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Options KWIN Risk

By writing call options and buying put options as part of its strategy, the Fund may limit its ability to benefit from increases in the value of its holdings above the options’ strike prices, while still being exposed to declines in value. The premiums received from selling options may not be enough to offset losses from volatility or declines in the underlying stocks. The Fund’s use of options involves unique risks, including the possibility that options may become illiquid or expire worthless, and that the Fund may not be able to close out positions at desired times or prices. FLEX options, which the Fund uses, may be less liquid than standard options and can only be exercised at expiration. The value of the Fund’s options positions will fluctuate with changes in the value and volatility of the underlying securities. Unusual market conditions or trading suspensions may reduce the effectiveness of the Fund’s options strategies, and the Fund’s strategies may not work as expected and could result in losses. In addition, the Fund’s ability to sell or buy the underlying securities may be limited while options are outstanding, unless the Fund cancels out the option positions by purchasing offsetting options before expiration. Transactions in options are centrally cleared through the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). While the OCC guarantees settlement, there is a risk that the OCC or a clearing member could fail to meet its obligations, which could result in losses for the Fund. If the Fund cannot find a clearing member to transact with, it may be unable to effectively implement its investment strategy. Premiums received from writing options will generally result in short-term capital gains, which may be taxed at higher rates than long-term capital gains.

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