Eric W. Falkeis
Tidal ETF Services LLC
898 North Broadway, Suite 2
Massapequa, New York 11758
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Christopher M. Cahlamer
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
833 East Michigan Street, Suite 1800
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b)
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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485
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JSTC
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ADASINA SOCIAL JUSTICE ALL CAP GLOBAL ETF
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listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.
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Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF - Fund Summary
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Management Fees
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[ ]
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
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0.00%
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Other Expenses1
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0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1 Year
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3 Years
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Racial
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The racial justice domain aims to uproot systems that reinforce, perpetuate, and exacerbate racial inequities. The Index seeks to exclude companies that Adasina determines participate in or benefit from those unjust systems. This includes companies that Adasina has determined provide or facilitate money bail services, are involved in the ownership, operation, management, and service of prisons and immigrant detention centers, participate in citizen surveillance, and companies that contract labor from occupied territories, including those that are involved with the Israeli military occupation of Palestine.
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Gender
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The gender justice domain seeks to promote equality for all regardless of their gender identity. The Index seeks to exclude companies with policies and practices that Adasina determines do not support gender equity and LGBTQ+ equality. These include companies that support restricting reproductive rights or fail to include equal and fair employment opportunities.
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Economic
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The economic justice domain seeks to create a fair and equitable financial future for all people and communities. The Index seeks to exclude companies who fail to deal fairly with the public or their employees. This includes companies that provide predatory financial products and services, operate for-profit colleges, have poor working conditions, or pay a sub-minimum wage.
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Climate
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The climate justice domain aims to advance the goals of environmental sustainability in partnership with social justice movements. The Index seeks to exclude companies that Adasina determines negatively impact air quality, water quality, and environmental sustainability. These include companies that are directly involved in fossil fuel extraction, diamond mining, gold mining, and deforestation, that have failed to adequately manage waste, and that produce and market genetically-modified seeds and agrochemicals, such as pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. It also seeks to exclude companies the air pollution of which Adasina has determined disproportionately impact poor communities and people of color.
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Movement Aligned
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The movement aligned domain takes direction from a variety of causes to advance social equity already identified by social justice movements. These causes align with the ultimate goal to take direction from impacted communities in the pursuit of welfare for people and the planet. The Index will seek to exclude companies that Adasina has determined negatively impact animal welfare and human safety, as well as companies without adequate corporate accountability. These include companies that Adasina has determined provide disproportionate funding to the Republican National Committee, have inadequate protections for data and security, produce and sell fur and leather products, have poor animal welfare practices, produce tobacco products, as well as produce or sell military weapons or civilian firearms.
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Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk. The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that are authorized to purchase and redeem Shares directly from the Fund (known as “Authorized Participants” or “APs”). In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services; or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.
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Costs of Buying or Selling Shares. Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including brokerage commissions imposed by brokers and bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.
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Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV. As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund’s NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for Shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund’s primary listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of ETFs holding only domestic securities.
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Trading. Although Shares are listed on a national securities exchange, such as NYSE Arca, Inc. (the “Exchange”), and may be traded on U.S. exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund’s underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares.
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Large-Capitalization Investing. The securities of large-capitalization companies may be relatively mature compared to smaller companies and therefore subject to slower growth during times of economic expansion. Large-capitalization companies may also be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes.
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Mid-Capitalization Investing. The securities of mid-capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of large-capitalization companies. The securities of mid-capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than large capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole.
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Small-Capitalization Investing. The securities of small-capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of large- or mid-capitalization companies. The securities of small-capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than large- or mid-capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole. There is typically less publicly available information concerning smaller-capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies.
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Investment Adviser:
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Toroso Investments, LLC (“Toroso” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund.
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Sub-Adviser:
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Robasciotti & Associates, Inc., doing business as Adasina Social Capital (“Adasina” or the “Sub-Adviser”), serves as investment sub-adviser to the Fund.
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Portfolio Managers:
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Rachel J. Robasciotti, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Adasina, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2020.
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APs, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk. The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as APs. In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting:
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Costs of Buying or Selling Shares. Investors buying or selling Shares in the secondary market will pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers, as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of Shares. In addition, secondary market investors will also incur the cost of the bid-ask spread. The bid-ask spread varies over time for Shares based on trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if Shares have more trading volume and market liquidity and higher if Shares have little trading volume and market liquidity. Further, a relatively small investor base in the Fund, asset swings in the Fund and/or increased market volatility may cause increased bid-ask spreads. Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.
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Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV. As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of the Shares will approximate the Fund’s NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of the Shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility or periods of steep market declines. The market price of Shares during the trading day, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a “bid-ask” spread charged by the exchange specialist, market makers, or other participants that trade the Shares. In times of severe market disruption, the bid-ask spread can increase significantly. At those times, Shares are most likely to be traded at a discount to NAV, and the discount is likely to be greatest when the price of Shares is falling fastest, which may be the time that you most want to sell your Shares. The Adviser believes that, under normal market conditions, large market price discounts or premiums to NAV will not be sustained because of arbitrage opportunities. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund’s primary listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of ETFs holding only domestic securities.
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Trading. Although Shares are listed for trading on the Exchange and may be listed or traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for such Shares will develop or be maintained. Trading in Shares may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to Exchange “circuit breaker” rules, which temporarily halt trading on the Exchange when a decline in the S&P 500 Index during a single day reaches certain thresholds (e.g., 7%, 13%, and 20%). Additional rules applicable to the Exchange may halt trading in Shares when extraordinary volatility causes sudden, significant swings in the market price of Shares. There can be no assurance that Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund’s underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares.
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Large-Capitalization Investing. The securities of large-capitalization companies may be relatively mature compared to smaller companies and therefore subject to slower growth during times of economic expansion. Large-capitalization companies may also be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes.
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Mid-Capitalization Investing. The securities of mid-capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of large-capitalization companies. The securities of mid-capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than large capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole.
