exceeds the conversion price, the price of the convertible security will be
      increasingly influenced by its conversion value. A convertible security
      generally will sell at a premium over its conversion value by the extent to
      which investors place value on the right to acquire the underlying common stock
      while holding a fixed income security.</font></div>
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      a
      convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund will
      be
      required to permit the issuer to redeem the security, convert it into the
      underlying common stock or sell it to a third party. Any of these actions could
      have an adverse effect on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment
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      opinion of the Adviser, are undervalued. The identification of investment
      opportunities in undervalued securities is a difficult task and there is no
      assurance that such opportunities will be successfully recognized or acquired.
      While investments in undervalued securities offer opportunities for
      above-average capital appreciation, these investments involve a high degree
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      transacting a short sale, the Fund must borrow the security sold to make
      delivery to the buyer. The Fund is then obligated to replace the security
      borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. The
      price at such time may be higher or lower than the price at which the security
      was sold by the Fund. </font></div>
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      sale will be successful if the shorted security price decreases. However, if
      the
      underlying security goes up in price during the period during which the short
      position is outstanding, the Fund will realize a loss. The risk on a short
      sale
      is unlimited because the Fund must buy the shorted security at the higher price
      to complete the transaction. Therefore, short sales may be riskier than
      investments in long positions. With a long position the maximum sustainable
      loss
      is limited to the amount paid for the security plus the transaction costs,
      whereas there is no maximum attainable price of the shorted security.
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      short. In addition, when the Fund is selling securities short, it must maintain
      a segregated account with its custodian containing cash or high-grade securities
      equal to (i) the greater of the current market value of the stocks sold short
      or
      the market value of such securities at the time they were sold short, less
      (ii)
      any collateral deposited with the Fund&#8217;s broker (not including the proceeds from
      the short sales). The Fund may be required to add to the segregated account
      as
      the market price of a shorted security increases. As a result of maintaining
      and
      adding to its segregated account, the Fund may maintain higher levels of cash
      or
      liquid assets (for example, U.S. Treasury bills, repurchased agreements, high
      quality commercial paper and long equity positions) for collateral needs thus
      reducing its overall assets available for trading purposes.</font></div>
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      apply
      to options generally, as described below. In addition, there are certain
      additional risks associated with foreign currency options. The markets in
      foreign currency options are relatively new, and the Fund&#8217;s ability to establish
      and close out positions on such options is subject to the maintenance of a
      liquid secondary market. Although the Fund will not purchase or write such
      options unless and until, in the opinion of the Adviser, the market for them
      has
      developed sufficiently to ensure that the risks in connection with such options
      are not greater than the risks in connection with the underlying currency,
      there
      can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for a particular
      option at any specific time. In addition, options on foreign currencies are
      affected by most of the same factors that influence foreign exchange rates
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      investments generally.</font></div>
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      relative to the U.S. dollar. As a result, the price of the option position
      may
      vary with changes in the value of either or both currencies and may have no
      relationship to the investment merits of a foreign security. Because foreign
      currency transactions occurring in the interbank market involve substantially
      larger amounts than those that may be involved in the use of foreign currency
      options, investors may be disadvantaged by having to deal in an odd lot market
      (generally consisting of transactions of less than $1 million) for the
      underlying foreign currencies at prices that are less favorable than for round
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      any
      regulatory requirement that quotations available through dealers or other market
      sources be firm or revised on a timely basis. Available quotation information
      is
      generally representative of very large transactions in the interbank market
      and
      thus may not reflect relatively smaller transactions (i.e., less than $1
      million) where rates may be less favorable. The interbank market in foreign
      currencies is a global, around-the-clock market. To the extent that the U.S.
      option markets are closed while the markets for the underlying currencies remain
      open, significant price and rate movements may take place in the underlying
      markets that cannot be reflected in the options markets until they
      reopen.</font></div>
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      and futures transactions can be highly volatile investments. Successful hedging
      strategies require the anticipation of future movements in securities prices,
      interest rates and other economic factors. When a fund uses futures contracts
      and options as hedging devices, the prices of the securities subject to the
      futures contracts and options may not correlate with the prices of the
      securities in a portfolio. This may cause the futures and options to react
      to
      market changes differently than the portfolio securities. Even if expectations
      about the market and economic factors are correct, a hedge could be unsuccessful
      if changes in the value of the portfolio securities do not correspond to changes
      in the value of the futures contracts. The ability to establish and close out
      futures contracts and options on futures contracts positions depends on the
      availability of a secondary market. If these positions cannot be closed out
      due
      to disruptions in the market or lack of liquidity, losses may be sustained
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      that apply to the use of futures generally, as described above. In addition,
      there are risks associated with foreign currency futures contracts and their
      use
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      currencies, as described above.</font></div>
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      Trading options on foreign currency futures contracts is relatively new. The
      ability to establish and close out positions on such options is subject to
      the
      maintenance of a liquid secondary market. To reduce this risk, the Fund will
      not
      purchase or write options on foreign currency futures contracts unless and
      until, in the opinion of the Adviser, the market for such options has developed
      sufficiently that the risks in connection with such options are not greater
      than
      the risks in connection with transactions in the underlying foreign currency
      futures contracts. Compared to the purchase or sale of foreign currency futures
      contracts, the purchase of call or put options on futures contracts involves
      less potential risk to the Fund because the maximum amount at risk is the
      premium paid for the option (plus transaction costs). However, there may be
      circumstances when the purchase of a call or put option on a futures contract
      would result in a loss, such as when there is no movement in the price of the
      underlying currency or futures contract.</font></div>
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      funds with similar investment goals. The Fund is subject to management risk
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      volatility of net asset value and market price of the common shares. If the
      income from the securities purchased with such funds is not sufficient to cover
      the cost of borrowing, the return on the Fund will be less than if borrowing
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      shareholders as dividends and other distributions will be reduced and may not
      satisfy the level dividend rate distribution policy set by the Board of
      Trustees. The Adviser in its best judgment nevertheless may determine to
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      at
      prices approximating the value at which the Fund is carrying the securities.
      Where registration is required to sell a security, the Fund may be obligated
      to
      pay all or part of the registration expenses, and a considerable period may
      elapse between the decision to sell and the time the Fund may be permitted
      to
      sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such
      a
      period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the Fund might obtain a
      less
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      for which no market exists and other illiquid investments are valued at fair
      value as determined in accordance with procedures approved and periodically
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      Fund's Declaration of Trust includes provisions that could have the effect
      of
      inhibiting the Fund's possible conversion to open-end status and limiting the
      ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund or the
      Board
      of Trustees. In certain circumstances, these provisions might also inhibit
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      of portfolio turnover. The Fund cannot accurately predict its securities
      portfolio turnover rate, but anticipates that its annual portfolio turnover
      rate
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      materially higher under certain conditions. Higher portfolio turnover rates
      could result in corresponding increases in brokerage commissions and generate
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      Fund's ability to identify and invest in attractive opportunities is dependent
      upon the Adviser, its investment adviser. If one or more key individuals leaves
      the employ of the Adviser, the Adviser may not be able to hire qualified
      replacements, or may require an extended time to do so. This could prevent
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      supervision of the duties performed by the Adviser. There are four trustees
      of
      the Fund. One of the trustees is an &#8220;interested person&#8221; (as defined in the 1940
      Act) of the Fund. The Trustees are responsible for the Fund&#8217;s overall
      management, including adopting the investment and other policies of the Fund,
      electing and replacing officers and selecting and supervising the Fund&#8217;s
      investment adviser. The name and business address of the trustees and officers
      of the Fund and their principal occupations and other affiliations during the
      past five years , as well as a desription of COmmittees of the Board of
      Trustees, are set forth under &#8220;Trustees and Officers&#8221; in the Statement of
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      Avenue, Suite 215, Purchase, New York, 10577, serves as the Fund&#8217;s investment
      adviser. The Adviser is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under
      the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Adviser began conducting
      business in March 1998 and had approximately [$3] billion under management
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      Adviser has the responsibility for the management and implementation of the
      Fund&#8217;s investment program, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Mr.
      Samuel A. Lieber is the controlling person of the Adviser. He founded the
      Adviser. Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund is obligated
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      pay the Adviser a monthly fee computed at the annual rate of ____% of the
      average daily net assets of the Fund in consideration of the Adviser&#8217;s
      investment advisory services. The fees to be received by the Adviser are based
      on the total assets of the Fund, including assets represented by borrowing.
      During periods in which the Fund borrows, the fees paid to the Adviser for
      investment advisory services will be higher than if the Fund did not borrow
      because the fees paid will be calculated on the basis of the Fund's total
      assets, including proceeds from borrowings. The total estimated annual expenses
      of the Fund are set forth in the section titled &#8220;Fees and Expenses.&#8221;
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      Dealers, Inc., and subject to seeking best price and execution, the Adviser
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      adviser as a factor in the selection of dealers to effect portfolio transactions
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      a
      portion of the appreciation of such funds' portfolios. This may create an
      incentive for the Adviser to allocate attractive investment opportunities to
      such funds. However, the Adviser has procedures designed to allocate investment
      opportunities in a fair and equitable manner.</font></div>
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      and Samuel A. Lieber, co-Chief Executive Officers of the Adviser, generally
      consult with each Portfolio Manager regarding investment decisions. In carrying
      out their responsibilities for the management of the Fund's portfolio of
      securities, the Portfolio Managers allocate the Fund&#8217;s securities into sectors.
      Each Portfolio Manager has primary responsibility for particular sectors, but
      the Portfolio Managers generally consult each other with respect to significant
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      with regard to an investment decision, Mr. Samuel Lieber has ultimate authority
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      working in the investment management field in 1950, and became a partner of
      Oppenheimer, Vanden Broeck &amp; Co., members of the New York Stock Exchange, in
      1953. Mr. Lieber was also a co-founder of Vanden Broeck Lieber &amp; Co. in
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      Lieber started his own investment firm, Lieber &amp; Co., in 1969 and formed the
      Evergreen Fund, a mutual fund, in 1971. The Evergreen Fund, which predominantly
      invested in smaller entrepreneurial companies, was followed by a series of
      additional mutual funds managed by Lieber &amp; Co., or its affiliates,
      including: the Evergreen Total Return Fund in 1978, the Evergreen Limited Market
      Fund in 1983, the Evergreen Growth and Income Fund in 1986, the Evergreen
      Foundation Fund in 1990 and the Evergreen Tax Strategic Foundation Fund in
      1993.</font></div>
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      Union Corp. purchased Lieber &amp; Co. (which was the parent firm of Evergreen
      Asset Management Corp., the investment adviser to the Evergreen Funds) in 1994.
      For the following five years, Mr. Lieber continued as chairman, co-chief
      executive, and also as portfolio manager of the Evergreen Fund, the Evergreen
      Foundation Fund, the Evergreen Tax Strategic Foundation Fund, the Evergreen
      Tax
      Strategic Equity Fund and several annuity funds and separate accounts. The
      effectiveness of these funds' strategies was highlighted in a New York Times
      article that cited a study evaluating the performance of investment managers
      over a substantial period of time. According to the article, since 1971,
      management of the Evergreen Fund was ranked as one of three out of 1,437
      investment managers that exceeded appropriate benchmark performance through
      the
      investment cycles of the last three decades. When Mr. Lieber retired in 1999
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      Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Asset Management Corp.,
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      Advisors, LLC, an investment advisory firm registered under the Investment
      Advisers Act of 1940, in order to permit Mr.&#160;Lieber to continue management
      of accounts for individual clients and others. As of December 31, 2005, the
      Saxon Woods Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser, had approximately $585
      million of assets under management. Mr. Lieber received a Bachelor's degree
      in
      English (with honors) from Williams College, and studied philosophy and English
      Literature in graduate school at Harvard.</font></div>
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      Lieber founded the Adviser (formerly Alpine Management &amp; Research, LLC) and
      is its Managing Member and co- Chief Executive Officer. From 1985 to 1998,
      Mr.
      Lieber was the real estate securities portfolio manager and the senior real
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      securities fund performance award from Lipper Analytic Services for 1993, 1995,
      and 1997, as well as the top five-year performance award in 1998. Prior to
      1985,
      Mr. Lieber was associated with Whitbread-Nolan, Inc. in the investment property
      brokerage division. Previous to this, Mr. Lieber worked for the urban design
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      and radio, and been featured in Forbes, Individual Investor, Smart Money, and
      Kiplinger's. Mr. Lieber has also been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal,
      The New York Times, Fortune, Barron's, and The Wall Street Transcript, among
      other periodicals. He currently serves as portfolio manager of both Alpine
      International Real Estate Equity Fund and Alpine U.S. Real Estate Equity Fund
      and as co-manager of Alpine Realty Income &amp; Growth Fund, mutual funds that
      had aggregate net assets of approximately $1.5 billion as of December 31,
      2005.</font></div>
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      Lieber received his Bachelor's degree (with high honors) from Wesleyan
      University and attended the New York University Graduate School of Business
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      instrumental in designing that fund&#8217;s strategy and investment processes to take
      advantage of the reduced dividend tax rates resulting from the &#8220;Jobs and Growth
      Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.&#8221; Her work on the Alpine Dynamic Dividend
      Fund has attracted interest from numerous financial publications, including
      quotes and features in Barron&#8217;s, Kiplinger&#8217;s, Financial Advisor Magazine, The
      New York Times, Investor&#8217;s Business Daily, and The Wall Street Journal. She has
      also appeared on the financial TV networks CNBC and CNNfn and was a keynote
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      Alpine Dynamic Dividend Fund was also highlighted as an attractive dividend
      investment in Ben Stein and Phil Demuth&#8217;s book, &#8220;Yes, You Can Be a Successful
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      joining the Adviser, Ms. Evans spent 15 years at J.P. Morgan in New York as
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      equity research analyst and internal consultant. She was the Vice President
      and
      Senior Equity Research Analyst covering small and mid-cap basic industries
      and
      was the global coordinator of the passenger and freight transportation sectors.
      As an analyst, she had been recognized in several national investor surveys
      and
      financial periodicals, including Institutional Investor Magazine, The Wall
      Street Journal, The Wall Street Transcript, Thomson Financial and Greenwich
      Associates. </font></div>
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      internal consulting group, Management Services. She spent her last year in
      Management Services working with McKinsey &amp; Co., consulting on several
      firm-wide cost reduction projects. Ms. Evans received a Bachelor of Arts degree
      in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.</font></div>
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      years investing in early stage Media &amp; Telecom companies and assisting
      portfolio companies with hiring their management teams, developing their
      business plan and building strategic partnerships.&#160; His experience also
      includes working as an Investment Banking Associate at Lehman Brothers in New
      York focusing on Media &amp; Telecom and as a Private Equity Analyst for Hambros
      Grantham, the Private Equity division of Hambros PLC, of Sydney, Australia,
      where he worked on new investments including Management Buyouts and helped
      monitor the existing portfolio by sitting on the board of directors of a number
      of portfolio companies. Mr Shacknofsky&#8217;s experience also includes work as a
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      Fund. Also, the fees and expenses associated with the open-end Dividend Fund
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      responsible for calculating the net asset value of the common shares, and
      generally managing the administrative affairs of the Fund. ALPS is entitled
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      total assets. The fees to be received by ALPS are based on the total assets
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      maintain custody of the securities and cash of the Fund. ALPS maintains the
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      contemplated by the agreements to which they are parties, including compensation
      of and office space for their respective officers and employees connected with
      investment and economic research, trading and investment management and
      administration of the Fund. The Adviser is obligated to pay the fees of any
      Trustee of the Fund who is affiliated with it. The fees and expenses incident
      to
      the offering and issuance of common shares to be issued by the Fund (which
      include certain partial reimbursement of expenses of the underwriters) will
      be
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      shares. Such fees and expenses constitute underwriting compensation and are
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      assuming no exercise of the overallotment option, it is estimated that the
      Fund's annual operating expenses will be approximately $__________. No assurance
      can be given, in light of the Fund's investment objective and policies, however,
      that actual annual operating expenses will not be substantially more or less
      than this estimate.</font></div>
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      $________, will be borne by the Adviser. Offering expenses relating to the
      Fund's common shares (other than the sales load), estimated at $_______, will
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      (including affiliates) to arrange for the purchase and sale of Fund securities,
      including principal transactions. Any commission, fee or other remuneration
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      procedures adopted in accordance with Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act.
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      determined each day the New York Stock Exchange (the &#8220;NYSE&#8221;) is open as of the
      close of regular trading (normally, 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). In computing
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      asset value, portfolio securities of the Fund are valued at their current market
      values determined on the basis of market quotations. If market quotations are
      not readily available, securities are valued at fair value as determined by
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      Board of Trustees. Non-dollar denominated securities are valued as of the close
      of the NYSE at the closing price of such securities in their principal trading
      market, but may be valued at fair value if subsequent events occurring before
      the computation of net asset value materially have affected the value of the
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      when it is not possible to purchase or sell shares of the Fund. ALPS calculates
      the Fund's net asset value per common share by dividing the value of the Fund's
      total assets (the value of the securities the Fund holds plus cash or other
      assets, including interest accrued but not yet received), less accrued expenses
      of the Fund, less the Fund's other liabilities (including dividends payable
      and&#160;any borrowings by the total number of common shares outstanding.
      Valuations of certain securities held by the Fund may be made by a third-party
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      purposes of determining the net asset value of the Fund, readily marketable
      portfolio securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange are valued, except
      as
      indicated below, at the last sale price reflected on the consolidated tape
      at
      the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the business day as of which such
      value is being determined. If there has been no sale on such day, the securities
      are valued at the mean of the closing bid and asked prices on such day. If
      no
      bid or asked prices are quoted on such day or if market prices may be unreliable
      because of events occurring after the close of trading, then the security is
      valued by such method as the Board of Trustees shall determine in good faith
      to
      reflect its fair market value. Readily marketable securities not listed on
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      New York Stock Exchange but listed on other domestic or foreign securities
      exchanges are valued in a like manner. Portfolio securities traded on more
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      securities whose primary market is believed by the Adviser to be
      over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the current bid and asked prices
      as
      reported by the NASD or, in the case of securities not reported by the NASD
      or a
      comparable source as the Board of Trustees deem appropriate to reflect their
      fair market value. Where securities are traded on more than one exchange and
      also over-the-counter, the securities will generally be valued using the
      quotations the Board of Trustees believes reflect most closely the value of
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      after payment of Fund operating expenses including, interest on any outstanding
      borrowings. The level dividend rate may be modified by the Board of Trustees
      from time to time. If, for any monthly distribution, net investment company
      taxable income, if any (which term includes net short-term capital gain) and
      net
      tax-exempt income, if any, is less than the amount of the distribution, the
      difference will generally be a tax-free return of capital distributed from
      the
      Fund's assets. The Fund's final distribution for each calendar year will include
      any remaining net investment company taxable income and net tax-exempt income
      undistributed during the year, as well as all net capital gain realized during
      the year. If the total distributions made in any calendar year exceed net
      investment company taxable income, net tax-exempt income and net capital gain,
      such excess distributed amount would be treated as ordinary dividend income
      to
      the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits.
      Distributions in excess of the earnings and profits would first be a tax-free
      return of capital to the extent of the adjusted tax basis in the shares. After
      such adjusted tax basis is reduced to zero, the distribution would constitute
      capital gain (assuming the shares are held as capital assets). This distribution
      policy may, under certain circumstances, have certain adverse consequences
      to
      the Fund and its shareholders because it may result in a return of capital
      resulting in less of a shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and,
      over
      time, increase the Fund's expense ratio. The distribution policy also may cause
      the Fund to sell a security at a time it would not otherwise do so in order
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      manage the distribution of income and gain. The initial distribution is expected
      to be declared approximately 45 days after the completion of this offering
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      distribution policy of the Fund with respect to its common shares calls for
      periodic (for example, quarterly/monthly) distributions in an amount equal
      to a
      fixed percentage of the Fund's average net asset value over a specified period
      of time or market price per common share at or about the time of distribution
      or
      pay-out of a level dollar amount. No assurance can be given that the SEC will
      grant the exemption to the Fund. The staff of the SEC has indicated that it
      has
      suspended the processing of exemptive applications requesting the type of relief
      referenced above, pending review by the staff of the results of an industry-wide
      SEC inspection focusing on the dividend practices of closed-end investment
      companies. There can be no assurance as to when that review might be completed
      or whether, following that review, the staff would process such applications
      or
      grant such relief.</font></div>
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      level
      dividend distribution described above would result in the payment of
      approximately the same amount or percentage to the Fund&#8217;s shareholders each
      month. Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and Rule 19a-1 thereunder require the
      Fund
      to provide a written statement accompanying any such payment that adequately
      discloses its source or sources. Thus, if the source of the dividend or other
      distribution were the original capital contribution of the shareholder, and
      the
      payment amounted to a return of capital, the Fund would be required to provide
      written disclosure to that effect. Nevertheless, persons who periodically
      receive the payment of a dividend or other distribution may be under the
      impression that they are receiving net profits when they are not. Shareholders
      should read any written disclosure provided pursuant to Section 19(a) and Rule
      19a-1 carefully, and should not assume that the source of any distribution
      from
      the Fund is net profit. </font></div>
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      the registered owner of common shares elects to receive cash by contacting
      _______ (the &#8220;Plan Administrator&#8221;), all dividends declared on common shares will
      be automatically reinvested by the Plan Administrator for shareholders in the
      Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the &#8220;Plan&#8221;), in additional common shares of
      the Fund. Shareholders who elect not to participate in the Plan will receive
      all
      dividends and other 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 the Plan Administrator, as dividend
      disbursing agent. You may elect not to participate in the Plan and to receive
      all dividends in cash by contacting the Plan Administrator, as dividend
      disbursing agent, at the address set forth below. Participation in the Plan
      is
      completely voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without
      penalty by notice if received and processed by the Plan Administrator prior
      to
      the dividend record date; otherwise such termination or resumption will be
      effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend or other
      distribution. Some brokers may automatically elect to receive cash on your
      behalf and may re-invest that cash in additional common shares for you. If
      you
      wish for all dividends declared on your common shares to be automatically
      reinvested pursuant to the Plan, please contact your broker.</font></div>
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      Plan
      Administrator will open an account for each shareholder under the Plan in the
      same name in which such shareholder's common shares are registered. Whenever
      the
      Fund declares a dividend or other distribution (together, a &#8220;Dividend&#8221;) payable
      in cash, non-participants in the Plan will receive cash and participants in
      the
      Plan will receive the equivalent in common shares. The common shares will be
      acquired by the Plan Administrator for the participants' accounts, depending
      upon the circumstances described below, either (i) through receipt of additional
      unissued but authorized common shares from the Fund (&#8220;Newly Issued common
      shares&#8221;) or (ii) by purchase of outstanding common shares on the open market
      (&#8220;Open-Market Purchases&#8221;) on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere. If, on
      the payment date for any Dividend, the closing market price plus estimated
      brokerage commissions per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value
      per share, the Plan Administrator 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's account will be determined
      by
      dividing the dollar amount of the Dividend by the net asset value per share
      on
      the payment date; provided that, if the net asset value is less than or equal
      to
      95% of the closing market value on the payment date, the dollar amount of the
      Dividend will be divided by 95% of the closing market price per share on the
      payment date. If, on the payment date for any Dividend, the net asset value
      per
      share is greater than the closing market value plus estimated brokerage
      commissions, the Plan Administrator will invest the Dividend amount in common
      shares acquired on behalf of the participants in Open-Market Purchases.
