Debt securities generally are valued based on prices obtained from pricing services,
which are intended to reflect market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The
services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate,
maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as approved independent broker-dealer quotes. Debt securities
for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued
based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are
valued primarily at amortized market value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not
approximate fair value.
Senior loan securities for which reliable market quotations are readily available
are generally valued by pricing services at the average of the bids received.
Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price or last trade price
on their primary exchange at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange. If any foreign equity security closing prices
are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such
exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are determined at the scheduled closing time of the New York Stock
Exchange. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange;
therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that
occur after such close but before the close of the New York Stock Exchange. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair
valued pursuant to a policy approved by the Board of Trustees. Under the policy, the Fund may utilize a third-party pricing
service to determine these fair values. The third-party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including relevant
general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable, to determine a good
faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The fair
value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.
Investments in open-end investment companies (other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs)),
are valued at the latest net asset value reported by those companies as of the valuation time.
Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price
at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of a settlement price, at the mean of the latest
quoted bid and ask prices.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations
which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined
in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities)
is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security, if available.
The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine
fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums.
Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.
GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure
fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major
category. This information is disclosed following the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, in seeking
to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole
or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives
may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure
to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue
higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign
currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential
inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary
market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell or terminate, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements
which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The notional exposure of a financial