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Small-Capitalization Investing. The securities of small-capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of large- or mid-capitalization companies. The securities of small-capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than large- or mid-capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole. There is typically less publicly available information concerning smaller-capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies.
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Adviser
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Toroso Investments, LLC
898 N. Broadway, Suite 2
Massapequa, New York 11758
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Administrator
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Tidal ETF Services LLC
898 N. Broadway, Suite 2
Massapequa, New York 11758
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Sub-Adviser
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Robasciotti & Associates, Inc., doing business as Adasina Social Capital
870 Market Street, Suite 1275
San Francisco, California 94102
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Sub-Administrator, Fund Accountant, and Transfer Agent
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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC,
doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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Distributor
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Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, Maine 04101
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Custodian
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U.S. Bank National Association
1555 N. Rivercenter Dr.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
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Legal Counsel
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Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
833 East Michigan Street, Suite 1800
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Free of charge from the SEC’s EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; or
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Free of charge from the Fund’s Internet website at [www.;] or
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For a duplicating fee, by e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov.
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JSTC
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Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF
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listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.
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a series of Tidal ETF Trust
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1.
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Borrow money or issue senior securities (as defined under the 1940 Act), except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act.
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2.
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Make loans, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act.
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3.
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Purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This shall not prevent the Fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business.
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Purchase or sell commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act. This shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities.
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Underwrite securities issued by other persons, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act.
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Concentrate its investments (i.e., hold more than 25% of its total assets) in any industry or group of related industries. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), repurchase agreements collateralized by securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), securities of registered investment companies, and tax-exempt securities of state or municipal governments and their political subdivisions are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.
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With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase the securities of any one issuer if, immediately after and as a result of such purchase, (a) the value of the Fund’s holdings in the securities of such issuer exceeds 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets, or (b) the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer (with the exception that this restriction does not apply to the Fund’s investments in the securities of the U.S. government, or its agencies or instrumentalities, or other investment companies).
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The Fund will not hold illiquid investments in excess of 15% of its net assets. An illiquid investment is any investment that the Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment.
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Name and
Year of Birth |
Position Held with the Trust
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Term of Office and Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
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Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years
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Mark H.W. Baltimore
Born: 1967
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Trustee
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Co-Chief Executive Officer, Global Rhino, LLC (asset management consulting firm) (since 2018); Chief Business Development Officer, Joot (asset management compliance services firm) (since 2019); Chief Executive Officer, Global Sight, LLC (asset management distribution consulting firm) (2016-2018); Head of Global Distribution Services, Foreside Financial Group, LLC (broker-dealer) (2016); Managing Director, Head of Global Distribution Services, Beacon Hill Fund Services (broker-dealer) (2015–2016); Vice President, Head of International Sales & Business Development, Charles Schwab & Company (asset management firm) (2014–2015).
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None
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Dusko Culafic
Born: 1958
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Trustee
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Senior Operational Due Diligence Analyst, Aurora Investment Management, LLC (2012–2018).
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None
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Eduardo Mendoza
Born: 1966
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Trustee
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Senior Strategic & Financial Advisor, Credijusto and Acrecent (financial technology companies) (since 2017); Founding Partner / Capital Markets & Head of Corporate Development, SQN Latina (specialty finance company) (2016–2017); Managing Director: Origination & Structuring, Securitization Group, BMO Capital Markets (2006–2015).
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None
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Name and
Year of Birth |
Position Held with the Trust
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Term of Office and Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
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Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years
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Interested Trustees
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Eric W. Falkeis (2)
Born: 1973
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President, Principal Executive Officer, Trustee, Chairman, and Secretary
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President and Principal Executive Officer since 2019, Indefinite term; Trustee, Chairman, and Secretary since 2018, Indefinite term
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Chief Executive Officer, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2018); Chief Operating Officer (and other positions), Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (2013–2018) and Direxion Advisors, LLC (2017–2018).
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Independent Director, Muzinich BDC, Inc. (since 2019); Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (28 series) (since 2011); Interested Trustee, Direxion Funds, Direxion Shares ETF Trust, and Direxion Insurance Trust (2014–2018)
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Ian C. Carroll, CFA (3)
Born: 1970
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Trustee
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Head of Corporate Research, Aware Asset Management, Inc. (since 2018); Principal Corporate Credit Research Analyst, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (insurance company) (since 2017); Credit Research Analyst, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (2013–2017).
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None
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Name and
Year of Birth |
Position(s) Held with the Trust
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Term of Office and Length of Time Served
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Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years |
Eric W. Falkeis (1)
Born: 1973
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President, Principal Executive Officer, Interested Trustee, Chairman, and Secretary
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President and Principal Executive Officer since 2019, Indefinite term; Interested Trustee, Chairman, and Secretary since 2018, Indefinite term
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Chief Executive Officer, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2018); Chief Operating Officer (and other positions), Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (2013–2018) and Direxion Advisors, LLC (2017–2018).
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Daniel H. Carlson
Born: 1955
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Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Member, Toroso Investments, LLC (since 2012).
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Bridget P. Garcia, Esq.
c/o Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC
480 E. Swedesford Road, Suite 220
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
Born: 1985
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Indefinite term; since 2018
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Compliance Manager, Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC (since 2017); Senior Associate, Central Compliance - Risk Management Group (2016-2017), Client Services Associate (2014-2016), Macquarie Group (global financial services firm).
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Aaron J. Perkovich
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Born: 1973
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Assistant
Treasurer
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Indefinite term;
since 2018
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Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (since 2006).
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Cory R. Akers
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Born: 1978
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Assistant
Secretary
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Indefinite term;
since 2019
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Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (since 2006).