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      event of a market discount on the payment date for any Dividend, the Plan
      Administrator will have until the last business day before the next date on
      which the common shares trade on an &#8220;ex-dividend&#8221; basis or 30 days after the
      payment date for such Dividend, whichever is sooner (the &#8220;Last Purchase Date&#8221;),
      to invest the Dividend amount in common shares acquired in Open-Market
      Purchases. It is contemplated that the Fund will pay monthly income Dividends.
      If, before the Plan Administrator has completed its Open-Market Purchases,
      the
      market price per share exceeds the net asset value per share, the average per
      share purchase price paid by the Plan Administrator may exceed the net asset
      value 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 Plan provides that if the Plan Administrator is unable to invest
      the full Dividend amount in Open-Market Purchases during the purchase period
      or
      if the market discount shifts to a market premium during the purchase period,
      the Plan Administrator may cease making Open-Market Purchases and may invest
      the
      uninvested portion of the Dividend amount in Newly Issued common shares at
      the
      net asset value per share at the close of business on the Last Purchase Date
      provided that, if the net asset value is less than or equal to 95% of the then
      current market price per share, the dollar amount of the Dividend will be
      divided by 95% of the market price on the payment date for purposes of
      determining the number of shares issuable under the Plan.</font></div>
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      Administrator maintains all shareholders' accounts in the 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
      Plan participant will be held by the Plan Administrator on behalf of the Plan
      participant, and each shareholder proxy will include those shares purchased
      or
      received pursuant to the Plan. The Plan Administrator will forward all proxy
      solicitation materials to participants and vote proxies for shares held under
      the Plan in accordance with the instructions of the participants. </font></div>
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      the
      case of the Fund&#8217;s shareholders such as banks, brokers or nominees which hold
      shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Plan Administrator will
      administer the Plan on the basis of the number of common shares certified from
      time to time by the record shareholder's name and held for the account of
      beneficial owners who participate in the Plan.</font></div>
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      will be no brokerage charges with respect to common shares issued directly
      by
      the Fund. However, each participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage
      commissions incurred in connection with Open-Market Purchases. The automatic
      reinvestment of Dividends will not relieve participants of any federal, state
      or
      local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such
      Dividends. See &#8220;Federal Income Tax Matters.&#8221; Participants that request a sale of
      common shares through the Plan Administrator are subject to brokerage
      commissions.</font></div>
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      Fund
      reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan. There is no direct service
      charge to participants with regard to purchases in the Plan; however, the Fund
      reserves the right to amend the Plan to include a service charge payable by
      the
      participants.</font></div>
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      correspondence or questions concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan
      Administrator, ___________, [ADDRESS], [PHONE #]. </font></div>
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      following is a summary discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax
      consequences that may be relevant to a shareholder of the Fund that acquires,
      holds and/or disposes of shares of the Fund, and reflects provisions of the
      Code, existing Treasury regulations, rulings published by the IRS, and other
      applicable authority, as of the date of this prospectus. These authorities
      are
      subject to change by legislative or administrative action, possibly with
      retroactive effect. The following discussion is only a summary of some of the
      important tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund
      and
      the discussion set forth herein does not constitute tax advice. For more
      detailed information regarding tax considerations, see the Statement of
      Additional Information. There may be other tax considerations applicable to
      particular investors. In addition, income earned through an investment in the
      Fund may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes. </font></div>
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      Fund
      intends to elect to be treated and to qualify each year for taxation as a
      regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. In order for the
      Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company, it must meet an income and
      asset diversification test each year. If the Fund so qualifies and satisfies
      certain distribution requirements, the Fund (but not its shareholders) will
      not
      be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes its investment
      company taxable income and net capital gains (the excess of net long-term
      capital gains over net short-term capital loss) in a timely manner to its
      shareholders in the form of dividends or capital gain distributions. The Code
      imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on regulated investment companies, such
      as
      the Fund, to the extent they do not meet certain distribution requirements
      by
      the end of each calendar year. The Fund anticipates meeting these distribution
      requirements.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Fund
      intends to make monthly distributions of net investment income after payment
      of
      the Fund&#8217;s operating expenses including, interest on any outstanding borrowings.
      Unless a shareholder is ineligible to participate or elects otherwise, all
      distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the
      Fund
      pursuant to the Plan. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, all dividends are
      generally taxable whether a shareholder takes them in cash or they are
      reinvested pursuant to the Plan in additional shares of the Fund. Distributions
      of the Fund's investment company taxable income (including short-term capital
      gains) will generally be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund's
      current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions of the Fund's net
      capital gains (&#8220;capital gain dividends&#8221;), if any, are taxable to shareholders as
      long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time shares have been
      held
      by shareholders. Distributions, if any, in excess of the Fund's earnings and
      profits will first reduce the adjusted tax basis of a holder's shares and,
      after
      that basis has been reduced to zero, will constitute capital gains to the
      shareholder of the Fund (assuming the shares are held as a capital asset).
      See
      below for a summary of the maximum tax rates applicable to capital gains
      (including capital gain dividends). A corporation that owns Fund shares
      generally will not be entitled to the dividends received deduction with respect
      to all the dividends it receives from the Fund. Fund dividend payments that
      are
      attributable to qualifying dividends received by the Fund from certain domestic
      corporations may be designated by the Fund as being eligible for the dividends
      received deduction. There can be no assurance as to what portion of Fund
      dividend payments may be classified as qualifying dividends. With respect to
      the
      monthly distributions of net investment income described above, it may be the
      case that any &#8220;level load&#8221; distributions would result in a return of capital to
      the shareholder of the Funds. The determination of the character for U.S.
      federal income tax purposes of any distribution from the Fund (i.e. ordinary
      income dividends, capital gains dividends, qualified dividends, return of
      capital distributions) will be made as of the end of the Fund's taxable year.
      Generally, no later than 60 days after the close of its taxable year, the Fund
      will provide shareholders with a written notice designating the amount of any
      capital gain distributions or other distributions. See &#8220;Distributions&#8221; for a
      more complete description of such returns and the risks associated with
      them.</font></div>
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      current law, certain income distributions paid by the Fund to individual
      taxpayers are taxed at rates equal to those applicable to net long-term capital
      gains (15%, or 5% for individuals in the 10% or 15% tax brackets). This tax
      treatment applies only if certain holding period and other requirements are
      satisfied by the shareholder of the Fund with respect to its shares of the
      Fund,
      and the dividends are attributable to qualified dividends received by the Fund
      itself. For this purpose, &#8220;qualified dividends&#8221; means dividends received by the
      Fund from certain United States corporations and qualifying foreign corporations
      (as described below), provided that the Fund satisfies certain holding period
      and other requirements in respect of the stock of such corporations. In the
      case
      of securities lending transactions, payments in lieu of dividends are not
      qualified dividends. Dividends received by the Fund from REITs are qualified
      dividends eligible for this lower tax rate only in limited circumstances. These
      special rules relating to the taxation of ordinary income dividends from
      regulated investment companies generally apply to taxable years beginning before
      January 1, 2009. Thereafter, the Fund's dividends, other than capital gain
      dividends, will be fully taxable at ordinary income tax rates unless further
      Congressional legislative action is taken. Congress is presently considering
      proposed legislation which, if enacted into law, would extend these special
      rules for several year. No assurance is given as to whether this proposed
      legislation will become law.</font></div>
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      dividend paid by the Fund to a shareholder will not be treated as qualified
      dividend income of the shareholder if (1) the dividend is received with respect
      to any share held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day period beginning
      on
      the date which is 60 days before the date on which such share becomes
      ex-dividend with respect to such dividend, (2) to the extent that the recipient
      is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make
      related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related
      property or (3) if the recipient elects to have the dividend treated as
      investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment
      interest.</font></div>
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      to certain exceptions, a &#8220;qualified foreign corporation&#8221; is any foreign
      corporation that is either (i) incorporated in a possession of the United States
      (the &#8220;possessions test&#8221;), or (ii) eligible for benefits of a comprehensive
      income tax treaty with the United States, which the Secretary of the Treasury
      determines is satisfactory for these purposes and which includes an exchange
      of
      information program (the &#8220;treaty test&#8221;). The Secretary of the Treasury has
      identified tax treaties between the United States and 52 other countries that
      satisfy the treaty test.</font></div>
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      to the same exceptions, a foreign corporation that does not satisfy either
      the
      possessions test or the treaty test will still be considered a &#8220;qualified
      foreign corporation&#8221; with respect to any dividend paid by such corporation if
      the stock with respect to which such dividend is paid is readily tradable on
      an
      established securities market in the United States. The Treasury Department
      has
      issued a notice stating that common or ordinary stock, or an American depositary
      receipt in respect of such stock, is considered readily tradable on an
      established securities market in the United States if it is listed on a national
      securities exchange that is registered under section 6 of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934 or on the NASDAQ Stock Market.</font></div>
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      qualified foreign corporation does not include any foreign corporation which
      for
      the taxable year of the corporation in which the dividend is paid, or the
      preceding taxable year, is a foreign personal holding company, a foreign
      investment company or a passive foreign investment company.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Dividends
      and interest received, and gains realized, by the Fund on foreign securities
      may
      be subject to income, withholding or other taxes imposed by foreign countries
      and U.S. possessions (collectively &#8220;foreign taxes&#8221;) that would reduce the return
      on its securities. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United
      States, however, may reduce or eliminate foreign taxes, and many foreign
      countries do not impose taxes on capital gains in respect of investments by
      foreign investors. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund&#8217;s total assets at
      the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations,
      it
      will be eligible to, and may, file an election with the Internal Revenue Service
      that will enable its shareholders, in effect, to receive the benefit of the
      foreign tax credit with respect to any foreign taxes paid by it. Pursuant to
      the
      election, the Fund would treat those taxes as dividends paid to its shareholders
      and each shareholder (1) would be required to include in gross income, and
      treat
      as paid by such shareholder, a proportionate share of those taxes, (2) would
      be
      required to treat such share of those taxes and of any dividend paid by the
      fund
      that represents income from foreign or U.S. possessions sources as such
      shareholder&#8217;s own income from those sources, and (3) could either deduct the
      foreign taxes deemed paid in computing taxable income or, alternatively use
      the
      foregoing information in calculating the foreign tax credit against federal
      income tax. The Fund will report to its shareholders shortly after each taxable
      year their respective shares of foreign taxes paid and the income from sources
      within, and taxes paid to, foreign countries and U.S. possessions if it makes
      this election.</font></div>
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      will inform its shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions
      promptly after the close of each calendar year.</font></div>
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      shareholders of the Fund will generally recognize gain or loss in an amount
      equal to the difference between the shareholder's adjusted tax basis in the
      shares sold and the amount received. If the shares are held as a capital asset,
      the gain or loss will be a capital gain or loss. Under current law, the maximum
      tax rate applicable to net capital gains recognized by individuals and other
      non-corporate taxpayers is (i) the same as the maximum ordinary income tax
      rate
      for gains recognized on the sale of capital assets held for one year or less
      or
      (ii) 15% for gains recognized on the sale of capital assets held for more than
      one year (as well as certain capital gain dividends) (5% for individuals in
      the
      10% or 15% tax brackets). Any loss on a disposition of shares held for six
      months or less will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of
      any
      capital gain dividends received with respect to those shares. For purposes
      of
      determining whether shares have been held for six months or less, the holding
      period is suspended for any periods during which the shareholder's risk of
      loss
      is diminished as a result of holding one or more other positions in
      substantially similar or related property, or through certain options or short
      sales. Any loss realized on a sale or exchange of shares will be disallowed
      to
      the extent those shares are replaced by other substantially identical shares
      within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after
      the
      date of disposition of the shares (whether through the reinvestment of
      distributions, which could occur, for example, if the shareholder is a
      participant in the Plan or otherwise). In that event, the basis of the
      replacement shares will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.</font></div>
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      investor should be aware that, if shares are purchased shortly before the record
      date for any taxable dividend (including a capital gain dividend), the purchase
      price likely will reflect the value of the dividend and the investor then would
      receive a taxable distribution likely to reduce the trading value of such
      shares, in effect resulting in a taxable return of some of the purchase price.
      Taxable distributions to individuals and certain other non-corporate
      shareholders of the Fund, including those who have not provided their correct
      taxpayer identification number and other required certifications, may be subject
      to &#8220;backup&#8221; federal income tax withholding at the fourth lowest rate of tax
      applicable to a single individual (in 2006, 28%).</font></div>
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      investor should also be aware that the benefits of the reduced tax rate
      applicable to long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income may be
      impacted by the application of the alternative minimum tax to individual
      shareholders.</font></div>
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      Fund's investments in options, futures contracts, hedging transactions, forward
      contracts (to the extent permitted) and certain other transactions will be
      subject to special tax rules (including mark-to-market, constructive sale,
      straddle, wash sale, short sale and other rules), the effect of which may be
      to
      accelerate income to the Fund, defer Fund losses, cause adjustments in the
      holding periods of securities held by the Fund, convert capital gain into
      ordinary income and convert short-term capital losses into long-term capital
      losses. These rules could therefore affect the amount, timing and character
      of
      distributions to shareholders. The Fund may be required to limit its activities
      in options and futures contracts in order to enable it to maintain its regulated
      investment company status.</font></div>
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      Fund's transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency denominated debt
      obligations and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward
      contracts (and similar instruments) may give rise to ordinary income or loss
      to
      the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the
      foreign currency concerned.</font></div>
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      foregoing briefly summarizes some of the important federal income tax
      consequences to shareholders of investing in the Fund&#8217;s shares, reflects the
      federal tax law as of the date of this prospectus, and does not address special
      tax rules applicable to certain types of investors, such as corporate and
      foreign investors. Investors should consult their tax advisers regarding other
      federal, state or local tax considerations that may be applicable in their
      particular circumstances, as well as any proposed tax law changes. </font></div>
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      is an unincorporated statutory trust established under the laws of the State
      of
      Delaware upon the filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware, on May 11,
      2006, of a Certificate of Trust. The Fund&#8217;s Declaration of Trust provides that
      the Trustees of the Fund may authorize separate classes of shares of beneficial
      interest. The Trustees have authorized an unlimited number of common shares.
      The
      Fund intends to hold annual meetings of its shareholders in compliance with
      the
      requirements of the New York Stock Exchange. </font></div>
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      Shares</strong></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Declaration of Trust, which has been filed with the SEC, permits the Fund to
      issue an unlimited number of full and fractional common shares of beneficial
      interest, no par value. Each share of the Fund represents an equal proportionate
      interest in the assets of the Fund with each other share in the Fund. Holders
      of
      common shares will be entitled to the payment of dividends when, as and if
      declared by the Board of Trustees. The 1940 Act or the terms of any borrowings
      may limit the payment of dividends to the holders of common shares. Each whole
      share shall be entitled to one vote as to matters on which it is entitled to
      vote pursuant to the terms of the Declaration of Trust. Upon liquidation of
      the
      Fund, after paying or adequately providing for the payment of all liabilities
      of
      the Fund, and upon receipt of such releases, indemnities and refunding
      agreements as they deem necessary for their protection, the Trustees may
      distribute the remaining assets of the Fund among its shareholders. The shares
      are not liable to further calls or to assessment by the Fund. There are no
      pre-emptive rights associated with the shares. The Declaration of Trust provides
      that the Fund&#8217;s shareholders are not liable for any liabilities of the Fund.
