Related party transactions

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 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. Mr. Van Kirk retired from his position of Managing Director of the Trust as of January 30, 2026. For such office expenses, the Trust reimbursed the former Managing Director $0 and $1,698 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. For such office expenses, the Trust reimbursed the Managing Director $3,495 and $3,651 in the first six months of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.