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Trustee
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Dollar Range of Shares Owned in the Fund
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Aggregate Dollar Range of Shares of Series of the Trust
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Eric W. Falkeis
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None
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Over $100,000
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Name
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Aggregate Compensation
From Fund
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Total Compensation From Fund Complex Paid to Trustees (1)
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Interested Trustees
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Eric W. Falkeis
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$0
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$0
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Ian C. Carroll
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$0
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$0
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Independent Trustees
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Mark H.W. Baltimore
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$0
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Dusko Culafic
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$0
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Eduardo Mendoza
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$0
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Type of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts
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Total Assets of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Total Assets of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Registered Investment Companies
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
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Other Accounts
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Type of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts
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Total Assets of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Total Assets of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Registered Investment Companies
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
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Other Accounts
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Type of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts
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Total Assets of Accounts
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Total Number of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Total Assets of Accounts Subject to a Performance-Based Fee
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Registered Investment Companies
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Other Pooled Investment Vehicles
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Other Accounts
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Name of Fund
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Fixed Creation Transaction Fee
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Maximum Variable Transaction Fee
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Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF
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$[]
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2%
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Name of Fund
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Fixed Redemption Transaction Fee
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Maximum Variable Transaction Fee
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Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF
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$[ ]
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2%
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Exhibit
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(a)
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(i)
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Certificate of Trust of Tidal ETF Trust (the “Trust” or the “Registrant”) - previously filed with the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on September 12, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(ii)
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Registrant’s Declaration of Trust - previously filed with the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on September 12, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(b)
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Registrant’s Amended and Restated By-Laws - previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and are incorporated herein by reference.
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(c)
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Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders - See relevant portions of Declaration of Trust and By-Laws.
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(d)
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(i)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) and Toroso Investments, LLC (“Toroso”) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(ii)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of SoFi Select 500 ETF, SoFi Next 500 ETF, SoFi 50 ETF and SoFi Gig Economy ETF (the “SoFi ETFs”)) and Toroso - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(1)
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Amendment to Schedule A Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of SoFi Weekly Income ETF) and Toroso - to be filed by amendment.
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(iii)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of RPAR Risk Parity ETF) and Toroso - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(iv)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) and Toroso - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(v)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of Leatherback Long/Short Absolute Return ETF and Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF) (the “Leatherback ETFs”) and Toroso - to be filed by amendment.
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(vi)
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Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) and Toroso - to be filed by amendment.
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(vii)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and Aware Asset Management, Inc. (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(viii)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and CSat Investment Advisory, L.P. (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(ix)
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(x)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and CSat Investment Advisory, L.P. (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(xi)
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(xi)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and Income Research + Management (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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(xii)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and Leatherback Asset Management, LLC (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
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(xiii)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and Robasciottti & Associates, Inc., doing business as Adasina Social Capital (“Adasina”)) (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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(e)
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(i)
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ETF Distribution Agreement between the Trust and Foreside Fund Services, LLC (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(1)
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First Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(2)
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Second Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(3)
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Third Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(4)
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Fourth Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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(5)
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Fifth Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
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(6)
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Sixth Amendment to ETF Distribution Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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(ii)
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Form of Authorized Participant Agreement - previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(iii)
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Distribution Services Agreement between Toroso and Foreside Fund Services, LLC - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(f)
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|
|
Not applicable.
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(g)
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(i)
|
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Custody Agreement between the Trust and U.S. Bank National Association (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(1)
|
First Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(2)
|
Second Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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(3)
|
Third Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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|
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(4)
|
Fourth Amendment to Custody Agreement - filed herewith.
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(5)
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Fifth Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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(6)
|
Sixth Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
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(7)
|
Seventh Amendment to Custody Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
(h)
|
(i)
|
|
Fund Administration Servicing Agreement between the Trust and Tidal ETF Services LLC (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(1)
|
First Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
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(2)
|
Second Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Third Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
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(4)
|
Fourth Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
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|
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(5)
|
Fifth Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
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|
|
(6)
|
Sixth Amendment to Fund Administration Servicing Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(ii)
|
|
Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement between Tidal ETF Services LLC and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(1)
|
First Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Second Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Third Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(4)
|
Fourth Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement - filed herewith.
|
|
|
(5)
|
Fifth Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(6)
|
Sixth Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Seventh Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(iii)
|
|
Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement between the Trust and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(1)
|
First Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Second Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Third Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(4)
|
Fourth Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement - filed herewith.
|
|
|
(5)
|
Fifth Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(6)
|
Sixth Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Seventh Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(iv)
|
|
Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement between the Trust and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(1)
|
First Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Second Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Third Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
|
(4)
|
Fourth Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement - filed herewith.
|
|
|
(5)
|
Fifth Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(6)
|
Sixth Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Seventh Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(v)
|
|
Compliance Services Agreement between the Trust and Cipperman Compliance Services, LLC - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 28, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(vi)
|
|
Powers of Attorney - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on April 28, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(vii)
|
|
Fee Waiver Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of the SoFi Select 500 ETF and SoFi Next 500 ETF) and Toroso - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(viii)
|
|
Fee Waiver Agreement between the Trust (on behalf of RPAR Risk Parity ETF) and Toroso - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
(i)
|
(i)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF) – previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(ii)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the SoFi ETFs) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(iii)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(iv)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(v)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the SoFi Weekly Income ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(vi)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the Leatherback ETFs) - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(vii)
|
|
Opinion and Consent of Counsel (for the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF) - to be filed by amendment.
|
(j)
|
|
|
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - to be filed by amendment.
|
(k)
|
|
|
Not applicable.
|
(l)
|
(i)
|
|
Subscription Agreement - previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(ii)
|
|
Letter of Representations between the Trust and Depository Trust Company - previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
(m)
|
|
|
Amended and Restated Distribution (Rule 12b-1) Plan - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(i)
|
|
Schedule A to Amended and Restated Distribution (Rule 12b-1) Plan - to be filed by amendment.
|
(n)
|
|
|
Not applicable.
|
(o)
|
|
|
Reserved.
|
(p)
|
(i)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Tidal ETF Trust - previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 21, 2018 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(ii)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Toroso Investments, LLC - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-1A on November 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(iii)
|
|
Code of Ethics for CSat Investment Advisory, L.P. - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 on Form N-1A on April 5, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(iv)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Distributor - not applicable per Rule 17j-1(c)(3).
|
|
(v)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Aware Asset Management, Inc. - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A on March 27, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(vi)
|
|
Code of Ethics for ShariaPortfolio, Inc. - previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-1A on December 16, 2019 and is incorporated herein by reference.