      Although shareholders of an unincorporated statutory trust established under
      Delaware law, in certain limited circumstances, may be held personally liable
      for the obligations of the Fund as though they were general partners, the
      provisions of the Declaration of Trust described in the foregoing sentence
      make
      the likelihood of such personal liability remote. </font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Fund
      has no present intention of offering additional common shares, except as
      described herein. Other offerings of its common shares, if made, will require
      approval of the Board of Trustees. Any additional offering will not be sold
      at a
      price per share below the then current net asset value (exclusive of
      underwriting discounts and commissions) except in connection with an offering
      to
      existing shareholders of the Fund or with the consent of a majority of the
      Fund's outstanding common shares.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Fund
      generally will not issue share certificates. However, the Trustees may authorize
      the issuance share certificates and conditions as to their use. </font></div>
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      Facility</strong></font></div>
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      the
      event the Fund borrows, the Fund may enter into definitive agreements with
      respect to a credit facility. The Fund may negotiate with commercial banks
      to
      arrange a credit facility pursuant to which the Fund would expect to be entitled
      to borrow an amount not to exceed 10% of the Fund's total assets (inclusive
      of
      the amount borrowed) as of the closing of the offer and sale of the common
      shares offered hereby. Such a facility is not expected to be convertible into
      any other securities of the Fund, outstanding amounts are expected to be
      prepayable by the Fund prior to final maturity without significant penalty
      and
      there are not expected to be any sinking fund or mandatory retirement
      provisions. Outstanding amounts would be payable at maturity or such earlier
      times as required by the agreement. The Fund may be required to prepay
      outstanding amounts under the facility or incur a penalty rate of interest
      in
      the event of the occurrence of certain events of default. The Fund would be
      expected to indemnify the lenders under the facility against liabilities they
      may incur in connection with the facility. The Fund may be required to pay
      commitment fees under the terms of any such facility.</font></div>
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      addition, the Fund expects that such a credit facility would contain covenants
      that, among other things, likely will limit the Fund's ability to pay dividends
      in certain circumstances, incur additional debt, change its fundamental
      investment policies and engage in certain transactions, including mergers and
      consolidations, and may require asset coverage ratios in addition to those
      required by the 1940 Act. The Fund 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 Fund expects that
      any
      credit facility would have customary covenant, negative covenant and default
      provisions. There can be no assurance that the Fund will enter into an agreement
      for a credit facility on terms and conditions representative of the foregoing,
      or that additional material terms will not apply. In addition, if entered into,
      any such credit facility may in the future be replaced or refinanced by one
      or
      more credit facilities having substantially different terms. </font></div>
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      of Shares And Other Discount Measures</strong></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Because
      shares of closed-end management investment companies frequently trade at a
      discount to their net asset values, the Board of Trustees has determined that
      from time to time it may be in the interest of the Fund&#8217;s shareholders for the
      Fund to take corrective actions. The Board of Trustees, in consultation with
      the
      Adviser, will review at least annually the possibility of open market
      repurchases and/or tender offers for the common shares and will consider such
      factors as the market price of the common shares, the net asset value of the
      common shares, the liquidity of the assets of the Fund, effect on the Fund's
      expenses, whether such transactions would impair the Fund's status as a
      regulated investment company or result in a failure to comply with applicable
      asset coverage requirements, general economic conditions and such other events
      or conditions, which may have a material effect on the Fund's ability to
      consummate such transactions. There are no assurances that the Board of Trustees
      will, in fact, decide to undertake either of these actions or, if undertaken,
      that such actions will result in the Fund's common shares trading at a price
      which is equal to or approximates their net asset value. In recognition of
      the
      possibility that the common shares might trade at a discount to net asset value
      and that any such discount may not be in the interest of the Fund&#8217;s
      shareholders, the Board of Trustees, in consultation with the Adviser, from
      time
      to time may review possible actions to reduce any such discount. </font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Declaration of Trust includes provisions that could have the effect of limiting
      the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund or
      to
      change the composition of the Board of Trustees, and could have the effect
      of
      depriving the Fund&#8217;s shareholders of an opportunity to sell their common shares
      at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging a third party from
      seeking to obtain control of the Fund. These provisions may have the effect
      of
      discouraging attempts to acquire control of the Fund, which attempts could
      have
      the effect of increasing the expenses of the Fund and interfering with the
      normal operation of the Fund. The Board of Trustees is divided into three
      classes, with the term of one class expiring at each annual meeting of the
      Fund&#8217;s shareholders. At each annual meeting, one class of Trustees is elected to
      a three-year term. This provision could delay for up to two years the
      replacement of a majority of the Board of Trustees. A Trustee may be removed
      from office without cause only by a written instrument signed or adopted by
      two-thirds of the remaining Trustees or by a vote of the holders of at least
      two-thirds of the class of shares of the Fund that elected such Trustee and
      are
      entitled to vote on the matter.</font></div>
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      Declaration of Trust provides that the Fund may not merge with another entity,
      or sell, lease or exchange all or substantially all of its assets without the
      approval of at least two-thirds of the Trustees and 75% of the affected
      shareholders.</font></div>
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      addition, the Declaration of Trust requires the favorable vote of the holders
      of
      at least 80% of the outstanding shares of each class of the Fund, voting as
      a
      class, then entitled to vote to approve, adopt or authorize certain transactions
      with 5%-or-greater holders of the Fund's outstanding shares and their affiliates
      or associates, unless two-thirds of the Board of Trustees have approved by
      resolution a memorandum of understanding with such holders, in which case normal
      voting requirements would be in effect. For purposes of these provisions, a
      5%-or-greater holder of outstanding shares (a &#8220;Principal Shareholder&#8221;) 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 beneficial interest of the Fund. The transactions subject
      to these special approval requirements are: (i) the merger or consolidation
      of
      the Fund or any subsidiary of the Fund with or into any Principal Shareholder;
      (ii) the issuance of any securities of the Fund to any Principal Shareholder
      for
      cash (other than pursuant to any automatic dividend reinvestment plan or
      pursuant to any offering in which such Principal Shareholder acquires securities
      that represent no greater a percentage of any class or series of securities
      being offered than the percentage of any class of shares beneficially owned
      by
      such Principal Shareholder immediately prior to such offering or, in the case
      of
      securities, offered in respect of another class or series, the percentage of
      such other class or series beneficially owned by such Principal Shareholder
      immediately prior to such offering); (iii) the sale, lease or exchange of all
      or
      any substantial part of the assets of the Fund to any Principal Shareholder
      (except assets having an aggregate fair market value of less than $1,000,000,
      aggregating for the purpose of such computation all assets sold, leased or
      exchanged in any series of similar transactions within a twelve-month period);
      (iv) the sale, lease or exchange to the Fund or any subsidiary thereof, in
      exchange for securities of the Fund, of any assets of any Principal Shareholder
      (except assets having an aggregate fair market value of less than $1,000,000,
      aggregating for the purposes of such computation all assets sold, leased or
      exchanged in any series of similar transactions within a twelve-month period);
      or (v) the purchase by the Fund, or any entity controlled by the Fund, of any
      common shares from any Principal Shareholder or any person to whom any Principal
      Shareholder transferred common shares.</font></div>
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      Board
      of Trustees has determined that provisions with respect to the Board of Trustees
      and the 80% voting requirements described above, which voting requirements
      are
      greater than the minimum requirements under Delaware law or the 1940 Act, are
      in
      the best interest of the Fund&#8217;s shareholders generally. Reference should be made
      to the Declaration of Trust on file with the SEC for the full text of these
      provisions. </font></div>
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      and selling group members from bidding for and purchasing the Fund's common
      shares. However, the representative may engage in transactions that stabilize
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      offering (i.e., if they sell more common shares than are listed on the cover
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      purchasing common shares in the open market. The representative may also elect
      to reduce any short position by exercising all or part of the overallotment
      option described above. The underwriters also may impose a penalty bid, whereby
      selling concessions allowed to syndicate members or other broker-dealers in
      respect of the common shares sold in this offering for their account may be
      reclaimed by the syndicate if such common shares are repurchased by the
      syndicate in stabilizing or covering transactions. Purchases of the common
      shares to stabilize the price or to reduce a short position may cause the price
      of the common shares to be higher than it might be in the absence of such
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      above may have on the price of the common shares. In addition, neither the
      Fund
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      will engage in these transactions or that these transactions, once commenced,
      will not be discontinued without notice.</font></div>
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      days after the date of the purchase agreement without the prior written consent
      of the underwriters, except for the sale of the common shares to the
      underwriters pursuant to the purchase agreement and certain transactions
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      common shares will be sold in a manner intended to ensure that New York Stock
      Exchange distribution standards (i.e., round lots, public shares and aggregate
      market value) will be met. </font></div>
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      legal matters in connection with the common shares will be passed upon for
      the
      Fund by Blank Rome LLP, New York, New York, and for the underwriters by
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Deloitte
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      Fund's financial statements. </font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information do not contain all of
      the
      information set forth in the Registration Statement that the Fund has filed
      with
      the SEC (file No. 333-________). The complete Registration Statement may be
      obtained from the SEC at </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><u>www.sec.gov</u></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
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      of the Registration Statement or Statement of Additional Information without
      charge.</font></div>
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        registration statement of which the prospectus is a part can be reviewed
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        obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">B-10</font></div>
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                  OF BROKERAGE</font></div>
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              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">B-12</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="75%">
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                  INFORMATION</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="3%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">B-17</font></div>
              </td>
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            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="75%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">INDEPENDENT
                  REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="3%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">B-18</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="3%">&#160;</td>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>FORWARD-LOOKING
        STATEMENTS</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">This
        SAI
        contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements, within
        the
        meaning of the federal securities laws, that involve risks and uncertainties.
        These statements describe our plans, strategies and goals and our beliefs
        and
        assumptions concerning future economic or other conditions and the outlook
        for
        the Fund, based on currently available information. In this SAI, words such
        as
&#8220;anticipates,&#8221; &#8220;believes,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; &#8220;objectives,&#8221; &#8220;goals,&#8221; &#8220;future,&#8221;
&#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;seeks,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; and similar expressions
        are used in an effort to identify forward-looking statements, although some
        forward-looking statements may be expressed differently. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund&#8217;s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the
        forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including
        the factors set forth in the section headed &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; in the Fund&#8217;s
        prospectus and elsewhere in the prospectus and this SAI. You should consider
        carefully the discussions of risks and uncertainties in the "Risk Factors"
        section in the prospectus. The forward-looking statements contained in this
        SAI
        are based on information available to the Fund on the date of this SAI, and
        the
        Fund assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements,
        except
        as required by law.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>ADDITIONAL
        INVESTMENT INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund&#8217;s investment objective, the types of investments that it intends to make
        and the investment strategies that it intends to use to achieve its objective
        are described in the prospectus. The following is a description of other
        types
        of investments in which the Fund may invest, and accompanying risks, as well
        as
        some additional investment restrictions. Under normal circumstances, it is
        expected that the Fund will not invest more than 20% of its assets in these
        types of securities. The Adviser may, but is not required to, buy any of
        the
        following instruments. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Fixed
        Income Securities</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may invest in bonds and other types of debt obligations of U.S. and foreign
        issuers. These securities, whether of U.S. or foreign issuers, may pay fixed,
        variable or floating rates of interest, and may include zero coupon obligations,
        which do not pay interest until maturity. Fixed income securities may include:
        bonds, notes and debentures issued by corporations; debt securities issued
        or
        guaranteed by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities;
        municipal securities; or debt securities issued or guaranteed by foreign
        corporations and foreign governments, their agencies, instrumentalities or
        political subdivisions, or by government owned, controlled or sponsored
        entities, including central banks.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Subject
        to limitations, the Fund may invest in both investment grade and non-investment
        grade debt securities. Investment grade debt securities have received a rating
        from Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill
        Companies, Inc. (&#8220;S&amp;P&#8221;) or Moody&#8217;s Investors Service, Inc. (&#8220;Moody&#8217;s&#8221;) in
        one of the four highest rating categories or, if not rated, have been determined
        to be of comparable quality to such rated securities by the Adviser.
        Non-investment grade debt securities (typically called &#8220;junk bonds&#8221;) have
        received a rating from S&amp;P or Moody&#8217;s of below investment grade, or have
        been given no rating and are determined by the Adviser to be of a quality
        below
        investment grade. The Fund may invest up to 5% of the value of its total
        assets
        in debt securities that are rated below A by Moody&#8217;s or by S&amp;P. The Fund may
        not invest in debt securities rated below Ccc by S&amp;P or Caa by Moody&#8217;s (or
        unrated debt securities determined to be of comparable quality by the Adviser).
        There are no limitations on the maturity of debt securities that may be
        purchased by the Fund.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Sovereign
        Debt Obligations</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may purchase sovereign debt instruments issued or guaranteed by foreign
        governments or their agencies, including debt of emerging markets. Sovereign
        debt may be in the form of conventional securities or other types of debt
        instruments such as loans or loan participations. Sovereign debt of developing
        countries may involve a high degree of risk, and may present the risk of
        default. Governmental entities responsible for repayment of the debt may
        be
        unable or unwilling to repay principal and interest when due, and may require
        renegotiation or rescheduling of debt payments. In addition, prospects for
        repayment of principal and interest may depend on political as well as economic
        factors.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Investment
        Restrictions </strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        fundamental policies and investment restrictions of the Fund are set forth
        in
        the prospectus. The following policies of the Fund are non-fundamental and
        may
        be changed by the Trustees without the approval of the Fund&#8217;s
        shareholders.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Investment
        for Purposes of Control or Management</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may not invest in companies for the purpose of exercising control or
        management.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Purchase
        of Securities on Margin</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may not purchase securities on margin, except that it may obtain such short-term
        credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions. A deposit
        or
        payment by that Fund of initial or variation margin in connection with financial
        futures contracts or related options transactions is not considered the purchase
        of a security on margin.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Joint
        Trading</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may not participate on a joint or joint and several basis in any trading
        account
        in any securities. (The &#8220;bunching&#8221; of orders for the purchase or sale of
        portfolio securities with the Fund&#8217;s investment adviser (the &#8220;Adviser&#8221;) or
        accounts under its management to reduce brokerage commissions, to average
        prices
        among them or to facilitate such transactions is not considered a trading
        account in securities for purposes of this restriction.)</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Investing
        in Securities of Other Investment Companies</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may invest in securities of other investment companies that are exchange-traded
        funds. The Fund will limit its investment in securities issued by other
        investment companies so that not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock
        of
        any one investment company will be owned by the Fund, or its affiliated persons,
        as a whole in accordance with the 1940 Act and applicable Federal securities
        laws. The Fund is permitted to invest up to 25% of its total assets in the
        Alpine Municipal Money Market Fund pursuant to the terms of an exemption
        granted
        by the SEC.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Illiquid
        Securities</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may not invest more than 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities and
        other
        securities which are not readily marketable, excluding securities eligible
        for
        resale under Rule 144A of the 1933 Act which the Trustees have determined
        to be
        liquid.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Options</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may write, purchase or sell put or call options on foreign currencies, as
        discussed in the prospectus. The Fund may not write, purchase or sell put
        or
        call options on securities or stock indices. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Futures
        Contracts</em></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        may not purchase financial futures contracts and related options except for
        &#8220;bona fide hedging&#8221; purposes, but may enter into such contracts for non-hedging
        purposes provided that aggregate initial margin deposits plus premiums paid
        by
        that Fund for open futures options positions, less the amount by which any
        such
        positions are &#8220;in-the-money,&#8221; may not exceed 5% of the Fund&#8217;s total
        assets.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If
        a</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
        percentage limitation set forth in an investment policy or restriction of
        the
        Fund is adhered to at the time of investment or at the time the Fund engages
        in
        a transaction, a subsequent increase or decrease in percentage resulting
        from a
        change in value of an investment or position, or a change in the net assets
        of
        the Fund, will not result in a violation of such restriction, provided, however,
        that the asset coverage requirement applicable to borrowings and the limitation
        on investment in illiquid securities shall each be maintained in the manner
        contemplated by applicable law.</font></div>
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        purposes of its policies and limitations, the Fund considers certificates
        of
        deposit and demand and time deposits issued by a U.S. branch of a domestic
        bank
        or savings and loan association having capital, surplus, and undivided profits
        in excess of $100,000,000 at the time of investment to be &#8220;cash
        items.&#8221;</font></div>
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        TURNOVER</strong></font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund&#8217;s portfolio will be actively managed. The Fund&#8217;s portfolio turnover rate is
        expected to exceed 100%. Variations in turnover rate may be due to market
        conditions or the dynamic nature of the Adviser&#8217;s investment strategy.
</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Board
        has the responsibility for the overall management of the Fund, including
        general
        supervision and review of the Fund&#8217;s investment activities and its conformity
        with Delaware law and the policies of the Fund. The Board of Trustees elects
        the
        officers of the Fund, who are responsible for administering the Fund&#8217;s
        day-to-day operations.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Trustees, including the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund,
        as
        that term is defined in the 1940 Act (&#8220;Independent Trustees&#8221;), and executive
        officers of the Fund, their ages and principal occupations during the past
        five
        years are set forth below. The address of each Trustee and Officer is 2500
        Westchester Avenue, Suite 215, Purchase, New York, 10577.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Independent
        Trustees*</em></font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="8%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Name
                  and Age</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Position(s)
                  Held with the Fund</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Principal
                  Occupation </strong></font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>During
                  Past Five Years</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="8%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>#
                  of Portfolios in Fund Complex**</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Other
                  Directorships </strong></font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Held
                  by Trustee</strong></font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Laurence
                  B. Ashkin (77)</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Independent
                  Trustee</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Real
                  estate developer and construction consultant since 1980; Founder
                  and
                  President of Centrum Properties, Inc. since 1980. </font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="8%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Trustee,
                  each of the Alpine Trusts.* </font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">H.
                  Guy Leibler (51)</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Independent
                  Trustee</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Chief
                  Operating Officer of L&amp;L Acquisitions, LLC since 2003; President,
                  Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill LLP (2001-2003); Chairman and President of
                  Pailatus, a news media company (1997-1999).</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="8%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Chairman,
                  White Plains Hospital Center; Dressage for Kids;</font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Trustee,
                  each of the Alpine Trusts.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Jeffrey
                  E. Wacksman (42)</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Independent
                  Trustee</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Partner,
                  Loeb, Block &amp; Partners LLP since 1994.</font></div>
              </td>
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                  International Limited; Cable Beach Properties, Inc.; Bondi Icebergs
                  Inc.;
                  Trustee, Larchmont Manor Park Society; Trustee, each of the Alpine
                  Trusts.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">*</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                  Independent Trustees identified in this SAI are the members of
                  the Board
                  of Trustees for each of the Alpine Series Trust, Alpine Equity
                  Trust and
                  Alpine Income Trust (collectively, the &#8220;Alpine Trusts&#8221;), affiliates of the
                  Fund. It is expected that each will be elected to serve as a Trustee
                  of
                  the Fund at the organizational meeting of the
                  Fund.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

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        Trustee </em></font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="12%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="19%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="20%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Name
                  and Age</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="12%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Position(s)
                  Held with the Fund</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="19%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Principal
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              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>#
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              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Samuel
                  A. Lieber* (49)</font></div>
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                  Trustee, Portfolio Manager and President</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="19%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">CEO
                  of Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC since 1997. </font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
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                  each of the Alpine Trusts</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

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            <tr valign="top" style="line-height: 1.25;">
              <td style="width: 45pt;">
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              <td>
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                  A. Lieber has been a Trustee of the Fund since its inception. He
                  is the
                  son of Stephen A. Lieber. </font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

        </table>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">**</font></div>
              </td>
              <td>
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                  Woods Capital Investors, LLC manages eight other fund portfolios
                  within
                  the three Alpine Trusts. Each of the Alpine Trusts is registered
                  as an
                  open-end management investment company. The Trustees oversee each
                  of the
                  eight portfolios within the Alpine
                  Trusts.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

        </table>
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        executive officers.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Name
                  and Age</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Position(s)
                  Held with the Fund</strong></font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="21%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Principal
                  Occupation During Past Five Years</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>#
                  of Portfolios in Fund Complex**</strong></font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Other
                  Directorships Held by Trustee</strong></font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Stephen
                  A. Lieber (80)*</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Vice
                  President</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Chairman
                  and Senior Portfolio Manager, Saxon Woods Advisors, LLC since 1999.
                  </font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">N/A</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Sheldon
                  R. Flamm (57)</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Treasurer/
                  Chief Compliance Officer</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Chief
                  Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director, Alpine Woods Capital
                  Investors, LLC, since 2001; Chief Financial Officer, Saxon Woods
                  Advisors,
                  LLC since 1999.</font></div>
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              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="18%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
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                  Sun (41)</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&#160;</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="10%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Secretary</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Controller
                  of Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC since 1998.</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">N/A</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="15%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None</font></div>
              </td>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 45pt; TEXT-INDENT: -45pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">*</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 28.4pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Stephen
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        Committees</em></font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Board
        has three standing committees as described below:</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="17%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">&#160;</td>
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            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="19%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Members</strong></font></div>
              </td>
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                  of Functions</strong></font></div>
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                  Committee</strong></font></div>
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                  Guy Leibler</font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Jeffrey
                  E. Wacksman</font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Laurence
                  B. Ashkin</font></div>
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                  for advising the full Board with respect to accounting, auditing,
                  ethics
                  and financial matters affecting the Fund.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="17%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                  audit committee will meet at least quarterly.</font></div>
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                  Committee</strong></font></div>
              </td>
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                  Guy Leibler</font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Jeffrey
                  E. Wacksman</font></div>
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                  B. Ashkin</font></div>
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                  Valuation Committee is responsible for (1)&#160;monitoring the valuation
                  of Fund securities and other investments; and (2)&#160;as required, when
                  the Board of Trustees is not in session, determining the fair value
                  of
                  illiquid and other holdings after consideration of all relevant
                  factors,
                  which determinations are reported to the Board of
                  Trustees.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="17%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                  valuation committee will meet as necessary, and at least once a
                  year.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="17%">&#160;</td>
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                  &amp; Corporate Governance Committee</strong></font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="19%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">H.
                  Guy Leibler</font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Jeffrey
                  E. Wacksman</font></div>
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                  for seeking and reviewing candidates for consideration as nominees
                  for
                  Trustees as is considered necessary from time to time. The Committee
                  will
                  not consider shareholder nominees. Also responsible for corporate
                  governance compliance, including NYSE and SEC rules.</font></div>
              </td>
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                  nominating committee will meet as necessary, and at least once
                  a
                  year.</font></div>
              </td>
            </tr>

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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>Trustee
        Ownership of Fund Shares; Control Person</em></font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">As
        of the
        date of this Statement of Additional Information, the Trustees and officers
        of
        the Fund as a group owned none of the outstanding shares of the Fund. [On
        ________, 2006, the Adviser purchased $________ in shares of the Fund at
        an
        initial subscription price of $___ per share and was the sole shareholder
        as of
        this date.]</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Set
        forth
        below is the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each
        Trustee of the equity securities in all registered investment companies overseen
        by the Trustee in the family of investment companies as of December 31,
        2005:</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 144pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 162pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong><u>Amount
        Invested Key</u></strong></font></div>
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      <div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">B.</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">C.</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">D.</font></div>
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                  $100,000</font></div>
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            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="18%" style="border-bottom: black thin solid;">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Name</strong></font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Dollar
                  Range of Fund Shares Owned*</strong></font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Aggregate
                  Dollar Range of Equity Securities in all Registered
                  Investment<br>Companies Overseen by Trustee in Family of Investment
                  Companies**</strong></font></div>
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                  E. Wacksman</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="42%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">D</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Laurence
                  B. Ashkin</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="42%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">D</font></div>
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                  Guy Leibler </font></div>
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                  Trustee</strong></font></div>
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                  A. Lieber </font></div>
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                  owned none
                  of the outstanding shares of the Fund.
</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Includes
                  holdings of each series of Alpine Equity Trust (Alpine U.S. Real
                  Estate
                  Equity Fund, Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund and Alpine
                  Realty Income &amp; Growth Fund) and each series of Alpine Income Trust
                  (Alpine Municipal Money Market Fund and Alpine Tax Optimized Income
                  Fund)
                  and each series of Alpine Series Trust (Alpine Dynamic Dividend
                  Fund,
                  Alpine Dynamic Balance Fund and Alpine Dynamic Financial Services
                  Fund).</font></div>
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        than as set forth in the foregoing table, no Trustee who is not an interested
        person of the Fund or immediate family member of any such Trustee has, during
        the two most recently completed calendar years, had:</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">any
                  securities interest or any other direct or indirect interest in
                  the
                  Adviser or the principal underwriter of the Fund or its affiliates;
                  or</font></div>
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                  of
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                  direct or indirect relationship, in which the amount involved exceeds
                  $60,000 including payments for property or services to or from,
                  provision
                  of legal services to, provision of investment banking services
                  to (other
                  than as a participating underwriting in a syndicate);
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                  in nature
                  and scope to the foregoing relationships,
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        the
        Fund; (B) an officer of the Fund; (C) an investment company, or person that
        would be an investment company but for the exclusions provided by Sections
        3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) (15 U.S.C. 80a-3(c)(1) and (c)(7)), having the same
        investment adviser or principal underwriter as the Fund or having an investment
        adviser or principal underwriter that directly or indirectly controls, is
        controlled by, or is under common control with the Adviser or the principal
        underwriter; (D) an officer of an investment company, or a person that would
        be
        an investment company but for the exclusions provided by sections 3(c)(1)
        and
        3(c)(7) (15 U.S.C. 80a-3(c)(1) and (c)(7)), having the same investment adviser
        or principal underwriter as the Fund or having an investment adviser or
        principal underwriter that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled
        by, or
        is under common control with the Adviser or the principal underwriter; (E)
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        Adviser or the principal underwriter; (F) an officer of the Adviser or the
        principal underwriter; (G) a person directly or indirectly controlling,
        controlled by, or under common control with the Adviser or the principal
        underwriter; or (H) an officer of a person directly or indirectly controlling,
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        underwriter (excluding routine, retail relationships, including credit cards,
        bank or brokerage accounts, residential mortgages, insurance policies,
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        officer of the Adviser or the principal underwriter, or officers of persons
        directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
        with
        the Adviser or the principal underwriter has served during the two most recently
        completed calendar years, on the board of directors of a company where a
        Trustee
        who is not an interested person of the Fund or immediate family member of
        such
        Trustee, was during the two most recently completed calendar years an
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        of the
        Adviser (or any affiliated company of the Adviser) in the amount of $______.
