Related party transactions

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2026

Related party transactions [Abstract]

Related party transactions

(3) Related party transactions:

John R. Van Kirk, the former Managing Director of the Trust was reimbursed by the Trust for office expenses at cost.  For such office expenses, the Trust reimbursed the Managing Director $3,495 and $1,953 in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. Mr. Van Kirk retired from his position of Managing Director of the Trust as of January 30, 2026.