X0306 4 2018-04-26 0 0001356115 NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund "NHF" 0001228922 DONDERO JAMES D 300 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 700 DALLAS TX 75201 0 1 0 0 See Remarks Common Stock 2018-04-26 4 P 0 50000 23.8449 A 75292 I See Footnote Common Stock 2018-04-26 4 P 0 20250 23.7982 A 95542 I See Footnote Common Stock 2018-04-27 4 P 0 6351 23.8976 A 101893 I See Footnote Common Stock 2018-04-27 4 P 0 10000 23.8223 A 111893 I See Footnote Common Stock 1110705.129 I See Footnote Common Stock 39635.0069 I By employee benefit plan Common Stock 2439533.9742 I See Footnote Common Stock 5162.495 D These shares are held by certain private funds and managed accounts ultimately advised by Mr. Dondero (collectively, the "Highland Accounts"). Mr. Dondero may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held by the Highland Accounts. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes shares acquired under the issuer's dividend reinvestment plan. These shares are held by Highland Capital Management, L.P. ("HCMLP") both directly and indirectly through advised accounts. Mr. Dondero is the President and the director of Strand Advisors, Inc., HCMLP's general partner, and may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held by HCMLP. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held pursuant to an employee benefit plan. These shares are held by The Dugaboy Investment Trust pursuant to an employee purchase plan. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. These shares are held directly by Mr. Dondero. President and Principal Executive Officer /s/ James D. Dondero 2018-04-30