        Travel expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Adviser
        (or
        any affiliated company of the Adviser) which are incurred in connection with
        attending meetings of the Board will be reimbursed.</font></div>
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        Fund
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        the
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
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                  Retirement</strong></font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Total
                  Compensation</strong></font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>from
                  Fund and</strong></font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Fund
                  Complex</strong></font></div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Paid
                  to Trustees**</strong></font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="18%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Laurence
                  B. Ashkin</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$_____</font></div>
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                  Guy Leibler </font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$_____</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="18%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Jeffrey
                  E. Wacksman</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$_____</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="15%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$12,000</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="18%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Samuel
                  A. Lieber</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$0</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="18%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Stephen
                  A. Lieber</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$_____</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
              </td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Sheldon
                  R. Flamm</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$_____</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
              </td>
              <td valign="top" width="14%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Oliver
                  Sun</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12.7pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">$</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">*</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        amounts set forth in column 2 are the estimated future payments that each
        Trustee is expected to receive for the fiscal year ending ________,
        2006.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Adviser and the Fund have adopted a joint Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule
        17j-1
        under the 1940 Act. [_________ (the &#8220;Underwriter&#8221;) has also adopted a Code of
        Ethics.] Each Code of Ethics applies to the personal investing activities
        of the
        trustees, directors, officers and certain employees of the Fund, the Adviser
        or
        the Underwriter (&#8220;Access Persons&#8221;), as applicable. Rule 17j-1 and each Code of
        Ethics is designed to prevent unlawful practices in connection with the purchase
        or sale of securities by Access Persons. Each Code of Ethics permits Access
        Persons to trade securities for their own accounts, including securities
        that
        may be purchased or held by the Fund, and generally requires them to report
        their personal securities. Each Code of Ethics will be included as an exhibit
        to
        the Fund&#8217;s registration statement, which will be on file with the SEC, and
        available as described on the cover page of this SAI.</font></div>
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        Adviser is in a good position to monitor the corporate actions and analyze
        proxy
        proposals of issuers of securities in the Fund&#8217;s portfolio and to make voting
        decisions and ensure that proxies are submitted promptly. Therefore, the
        Fund
        delegates its authority to vote proxies to the Adviser, subject to the
        supervision of the Board. The Funds&#8217; proxy voting policies are summarized
        below.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">It
        is the
        Adviser&#8217;s policy to vote all proxies received by the Fund in a timely manner.
        Upon receiving each proxy, the Adviser will review the issues presented and
        make
        a decision to vote for, against or abstain on each of the issues presented
        in
        accordance with the proxy voting guidelines that it has adopted. The Adviser
        will consider information from a variety of sources in evaluating the issues
        presented in a proxy. The Adviser generally supports policies, plans and
        structures that it believes give quality management teams appropriate latitude
        to run the business in a way that is likely to maximize value for owners.
        Conversely, the Adviser generally opposes proposals that clearly have the
        effect
        of restricting the ability of shareholders to realize the full potential
        value
        of their investment. </font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Adviser&#8217;s duty is to vote in the best interests of the Fund&#8217;s shareholders.
        Therefore, in situations where there is a conflict of interest between the
        Adviser&#8217;s interests and the Fund&#8217;s interests, the Adviser will take one of the
        following steps to resolve the conflict:</font></div>
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If
                  a proposal is addressed by the guidelines, the Adviser will vote
                  in
                  accordance with those guidelines;</font></div>
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                  the Adviser believes it is in the Fund&#8217;s best interest to depart from the
                  guidelines provided, the Adviser will disclose the conflict to
                  the
                  relevant clients and obtain their consent to the proposed vote
                  prior to
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                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.</font></div>
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              <td>
                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">A
                  client may direct the Adviser in writing to forward all proxy matters
                  in
                  which the Adviser has a conflict of interest regarding the securities
                  to
                  an identified independent third party for review and recommendation.
                  The
                  Adviser will vote in accordance with the third party&#8217;s recommendations as
                  long as they are received on a timely basis. If the third party&#8217;s
                  recommendations are not received in a timely manner, the Adviser
                  will
                  abstain from voting the securities.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        actual voting records relating to the Fund&#8217;s portfolio securities during the
        most recent 12-month period ended June&#160;30 will be available without charge,
        upon request, by calling toll-free [1-877-XXX-XXXX] or in the Fund&#8217;s reports to
        be filed with the SEC and available on the SEC&#8217;s website at </font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em><u>www.sec.gov</u></em></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>&#160;</em></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">and
        on
        the Fund&#8217;s website, www.alpinefunds.com</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><em>.</em></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
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        addition, a copy of the Funds&#8217; proxy voting policies and procedures is available
        by calling [1-877-XXX-XXXX] and will be sent within three business days of
        receipt of a request.</font></div>
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        ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        management of the Fund is supervised by the Trustees. Alpine Woods Capital
        Investors, LLC (formerly, Alpine Management &amp; Research, LLC) provides
        investment advisory services to the Fund pursuant to investment advisory
        agreement entered into with the Fund (an &#8220;Advisory Agreement&#8221;).</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Adviser, located at 2500 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, New York, 10577, is
        a
        Delaware limited liability company. It was formed for the purpose of providing
        investment advisory and management services to investment companies (including
        the Fund) and other advisory clients. The sole member and controlling person
        of
        the Adviser is Mr. Samuel A. Lieber. Mr. Lieber was previously associated
        with
        Evergreen Asset Management Corp., the former investment adviser of Alpine
        U.S.
        Real Estate Equity Fund and Alpine International Real Estate Equity Fund,
        and
        was primarily responsible for investment advisory services provided to those
        funds.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Under
        the
        Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to furnish reports, statistical
        and
        research services and recommendations with respect to the Fund&#8217;s portfolio of
        investments. In addition, the Adviser provides office facilities to the Fund
        and
        performs a variety of administrative services. The Fund bears all of its
        other
        expenses and liabilities, including expenses incurred in connection with
        maintaining its registration under the 1933 Act, and the 1940 Act, printing
        prospectuses (for existing shareholders) as they are updated, state
        qualifications, mailings, brokerage, custodian and stock transfer charges,
        printing, legal and auditing expenses, expenses of shareholders&#8217; meetings and
        reports to shareholders. The Adviser pays the costs of printing and distributing
        Prospectuses used for prospective shareholders.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        annual percentage rate and method used in computing the investment advisory
        fee
        of the Fund is described in the Prospectus.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Advisory Agreement is terminable, without the payment of any penalty, on
        sixty
        days&#8217; written notice, by a vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund&#8217;s
        outstanding shares, by a vote of a majority of the Trustees or by the Adviser.
        The Advisory Agreement provides that it will automatically terminate in the
        event of its assignment. The Advisory Agreement provides in substance that
        the
        Adviser shall not be liable for any action or failure to act in accordance
        with
        its duties thereunder in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith or
        gross
        negligence on the part of the Adviser or of reckless disregard of its
        obligations thereunder.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Advisory Agreement was approved by the Trustees, including a majority of
        the
        Independent Trustees, and its initial shareholder on ____________, 2006.
        The
        Advisory Agreement has an initial term of two years. The Advisory Agreement
        may
        be continued in effect from year to year after its initial term, provided
        that
        its continuance is approved annually by the Trustees or by a majority of
        the
        outstanding voting shares of the Fund, and in each case is also approved
        by a
        majority of the Independent Trustees by vote cast in person at a meeting
        duly
        called for the purpose of voting on such approval. </font></div>
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        of Interest</em></font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Conflicts
        of interest may arise because the Fund&#8217;s portfolio managers have day-to-day
        management responsibilities with respect to both the Fund and various other
        accounts. These potential conflicts include:</font></div>
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        portfolio managers cannot devote their full time and attention to the management
        of each of the accounts that they manage. Accordingly, the portfolio managers
        may be limited in their ability to identify investment opportunities for
        each of
        the accounts that are as attractive as might be the case if the portfolio
        managers were to devote substantially more attention to the management of
        a
        single account. The effects of this potential conflict may be more pronounced
        where the accounts have different investment strategies.</font></div>
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        clients of the Adviser may have investment objectives and policies similar
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        those of the Fund. The Adviser may, from time to time, make recommendations
        which result in the purchase or sale of a particular security by its other
        clients simultaneously with the Fund. If transactions on behalf of more than
        one
        client during the same period increase the demand for securities being purchased
        or the supply of securities being sold, there may be an adverse effect on
        price
        or quantity. It is the policy of the Adviser to allocate advisory
        recommendations and the placing of orders in a manner that it believes is
        equitable to the accounts involved, including the Fund. When two or more
        clients
        of the Adviser are purchasing or selling the same security on a given day
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        approving the Investment Advisory Agreement on __________, 2006, the Trustees,
        including the Independent Trustees, considered a number of factors, including:
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        and
        sales transactions to be effected between the Fund and other accounts that
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        managed by the Adviser. The Fund may from time to time engage in such
        transactions in accordance with these procedures.</font></div>
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        of the Adviser and generally consult each portfolio manager with respect
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        investment decisions for the Fund. The following tables show the number of
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        trade allocation policy. See &#8220;Investment Advisory and Other Services&#8221;
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        for
        calculating the net asset value of the common shares, and generally managing
        the
        administrative affairs of the Fund, subject to the supervision of the Board
        of
        Trustees. ALPS will furnish to the Fund all office facilities, equipment
        and
        personnel for administtration of the Fund. ALPS will compensate all Trustees
        and
        officers of the Fund who are members of the ALPS organization and who render
        executive and administrative services to the Fund, and will also compensate
        all
        other ALPS personnel who perform management and administrative services for
        the
        Fund. ALPS' administrative services include, preparation and filing of documents
        required to comply with federal and state securities laws, supervising the
        activities of the Fund's custodian and transfer agent, providing assistance
        in
        connection with the Trustees and shareholders' meetings, providing services
        in
        connection with repurchase offers, if any, and other administrative services
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        regarding the placement of orders to purchase and sell investments for the
        Fund
        are made by the Adviser, subject to the supervision of the Trustees. A
        substantial portion of the transactions in equity securities for the Fund
        will
        occur on domestic stock exchanges. Transactions on stock exchanges involve
        the
        payment of brokerage commissions. In transactions on stock exchanges in the
        United States and some foreign exchanges, these commissions are negotiated.
        However, on many foreign stock exchanges these commissions are fixed. In
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        case of securities traded in the foreign and domestic over-the-counter markets,
        there is generally no stated commission, but the price usually includes an
        undisclosed commission or markup. Over-the-counter transactions will generally
        be placed directly with a principal market maker, although the Fund may place
        an
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        commission) and execution are available.</font></div>
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        securities will be with the issuer or an underwriter or with major dealers
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        However, the cost of securities purchased from an underwriter usually includes
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        is that primary consideration will be given to obtaining the most favorable
        prices and efficient executions of transactions. Consistent with this policy,
        when securities transactions are effected on a stock exchange, the Fund&#8217;s policy
        is to pay commissions which are considered fair and reasonable without
        necessarily determining that the lowest possible commissions are paid in
        all
        circumstances. The Board believes that a requirement always to seek the lowest
        commission cost could impede effective management and preclude the Fund,
        the
        Adviser from obtaining high quality brokerage and research services. In seeking
        to determine the reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid in any
        transaction, the Adviser may rely on its experience and knowledge regarding
        commissions generally charged by various brokers and on their judgment in
        evaluating the brokerage and research services received from the broker
        effecting the transaction. Such determinations are necessarily subjective
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        with those brokers and dealers who it believes provide the most favorable
        prices
        and which are capable of providing efficient executions. If the Adviser believes
        such price and execution are obtainable from more than one broker or dealer,
        it
        may give consideration to placing transactions with those brokers and dealers
        who also furnish research or research related services to the Fund or the
        Adviser. Such services may include, but are not limited to, any one or more
        of
        the following: information as to the availability of securities for purchase
        or
        sale; statistical or factual information or opinions pertaining to investments;
        and appraisals or evaluations of securities. The information and services
        received by the Adviser from brokers and dealers may be of benefit in the
        management of accounts of other clients and may not in all cases benefit
        the
        Fund directly. While such services are useful and important in supplementing
        their own research and facilities, the Adviser believes the value of such
        services is not determinable and does not significantly reduce their
        expenses.</font></div>
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        &#8220;Code). Accordingly, the Fund must, among other things, (i) derive in each
        taxable year at least 90% of its gross income (including tax&#8722;exempt interest)
        from (a) dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities
        loans,
        and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign
        currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gain from forward
        contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock,
        securities or currencies; and (b) net income from interests in "qualified
        publicly traded partnerships" (as defined in the Code); (ii) diversify its
        holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of each taxable year (a) at
        least
        50% of the market value of the Fund's total assets is represented by cash
        and
        cash items, U.S. government securities, the securities of other regulated
        investment companies and other securities, with such other securities limited,
        in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the value
        of
        the Fund's total assets and not more than 10% of the outstanding voting
        securities of such issuer and (b) not more than 25% of the market value of
        the
        Fund's total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. government
        securities and the securities of other regulated investment companies) of
        (I)
        any one issuer; (II) any two or more issuers that the Fund controls and that
        are
        determined to be engaged in the same business or similar or related trades
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        businesses or (III) any one or more "qualified publicly traded partnerships"
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        defined in the Code); and (iii) distribute substantially all of its net income
        and net short&#8722;term and long&#8722;term capital gains (after reduction by any available
        capital loss carryforwards) in accordance with the timing requirements imposed
        by the Code, so as to maintain its RIC status and to avoid paying any U.S.
        federal income or excise tax. For purposes of the 90% of gross income
        requirement described above, the Code expressly provides the U.S. Treasury
        with
        authority to issue regulations that would exclude foreign currency gains
        from
        qualifying income if such gains are not directly related to the Fund's business
        of investing in stock or securities. While to date the U.S. Treasury has
        not
        exercised this regulatory authority, there can be no assurance that it will
        not
        issue regulations in the future (possibly with retroactive application) that
        would treat some or all of the Fund's foreign currency gains as non&#8722;qualifying
        income. To the extent it qualifies for treatment as a RIC and satisfies the
        above&#8722;mentioned distribution requirements, the Fund will not be subject to U.S.
        federal income tax on income paid to its shareholders in the form of dividends
        or capital gain distributions.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">In
        order
        to avoid incurring a U.S. federal excise tax obligation, the Code requires
        that
        the Fund distribute (or be deemed to have distributed) by December 31 of
        each
        calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary
        income for such year and (ii) 98% of its capital gain net income (which is
        the
        excess of its realized net long&#8722;term capital gain over its realized net
        short&#8722;term capital loss), generally computed on the basis of the one&#8722;year period
        ending on October 31 of such year, after reduction by any available capital
        loss
        carryforwards, plus (iii) 100% of any ordinary income and capital gain net
        income from the prior year (as previously computed) that were not paid out
        during such year and on which the Fund paid no U.S. federal income tax. Under
        current law, provided that the Fund qualifies as a RIC for U.S. federal income
        tax purposes, the Fund should not be liable for any income, corporate excise
        or
        franchise tax in the state of Delaware.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If
        the
        Fund does not qualify as a RIC for any taxable year, the Fund's taxable income
        will be subject to corporate income taxes, and all distributions from earnings
        and profits, including distributions of net capital gain (if any), will be
        taxable to the shareholder as ordinary income. Such distributions generally
        will
        be eligible (i) for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate
        shareholders and (ii) for treatment as "qualified dividends" in the case
        of
        individual shareholders provided certain holding period and other requirements
        are met, as described below. In addition, in order to requalify for taxation
        as
        a RIC, the Fund may be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial
        taxes and interest, and make certain distributions.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Distributions
        from the Fund derived from investment income and net short&#8722;term capital gains,
        as described below, generally will be taxable to shareholders as dividend
        income
        to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits.
        Distributions of net capital gains (that is, the excess of net gains from
        the
        sale of capital assets held more than one year over net losses from the sale
        of
        capital assets held for not more than one year) properly designated as capital
        gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends") will be taxable to shareholders
        as
        long&#8722;term capital gain, regardless of how long a shareholder has held the shares
        in the Fund.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If
        a
        shareholder's distributions are automatically reinvested pursuant to the
        Plan
        and the Plan Administrator invests the distribution in shares acquired on
        behalf
        of the shareholder in open&#8722;market purchases, for U.S. federal income tax
        purposes, the shareholder will generally be treated as having received a
        taxable
        distribution in the amount of the cash dividend that the shareholder would
        have
        received if the shareholder had elected to receive cash. If a shareholder's
        distributions are automatically reinvested pursuant to the Plan and the Plan
        Administrator invests the distribution in newly issued shares of the Fund,
        the
        shareholder will generally be treated as receiving a taxable distribution
        equal
        to the fair market value of the stock the shareholder receives.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Under
        current law, certain income distributions paid by the Fund to individual
        taxpayers are taxed at rates equal to those applicable to net long&#8722;term capital
        gains (15%, or 5% for individuals in the 10% or 15% tax brackets). This tax
        treatment applies only if certain holding period requirements and other
        requirements are satisfied by the shareholder with respect to its Common
        Shares
        and the dividends are attributable to qualified dividend income received
        by the
        Fund itself. For this purpose, "qualified dividend income" means dividends
        received by the Fund from certain United States corporations and qualifying
        foreign corporations, provided that the Fund satisfies certain holding period
        and other requirements in respect of the stock of such corporations. For
        these
        purposes, a "qualified foreign corporation" means any foreign corporation
        if (i)
        such corporation is incorporated in a possession of the United States, (ii)
        such
        corporation is eligible for benefits of a qualified comprehensive income
        tax
        treaty with the United States and which includes an exchange of information
        program, or (iii) the stock of such corporation with respect to which such
        dividend is paid is readily tradable on an established securities market
        in the
        United States. A "qualified foreign corporation" does not include any foreign
        corporation which for the taxable year of the corporation in which the dividend
        was paid, or the preceding taxable year, is a "passive foreign investment
        company" (as defined in the Code). In the case of securities lending
        transactions, payments in lieu of dividends are not qualified dividends.
        Dividends received by the Fund from REITs are qualified dividends eligible
        for
        this lower tax rate only in limited circumstances. These special rules relating
        to the taxation of ordinary income dividends from regulated investment companies
        generally apply to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2009. Thereafter,
        the Fund's dividends, other than Capital Gain Dividends, will be fully taxable
        at ordinary income tax rates unless further Congressional legislature action
        is
        taken.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">A
        dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income (whether received
        by
        the Fund or paid by the Fund to a shareholder) if (1) the dividend is received
        with respect to any share held for fewer than 61 days during the 121&#8722;day period
        beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such share
        becomes ex&#8722;dividend with respect to such dividend, (2) to the extent that the
        recipient is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise)
        to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar
        or
        related property or (3) if the recipient elects to have the dividend treated
        as
        investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment
        interest. Distributions of income by the Fund other than qualified dividend
        income and distributions of net realized short&#8722;term gains (on stocks held for
        one year or less) are taxed as ordinary income, at rates currently up to
        35%.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        benefits of the reduced tax rates applicable to long&#8722;term capital gains and
        qualified dividend income may be impacted by the application of the alternative
        minimum tax to individual shareholders.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We
        cannot
        assure you as to what percentage of the dividends paid on the shares will
        consist of qualified dividend income or long&#8722;term capital gains, both of which
        are taxed at lower rates for individuals than are ordinary income and short&#8722;term
        capital gains.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund's investment in zero coupon and certain other securities will cause
        it to
        realize income prior to the receipt of cash payments with respect to these
        securities. Such income will be accrued daily by the Fund and, in order to
        avoid
        a tax payable by the Fund, the Fund may be required to liquidate securities
        that
        it might otherwise have continued to hold in order to generate cash so that
        the
        Fund may make required distributions to its shareholders.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Investments
        in lower rated or unrated securities may present special tax issues for the
        Fund
        to the extent that the issuers of these securities default on their obligations
        pertaining thereto. The Code is not entirely clear regarding the federal
        income
        tax consequences of the Fund's taking certain positions in connection with
        ownership of such distressed securities.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Any
        recognized gain or income attributable to market discount on long&#8722;term debt
        obligations (i.e., obligations with a term of more than one year except to
        the
        extent of a portion of the discount attributable to original issue discount)
        purchased by the Fund is taxable as ordinary income. A long&#8722;term debt obligation
        is generally treated as acquired at a market discount if purchased after
        its
        original issue at a price less than (i) the stated principal amount payable
        at
        maturity, in the case of an obligation that does not have original issue
        discount or (ii) in the case of an obligation that does have original issue
        discount, the sum of the issue price and any original issue discount that
        accrued before the obligation was purchased, subject to a de minimis
        exclusion.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund's transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency&#8722;denominated debt
        obligations and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward
        contracts (and similar instruments) may give rise to ordinary income or loss
        to
        the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of
        the
        foreign currency concerned. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Income
        received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject
        to
        withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax conventions between
        certain countries and the U.S. may reduce or eliminate such taxes. Shareholders
        generally will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with respect
        to
        foreign taxes.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If
        the
        Fund acquires any equity interest in certain foreign corporations that receive
        at least 75% of their annual gross income from passive sources (such as
        interest, dividends, certain rents and royalties, or capital gains) or that
        hold
        at least 50% of their assets in investments producing such passive income
        ("passive foreign investment companies"), the Fund could be subject to U.S.
        federal income tax and additional interest charges on "excess distributions"
        received from such companies or on gain from the sale of stock in such
        companies, even if all income or gain actually received by the Fund is timely
        distributed to its shareholders. The Fund would not be able to pass through
        to
        its shareholders any credit or deduction for such a tax. An election may
        generally be available that would ameliorate these adverse tax consequences,
        but
        any such election could require the Fund to recognize taxable income or gain
        (subject to tax distribution requirements) without the concurrent receipt
        of
        cash and would require certain information to be furnished by the foreign
        corporation, which may not be provided. These investments could also result
        in
        the treatment of associated capital gains as ordinary income. The Fund may
        limit
        and/or manage its holdings in passive foreign investment companies to limit
        its
        tax liability or maximize its return from these investments. Dividends paid
        by
        passive foreign investment companies will not qualify as qualified dividend
        income eligible for taxation at reduced tax rates.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "Jobs Act"), among other things,
        modified the 90% gross income test with respect to income of a RIC to include
        net income derived from an interest in certain qualified "publicly traded
        partnerships" ("PTPs") and modified the asset diversification test of a RIC
        to
        include a new limitation on the investment by a RIC in certain qualified
        PTP
        interests. Under the Jobs Act, a RIC may now invest in a qualified PTP
        regardless of the types of business the PTP operates. The Jobs Act further
        provides that passive losses from an investment in a qualified PTP may not
        be
        used by a RIC to offset any income other than income from the same PTP and
        any
        deductions passed through by the PTP may not be used by a RIC to offset income
        from other sources.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        sale,
        exchange or redemption of Fund shares may give rise to a gain or loss. Such
        gain
        or loss would generally be treated as capital gain or loss if the Fund shares
        are held as a capital asset. In general, any gain or loss realized upon a
        taxable disposition of shares will be treated as long&#8722;term capital gain or loss
        if the shares have been held for more than 12 months. Otherwise, the gain
        or
        loss on the taxable disposition of Fund shares will be treated as short&#8722;term
        capital gain or loss. Long&#8722;term capital gain rates applicable to individuals
        have been reduced, in general, to 15% (or 5% for individuals in the 10% or
        15%
        rate brackets); however, such rates are set to expire after December 31,
        2008
        absent further legislation. Any loss realized upon the sale or exchange of
        Fund
        shares with a holding period of 6 months or less will be treated as a long&#8722;term
        capital loss to the extent of any capital gain distributions received with
        respect to such shares. In addition, all or a portion of a loss realized
        on a
        redemption or other disposition of Fund shares may be disallowed under "wash
        sale" rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other
        substantially identical shares (whether through the reinvestment of
        distributions or otherwise) within a 61&#8722;day period beginning 30 days before the
        redemption of the loss shares and ending 30 days after such date. Any disallowed
        loss will result in an adjustment to the shareholder's tax basis in some
        or all
        of the other shares acquired.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Sales
        charges paid upon a purchase of shares cannot be taken into account for purposes
        of determining gain or loss on a sale of the shares before the 91st day after
        their purchase to the extent a sales charge is reduced or eliminated in a
        subsequent acquisition of shares of the Fund pursuant to the reinvestment
        privilege. Any disregarded amounts will result in an adjustment to the
        shareholder's tax basis in some or all of any other shares acquired.
