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The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Emerging Markets 100% Hedged to USD Index (the Underlying Index), which has been developed by MSCI Inc. (the Index Provider or MSCI) as an equity benchmark for global emerging markets stock performance with the currency risk inherent in the securities included in the Underlying Index hedged to the US dollar on a monthly basis. As of August 31, 2023, the Underlying Index consisted of securities from the following 24 emerging market countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia,Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The Underlying Index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time. As of August 31, 2023, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the financials and technology industries or sectors. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time. Currently, the Fund achieves its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the Underlying Fund.