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Risk Management and Strategy

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management: The Sponsor has established a risk-based cybersecurity framework for the Funds to manage cybersecurity risks. This framework includes regular assessments of its information systems, physical and virtual infrastructure, and the data therein, to identify potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. This cybersecurity strategy is integrated into the Funds’ overall risk management processes, with specific consideration given to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.

Third-Party Service Providers: The Sponsor engages with various third-party service providers for critical operations and services. The Sponsor conducts cybersecurity risk assessments of all vendors and business partners with access to our networks or sensitive information. These assessments ensure that third-party cybersecurity policies align with our cybersecurity standards.

Material Impact of Cybersecurity Threats: To date, there have been no known material cybersecurity incidents that have significantly impacted the Funds’ business strategies, results of operations, or financial condition. The Sponsor continues to monitor systems and processes to mitigate potential cybersecurity risks actively.

Governance

Sponsor Oversight: The Sponsor has a fundamental role in overseeing the Funds’ cybersecurity risk management. The Sponsor receives regular updates on cybersecurity matters from management and third-party service providers, ensuring that cybersecurity risks are managed proactively at the highest level of the organization.

Management’s Role: The Sponsor’s Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Fund’s Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures including the monitoring of our systems for potential cybersecurity events and the implementation of preventive and mitigative measures.