|
|
(vii)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Investment Management + Research - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(viii)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Leatherback Asset Management, LLC - to be filed by amendment.
|
|
(ix)
|
|
Code of Ethics for Adasina - to be filed by amendment.
|
Item 32(a)
|
Foreside Fund Services, LLC serves as principal underwriter for the Registrant and the following investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended:
|
1.
|
ABS Long/Short Strategies Fund
|
2.
|
Absolute Shares Trust
|
3.
|
AdvisorShares Trust
|
4.
|
AGF Investments Trust (f/k/a FQF Trust)
|
5.
|
AIM ETF Products Trust
|
6.
|
AlphaCentric Prime Meridian Income Fund
|
7.
|
American Century ETF Trust
|
8.
|
American Customer Satisfaction ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
9.
|
Amplify ETF Trust
|
10.
|
ARK ETF Trust
|
11.
|
Bluestone Community Development Fund (f/k/a The 504 Fund)
|
12.
|
Braddock Multi-Strategy Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust
|
13.
|
Brand Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
14.
|
Bridgeway Funds, Inc.
|
15.
|
Brinker Capital Destinations Trust
|
16.
|
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund
|
17.
|
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund
|
18.
|
Calamos Global Total Return Fund
|
19.
|
Carlyle Tactical Private Credit Fund
|
20.
|
Center Coast Brookfield MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund
|
21.
|
Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund
|
22.
|
CornerCap Group of Funds
|
23.
|
Davis Fundamental ETF Trust
|
24.
|
Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
25.
|
Defiance Quantum ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
26.
|
Direxion Shares ETF Trust
|
27.
|
Eaton Vance NextShares Trust
|
28.
|
Eaton Vance NextShares Trust II
|
29.
|
EIP Investment Trust
|
30.
|
Ellington Income Opportunities Fund
|
31.
|
EntrepreneurShares Series Trust
|
32.
|
Esoterica Thematic Trust
|
33.
|
Evanston Alternative Opportunities Fund
|
34.
|
EventShares U.S. Legislative Opportunities ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
35.
|
Exchange Listed Funds Trust (f/k/a Exchange Traded Concepts Trust II)
|
36.
|
Fiera Capital Series Trust
|
37.
|
FlexShares Trust
|
38.
|
Forum Funds
|
39.
|
Forum Funds II
|
40.
|
Friess Small Cap Growth Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series
|
41.
|
GraniteShares ETF Trust
|
42.
|
Guinness Atkinson Funds
|
43.
|
Infinity Core Alternative Fund
|
44.
|
Innovator ETFs Trust
|
45.
|
Innovator ETFs Trust II (f/k/a Elkhorn ETF Trust)
|
46.
|
Ironwood Institutional Multi-Strategy Fund LLC
|
47.
|
Ironwood Multi-Strategy Fund LLC
|
48.
|
IVA Fiduciary Trust
|
49.
|
John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust
|
50.
|
Manor Investment Funds
|
51.
|
Moerus Worldwide Value Fund, Series of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV
|
52.
|
Morningstar Funds Trust
|
53.
|
OSI ETF Trust
|
54.
|
Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
55.
|
Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
56.
|
Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
57.
|
Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
58.
|
Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
59.
|
Pacific Global ETF Trust
|
60.
|
Palmer Square Opportunistic Income Fund
|
61.
|
Partners Group Private Income Opportunities, LLC
|
62.
|
PENN Capital Funds Trust
|
63.
|
Performance Trust Mutual Funds, Series of Trust for Professional Managers
|
64.
|
Plan Investment Fund, Inc.
|
65.
|
PMC Funds, Series of Trust for Professional Managers
|
66.
|
Point Bridge GOP Stock Tracker ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
67.
|
Quaker Investment Trust
|
68.
|
Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds
|
69.
|
Reverse Cap Weighted U.S. Large Cap ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions
|
70.
|
RMB Investors Trust (f/k/a Burnham Investors Trust)
|
71.
|
Robinson Opportunistic Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust
|
72.
|
Robinson Tax Advantaged Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust
|
73.
|
Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
74.
|
Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
75.
|
Salient MF Trust
|
76.
|
SharesPost 100 Fund
|
77.
|
Six Circles Trust
|
78.
|
Sound Shore Fund, Inc.
|
79.
|
Strategy Shares
|
80.
|
Syntax ETF Trust
|
81.
|
Tactical Income ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust
|
82.
|
The Chartwell Funds
|
83.
|
The Community Development Fund
|
84.
|
The Relative Value Fund
|
85.
|
Third Avenue Trust
|
86.
|
Third Avenue Variable Series Trust
|
87.
|
Tidal ETF Trust
|
88.
|
TIFF Investment Program
|
89.
|
Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan
|
90.
|
Timothy Plan International ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan
|
91.
|
Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF
|
92.
|
Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan
|
93.
|
Transamerica ETF Trust
|
94.
|
Trend Aggregation Aggressive Growth ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust
|
95.
|
Trend Aggregation Dividend Stock ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust
|
96.
|
Trend Aggregation ESG ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust
|
97.
|
Trend Aggregation US ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust
|
98.
|
TrueShares AI & Deep Learning Fund, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
99.
|
TrueShares ESG Active Opportunities Fund, Series of Listed Funds Trust
|
100.
|
U.S. Global Investors Funds
|
101.
|
Variant Alternative Income Fund
|
102.
|
VictoryShares Developed Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
103.
|
VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
104.
|
VictoryShares Emerging Market High Div Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
105.
|
VictoryShares Emerging Market Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
106.
|
VictoryShares International High Div Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
107.
|
VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
108.
|
VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
109.
|
VictoryShares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
110.
|
VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
111.
|
VictoryShares US EQ Income Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
112.
|
VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
113.
|
VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
114.
|
VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
115.
|
VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
116.
|
VictoryShares USAA Core Intermediate-Term Bond ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
117.
