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    <explntrNotes>




      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>

    </explntrNotes>
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      <ncom:dateSigned>2025-07-31</ncom:dateSigned>
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      <ncom:signature>Chuck Pulsfort</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Chuck Pulsfort</ncom:signerName>
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