</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Dividends
        and distributions on the Fund's shares are generally subject to federal income
        tax as described herein to the extent they do not exceed the Fund's realized
        income and gains, even though such dividends and distributions may economically
        represent a return of a particular shareholder's investment. Such distributions
        are likely to occur in respect of shares purchased at a time when the Fund's
        net
        asset value reflects gains that are either unrealized, or realized but not
        distributed. Such realized gains may be required to be distributed even when
        the
        Fund's net asset value also reflects unrealized losses. Certain distributions
        declared in October, November or December and paid in the following January
        will
        be taxed to shareholders as if received on December 31 of the year in which
        they
        were declared. In addition, certain other distributions made after the close
        of
        a taxable year of the Fund may be "spilled back" and treated as paid by the
        Fund
        (except for purposes of the 4% excise tax) during such taxable year. In such
        case, Shareholders will be treated as having received such dividends in the
        taxable year in which the distributions were actually made.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Amounts
        paid by the Fund to individuals and certain other shareholders who have not
        provided the Fund with their correct taxpayer identification number ("TIN")
        and
        certain certifications required by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS")
        as
        well as shareholders with respect to whom the Fund has received certain
        information from the IRS or a broker may be subject to "backup" withholding
        of
        federal income tax arising from the Fund's taxable dividends and other
        distributions as well as the gross proceeds of sales of shares, at a rate
        equal
        to the fourth highest rate of tax applicable to a single individual (currently,
        28%). An individual's TIN is generally his or her social security number.
        Backup
        withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup
        withholding rules from payments made to a Shareholder may be refunded or
        credited against such Shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability, if
        any,
        provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Under
        Treasury regulations, if a shareholder recognizes a loss on disposition of
        the
        Fund's shares of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10
        million
        or more for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the Internal
        Revenue Service a disclosure statement on Form 8886 except to the extent
        such
        losses are from assets that have a qualifying basis and meet certain other
        requirements. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases
        excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance,
        shareholders of a regulated investment company are not excepted. Future guidance
        may extend the current exception from this reporting requirement to shareholders
        of most or all regulated investment companies. In addition, pursuant to recently
        enacted legislation, significant penalties may be imposed for the failure
        to
        comply with the reporting requirements. The fact that a loss is reportable
        under
        these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the
        taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their
        tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light
        of
        their individual circumstances.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        foregoing discussion does not address the special tax rules applicable to
        certain classes of investors, such as tax&#8722;exempt entities, foreign investors,
        insurance companies and financial institutions. Shareholders should consult
        their own tax advisers with respect to special tax rules that may apply in
        their
        particular situations, as well as the state, local, and, where applicable,
        foreign tax consequences of investing in the Fund.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        will inform shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions
        promptly after the close of each calendar year. The IRS has taken the position
        that if a RIC has more than one class of shares, it may designate distributions
        made to each class in any year as consisting of no more than that class's
        proportionate share of particular types of income for that year, including
        ordinary income and net capital gain. A class's proportionate share of a
        particular type of income for a year is determined according to the percentage
        of total dividends paid by the RIC during that year to the class. Accordingly,
        the Fund intends to designate a portion of its distributions in capital gain
        dividends in accordance with the IRS position. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Although
        the matter is not free from doubt, due to the absence of direct regulatory
        or
        judicial authority, under current law the manner in which the Fund intends
        to
        allocate items of ordinary income and net capital gain among the Fund's Common
        Shares and auction preferred shares is likely to be respected for federal
        income
        tax purposes. It is possible that the IRS could disagree with counsel's opinion
        and attempt to reallocate the Fund's net capital gain or other taxable
        income.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>State
        And Local Taxes</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Shareholders
        should consult their own tax advisers as to the state or local tax consequences
        of investing in the Fund. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>OTHER
        INFORMATION</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Fund
        is an organization of the type commonly known as a "Delaware statutory trust."
        Under Delaware law, shareholders of such a trust may, in certain circumstances,
        be held personally liable as partners for the obligations of the trust. The
        Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability
        in
        connection with the Fund property or the acts, obligations or affairs of
        the
        Fund. The Fund has been advised by its counsel that the risk of any shareholder
        incurring any liability for the obligations of the Fund is remote.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees will not be liable for actions
        taken in good faith in the reasonable belief that such actions were in the
        best
        interests of the Fund or, in the case of any criminal proceeding, as to which
        a
        Trustee did not have reasonable cause to believe that such actions were
        unlawful; but nothing in the Declaration of Trust protects a Trustee against
        any
        liability to the Fund or its shareholders to which he would otherwise be
        subject
        by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless
        disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office. Voting rights
        are
        not cumulative, which means that the holders of more than 50% of the shares
        voting for the election of Trustees can elect 100% of the Trustees and, in
        such
        event, the holders of the remaining less than 50% of the shares voting on
        the
        matter will not be able to elect any Trustees.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Declaration of Trust provides that no person shall serve as a Trustee if
        shareholders holding two&#8722;thirds of the outstanding shares have removed him from
        that office either by a written declaration filed with the Fund's custodian
        or
        by votes cast at a meeting called for that purpose.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Information
        about anti-takeover provisions in the Declaration of Trust is discussed in
        the
        prospectus under &#8220;Anti-Takeover Provisions in the Declaration of Trust.&#8221; The
        Fund's prospectus and this SAI do not contain all of the information set
        forth
        in the Registration Statement that the Fund has filed with the Securities
        and
        Exchange Commission. The complete Registration Statement may be obtained
        as
        described on the cover page of this SAI. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center">&#160;</div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>INDEPENDENT
        REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Deloitte
        &amp; Touche LLP is the independent registered public accounting firm for the
        Fund and will provide audit services, tax return preparation and assistance
        and
        consultation with respect to the preparation of filings with the Securities
        and
        Exchange Commission. </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>ALPINE
        GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>STATEMENT
        OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>______,
        2006</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">[To
        come]</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify">&#160;</div>
    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><br>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>PART
        C</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>OTHER
        INFORMATION</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Item
        25.</strong></font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Financial
        Statements and Exhibits</strong></font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(1)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Financial
        Statements (included in Part B)</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Report
        of
        Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm*</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Statement
        of Assets and Liabilities*</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Notes
        to
        Statement of Assets and Liabilities*</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(2)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Exhibits</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(a)(i)<font id="TAB2" style="LETTER-SPACING: 9pt">&#160;&#160;</font>&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Certificate
        of Trust</font></div>
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        and Declaration of Trust</font></div>
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        applicable</font></div>
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        of
        Certificate for Common Shares of Beneficial Interest*</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(e)<font id="TAB2" style="LETTER-SPACING: 9pt">&#160;&#160;&#160;</font></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Dividend
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(f)<font id="TAB2" style="LETTER-SPACING: 9pt">&#160;&#160;&#160;</font>&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Not
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        Investment Advisory Agreement*</font></div>
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        Underwriting Agreement*</font></div>
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        Administration, Bookkeeping and Pricing Services Agreement*</font></div>
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        follows:</font></div>
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            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">NASD
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            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
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              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
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              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
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              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
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                  Fees and Expenses</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">
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                  Expenses</font></div>
              </td>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="23%">&#160;</td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
              <td align="left" valign="top" width="56%">&#160;</td>
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            <tr>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Total</font></div>
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        28. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control With
        Registrant</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">None.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Set
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              </td>
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              </td>
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        30. Indemnification</strong></font></div>
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        IV of the Registrant&#8217;s Agreement and Declaration of Trust provides as
        follows:</font></div>
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                    </font></div>
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              </tr>

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        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 private
        corporation for profit incorporated under the general corporation law of
        the
        State of Delaware. No Trustee or officer of the Trust shall be subject in
        such
        capacity to any personal liability whatsoever to any Person, other than the
        Trust or its Shareholders, in connection with Trust Property or the affairs
        of
        the Trust, 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. 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, he shall
        not, on
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              </td>
            </tr>

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        being
        an &#8220;indemnitee&#8221;) 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 he may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise (other
        than,
        except as authorized by the Trustees, as the plaintiff or complainant) or
        with
        which he may be or may have been threatened, while acting in any capacity
        set
        forth above in this Section 4.2 by reason of his having acted in any such
        capacity, except with respect to any matter as to which he shall not have
        acted
        in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest
        of the Trust or, in the case of any criminal proceeding, as to which he shall
        have had reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful, 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)
        willful
        misfeasance, (ii) bad faith, (iii) gross negligence (negligence in the case
        of
        Affiliated Indemnitees), or (iv) reckless disregard of the duties involved
        in
        the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i)
        through
        (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as &#8220;disabling conduct&#8221;). 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 was authorized by a majority of the Trustees.</font></div>
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        the foregoing, no indemnification shall be made hereunder unless there has
        been
        a determination (1) 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, (2) in the absence of such a decision, by (i)
        a
        majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons
        of the Trust nor parties to the proceeding (&#8220;Disinterested Non-Party Trustees&#8221;),
        that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (ii) if
        such
        quorum is not obtainable or even if obtainable, if such majority so directs,
        independent legal counsel in a written opinion conclude 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) below.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(c)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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&#8217;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 he 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: (1) the indemnitee shall provide
        adequate security for his undertaking, (2) the Trust shall be insured against
        losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (3) a majority of a quorum
        of the Disinterested Non-Party Trustees, or if a majority vote of such quorum
        so
        direct, 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.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(d)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; 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 he may be lawfully entitled.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(e)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Notwithstanding
        the foregoing, subject to any limitations provided by the 1940 Act and this
        Declaration, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify Persons
        providing services to the Trust to the full extent provided by law provided
        that
        such indemnification has been approved by a majority of the
        Trustees.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Insofar
        as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933
        may be
        permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Fund pursuant
        to
        the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Fund has been advised that in
        the
        opinion of the SEC 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 Fund
        of
        expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of
        the
        Fund 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 Fund 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 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
        of
        such issue.</font></div>
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        <div>&#160;</div>
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              <td style="width: 36pt;">&#160;</td>
              <td style="width: 36pt;">
                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.3</font></div>
              </td>
              <td>
                <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">No
                  Duty of Investigation; Notice in Trust Instruments, etc.
                  </font></div>
              </td>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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
        Trustees or by said 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
        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. The Trustees may maintain
        insurance for the protection of the Trust Property, its Shareholders, Trustees,
        officers, employees and agents in such amount as the Trustees shall deem
        adequate to cover possible liability, and such other insurance as the Trustees
        in their sole judgment shall deem advisable or is required by the 1940
        Act.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">
        <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
        <div>
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              <tr valign="top" style="line-height: 1.25;">
                <td style="width: 36pt;">&#160;</td>
                <td style="width: 36pt;">
                  <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.4</font></div>
                </td>
                <td>
                  <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Reliance
                    on Experts, etc. </font></div>
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        <div>&#160;</div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Each
        Trustee and officer or employee of the Trust shall, in the performance of
        its
        duties, be fully and completely justified and protected with regard to any
        act
        or any failure to act resulting from reliance in good faith upon the books
        of
        account or other records of the Trust, upon an opinion of counsel, or upon
        reports made to the Trust by any of the Trust&#8217;s officers or employees or by any
        adviser, administrator, manager, distributor, selected dealer, accountant,
        appraiser or other expert or consultant selected with reasonable care by
        the
        Trustees, officers or employees of the Trust, regardless of whether such
        counsel
        or other person may also be a Trustee.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Item
        31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Alpine
        Woods Capital Investors, LLC serves as investment adviser to the Registrant
        and
        also serves as adviser to unregistered funds, institutions and high net worth
        individuals. A description of any other business, profession, vocation, or
        employment of a substantial nature in which the investment adviser, and each
        member or executive officer of the investment adviser is or has been during
        the
        past two fiscal years, engaged in for his or her own account or in the capacity
        of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee, is set forth in the
        prospectus contained in this Registration Statement in the section entitled
        &#8220;Management of the Fund-Investment Adviser.&#8221; </font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Item
        32. Location of Accounts and Records</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">All
        applicable accounts, books and documents required to be maintained by the
        Registrant by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the Rules promulgated thereunder
        are in the possession and custody of the Registrant&#8217;s administrator, ALPS Mutual
        Funds Services, Inc., 1625 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver, Colorado
        80202.</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Item
        33. Management Services</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Not
        applicable.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Item
        34. Undertakings</strong></font></div>
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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                Registrant undertakes to suspend the offering of its Common Shares
                of
                Beneficial Interest until the prospectus is amended if (1) subsequent
                to
                the effective date of this registration statement, the net asset
                value
                declines more than 10 percent from its net asset value as of the
                effective
                date of this registration statement or (2) the net asset value increases
                to an amount greater than its net proceeds as stated in the
                prospectus.</font></div>
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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Not
                applicable.</font></div>
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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Not
                applicable.</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>

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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Not
                applicable.</font></div>
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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
                Registrant undertakes that:</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(a)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">for
        the
        purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information
        omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement
        in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in the form of prospectus filed
        by the
        Registrant pursuant to 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to
        be
        part of the registration statement as of the time it was declared effective;
        and</font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(b)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">for
        the
        purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, 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 such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
        bona fide offering thereof.</font></div>
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            <td>
              <div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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
                an oral or written request, its Statement of Additional
                Information.</font></div>
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      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>SIGNATURES</strong></font></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
      <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font id="TAB1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Pursuant
        to requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company
        Act of
        1940, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed
        on
        its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the city of
        Purchase, and the State of New York, on the 11</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><sup>th</sup></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
        day of
        May, 2006.</font></div>
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<TYPE>EX-2.(A)(I)
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      Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 3804 of the Act, the debts,
      liabilities, obligations, costs, charges, reserves and expenses incurred,
      contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular series created
      as provided in Section 3806(b)(2) of the Act , whether such series is now
      authorized and existing pursuant to the governing instrument of the Trust or
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      hereafter authorized and existing pursuant to said governing instrument, shall
      be enforceable against the assets associated with such series only, and not
      against the assets of the Trust generally or any other series thereof, and,
      except as otherwise provided in the governing instrument of the Trust, none
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<TYPE>EX-2.(A)(II)
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      AND DECLARATION OF TRUST</strong></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
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      OF CONTENTS</strong></font></div>
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          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                I The Trust</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Name</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Definitions</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Purpose
                and Powers of Trust</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                II Trustees</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Number
                and Qualification</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Term
                and Election</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Resignation
                and Removal</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Vacancies</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Meetings</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Officers</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                III Powers and Duties of Trustees</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">General</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Investments</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Legal
                Title</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Issuance
                and Repurchase of Shares</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Borrow
                Money</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Collection
                and Payment</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.7</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Expenses</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.8</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">By-Laws</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.9</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Officers
                and Agents</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.10</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Miscellaneous
                Powers</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.11</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Delegation;
                Committees</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3.12</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Further
                Powers</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                IV Limitations of Liability and Indemnification</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">No
                Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Mandatory
                Indemnification.</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">No
                Duty of Investigation; Notice in Trust Instruments, etc</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Reliance
                on Experts, etc</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                V Shares of Beneficial Interest</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Beneficial
                Interest</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Classes
                and Series</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Issuance
                of Shares</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">9</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Rights
                of Shareholders</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">10</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Trust
                Only</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">10</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Register
                of Shares</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">10</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.7</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Transfer
                Agent and Registrar</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">10</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.8</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Transfer
                of Shares</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">10</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.9</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Notices</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.10</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Net
                Asset Value</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.11</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Distributions
                to Shareholders</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>

      </table>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><br></div>
    <div id="PGBRK" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt">
      <div id="FTR">
        <div id="GLFTR" style="WIDTH: 100%" align="left">
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="PN" style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: always">
        <div style="WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: ">i</font></div>
        <div style="WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: center">
          <hr style="COLOR: black" noshade size="2">
        </div>
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          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                VI Shareholders</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Meetings
                of Shareholders</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Voting</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">11</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Notice
                of Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">12</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Quorum
                and Required Vote.</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">12</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Proxies,
                etc</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Reports</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.7</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Shareholder
                Action by Written Consent</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">&#160;</td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                VII Duration: Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers,
                Etc.</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Duration</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Termination</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">13</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Amendment
                Procedure</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">14</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Merger,
                Consolidation and Sale of Assets</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">15</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Redemption;
                Conversion of Investment Company</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">15</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Certain
                Transactions</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">15</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
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            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">&#160;</td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" colspan="2" valign="bottom" width="75%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                VIII Miscellaneous</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">17</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.1</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">References;
                Headings; Counterparts</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">17</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.2</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Filing</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">17</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.3</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Resident
                Agent</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">17</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.4</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Governing
                Law</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">18</font></div>
            </td>
          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.5</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Counterparts</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">18</font></div>
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          </tr>
          <tr>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="5%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">8.6</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Reliance
                by Third Parties</font></div>
            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">18</font></div>
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            </td>
            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="70%">
              <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Provisions
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            <td align="left" valign="bottom" width="2%">
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      Trustees of a Delaware statutory trust in accordance with the provisions of
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      Delaware Statutory Trust Act, as amended from time to time, and the provisions
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      THEREFORE, the Trustees hereby declare that they will hold all cash, securities,
      and other assets which they may from time to time acquire in any manner as
      Trustees hereunder IN TRUST to manage and dispose of the same upon the following
      terms and conditions for the benefit of the holders from time to time of shares
      of beneficial interest in this Trust as hereinafter set forth.</font></div>
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      This
      Trust shall be known as the &#8220;Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund&#8221;, and the
      Trustees shall conduct the business of the Trust under that name or any other
      name or names as they may from time to time determine.</font></div>
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      As used
      in this Declaration, the following terms shall have the following
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&#8220;Affiliated Person&#8221;, &#8220;Assignment&#8221;, &#8220;Commission&#8221;, &#8220;Interested Person&#8221; and
&#8220;Principal Underwriter&#8221; shall have the meanings given them in the 1940
      Act.</font></div>
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      shall mean the By-Laws of the Trust as amended from time to time by the
      Trustees.</font></div>
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      shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations
      promulgated thereunder.</font></div>
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      shall mean this Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended and restated
      from
      time to time, including by way of any classifying or reclassifying Shares of
      any
      class or any series of any such class or determining any designations, powers,
      preferences, voting, conversion and other rights, limitations, qualifications
      and terms and conditions thereof.</font></div>
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      Act, 12 Del. C. Section 3801 et. seq., as such Act may be amended from time
      to
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      Shareholder Vote&#8221; shall mean a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting
      securities (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust or the
      applicable class or classes or series or series of such voting
      securities.</font></div>
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      shall mean and include natural persons, corporations, partnerships, trusts,
      limited liability companies, associations, joint ventures and other entities,
      whether or not legal entities, and governments and agencies and political
      subdivisions thereof.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&#8220;Prospectus&#8221;
      shall mean the currently effective Prospectus of the Trust, if any, under the
      Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&#8220;Shareholders&#8221;
      shall mean as of any particular time the holders of record of outstanding Shares
      of the Trust at such time.</font></div>
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      shall mean the transferable units of beneficial interest in the Trust and
      includes fractions of Shares as well as whole Shares. All references to Shares
      shall be deemed to be Shares of any or all or series thereof as the context
      may
      require.</font></div>
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      shall mean the trust established by this Declaration, as amended from time
      to
      time, inclusive of each such amendment.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&#8220;Trustees&#8221;
      shall mean the signatory to this Declaration, so long as he shall continue
      in
      office in accordance with the terms hereof, and all other persons who at the
      time in question have been duly elected or appointed and have qualified as
      trustees in accordance with the provisions hereof and are then in
      office.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&#8220;Trust
      Property&#8221; shall mean as of any particular time any and all property, real or
      personal, tangible or intangible, which at such time is owned or held by or
      for
      the account of the Trust or the Trustees in such capacity.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
&#8220;1933
      Act&#8221; refers to the Securities Act of 1933 and the rules and regulations
      promulgated thereunder and exemptions therefrom covering the Trust and its
      affiliated persons, as amended from time to time.</font></div>
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&#8220;1940
      Act&#8221; refers to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules and regulations
      promulgated thereunder and exemptions therefrom, as amended from time to
      time.</font></div>
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      The
      Trust is established for the purpose of engaging in any activity not prohibited
      by Delaware law and shall have the power to engage in any such activity and
      in
      any activity incidental or related to any such activity.</font></div>
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      Prior
      to a public offering of Shares, there may be a sole Trustee. Thereafter, the
      number of Trustees shall be such number, not less than three or more than
      fifteen, as shall be set forth in a written instrument signed or adopted by
      a
      majority of the Trustees then in office. No reduction in the number of Trustees
      shall have the effect of removing any Trustee from office prior to the
      expiration of his term. An individual nominated as a Trustee shall be at least
      21 years of age and shall not be under a legal disability. Trustees need not
      own
      Shares and may succeed themselves in office.</font></div>
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      The
      Board of Trustees shall be divided into three classes. Within the limits
      specified in Section 2.1, the number of the Trustees in each class shall be
      determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees. The initial term of office
      of
      the first class shall expire on the date of the first annual meeting of
      Shareholders or special meeting in lieu thereof. The initial term of office
      of
      the second class shall expire on the date of the second annual meeting of
      Shareholders or special meeting in lieu thereof. The initial term of office
      of
      the third class shall expire on the date of the third annual meeting of
      Shareholders or special meeting in lieu thereof. Upon expiration of the initial
      term of office of each class as set forth above and the expiration of each
      subsequent term of office of such class, the number of Trustees in such class,
      as determined by the Board of Trustees, shall be elected for a term expiring
      on
      the date of the third annual meeting of Shareholders or special meeting in
      lieu
      thereof following such expiration to succeed the Trustees whose terms of office
      expire. The Trustees shall be elected at an annual meeting of the Shareholders
      or special meeting in lieu thereof called for that purpose, except as provided
      in Section 2.4 of this Article, and each Trustee elected shall hold office
      until
      his or her successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified, except
      as
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      Any
      Trustee may resign his trust (without need for prior or subsequent accounting)
      by an instrument in writing signed by him and delivered or mailed to the
      Chairman, if any, the President or the Secretary and such resignation shall
      be
      effective upon such delivery, or at a later date according to the terms of
      the
      instrument. Any Trustee may be removed (provided the aggregate number of
      Trustees after such removal shall not be less than the minimum number required
      by Section 2.1 hereof), for or without cause, at any time by a written
      instrument, signed or adopted by two-thirds of the remaining Trustees, or by
      vote of Shares having not less than two-thirds of the aggregate number of Shares
      entitled to vote in the election of such Trustee, specifying the date when
      such
      removal shall become effective. Upon the resignation or removal of a Trustee,
      or
      such persons otherwise ceasing to be a Trustee, such persons shall execute
      and
      deliver such documents as the remaining Trustees shall require for the purpose
      of conveying to the Trust or the remaining Trustees any Trust Property held
      in
      the name of the resigning or removed Trustee. Upon the incapacity or death
      of
      any Trustee, such Trustee&#8217;s legal representative shall execute and deliver on
      such Trustee&#8217;s behalf such documents as the remaining Trustees shall require as
      provided in the preceding sentence.</font></div>
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      The
      term of office of a Trustee shall terminate and a vacancy shall occur in the
      event of the death, resignation, bankruptcy, adjudicated incompetence or other
      incapacity to perform the duties of the office, or removal, of a Trustee.