|
VictoryShares USAA Core Short-Term Bond ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
118.
|
VictoryShares USAA MSCI Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
119.
|
VictoryShares USAA MSCI International Value Momentum ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
120.
|
VictoryShares USAA MSCI USA Small Cap Value Momentum ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
121.
|
VictoryShares USAA MSCI USA Value Momentum ETF, Series of Victory Portfolios II
|
122.
|
Vivaldi Opportunities Fund
|
123.
|
West Loop Realty Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust (f/k/a Chilton Realty Income & Growth Fund)
|
124.
|
WisdomTree Trust
|
125.
|
WST Investment Trust
|
126.
|
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust
|
Item 32(b)
|
To the best of Registrant’s knowledge, the directors and executive officers of Foreside Fund Services, LLC are as follows:
|
Name
|
|
Address
|
|
Position with
Underwriter
|
|
Position with
Registrant
|
||
|
|
|
|
|||||
Richard J. Berthy
|
|
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100,
Portland, ME 04101
|
|
President, Treasurer and Manager
|
|
None
|
||
Mark A. Fairbanks
|
|
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100,
Portland, ME 04101
|
|
Vice President
|
|
None
|
||
Jennifer K. DiValerio
|
|
899 Cassatt Road,
400 Berwyn Park, Suite 110 Berwyn, PA 19312
|
|
Vice President
|
|
None
|
||
Nanette K. Chern
|
|
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100,
Portland, ME 04101
|
|
Vice President and
Chief Compliance Officer
|
|
None
|
||
Jennifer E. Hoopes
|
|
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100,
Portland, ME 04101
|
|
Secretary
|
|
None
|
Records Relating to:
|
Are located at:
|
Registrant’s Administrator
|
Tidal ETF Services LLC
898 North Broadway, Suite 2
Massapequa, NY 11758
|
Registrant’s Sub-Administrator, Fund Accountant and Transfer Agent
|
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
|
Registrant’s Custodian
|
U.S. Bank National Association
1555 N. Rivercenter Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
|
Registrant’s Principal Underwriter
|
Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, Maine 04101
|
Registrant’s Investment Adviser
|
Toroso Investments, LLC
898 North Broadway, Suite 2
Massapequa, NY 11758
|
Registrant’s Sub-Adviser
|
CSat Investment Advisory, L.P.
doing business as Exponential ETFs
625 Avis Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
|
Registrant’s Sub-Adviser
|
Income Research + Management
100 Federal Street, 30th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
|
Registrant’s Sub-Adviser
|
Leatherback Asset Management, LLC
4440 PGA Boulevard, Suite 4440
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33408
|
Registrant’s Sub-Adviser
|
Robasciotti & Associates, Inc., doing business as Adasina Social Capital
870 Market Street, Suite 1275
San Francisco, California 94102
|
Signature
|
Title
|
|
|
/s/ Eric W. Falkies
|
President (principal executive officer), Trustee, Chairman, and Secretary
|
Eric W. Falkeis
|
|
|
|
*Dusko Culafic
|
Trustee
|
Dusko Culafic
|
|
|
|
*Mark H. W. Baltimore
|
Trustee
|
Mark H. W. Baltimore
|
|
|
|
*Ian Carroll
|
Trustee
|
Ian Carroll
|
|
|
|
*Eduardo Mendoza
|
Trustee
|
Eduardo Mendoza
|
|
|
|
/s/ Daniel H. Carlson
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Treasurer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
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Daniel H. Carlson
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*By: /s/ Eric W. Falkeis
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Eric W. Falkeis, Attorney-in-Fact
pursuant to Powers of Attorney filed previously.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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(d) (ix)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and CSat Investment Advisory, L.P. (for the RPAR Risk Parity ETF)
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(d) (xi)
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Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Toroso and ShariaPortfolio, Inc. (for the SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF and SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF)
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(g) (i) (4)
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Fourth Amendment to Custody Agreement
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(h) (ii) (4)
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Fourth Amendment to Fund Sub-Administration Servicing Agreement
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(h) (iii) (4)
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Fourth Amendment to Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement
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(h) (iv) (4)
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Fourth Amendment to Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement
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A.
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The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and engages in the business of providing investment advisory services.
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1.
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Appointment of the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser hereby appoints the Sub-Adviser to act as an investment adviser for each Fund, subject to the supervision and oversight of the Adviser and the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser will be an independent contractor and will have no authority to act for or represent the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Trust or the Adviser except as expressly authorized in this Agreement or another writing by the Trust, the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser accepts that appointment and agrees to render the services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
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3.1
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The Sub-Adviser has all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.
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3.2
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The Sub-Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and has provided its current Form ADV, including the firm brochure and applicable brochure supplements to the Adviser.
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3.3
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The Sub-Adviser maintains errors and omissions insurance coverage in an appropriate amount and shall provide prior written notice to the Adviser and the Trust (i) of any material changes in its insurance policies or insurance coverage or (ii) if any material claims will be made on its insurance policies. Furthermore, the Sub-Adviser shall upon reasonable request provide the Adviser and the Trust with any information it may reasonably require concerning the amount of or scope of such insurance.
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3.4
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None of the Sub-Adviser, its affiliates, or any officer, director or employee of the Sub‑Adviser or its affiliates is subject to any event set forth in Section 9 of the 1940 Act that would disqualify the Sub-Adviser from acting as an investment adviser to an investment company under the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser and the Trust upon the Sub-Adviser’s discovery of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise.
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3.5
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The Sub-Adviser has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures, as required by Rule 206(4)‑7 under the Advisers Act, which are reasonably designed to prevent violations of federal securities laws by the Sub-Adviser, its employees, officers, and agents. Upon reasonable notice to and reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall provide the Adviser and the Trust with access to the records relating to such policies and procedures as they relate to the Fund(s). The Sub-Adviser will also provide, at the reasonable request of the Adviser or the Trust, periodic certifications, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Adviser or the Trust, attesting to such written policies and procedures.
