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There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will work under all market conditions, and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Prior to investing, investors should carefully review the strategy's / product's relevant offering document. There are important differences in how the strategy is carried out in each of the investment vehicles.

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