      Whenever a vacancy in the Board of Trustees shall occur, the remaining Trustees
      may fill such vacancy by appointing an individual having the qualifications
      described in this Article by a written instrument signed or adopted by a
      majority of the Trustees then in office or by election by the Shareholders,
      or
      may leave such vacancy unfilled or may reduce the number of Trustees (provided
      the aggregate number of Trustees after such reduction shall not be less than
      the
      minimum number required by Section 2.1 hereof). Any vacancy created by an
      increase in Trustees may be filled by the appointment of an individual having
      the qualifications described in this Article made by a written instrument signed
      by a majority of the Trustees then in office or by election by the Shareholders.
      No vacancy shall operate to annul this Declaration or to revoke any existing
      agency created pursuant to the terms of this Declaration. Whenever a vacancy
      in
      the number of Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is filled as provided
      herein, the Trustees in office, regardless of their number, shall have all
      the
      powers granted to the Trustees and shall discharge all the duties imposed upon
      the Trustees by this Declaration.</font></div>
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      Meetings of the Trustees shall be held from time to time upon the call of the
      Chairman, if any, the President, the Secretary or any three Trustees. Regular
      meetings of the Trustees may be held without call or notice at a time and place
      fixed by the By-Laws or by resolution of the Trustees. Notice of any other
      meeting shall be mailed not less than 48 hours before the meeting or otherwise
      actually delivered orally or in writing not less than 24 hours before the
      meeting, but may be waived in writing by any Trustee either before or after
      such
      meeting. The attendance of a Trustee at a meeting shall constitute a waiver
      of
      notice of such meeting except where a Trustee attends a meeting for the express
      purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the ground that
      the
      meeting has not been lawfully called or convened. The Trustees may act with
      or
      without a meeting. A quorum for all meetings of the Trustees shall be a majority
      of the Trustees. Unless provided otherwise in this Declaration of Trust, any
      action of the Trustees may be taken at a meeting by vote of a majority of the
      Trustees present (a quorum being present) or without a meeting by written
      consent of a majority of the Trustees or such other proportion as shall be
      specified herein for action at a meeting at which all Trustees then in office
      are present.</font></div>
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      committee of the Trustees, including an executive committee, if any, may act
      with or without a meeting. A quorum for all meetings of any such committee
      shall
      be a majority of the members thereof. Unless provided otherwise in this
      Declaration, any action of any such committee may be taken at a meeting by
      vote
      of a majority of the members present (a quorum being present) or without a
      meeting by written consent of a majority of the members or such other proportion
      as shall be specified herein for action at a meeting at which all committee
      members are present.</font></div>
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      respect to actions of the Trustees and any committee of the Trustees, Trustees
      who are Interested Persons in any action to be taken may be counted for quorum
      purposes under this Section and shall be entitled to vote to the extent not
      prohibited by the 1940 Act.</font></div>
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      or
      any one or more Trustees may participate in a meeting of the Trustees or any
      committee thereof by means of a conference telephone or similar communications
      equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear
      each other; participation in a meeting pursuant to any such communications
      system shall constitute presence in person at such meeting except as otherwise
      provided by the 1940 Act.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall elect a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer and may elect
      a
      Chairman who shall serve at the pleasure of the Trustees or until their
      successors are elected. The Trustees may elect or appoint or may authorize
      the
      Chairman, if any, or President to appoint such other officers or agents with
      such other titles and powers as the Trustees may deem to be advisable. A
      Chairman shall, and the President, Secretary and Treasurer may, but need not,
      be
      a Trustee.</font></div>
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      and Duties of Trustees</strong></font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have exclusive and absolute control over the Trust Property
      and
      over the business of the Trust to the same extent as if the Trustees were the
      sole owners of the Trust Property and business in their own right, but with
      such
      powers of delegation as may be permitted by this Declaration. The Trustees
      shall
      have power to engage in any activity not prohibited by Delaware law. The
      enumeration of any specific power herein shall not be construed as limiting
      the
      aforesaid power. The Trustees may perform such acts as in their sole discretion
      are proper for conducting the business of the Trust. The powers of the Trustees
      may be exercised without order of or resort to any court. No Trustee shall
      be
      obligated to give any bond or other security for the performance of any of
      his
      duties or powers hereunder.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have power to:</font></div>
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      conduct, operate and carry on the business of an investment company, and
      exercise all the powers necessary and appropriate to the conduct of such
      operations;</font></div>
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      for, invest in, reinvest in, purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, pledge, sell,
      assign, transfer, exchange, distribute or otherwise deal in or dispose of any
      and all sorts of property, tangible or intangible, including but not limited
      to
      securities of any type whatsoever, whether equity or non-equity, of any issuer,
      evidences of indebtedness of any person and any other rights, interests,
      instruments or property of any sort and to exercise any and all rights, powers
      and privileges of ownership or interest in respect of any and all such
      investments of every kind and description, including, without limitation, the
      right to consent and otherwise act with respect thereto, with power to designate
      one or more Persons to exercise any of said rights, powers and privileges in
      respect of any of said investments. The Trustees shall not be limited by any
      law
      limiting the investments which may be made by fiduciaries.</font></div>
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      Legal
      title to all the Trust Property shall be vested in the Trustees as joint tenants
      except that the Trustees shall have power to cause legal title to any Trust
      Property to be held by or in the name of one or more of the Trustees, or in
      the
      name of the Trust, or in the name of any other Person as nominee, custodian
      or
      pledgee, on such terms as the Trustees may determine, provided that the interest
      of the Trust therein is appropriately protected.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      right, title and interest of the Trustees in the Trust Property shall vest
      automatically in each person who may hereafter become a Trustee upon his due
      election and qualification. Upon the ceasing of any person to be a Trustee
      for
      any reason, such person shall automatically cease to have any right, title
      or
      interest in any of the Trust Property, and the right, title and interest of
      such
      Trustee in the Trust Property shall vest automatically in the remaining
      Trustees. Such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or
      not
      conveyancing documents have been executed and delivered.</font></div>
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      Subject
      to the provisions of this Declaration and applicable law, the Trustees shall
      have the power to issue, sell, repurchase, redeem, retire, cancel, acquire,
      hold, resell, reissue, dispose of, transfer and otherwise deal in, Shares,
      including Shares in fractional denominations, to hold reacquired shares as
      treasury shares or otherwise, or to cancel the same, and to apply to any such
      repurchase, redemption, retirement, cancellation or acquisition of Shares any
      funds or property, whether capital or surplus or otherwise, to the full extent
      now or hereafter permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware governing
      business corporations.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have the power to borrow money or otherwise obtain credit or
      utilize leverage in connection with the activities of the Trust to the maximum
      extent permitted by law, regulation or order and to secure the same by
      mortgaging, pledging or otherwise subjecting as security the assets of the
      Trust, including the lending of portfolio securities, and to endorse, guarantee
      or undertake the performance of any obligation, contract or engagement of any
      other person, firm, association or corporation.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have power to collect all property due to the Trust; to pay
      all
      claims, including taxes, against the Trust Property or the Trust, the Trustees
      or any officer, employee or agent of the Trust; to prosecute, defend, compromise
      or abandon any claims relating to the Trust Property or the Trust, or the
      Trustees or any officer, employee or agent of the Trust; to foreclose any
      security interest securing any obligations, by virtue of which any property
      is
      owed to the Trust; and to enter into releases, agreements and other instruments.
      Except to the extent required for a Delaware business corporation, the
      Shareholders shall have no power to vote as to whether or not a court action,
      legal proceeding or claim should or should not be brought or maintained
      derivatively or as a class action on behalf of the Trust or the
      Shareholders.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have power to incur and pay out of the assets or income of the
      Trust any expenses which in the opinion of the Trustees are necessary or
      appropriate to carry out any of the purposes of this Declaration, and the
      business of the Trust, and to pay reasonable compensation from the funds of
      the
      Trust to themselves as Trustees. The Trustees shall fix the compensation of
      all
      officers, employees and Trustees. The Trustees may pay themselves such
      compensation for special services, including legal, underwriting, syndicating
      and brokerage services, as they in good faith may deem reasonable and
      reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred by themselves on behalf of the
      Trust. The Trustees shall have the power, as frequently as they may determine,
      to cause each Shareholder to pay directly, in advance or arrears, for charges
      of
      distribution, of the custodian or transfer, shareholder servicing or similar
      agent, a pro rata amount as defined from time to time by the Trustees, by
      setting off such charges due from such Shareholder from declared but unpaid
      dividends or distributions owed such Shareholder and/or by reducing the number
      of shares in the account of such Shareholder by that number of full and/or
      fractional Shares which represents the outstanding amount of such charges due
      from such Shareholder.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees may adopt and from time to time amend or repeal By-Laws for the conduct
      of the business of the Trust. Such By-Laws shall be binding on the Trust and
      the
      Shareholders unless inconsistent with the provisions of this Declaration. The
      Shareholders shall not have authority to adopt or amend By-Laws.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees may elect and remove such officers and appoint and terminate such
      agents as they deem appropriate, in accordance with this Declaration of Trust
      and the By-Laws.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have the power to: (a) employ or contract with such Persons
      as
      the Trustees may deem desirable for the transaction of the business of the
      Trust, including investment advisors, administrators, custodians, transfer
      agents, shareholder services providers, accountants, counsel, brokers, dealers
      and others; (b) enter into joint ventures, partnerships and any other
      combinations or associations; (c) purchase, and pay for out of Trust Property,
      insurance policies insuring the Shareholders, Trustees, officers, employees,
      agents, investment advisors, distributors, selected dealers or independent
      contractors of the Trust against all claims arising by reason of holding any
      such position or by reason of any action taken or omitted by any such Person
      in
      such capacity, whether or not constituting negligence, or whether or not the
      Trust would have the power to indemnify such Person against such liability;
      (d)
      establish pension, profit-sharing, share purchase, and other retirement,
      incentive and benefit plans for any Trustees, officers, employees and agents
      of
      the Trust; (e)&#160;make donations, irrespective of benefit to the Trust, for
      charitable, religious, educational, scientific, civic or similar purposes;
      (f)
      to the extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify any Person with whom the
      Trust has dealings, including without limitation any investment adviser,
      administrator, manager, transfer agent, custodian, distributor or selected
      dealer, or any other person as the Trustees may see fit to such extent as the
      Trustees shall determine; (g) guarantee indebtedness or contractual obligations
      of others; (h) determine and change the fiscal year of the Trust and the method
      in which its accounts shall be kept; (i) adopt a seal for the Trust but the
      absence of such seal shall not impair the validity of any instrument executed
      on
      behalf of the Trust; (j) adopt any policy of the Trust and designate the same
      as
      fundamental or not fundamental; and (k) set record dates in the manner provided
      for herein or in the By-Laws.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall have the power, consistent with their continuing exclusive
      authority over the management of the Trust and the Trust Property, to delegate
      from time to time to such of their number or to officers, employees or agents
      of
      the Trust the doing of such things and the execution of such instruments either
      in the name of the Trust or the names of the Trustees or otherwise as the
      Trustees may deem expedient. The Trustees may designate one or more committees
      each of which shall have all or such lesser portion of the power and authority
      of the entire Board of Trustees as the Trustees shall determine from time to
      time, except to the extent action by the entire Board of Trustees or particular
      Trustees is required by the 1940 Act.</font></div>
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      Trustees shall have the power to conduct the business of the Trust and carry
      on
      its operations in any and all of its branches and maintain offices both within
      and without the State of Delaware, in any and all states of the United States
      of
      America, in the District of Columbia, and in any and all commonwealths,
      territories, dependencies, colonies, possessions, agencies or instrumentalities
      of the United States of America and of foreign governments, and to do all such
      other things and execute all such instruments as they deem necessary, proper
      or
      desirable in order to promote the interests of the Trust although such things
      are not herein specifically mentioned. Any determination as to what is in the
      interests of the Trust made by the Trustees in good faith shall be conclusive.
      In construing the provisions of this Declaration, the presumption shall be
      in
      favor of a grant of power to the Trustees.</font></div>
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      of Liability and Indemnification</strong></font></div>
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      Personal Liability of Shareholders, Trustees, etc</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      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 private
      corporation for profit incorporated under the General Corporation Law of the
      State of Delaware. No Trustee or officer of the Trust shall be subject in such
      capacity to any personal liability whatsoever to any Person in connection with
      Trust Property or the affairs of the Trust, 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 Persons shall look solely to the Trust Property for satisfaction
      of claims of any nature arising in connection with the affairs of the Trust.
      If
      any Shareholder, Trustee or officer of the Trust, as such, is made a party
      to
      any suit or proceeding to enforce any such liability, subject to the foregoing
      exception, he shall not, on account thereof, be held to any personal
      liability.</font></div>
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      Indemnification</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.</font></div>
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      Trust
      shall indemnify the Trustees and officers of the Trust (each such person being
      an &#8220;indemnitee&#8221;) 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 he may be or may have been involved as a party or otherwise (other than,
      except as authorized by the Trustees, as the plaintiff or complainant) or with
      which he may be or may have been threatened, while acting in any capacity set
      forth above in this Section 4.2 by reason of his having acted in any such
      capacity, except with respect to any matter as to which he shall not have acted
      in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest
      of the Trust or, in the ease of any criminal proceeding, as to which he shall
      have had reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful, 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) willful
      misfeasance, (ii) bad faith, (iii) gross negligence (negligence in the ease
      of
      Affiliated Indemnitees), or (iv) reckless disregard of the duties involved
      in
      the conduct of his position (the conduct referred to in such clauses (i) through
      (iv) being sometimes referred to herein as &#8220;disabling conduct&#8221;). 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 was authorized by a majority of the Trustees.</font></div>
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      the foregoing, no indemnification shall be made hereunder unless there has
      been
      a determination (1) 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, (2) in the absence of such a decision, by (i)
      a
      majority vote of a quorum of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons
      of the Trust nor parties to the proceeding (&#8220;Disinterested Non-Party Trustees&#8221;),
      that the indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or (ii) if such
      quorum is not obtainable or even if obtainable, if such majority so directs,
      independent legal counsel in a written opinion conclude 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 (e) below.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(c)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">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&#8217;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 he 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: (1) the indemnitee shall provide
      adequate security for his undertaking, (2) the Trust shall be insured against
      losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (3) a majority of a quorum
      of the Disinterested Non-Party Trustees, or if a majority vote of such quorum
      so
      direct, 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.</font></div>
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      rights accruing to any indemnitee under these provisions shall not exclude
      any
      other right to which he may be lawfully entitled.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(e)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Notwithstanding
      the foregoing, subject to any limitations provided by the 1940 Act and this
      Declaration, the Trust shall have the power and authority to indemnify Persons
      providing services to the Trust to the full extent provided by law provided
      that
      such indemnification has been approved by a majority of the
      Trustees.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.3</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>No
      Duty of Investigation; Notice in Trust Instruments, etc</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      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
      Trustees or by said 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
      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. The Trustees may maintain
      insurance for the protection of the Trust Property, its Shareholders, Trustees,
      officers, employees and agents in such amount as the Trustees shall deem
      adequate to cover possible liability, and such other insurance as the Trustees
      in their sole judgment shall deem advisable or is required by the 1940
      Act.</font></div>
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      Each
      Trustee and officer or employee of the Trust shall, in the performance of its
      duties, be fully and completely justified and protected with regard to any
      act
      or any failure to act resulting from reliance in good faith upon the books
      of
      account or other records of the Trust, upon an opinion of counsel or upon
      reports made to the Trust by any of the Trust&#8217;s officers or employees or by any
      advisor, administrator, manager, distributor, selected dealer, accountant,
      appraiser or other expert or consultant selected with reasonable care by the
      Trustees, officers or employees of the Trust, regardless of whether such counsel
      or other person may also be a Trustee.</font></div>
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      V</strong></font></div>
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      of Beneficial Interest</strong></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.1</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Beneficial
      Interest</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      beneficial interest in the Trust shall be divided into an unlimited number
      of
      transferable shares, and each share shall have no par value per share or such
      other amount as the Trustees may establish. All Shares issued in accordance
      with
      the terms hereof, including, without limitation, Shares issued in connection
      with a dividend in Shares or a split of Shares, shall be fully paid and
      nonassessable when the consideration determined by the Trustees (if any)
      therefor shall have been received by the Trust.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.2</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Classes
      and Series</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      Trustees shall have the authority, without the approval of the holders of any
      Shares of the Trust, to classify and reclassify issued and unissued Shares
      into
      one or more classes and one or more series of any or all of such classes, each
      of which classes and series thereof shall have such designations, powers,
      preferences, voting, conversion and other rights, limitations, qualifications
      and terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine from time to time
      with
      respect to each such class or series; provided, however, that no
      reclassification of any issued and outstanding Shares and no modifications
      of
      any of the designations, powers, preferences, voting, conversion or other
      rights, limitations, qualifications and terms and conditions of any issued
      and
      outstanding Shares may be made by the Trustees without the affirmative vote
      of
      the holders of Shares specified in Section 7.3(a) to the extent required
      thereby. The initial class of Shares of the Trust is hereby designated as
&#8220;Common Shares&#8221;, subject to redesignation as aforesaid. To the extent expressly
      determined by the Trustees as aforesaid, all consideration received by the
      Trust
      for the issue or sale of Shares of a class, together with all income, earnings,
      profits and proceeds thereof, including any proceeds derived from the sale,
      exchange or liquidation thereof, and any funds or payments derived from any
      reinvestment of such proceeds in whatever form the same may be, shall
      irrevocably belong to such class subject only to the rights of the creditors,
      and all liabilities allocable to such class shall be charged
      thereto.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees, in their discretion, may from time to time without vote of the
      Shareholders issue Shares of any class or any series of any such class to such
      party or parties and for such amount and type of consideration, including cash
      or property, at such time or times, and on such terms as the Trustees may
      determine, and may in such manner acquire other assets (including the
      acquisition of assets subject to, and in connection with the assumption of,
      liabilities) and businesses. The Trustees may from time to time divide or
      combine the Shares of any class or any series of any such class into a greater
      or lesser number without thereby changing the proportionate beneficial interest
      in such Shares. Issuances and repurchases of Shares may be made in whole Shares
      and/or 1/1,000ths of a Share or multiples thereof as the Trustees may
      determine.</font></div>
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      of Shareholders</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      Shares shall be personal property giving only the rights in this Declaration
      specifically set forth. The ownership of the Trust Property of every description
      and the right to conduct any business hereinbefore described are vested
      exclusively in the Trustees, and the Shareholders shall have no interest therein
      other than the beneficial interest conferred by their Shares, and they shall
      have no right to call for any partition or division of any property, profits,
      rights or interests of the Trust nor can they be called upon to share or assume
      any losses of the Trust or, subject to the right of the Trustees to charge
      certain expenses directly to Shareholders, as provided in the last sentence
      of
      Section 3.7, suffer an assessment of any kind by virtue of their ownership
      of
      Shares. The Shares shall not entitle the holder to preference, preemptive,
      appraisal, conversion or exchange rights (except as specified in this Section
      5.4, in Section 7.4 or as specified by the Trustees in the designation or
      redesignation of any class or series thereof of the Shares).</font></div>
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      It is
      the intention of the Trustees to create only the relationship of Trustee and
      beneficiary between the Trustees and each Shareholder from time to time. It
      is
      not the intention of the Trustees to create a general partnership, limited
      partnership, joint stock association, corporation, bailment or any form of
      legal
      relationship other than a trust. Nothing in this Declaration shall be construed
      to make the Shareholders, either by themselves or with the Trustees, partners
      or
      members of a joint stock association.</font></div>
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      A
      register shall be kept at the Trust or any transfer agent duly appointed by
      the
      Trustees under the direction of the Trustees which shall contain the names
      and
      addresses of the Shareholders and the number of Shares held by them respectively
      and a record of all transfers thereof. Separate registers shall be established
      and maintained for each class and each series of each class. Each such register
      shall be conclusive as to who are the holders of the Shares of the applicable
      class and series and who shall be entitled to receive dividends or distributions
      or otherwise to exercise or enjoy the rights of Shareholders. No Shareholder
      shall be entitled to receive payment of any dividend or distribution, nor to
      have notice given to him as herein provided, until he has given his address
      to a
      transfer agent or such other officer or agent of the Trustees as shall keep
      the
      register for entry thereon. It is not contemplated that certificates will be
      issued for the Shares; however, the Trustees, in their discretion, may authorize
      the issuance of share certificates and promulgate appropriate fees therefore
      and
      rules and regulations as to their use.</font></div>
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      Agent and Registrar</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      Trustees shall have power to employ a transfer agent or transfer agents, and
      a
      registrar or registrars, with respect to the Shares. The transfer agent or
      transfer agents may keep the applicable register and record therein, the
      original issues and transfers, if any, of the said Shares. Any such transfer
      agent and registrars shall perform the duties usually performed by transfer
      agents and registrars of stock in a corporation, as modified by the
      Trustees.</font></div>
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      of Shares</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      Shares
      shall be transferable on the records of the Trust only by the record holder
      thereof or by its agent thereto duly authorized in writing, upon delivery to
      the
      Trustees or a transfer agent of the Trust of a duly executed instrument of
      transfer, together with such evidence of the genuineness of each such execution
      and authorization and of other matters as may reasonably be required. Upon
      such
      delivery the transfer shall be recorded on the applicable register of the Trust.