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3.6
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The Sub-Adviser shall implement and maintain a business continuity plan and policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats and to implement such internal controls and other safeguards as the Sub-Adviser reasonably believes are necessary to protect each Fund’s confidential information and the nonpublic personal information of Fund shareholders. The Sub-Adviser shall promptly notify the Adviser and the Trust of any material violations or breaches of such policies and procedures.
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3.7
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The Sub-Adviser will not engage in any futures transactions, options on futures transactions or transactions in other commodity interests on behalf of a Fund prior to the Sub-Adviser becoming registered or filing a notice of exemption on behalf of the Fund with the National Futures Association.
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3.8
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The Sub-Adviser agrees to provide reasonable assistance with the liquidity classifications required under each Fund’s liquidity risk management program when implemented in accordance with Rule 22e‑4 under the 1940 Act.
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4.1
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The Adviser has all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.
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4.2
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The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. None of the Adviser, its affiliates, or any officer, manager, partner or employee of the Adviser or its affiliates is subject to any event set forth in Section 9 of the 1940 Act that would disqualify the Adviser from acting as an investment adviser to an investment company under the 1940 Act. The Adviser will promptly notify the Sub-Adviser upon the Adviser’s discovery of an occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise. The Adviser agrees to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Commodity Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, as applicable, as well all other applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and case law that relate to the Adviser’s services described hereunder and the to the conduct of its business as a registered investment adviser and to maintain all licenses and registrations necessary to perform its duties hereunder in good order. The Adviser shall maintain compliance procedures that it reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with the foregoing.
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4.3
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The Adviser has the authority under the Investment Advisory Agreement to appoint the Sub-Adviser.
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4.4
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The Adviser further represents and warrants that it has received a copy of the Sub‑Adviser’s current Form ADV.
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4.5
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The Adviser has provided the Sub-Adviser with each Fund’s most current prospectus and statement of additional information contained in the Trust’s registration statement and the Investment Policies, as in effect from time to time. The Adviser shall promptly furnish to the Sub-Adviser copies of all material amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents.
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4.6
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The Adviser or its delegate will provide timely information to the Sub-Adviser regarding such matters as inflows to and outflows from each Fund and the cash requirements of, and cash available for investment in, the Fund.
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4.7
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The Adviser or its delegate will timely provide the Sub-Adviser with copies of monthly accounting statements for each Fund, and such other information as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate in order for the Sub-Adviser to perform its responsibilities hereunder.
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7.1
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The Sub-Adviser shall arrange for the placing and execution Fund orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities with broker-dealers. Subject to seeking the best price and execution reasonably available, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities for a Fund with such broker-dealers as it may select from time to time. Subject to Section 7.2 below, the Sub-Adviser is also authorized to place transactions with brokers who provide research or statistical information or analyses to such Fund, to the Sub-Adviser, or to any other client for which the Sub-Adviser provides investment advisory services. The Sub-Adviser also agrees that it will cooperate with the Trust and the Adviser to allocate brokerage transactions to brokers or dealers who provide benefits directly to a particular Fund; provided, however, that such allocation comports with applicable law including, without limitation, Rule 12b-1(h) under the 1940 Act.
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7.2
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 above and subject to such policies and procedures as may be adopted by the Board and officers of the Trust or the direction of the Adviser and consistent with Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to cause a Fund to pay a member of an exchange, broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission another member of an exchange, broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction, in such instances where the Sub-Adviser has determined in good faith that such amount of commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such member, broker or dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the Sub-Adviser’s overall responsibilities with respect to such Fund and to other funds or clients for which the Sub‑Adviser exercises investment discretion.
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7.3
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The Sub-Adviser is authorized to direct portfolio transactions to a broker that is an affiliated person of the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser, or a Fund in accordance with such standards and procedures as may be approved by the Board in accordance with Rule 17e‑1 under the 1940 Act, or other rules or guidance promulgated by the SEC. Any transaction placed with an affiliated broker must (i) be placed at best execution, and (ii) may not be a principal transaction.
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7.4
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The Sub-Adviser is authorized to aggregate or “bunch” purchase or sale orders for a Fund with orders for various other clients when it believes that such action is in the best interests of such Fund and all other such clients. In such an event, allocation of the securities purchased or sold will be made by the Sub-Adviser in accordance with the Sub-Adviser’s written policy.
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8.
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Records/Reports.
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8.1
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Recordkeeping. The Sub-Adviser shall not be responsible for the provision of administrative, bookkeeping or accounting services to the Fund(s), except as otherwise provided herein or as may be necessary for the Sub-Adviser to supply to the Adviser, the Board or the Trust’s chief compliance officer (the “Chief Compliance Officer”) the information required to be supplied under this Agreement.
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8.2
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The Sub-Adviser shall maintain separate books and detailed records of all matters pertaining to Fund assets advised by the Sub-Adviser required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act (other than those records being maintained by any administrator, sub‑administrator, custodian or transfer agent appointed by the Trust) relating to its responsibilities provided hereunder with respect to the Fund(s), and shall preserve such records for the periods and in a manner prescribed therefore by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act (the “Fund Books and Records”). The Fund Books and Records shall be available to the Adviser, the Board and the Chief Compliance Officer at any time upon request, shall be delivered to the Adviser upon the termination of this Agreement and shall be available without delay during any day the Adviser is open for business.
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8.3
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Holdings Information and Pricing. The Sub-Adviser shall provide regular reports regarding Fund holdings, and shall, on its own initiative, furnish the Adviser and the Board from time to time with whatever information the Sub-Adviser believes is appropriate for this purpose. The Sub-Adviser agrees to immediately notify the Adviser if the Sub-Adviser reasonably believes that the value of any security held by a Fund may not reflect its fair value. The Sub-Adviser agrees to provide any pricing information of which the Sub-Adviser is aware to the Trust, the Board, the Adviser and/or any Fund pricing agent to assist in the determination of the fair value of any Fund holdings for which market quotations are not readily available or as otherwise required in accordance with the 1940 Act or the Trust’s valuation procedures for the purpose of calculating each Fund’s net asset value in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Board.