      Until such record is made, the Shareholder of record shall be deemed to be
      the
      holder of such Shares for all purposes hereof and neither the Trustees nor
      any
      transfer agent or registrar nor any officer, employee or agent of the Trust
      shall be affected by any notice of the proposed transfer.</font></div>
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      person becoming entitled to any Shares in consequence of the death, bankruptcy
      or incompetence of any Shareholder, or otherwise by operation of law, shall
      be
      recorded on the applicable register of Shares as the holder of such Shares
      upon
      production of the proper evidence thereof to the Trustees or a transfer agent
      of
      the Trust, but until such record is made, the Shareholder of record shall be
      deemed to be the holder of such for all purposes hereof, and neither the
      Trustees nor any transfer agent or registrar nor any officer or agent of the
      Trust shall be affected by any notice of such death, bankruptcy or incompetence
      or other operation of law.</font></div>
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      Any and
      all notices to which any Shareholder hereunder may be entitled and any and
      all
      communications to any Shareholder shall be deemed duly served or given if
      mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to any Shareholder of record at his last
      known address as recorded on the applicable register of the Trust and may be
      sent together with any such notice or other communication to another Shareholder
      at the same address.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.10</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Net
      Asset Value</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      value of the assets of the Trust, the amount of liabilities of the Trust and
      the
      net asset value of each outstanding Common Share of the Trust shall be
      determined at such time or times on such days as the Trustees may determine,
      in
      accordance with the 1940 Act. The method of determination of net asset value
      shall be determined by the Trustees. The power and duty to make net asset value
      determinations and calculations may be delegated by the Trustees.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5.11</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Distributions
      to Shareholders</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(a)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Trustees shall from time to time distribute among the Shares such proportion
      of
      the net profits, surplus (including paid-in surplus), capital or assets held
      by
      the Trustees as they may deem proper or as may otherwise be determined in the
      instrument setting forth the terms of such Shares such class or series of
      Shares, which need not be ratable with respect to distributions in respect
      of
      Shares of any other class or series thereof of the Trust. Such distributions
      may
      be made in cash or property (including without limitation any type of
      obligations of the Trust or any assets thereof) or any combination
      thereof.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(b)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Distributions
      may be made to the Shareholders of record entitled to such distribution at
      the
      time such distribution is declared or at such later date as shall be determined
      by the Trust prior to the date of payment.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(c)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Trustees may always retain from any source such amount as they may deem
      necessary to pay the debts or expenses of the Trust or to meet obligations
      of
      the Trust, or as they otherwise may deem desirable to use in the conduct of
      its
      affairs or to retain for future requirements or extensions of the business
      of
      the Trust.</font></div>
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      VI</strong></font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.1</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Meetings
      of Shareholders</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      The
      Trust may, but shall not be required to, hold annual meetings of the holders
      of
      any class or series of Shares. Any meeting of Shareholders shall be held within
      or without the State of Delaware on such day and at such time as the Trustees
      shall designate.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.2</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Voting</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      Shareholders shall have no power to vote on any matter except matters on which
      a
      vote of Shares is required by applicable law, this Declaration or resolution
      of
      the Trustees. Any matter required to be submitted for approval of any of the
      Shares and affecting one or more classes or series shall require approval by
      the
      required vote of Shares of the affected class or classes and series voting
      together as a single class and, if such matter affects one or more classes
      or
      series thereof differently from one or more other classes or series thereof
      or
      from one or more series of the same class, approval by the required vote of
      Shares of such other class or classes or series or series voting as a separate
      class shall be required in order to be approved with respect to such other
      class
      or classes or series or series; provided, however, that except to the extent
      required by the 1940 Act, there shall be no separate class votes on the election
      or removal of Trustees or the selection of auditors for the Trust. Shareholders
      of a particular class or series thereof shall not be entitled to vote on any
      matter that affects the rights or interests of only one or more other classes
      or
      series of such other class or classes or only one or more other series of the
      same class. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election or removal
      of
      Trustees.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.3</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Notice
      of Meeting, Shareholder Proposals and Record Date</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      Notice
      of all meetings of Shareholders, stating the time, place and purposes of the
      meeting, shall be given by the Trustees to each Shareholder of record entitled
      to vote thereat at its registered address, sent at least 10 days before the
      meeting or otherwise in compliance with applicable law. Except with respect
      to
      an annual meeting, at which any business required by the 1940 Act may be
      conducted, only the business stated in the notice of the meeting shall be
      considered at the meeting. Any adjourned meeting may be held as adjourned one
      or
      more times without further notice not later than 130 days after the record
      date.
      For the purposes of determining the Shareholders who are entitled to notice
      of
      and to vote at any meeting the Trustees may, without closing the transfer books,
      fix a date not more than 120 days prior to the date of such meeting of
      Shareholders as a record date for the determination of the Persons to be treated
      as Shareholders of record for such purposes.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.4</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Quorum
      and Required Vote</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(a)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares of the Trust on the record
      date
      present in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the
      Shareholders for purposes of conducting business on which a vote of all
      Shareholders of the Trust is being taken. The holders of a majority of the
      outstanding Shares of a class or classes on the record date present in person
      or
      by proxy shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Shareholders of such
      class or classes for purposes of conducting business on which a vote of
      Shareholders of such class or classes is being taken. The holders of a majority
      of the outstanding Shares of a series or series on the record date present
      in
      person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Shareholders
      of such series or series for purposes of conducting business on which a vote
      of
      Shareholders of such series or series is being taken. Abstentions and broker
      non-votes will be included for purposes of determining whether a quorum is
      present. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be treated as votes present
      at a
      Shareholders&#8217; meeting, but will not be treated as votes cast. Abstentions and
      broker non-votes, therefore, will have no effect on proposals which require
      a
      plurality or majority of votes cast for approval, but will have the same effect
      as a vote &#8220;against&#8221; on proposals requiring any percentage of the outstanding
      voting securities of the Trust for approval.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(b)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Subject
      to any provision of applicable law, this Declaration or resolution of the
      Trustees specifying or requiring a greater or lesser vote requirement for the
      transaction of any matter of business at any meeting of Shareholders, (i) the
      affirmative vote of a plurality of the Shares entitled to vote for the election
      of any Trustee or Trustees shall be the act of such Shareholders with respect
      to
      the election of such Trustee or Trustees, (ii) the affirmative vote of a
      majority of the Shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled
      to
      vote on any other matter shall be the act of the Shareholders with respect
      to
      such matter, and (iii) where a separate vote of one or more classes or series
      is
      required on any matter, the affirmative vote of a majority of the Shares of
      such
      class or classes or series or series present in person or represented by proxy
      and entitled to vote on such matter shall be the act of the Shareholders of
      such
      class or classes or series or series with respect to such matter.</font></div>
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      etc</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      At any
      meeting of Shareholders, any holder of Shares entitled to vote thereat may
      vote
      by proxy, provided that no proxy shall be voted at any meeting unless it shall
      have been placed on file with the Secretary, or with such other officer or
      agent
      of the Trust as the Secretary may direct, for verification prior to the time
      at
      which such vote shall be taken. Pursuant to a resolution of a majority of the
      Trustees, proxies may be solicited in the name of one or more Trustees or one
      or
      more of the officers or employees of the Trust. Only Shareholders of record
      shall be entitled to vote. Each full Share shall be entitled to one vote and
      each fractional Share shall be entitled to a vote equal to its fraction of
      a
      full Share. When any Share is held jointly by several persons, any one of them
      may vote at any meeting in person or by proxy in respect of such Share, but
      if
      more than one of them shall be present at such meeting in person or by proxy,
      and such joint owners or their proxies so present disagree as to any vote to
      be
      east, such vote shall not be received in respect of such Share. A proxy
      purporting to be given by or on behalf of a Shareholder of record on the record
      date for a meeting shall be deemed valid unless challenged at or prior to its
      exercise, and the burden of proving invalidity shall rest on the challenger.
      If
      the holder of any such Share is a minor or a person of unsound mind, and subject
      to guardianship or to the legal control of any other person as regards the
      charge or management of such Share, he may vote by his guardian or such other
      person appointed or having such control, and such vote may be given in person
      or
      by proxy. The Trustees shall have the authority to make and modify from time
      to
      time regulations regarding the validity of proxies. In addition to signed
      proxies, such regulations may authorize facsimile, telephonic, Internet and
      other methods of appointing a proxy that are subject to such supervision by
      or
      under the direction of the Trustees as the Trustees shall
      determine.</font></div>
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      The
      Trustees shall cause to be prepared and sent to Shareholders at least annually
      and more frequently to the extent and in the form required by law, regulation
      or
      any exchange on which Shares are listed, a report of operations containing
      financial statements of the Trust prepared in conformity with generally accepted
      accounting principles and applicable law.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.7</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Shareholder
      Action by Written Consent</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.
      Any
      action which may be taken by Shareholders by vote may be taken without a meeting
      if the holders of all of the Shares entitled to vote thereon consent to the
      action in writing and the written consents are filed with the records of the
      meetings of Shareholders. Such consent shall be treated for all purposes as
      a
      vote taken at a meeting of Shareholders.</font></div>
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      VII</strong></font></div>
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      Termination of Trust; Amendment; Mergers, Etc.</strong></font></div>
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      Subject
      to termination in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.2 hereof, the
      Trust created hereby shall have perpetual existence.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.2</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Termination</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 72pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(a)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Trust
      may be dissolved, after two thirds of the Trustees have approved a resolution
      therefor, upon approval by Shares having at least 75% of the votes of all of
      the
      Shares outstanding on the record date for such meeting, voting as a single
      class, except to the extent required by the 1940 Act. Upon the dissolution
      of
      the Trust:</font></div>
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      Trust
      shall carry on no further business except for the purpose of winding up its
      affairs.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 108pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(ii)</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
      Trustees shall proceed to wind up the affairs of the Trust and all of the powers
      of the Trustees under this Declaration shall continue until the affairs of
      the
      Trust shall have been wound up, including the power to fulfill or discharge
      the
      contracts of the Trust, collect its assets, sell, convey, assign, exchange,
      merger where the Trust is not the survivor, transfer or otherwise dispose of
      all
      or any part of the remaining Trust Property to one or more Persons at public
      or
      private sale for consideration which may consist in whole or in part in cash,
      securities or other property of any kind, discharge or pay its liabilities
      and
      do all other acts appropriate to liquidate its business; provided that any
      sale,
      conveyance, assignment, exchange, merger in which the Trust is not the survivor,
      transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all the Trust Property
      of
      the Trust shall require approval of the principal terms of the transaction
      and
      the nature and amount of the consideration with the same vote as required for
      dissolution pursuant to paragraph (a) above.</font></div>
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      paying or adequately providing for the payment of all liabilities, and upon
      receipt of such releases, indemnities and refunding agreements, as they deem
      necessary for their protection, the Trustees may distribute the remaining Trust
      Property, in cash or in kind or partly each, among the Shareholders according
      to
      their respective rights.</font></div>
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      the
      winding up and termination of the Trust and distribution to the Shareholders
      as
      herein provided, a majority of the Trustees shall execute and lodge among the
      records of the Trust an instrument in writing setting forth the fact of such
      termination and shall execute and file a certificate of cancellation with the
      Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. Upon termination of the Trust,
      the
      Trustees shall thereupon be discharged from all further liabilities and duties
      hereunder, and the rights and interests of all Shareholders shall thereupon
      cease.</font></div>
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      than Sections 2.2, 2.3, 3.8, 6.1, 6.7, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 and other
      than
      as set forth in the last sentence of this Section 7.3(a), this Declaration
      may
      be amended, after a majority of the Trustees have approved a resolution
      therefor, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority
      of
      the affected Shares outstanding on the record date and present and voting on
      such amendment. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 3.8, 6.1, 6.7, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6
      may
      be amended, after a majority of the Trustees have approved a resolution therefor
      by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than 75% of the affected
      Shares outstanding on the record date. The Trustees also may amend this
      Declaration without any vote of Shareholders for any of the purposes set forth
      in Section 6.2, to change the name of the Trust or any class or series, to
      make
      any change that does not adversely affect the relative rights or preferences
      of
      any class or series of Shares or to conform this Declaration to the requirements
      of the 1940 Act or any other applicable law, but the Trustees shall not be
      liable for failing to do so.</font></div>
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      contained in this Declaration shall permit the amendment of this Declaration
      to
      impair the exemption from personal liability of the Shareholders, Trustees,
      officers, employees and agents of the Trust or to permit assessments upon
      Shareholders.</font></div>
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      amendment duly adopted by the requisite vote of the Board of Trustees and,
      if
      required, Shareholders as aforesaid, shall become effective at the time of
      such
      adoption or at such other time as may be designated by the Board of Trustees
      or
      Shareholders, as the case may be. A certification signed by a majority of the
      Trustees setting forth an amendment and reciting that it was duly adopted by
      the
      Trustees and, if required, Shareholders as aforesaid, or a copy of the
      Declaration, as amended, and executed by a majority of the Trustees, shall
      be
      conclusive evidence of such amendment when lodged among the records of the
      Trust
      or at such other time designated by the Board.</font></div>
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      any other provision hereof, until such time as Shares are issued and
      outstanding, this Declaration may be terminated or amended in any respect by
      the
      affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees or by an instrument signed by
      a
      majority of the Trustees.</font></div>
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      Subject
      to Section 7.6, the Trust may merge or consolidate with any other corporation,
      association, trust or other organization or may sell, lease or exchange all
      or
      substantially all of the Trust Property or the property, including its goodwill,
      upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration when and as authorized
      by two-thirds of the Trustees and approved by the affirmative vote of the
      holders of not less than 75% of the affected Shares outstanding on the record
      date for the meeting of Shareholders to approve such transaction, and any such
      merger, consolidation, sale, lease or exchange shall be determined for all
      purposes to have been accomplished under and pursuant to the statutes of the
      State of Delaware.</font></div>
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    <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7.5</font><font id="TAB2" style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 27pt">&#160;</font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><strong>Redemption;
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      No
      holder of Shares of any class or series, other than in accordance with the
      provisions of Section 23(c) (excluding Rule 23c-3 thereunder) of the 1940 Act
      and other than to the extent expressly determined by the Trustees with respect
      to Shares qualifying as preferred stock pursuant to Section 18(a) of the 1940
      Act, shall have any right to require the Trust or any person controlled by
      the
      Trust to purchase any of such holder&#8217;s Shares. The Trust may be converted at any
      time from a &#8220;closed-end investment company&#8221; to an &#8220;open-end investment company&#8221;
as those terms are defined by the 1940 Act or a company obligated to repurchase
      shares under Rule 23c-3 of the 1940 Act (and &#8220;interval company&#8221;), upon the
      approval of such a proposal, together with the necessary amendments to this
      Declaration to permit such a conversion, by a majority of the Trustees then
      in
      office, by the holders of not less than 75% of the Trust&#8217;s outstanding Shares
      entitled to vote thereon and by such vote or votes of the holders of any class
      or classes or series of Shares as may be required by the 1940 Act. From time
      to
      time, the Trustees may consider recommending to the Shareholders a proposal
      to
      convert the Trust from a &#8220;closed-end company&#8221; to an &#8220;open-end company&#8221; or
&#8220;interval company.&#8221; Upon the recommendation and subsequent adoption of such a
      proposal and the necessary amendments to this Declaration to permit such a
      conversion of the Trust&#8217;s outstanding Shares entitled to vote, the Trust shall,
      upon complying with any requirements of the 1940 Act and state law, become
      an
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      any other provision of this Declaration and subject to the exceptions provided
      in paragraph (d) of this Section, the types of transactions described in
      paragraph (c) of this Section shall require the affirmative vote or consent
      of
      the holders of eighty percent (80%) of the Shares of each class outstanding
      and
      entitled to vote, voting as a class, when a Principal Shareholder (as defined
      in
      paragraph (b) of this Section) is a party to the transaction. Such affirmative
      vote or consent shall be in addition to the vote or consent of the holders
      of
      Shares otherwise required by law or by the terms of any class or series of
      preferred stock, whether now or hereafter authorized, or any agreement between
      the Trust and any national securities exchange.</font></div>
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      directly or indirectly, of five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding Shares
      and shall include any affiliate or associate, as such terms are defined in
      clause (ii) below, of such Person. For the purposes of this Section, in addition
      to the Shares which a Person beneficially owns directly, (a) any Person shall
      be
      deemed to be the beneficial owner of any Shares (i) which it has the right
      to
      acquire pursuant to any agreement or upon exercise of conversion rights or
      warrants, or otherwise (but excluding share options granted by the Trust) or
      (ii) which are beneficially owned, directly or indirectly (including Shares
      deemed owned through application of clause (i) above), by any other Person
      with
      which its &#8220;affiliate&#8221; or &#8220;associate&#8221; (as defined below) has any agreement,
      arrangement or understanding for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting
      or
      disposing of Shares, or which is its &#8220;affiliate&#8221; or &#8220;associate&#8221; as those terms
      are defined in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the
      Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as in effect on the date of initial adoption
      of
      this Declaration, and (b) the outstanding Shares shall include Shares deemed
      owned through application of clauses (i) and (ii) above but shall not include
      any other Shares which may be issuable pursuant to any agreement, or upon
      exercise of conversion rights or warrants, or otherwise.</font></div>
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      merger or consolidation of the Trust or any subsidiary of the Trust with or
      into
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      issuance of any securities of the Trust to any Principal Shareholder for cash
      (other than pursuant to any automatic dividend reinvestment plan or pursuant
      to
      any offering in which such Principal Shareholder acquires securities that
      represent no greater a percentage of any class or series of securities being
      offered than the percentage of any class of Shares beneficially owned by such
      Principal Shareholder immediately prior to such offering or, in the case of
      securities, offered in respect of another class or series, the percentage of
      such other class or series beneficially owned by such Principal Shareholder
      immediately prior to such offering).</font></div>
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      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 $1,000,000, aggregating for the purpose of such computation all
      assets sold, leased or exchanged in any series of similar transactions within
      a
      twelve-month period.)</font></div>
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      lease or exchange to the Trust or any subsidiary thereof, 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 $1,000,000,
      aggregating for the purposes of such computation all assets sold, leased or
      exchanged in any series of similar transactions within a twelve-month
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      purchase by the Trust or any Person controlled by the Trust of any Common Shares
      of the Trust from such Principal Shareholder or any person to whom such
      Principal Shareholder shall have transferred such Common Shares.</font></div>
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      provisions of this Section shall not be applicable to (i) any of the
      transactions described in paragraph (c) of this Section if two-thirds of the
      Board of Trustees of the Trust shall by resolution have approved a memorandum
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      understanding with such Principal Shareholder with respect to and substantially
      consistent with such transaction prior to the time such Person shall have become
      a Principal Shareholder, or (ii) any such transaction with any corporation
      of
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      entitled to vote in elections of directors is owned of record or beneficially
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      Shareholder.</font></div>
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      beneficially owns five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding Shares, (ii)
      a
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      assets being acquired or leased to or by the Trust or any subsidiary thereof
      constitute a substantial part of the assets of the Trust and have an aggregate
      fair market value of less than $1,000,000, and (iv) the memorandum of
      understanding referred to in paragraph (d) hereof is substantially consistent
      with the transaction covered thereby. Any such determination shall be conclusive
      and binding for all purposes of this Section.</font></div>
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&#8220;hereunder,&#8221; shall be deemed to refer to this instrument as amended or affected
      by any such restatements an/or amendments. Headings are placed herein for
      convenience of reference only and shall not be taken as a part hereof or control
      or affect the meaning, construction or effect of this instrument. Whenever
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      singular number is used herein, the same shall include the plural; and the
      neuter, masculine and feminine genders shall include each other, as applicable.