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8.4
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Cooperation with Agents of the Trust. The Sub-Adviser agrees to cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the Adviser, the Trust, the Chief Compliance Officer, any Trust custodian or foreign sub‑custodians, any Trust pricing agents and all other agents and representatives of the Trust, such information with respect to each Fund as they may reasonably request from time to time in the performance of their obligations, provide prompt responses to reasonable requests made by such persons and establish appropriate interfaces with each so as to promote the efficient exchange of information and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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8.5
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Information and Reporting. The Sub-Adviser shall provide the Adviser and the Trust, and its respective officers, with such periodic reports concerning the obligations the Sub‑Adviser has assumed under this Agreement as the Board or the Adviser may from time to time reasonably request.
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8.6
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Notification of Breach/Compliance Reports. The Sub-Adviser shall notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of a Fund’s or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. The Sub‑Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser or the Board may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the officers of the Trust with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and the Trust’s disclosure controls adopted pursuant to the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), and the implementing regulations adopted thereunder, and agrees to inform the Trust of any material development related to a Fund that the Adviser reasonably believes is relevant to the Fund’s certification obligations under the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act. The Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, involving the affairs of the Trust or the Adviser (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or the compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur.
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8.7
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Board and Filings Information. The Sub-Adviser will also provide the Adviser and the Board with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Fund(s) required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board from time to time on reasonable notice to review its investment management services to the Fund(s) in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be requested by the Board under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto.
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8.8
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Transaction Information. The Sub-Adviser shall furnish to the Adviser, the Board or a designee such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be necessary to enable the Adviser, the Board or a designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Fund(s) and the Sub-Adviser’s services as the Adviser may, in its sole discretion, determine to be appropriate. The provision of such information by the Sub-Adviser to the Adviser, the Board or a designated agent in no way relieves the Sub-Adviser of its own responsibilities under this Agreement.
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12.1
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Sub-Advisory Fee. During the term of this Agreement, the Sub-Adviser shall bear its own costs of providing services under this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to pay to the Sub-Adviser or its designated paying agent, an annual sub-advisory fee equal to the amount of the daily average net assets of each Fund shown on Schedule A attached hereto, payable on a monthly basis.
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12.2
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The initial fee under this Agreement shall be payable on the first business day of the first month following the effective date of this Agreement with respect to a Fund and shall be prorated as set forth below. If this Agreement is terminated with respect to a Fund prior to the end of any calendar month, the sub-advisory fee shall be prorated for the portion of any month in which this Agreement is in effect according to the proportion which the number of calendar days, during which the Agreement is in effect, bears to the number of calendar days in the month, and shall be payable within 30 days after the date of termination.
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12.3
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The Sub-Adviser shall look exclusively to the Adviser for payment of the sub-advisory fee.
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14.1
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The Sub-Adviser shall exercise due care and diligence and use the same skill and care in providing its services hereunder as it uses in providing services to other investment companies, accounts and customers, but the Sub-Adviser and its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Sub-Adviser in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its duties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, federal securities laws and certain state laws impose liabilities under certain circumstances on persons who have acted in good faith, and therefore nothing herein shall in any way constitute a waiver or limitation of any right which the Trust, a Fund or any shareholder of a Fund may have under any federal securities law or state law the applicability of which is not permitted to be contractually waived.
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14.2
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The Sub-Adviser shall indemnify the Trust, each Fund, the Adviser and each of their respective affiliates, agents, control persons, directors, members of the Board, officers, employees and shareholders (the “Adviser Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold them harmless from, any costs, expense, claim, loss, liability, judgment, fine, settlement or damage (including reasonable legal and other expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) arising out of any claim, demands, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) asserted or threatened to be asserted by any third party (collectively, “Proceedings”) in so far as such Loss (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based upon (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in information regarding the Sub-Adviser furnished in writing to the Adviser by the Sub-Adviser for use in the Registration Statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC; or (ii) the willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of obligations or duties of the Sub-Adviser in the performance of its duties under this Agreement (collectively, “Sub-Adviser Disabling Conduct”).
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14.3
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Sub-Adviser, its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, partners, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable to, nor shall they have any indemnity obligation to, the Adviser, its officers, directors, agents, employees, controlling persons or shareholders or to a Fund, Trust or their shareholders for: (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in a Fund’s Prospectus, registration statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC, unless and to the extent such material misstatement or omission was made in reliance upon, and is consistent with, the information furnished to the Adviser by the Sub-Adviser specifically for use therein; (ii) any action taken or failure to act in good faith reliance upon (A) information, instructions or requests, whether oral or written, with respect to a Fund made to the Sub-Adviser by a duly authorized officer of the Adviser or the Trust; (B) the advice of counsel to the Trust; or (C) any written instruction of the Board; or (iii) acts of the Sub-Adviser which result from or are based upon acts or omissions of the Adviser, including, but not limited to, a failure of the Adviser to provide accurate and current information with respect to any records maintained by Adviser, which records are not also maintained by the Sub-Adviser; provided, however, that the limitations on the Sub-Adviser’s liability and indemnification obligations described in (i) through (iii) above shall not apply with respect to, and to the extent, any portion of liability is attributable to Sub-Adviser Disabling Conduct.
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14.4
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The Sub-Adviser shall not be deemed by virtue of this Agreement to have made any representation or warranty that any level of investment performance or level of investment results, either relative or absolute, will be achieved.
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14.5
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For the avoidance of doubt, neither Fund shareholders nor the members of the Board shall be personally liable under this Agreement.
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14.6
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The Adviser shall indemnify the Sub-Adviser and each of its respective affiliates, agents, control persons, directors, officers, employees and shareholders (the “Sub-Adviser Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold them harmless from, any costs, expense, claim, loss, liability, judgment, fine, settlement or damage (including reasonable legal and other expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) arising out of any claim, demands, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) asserted or threatened to be asserted by any third party (collectively, “Proceedings”) in so far as such Loss (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based upon (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in information regarding the Adviser furnished by or on behalf of the Adviser in writing for use in the Registration Statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC; or (ii) the willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of obligations or duties of the Adviser in the performance of its duties under this Agreement (collectively, “Adviser Disabling Conduct”).