      Any references herein to specific sections of the Delaware Statutory Trust
      Act,
      the Code or the 1940 Act shall refer to such sections as amended from time
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      time or any successor sections thereof.</font></div>
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      Declaration and any amendment (including any supplement) hereto shall be filed
      in such places as may be required or as the Trustees deem appropriate. Each
      amendment shall be accompanied by a certificate signed and acknowledged by
      a
      Trustee stating that such action was duly taken in a manner provided herein,
      and
      shall, upon insertion in the Trust&#8217;s minute book, be conclusive evidence of all
      amendments contained therein. A restated Declaration, containing the original
      Declaration and all amendments theretofore made, may be executed from time
      to
      time by a majority of the Trustees and shall, upon insertion in the Trust&#8217;s
      minute book, be conclusive evidence of all amendments contained therein and
      may
      thereafter be referred to in lieu of the original Declaration and the various
      amendments thereto.</font></div>
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      shall initially be named in the Trust&#8217;s Certificate of Trust. The Trustees may
      designate a successor resident agent, provided, however, that such appointment
      shall not become effective until an amendment or other necessary document is
      delivered to the office of the Secretary of State.</font></div>
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      parties and the validity and construction of every provision hereof shall be
      subject to and construed according to the laws of said State and reference
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      to the construction of matters not specifically covered herein or as to which
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      constitute one and the same instrument, which shall be sufficiently evidenced
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      Trust, or of any recording office in which this Declaration may be recorded,
      appears to be a Trustee hereunder, certifying to: (a) the number or identity
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      Trustees or Shareholders, (b) the name of the Trust, (c) the due authorization
      of the execution of any instrument or writing, (d) the form of any vote passed
      at a meeting of Trustees or Shareholders, (e) the fact that the number of
      Trustees or Shareholders present at any meeting or executing any written
      instrument satisfies the requirements of this Declaration, (f) the form of
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      determine, with the advice of counsel, that any of such provisions is in
      conflict with the 1940 Act, the regulated investment company provisions of
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      Code or with other applicable laws and regulations, the conflicting provision
      shall be deemed never to have constituted a part of this Declaration to the
      extent of such conflict; provided, however, that such determination shall not
      affect any of the remaining provisions of this Declaration or render invalid
      or
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      jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such
      provision in such jurisdiction and shall not in any manner affect such provision
      in any other jurisdiction or any other provision of this Declaration in any
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.3</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">1</font></div>
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            <tr>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.4</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2.5</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">2</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify">&#160;</div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify">&#160;</div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify">&#160;</div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Officers
                  of the Trust..</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.2</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">3</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4.4</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Bonds
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">4</font></div>
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                  and Inspection of Declaration of Trust and By-Laws.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                  by Trustees.</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
                  VI </font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.1</font></div>
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                  and Instruments; How Executed.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.2</font></div>
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                  Year.</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.3</font></div>
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                  References.</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">5</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.4</font></div>
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                  in Conflict with Law or Regulations.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.5</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Depositories.</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6.6</font></div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Seal.</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">6</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">ARTICLE
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="4%">&#160;</td>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Stock
                  Transfers</font></div>
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify">&#160;</div>
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left">&#160;</div>
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              <td align="left" valign="top" width="45%">
                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Transfer
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                <div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.25; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">7</font></div>
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        GLOBAL DYNAMIC DIVIDEND FUND</strong></font></div>
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        Trust
        may have such offices within or outside of the State of Delaware as the Trustees
        may from time to time determine.</font></div>
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        Board
        of Trustees have established a registered office in the State of Delaware
        and
        had appointed a registered agent for service of process as set forth in a
        the
        Trust&#8217;s Certificate of Trust. The Board of Trustees may change these as provided
        in the Declaration.</font></div>
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        Chairman, if any, shall act as chairman at all meetings of the Shareholders;
        in
        the Chairman&#8217;s absence, the Trustee or Trustees present at each meeting may
        elect a temporary chairman for the meeting, who may be one of themselves.
        The
        chairman of the meeting may make any rules for the conduct of the meeting
        as he
        or she shall deem necessary or desirable.</font></div>
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        may vote either in person or by duly executed proxy and each full share
        represented at the meeting shall have one vote, all as provided in Article
        6 of
        the Declaration.</font></div>
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        Record Dates. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">For
        the
        purpose of determining the Shareholders who are entitled to notice of or
        to vote
        or act at any meeting, including any adjournment thereof, or who are entitled
        to
        participate in any dividends, or for any other proper purpose, the Trustees
        may
        from time to time, without closing the transfer books, fix a record date
        in the
        manner provided in Section 6.3 of the Declaration. If the Trustees do not
        prior
        to any meeting of Shareholders so fix a record date or close the transfer
        books,
        then the date of mailing notice of the meeting or the date upon which the
        dividend resolution is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record
        date.</font></div>
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        of Election. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">In
        advance of any meeting of Shareholders, the Trustees may appoint Inspectors
        of
        Election to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If Inspectors
        of
        Election are not so appointed, the chairman, if any, of any meeting of
        Shareholders may, and on the request of any Shareholder or Shareholder proxy
        shall, appoint Inspectors of Election of the meeting. The number of Inspectors
        shall be either one or three, as determined by the chairman of the meeting.
        In
        case any person appointed as Inspector fails to appear or fails or refuses
        to
        act, the vacancy may be filled by the chairman of the meeting. The Inspectors
        of
        Election shall determine the number of Shares outstanding, the Shares
        represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the authenticity,
        validity and effect of proxies, shall receive votes, ballots or consents,
        shall
        hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection
        with the right to vote, shall count and tabulate all votes or consents and
        shall
        determine the results and shall do such other acts as may be proper to conduct
        the election or vote with fairness to all Shareholders. If there are three
        Inspectors of Election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority of
        them
        is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all.
        On
        request of the Chairman, if any, of the meeting, or of any Shareholder or
        Shareholder proxy, the Inspectors of Election shall make a report in writing
        of
        any challenge or question or matter determined by them and shall execute
        a
        certificate of any facts found by them.</font></div>
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        each
        meeting of the Shareholders, there shall be made available for inspection,
        if
        requested at least twenty-four hours in advance by Shareholders, the minutes
        of
        the last previous annual or special meeting of Shareholders of the Trust
        and a
        list of the Shareholders of the Trust, as of the record date of the meeting.
        Such list of Shareholders shall contain the name and the address of each
        Shareholder in alphabetical order and the number of Shares owned by such
        Shareholder. Shareholders shall have such other rights and procedures of
        inspection of the books and records of the Trust as are granted to Shareholders
        of a Delaware business corporation.</font></div>
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        any
        annual or special meeting of the Shareholders, only such business shall be
        conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly
        brought before an annual or special meeting, the business must be (i) specified
        in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the
        direction of the Board of Trustees, (ii) otherwise properly brought before
        the
        meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Trustees, or (iii) otherwise
        properly brought before the meeting by a shareholder.</font></div>
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        business to be properly brought before an annual or special meeting by a
        shareholder, the shareholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing
        to
        the Secretary of the Trust. To be timely, any such notice must be delivered
        to
        or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Trust not
        later
        than 60 days prior to the date of the meeting; provided, however, that if
        less
        than 70 days&#8217; notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is
        given or made to Shareholders, any such notice by a shareholder to be timely
        must be so received not later than the close of business on the 10th day
        following the day on which notice of the date of the annual or special meeting
        was given or such public disclosure was made.</font></div>
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        such
        notice by a Shareholder shall set forth as to each matter the shareholder
        proposes to bring before the annual or special meeting (i) a brief description
        of the business desired to be brought before the annual or special meeting
        and
        the reasons for conducting such business at the annual or special meeting,
        (ii)
        the name and address, as they appear on the Trust&#8217;s books, of the shareholder
        proposing such business, (iii) the class and number of shares of the capital
        stock of the Trust, which are beneficially owned by the shareholder, and
        (iv)
        any material interest of the shareholder in such business.</font></div>
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        anything in these By-Laws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted
        at any
        annual or special meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth
        in
        this Section 2.6. The chairman of the annual or special meeting shall, if
        the
        facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not
        properly brought before the meeting in accordance with the provisions of
        this
        Section 2.6, and, if he should determine, he shall so declare to the meeting
        that any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not
        be
        considered or transacted. </font></div>
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        Records. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Chairman, if any, shall act as chairman at all meetings of the Trustees;
        in
        absence of a Chairman, the Trustees present shall elect one of their number
        to
        act as chairman of the meeting. The results of all actions taken at a meeting
        of
        the Trustees, or by unanimous written consent of the Trustees, shall be recorded
        by the person appointed by the Board of Trustees as the meeting
        secretary.</font></div>
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        of the Trust. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        officers of the Trust shall consist of a Chairman, if any, a President, a
        Secretary, a Treasurer and such other officers or assistant officers as may
        be
        elected or authorized by the Trustees. Any two or more of the offices may
        be
        held by the same Person, except that the same person may not be both President
        and Secretary. The Chairman, if any, shall be a Trustee, but no other officer
        of
        the Trust need be a Trustee.</font></div>
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        and Tenure. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Officers
        shall serve at the pleasure of the Trustees or until their successors have
        been
        duly elected and qualified. The Trustees may fill any vacancy in office or
        add
        any additional officers at any time.</font></div>
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        officer may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by action of a
        majority of the Trustees. This provision shall not prevent the making of
        a
        contract of employment for a definite term with any officer and shall have
        no
        effect upon any cause of action which any officer may have as a result of
        removal in breach of a contract of employment. Any officer may resign at
        any
        time by notice in writing signed by such officer and delivered or mailed
        to the
        Chairman, if any, President or Secretary, and such resignation shall take
        effect
        immediately upon receipt by the Chairman, if any, President or Secretary,
        or at
        a later date according to the terms of such notice in writing.</font></div>
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        officer may be required by the Trustees to be bonded for the faithful
        performance of such officer&#8217;s duties in such amount and with such sureties as
        the Trustees may determine.</font></div>
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        Chairman, if any, shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Shareholders
        and of the Trustees and shall exercise and perform such other powers and
        duties
        as may be from time to time assigned to such person by the Trustees. Subject
        to
        such supervisory powers, if any, as may be given by the Trustees to the
        Chairman, if any, the President shall be the chief executive officer of the
        Trust and, subject to the control of the Trustees, shall have general
        supervision, direction and control of the business of the Trust and of its
        employees and shall exercise such general powers of management as are usually
        vested in the office of President of a corporation. Subject to direction
        of the
        Trustees, the Chairman, if any, and the President shall each have power in
        the
        name and on behalf of the Trust or any of its Series to execute any and all
        loans, documents, contracts, agreements, deeds, mortgages, registration
        statements, applications, requests, filings and other instruments in writing,
        and to employ and discharge employees and agents of the Trust. Unless otherwise
        directed by the Trustees, the Chairman, if any, and the President shall each
        have full authority and power, on behalf of all of the Trustees, to attend
        and
        to act and to vote, on behalf of the Trust at any meetings of business
        organizations in which the Trust holds an interest, or to confer such powers
        upon any other persons, by executing any proxies duly authorizing such persons.
        The Chairman, if any, and the President shall have such further authorities
        and
        duties as the Chairman, if any, or the Trustees, shall from time to time
        determine. In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice-Presidents
        in
        order of their rank as fixed by the Trustees or, if more than one and not
        ranked, the Vice-President designated by the Trustees, shall perform all
        of the
        duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of
        and be
        subject to all of the restrictions upon the President. Subject to the direction
        of the Trustees, and of the President, each Vice-President shall have the
        power
        in the name and on behalf of the Trust to execute any and all instruments
        in
        writing, and, in addition, shall have such other duties and powers as shall
        be
        designated from time to time by the Trustees or by the President.</font></div>
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        </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Secretary shall maintain the minutes of all meetings of, and record all votes
        of, Shareholders, Trustees and the Committees of the Board, unless the Trustees
        present at any such meeting shall appoint another person to record the minutes
        of a meeting. The Secretary shall be custodian of the seal of the Trust,
        if any,
        and the Secretary (and any other person so authorized by the Trustees) shall
        affix the seal, or if permitted, facsimile thereof, to any instrument executed
        by the Trust which would be sealed by a Delaware business corporation executing
        the same or a similar instrument and shall attest the seal and the signature
        or
        signatures of the officer or officers executing such instrument on behalf
        of the
        Trust. The Secretary shall also perform any other duties commonly incident
        to
        such office in a Delaware business corporation, and shall have such other
        authorities and duties as the Trustees, the Chairman or the President shall
        from
        time to time determine.</font></div>
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        as
        otherwise directed by the Trustees, the Treasurer shall have the general
        supervision of the monies, funds, securities, notes receivable and other
        valuable papers and documents of the Trust, and shall have and exercise under
        the supervision of the Trustees and of the President all powers and duties
        normally incident to the office. The Treasurer may endorse for deposit or
        collection all notes, checks and other instruments payable to the Trust or
        to
        its order. The Treasurer shall deposit all funds of the Trust in such
        depositories as the Trustees shall designate. The Treasurer shall be responsible
        for such disbursement of the funds of the Trust as may be ordered by the
        Trustees or the President. The Treasurer shall keep accurate account of the
        books of the Trust&#8217;s transactions which shall be the property of the Trust, and
        which together with all other property of the Trust in the Treasurer&#8217;s
        possession, shall be subject at all times to the inspection and control of
        the
        Trustees. Unless the Trustees shall otherwise determine, the Treasurer shall
        be
        the principal accounting officer of the Trust and shall also be the principal
        financial officer of the Trust. The Treasurer shall have such other duties
        and
        authority as the Trustees, the Chairman or the President shall from time
        to time
        determine. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, the
        Trustees may authorize any adviser, administrator, manager or transfer agent
        to
        maintain bank accounts and deposit and disburse funds of any Series of the
        Trust
        on behalf of such Series.</font></div>
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        Officers and Duties. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Trustees may elect such other officers and assistant officers as they shall
        from
        time to time determine to be necessary or desirable in order to conduct the
        business of the Trust. Assistant officers shall act generally in the absence
        of
        the officer whom they assist and shall assist that officer in the duties
        of the
        office. Each officer, employee and agent of the Trust shall have such other
        duties and authority as may be conferred upon such person by the Trustees
        or
        delegated to such person by the President.</font></div>
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        and Inspection of Share Register. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Trust
        shall keep at its offices or at the office of its transfer or similar agent,
        records of its Shareholders, that provide the names and addresses of all
        Shareholders and the number of Shares held by each Shareholder. Such records
        may
        be inspected during the Trust&#8217;s regular business hours by any Shareholder, or
        its duly authorized representative, upon reasonable written demand to the
        Trust,
        for any purpose reasonably related to such Shareholder&#8217;s interest as a
        Shareholder.</font></div>
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        Trust
        shall keep at its offices the original or a copy of the Declaration of Trust
        and
        these By-Laws, as amended or restated from time to time and shall mail a
        copy,
        upon the request of any Shareholder, to the address requested by such
        Shareholder.</font></div>
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        accounting books and records, and the minutes of proceedings of the
        Shareholders, the Board, any committee of the Board or any advisory committee,
        shall be kept at such place or places designated by the Board or, in the
        absence
        of such designation, at the offices of the Trust. The minutes shall be kept
        in
        written form and the accounting books are records shall be kept either in
        written form or in any other form capable of being converted into written
        form.</font></div>
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        information is requested by a Shareholder, the Board, or, in case the Board
        does
        not act, the President, any Vice President or the Secretary, shall establish
        reasonable standards governing, without limitation, the information and
        documents to be furnished and the time and the location, if appropriate,
        of
        furnishing such information and documents. Costs of providing such information
        and documents shall be borne by the requesting Shareholder. The Trust shall
        be
        entitled to reimbursement for its direct, out-of-pocket expenses incurred
        in
        declining unreasonable requests (in whole or in part) for information or
        documents.</font></div>
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        Board, or, in case the Board does not act, the President, any Vice President
        or
        the Secretary, may keep confidential from Shareholders for such period of
        time
        as the Board or such officer, as applicable, deems reasonable any information
        that the Board or such officer, as applicable, reasonably believes to be
        in the
        nature of trade secrets or other information that the Board or such officer,
        as
        the case may be, in good faith believes would not be in the best interests
        of
        the Trust to disclose or that could damage the Trust or its business or that
        the
        Trust is required by law or by agreement with a third party to keep
        confidential.</font></div>
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        by Trustees. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Every
        Trustee shall have the absolute right during the Trust&#8217;s regular business hours
        to inspect all books, records and documents of every kind any the physical
        properties of the Trust. This inspection by a Trustee may be made in person
        or
        by an agent or attorney and the right of inspection includes the right to
        copy
        and make extracts of documents.</font></div>
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        and Instruments; How Executed.</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
        The
        Board, except as otherwise provided in the Declaration of Trust and these
        By-Laws, may authorize any officer or officers or agent or agents, to enter
        into
        any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the
        Trust, and this authority may be general or confined to specific
        instances.</font></div>
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        Year. </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        fiscal year of the Trust shall be determined and changed by the
        Board.</font></div>
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        References.</strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
        Headings
        are placed herein for convenience of reference only and shall not be taken
        as
        part hereof or control or affect the meaning, construction or effect of this
        instrument. Whenever the singular number is used herein, the same shall include
        the plural; and the neuter, masculine and feminine genders shall include
        each
        other, as applicable. Any references herein to specific sections of laws
        shall
        refer to such sections as amended from time to time or any successor sections
        thereof.</font></div>
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        provisions of these By-Laws are servable, and if the Board of Trustees shall
        determine with the advice of counsel, that any of such provision is in conflict
        with the Declaration of Trust, the 1940 Act, the Code, the Delaware Statutory
        Trust Act, or with other applicable laws and regulations, the conflicting
        provision shall be deemed not to have constituted a part of these By-Laws
        from
        the time when such provisions became inconsistent with such laws or regulations;
        provided, however, that such determination shall not affect any of the remaining
        provisions of these By-Laws or render invalid or improper any action taken
        or
        omitted prior to such determination.</font></div>
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        any
        provision of these By-Laws shall be held invalid or unenforceable in any
        jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such
        provision in such jurisdiction and shall not in any manner affect such provision
        in any other jurisdiction or any other provision of these By-Laws in any
        jurisdiction.</font></div>
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        </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        funds
        of the Trust shall be deposited in such custodians as the Trustees shall
        designate and shall be drawn out on checks, drafts or other orders signed
        by
        such officer, officers, agent or agents (including the adviser, administrator
        or
        manager), as the Trustees may from time to time authorize.</font></div>
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        </strong></font><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The
        Trust
        is not required to have any seal, and the adoption or use of a seal shall
        be
        purely ornamental and be of no legal effect. The seal, if any, of the Trust,
        or
        any Series of the Trust, if any, may be affixed to any instrument, and the
        seal
        and its attestation may be lithographed, engraved or otherwise printed on
        any
        document with the same force and effect as if it had been imprinted and affixed
        manually in the same manner and with the same force and effect as if done
        by a
        Delaware business corporation. The presence or absence of a seal shall have
        no
        effect on the validity, enforceability or binding nature of any document
        or
        instrument that is otherwise duly authorized, executed and
        delivered.</font></div>
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        Transfers</strong></font></div>
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        provided in Section 5.7 of the Declaration, the Trustees shall have authority
        to
        employ and compensate such transfer agents and registrars with respect to
        the
        Shares of the various Series of the Trust as the Trustees shall deem necessary
        or desirable. In addition, the Trustees shall have power to employ and
        compensate such dividend disbursing agents, warrant agents and agents for
        the
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        Shares of the Trust shall be transferable on the books of the Trust only
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        delivery to the Trustees or a transfer agent of the Trust of proper
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