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14.7
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Adviser, its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, partners, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable to, nor shall they have any indemnity obligation to, any Sub-Adviser Indemnified Parties for: (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in a Fund’s Prospectus, registration statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC, unless and to the extent such material misstatement or omission was made in reliance upon, and is consistent with, the information furnished to the Adviser by or on behalf of the Sub-Adviser specifically for use therein; (ii) any action taken or failure to act in good faith reliance upon acts or omissions of the Sub-Adviser which result from or are based upon acts or omissions of the Sub-Adviser, including, but not limited to, a failure of the Sub-Adviser to provide accurate and current information with respect to any records maintained by Sub-Adviser; provided, however, that the limitations on the Adviser’s liability and indemnification obligations described in this Section 14.7 shall not apply with respect to, and to the extent, any portion of liability that is attributable to Adviser Disabling Conduct.
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14.8
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The Sub-Adviser shall not be deemed by virtue of this Agreement to have made any representation or warranty that any level of investment performance or level of investment results, either relative or absolute, will be achieved.
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15.
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Term/Approval/Amendments.
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15.1
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This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund as of the date of commencement of operations of the Fund if approved: (i) by a vote of the Board, including a majority of those trustees of the Trust who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to this Agreement (the “Independent Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by vote of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding securities (to the extent required under the 1940 Act). This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to a Fund for an initial period of two years thereafter, and may be renewed annually thereafter only so long as such renewal and continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board provided that in such event such renewal and continuance shall also be approved by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.
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15.2
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No material amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless the terms thereof have been approved as required by the 1940 Act. The modification of any of the non-material terms of this Agreement may be approved by the vote, cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose, of a majority of the Independent Trustees.
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15.3
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In connection with such renewal or amendment, the Sub-Adviser shall furnish such information as may be reasonably necessary by the Adviser or the Board to evaluate the terms of this Agreement and any amendment thereto.
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15.4
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This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund, on sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or by the Adviser or Sub-Adviser on sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Trust and the other party. This Agreement will automatically terminate, without the payment of any penalty, in the event the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Trust is assigned (as defined in the 1940 Act) or terminates for any other reason. This Agreement will also terminate upon written notice to the other party that the other party is in material breach of this Agreement, unless the other party in material breach of this Agreement cures such breach to the reasonable satisfaction of the party alleging the breach within thirty (30) days after written notice. This Agreement will also automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act) unless the parties hereto, by agreement, obtain an exemption from the SEC from the provisions of the 1940 Act pertaining to the subject matter of this subsection.
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16.
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Use of the Sub-Adviser’s Name.
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16.1
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The parties agree that the name of the Sub-Adviser, the names of any affiliates of the Sub‑Adviser and any derivative or logo or trademark or service mark or trade name are the valuable property of the Sub-Adviser and its affiliates. The Adviser and the Trust shall have the right to use such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names only with the prior written approval of the Sub-Adviser, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed so long as this Agreement is in effect.
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16.2
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Upon termination of this Agreement, the Adviser and the Trust shall forthwith cease to use such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names. The Adviser and the Trust agree that they will review with the Sub-Adviser any advertisement, sales literature, or notice prior to its use that makes reference to the Sub-Adviser or its affiliates or any such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks, service marks or trade names so that the Sub-Adviser may review the context in which it is referred to, it being agreed that the Sub-Adviser shall have no responsibility to ensure the adequacy of the form or content of such materials for purposes of the 1940 Act or other applicable laws and regulations. If the Adviser or the Trust makes any unauthorized use of the Sub-Adviser’s names, derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names, the parties acknowledge that the Sub-Adviser shall suffer irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate and thus, the Sub-Adviser shall be entitled to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy available under law.
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17.
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Nonpublic Personal Information. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the Sub-Adviser agrees on behalf of itself and its directors, shareholders, officers, and employees (1) to treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Adviser and the Trust (a) all records and other information relative to each Fund’s prior, present, or potential shareholders (and clients of said shareholders) and (b) any Nonpublic Personal Information, as defined under Section 248.3(t) of Regulation S-P (“Regulation S-P”), promulgated under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “G-L-B Act”), and (2) except after prior notification to and approval in writing by the Adviser or the Trust, not to use such records and information for any purpose other than the performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, or as otherwise permitted by Regulation S-P or the G-L-B Act, and if in compliance therewith, the privacy policies adopted by the Trust and communicated in writing to the Sub-Adviser. Such written approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Adviser or the Trust and may not be withheld where the Sub-Adviser may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt or other proceedings for failure to comply after being requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities.
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18.
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Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. The Sub-Adviser acknowledges that, in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended, the USA PATRIOT Act, and any implementing regulations thereunder (together, “AML Laws”), the Trust has adopted an Anti-Money Laundering Policy. The Sub-Adviser agrees to comply with the Trust’s Anti-Money Laundering Policy and the AML Laws, as the same may apply to the Sub-Adviser, now and in the future. The Sub-Adviser further agrees to provide to the Trust, the Trust’s administrator, sub-administrator and/or the Trust’s anti-money laundering compliance officer such reports, certifications and contractual assurances as may be reasonably requested by the Trust. The Trust may disclose information regarding the Sub-Adviser to governmental and/or regulatory or self-regulatory authorities to the extent required by applicable law or regulation and may file reports with such authorities as may be required by applicable law or regulation.
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20.
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Notice of Partnership Change. In accordance with Section 205 of the Advisers Act, if there is a change in the partnership of the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser shall, within a reasonable time after such change, notify the Adviser and the Board of the change.
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Fund Name
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Sub-Advisory Fee
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RPAR Risk Parity ETF
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0.03%*
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A.
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The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), and engages in the business of providing investment advisory services.
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1.
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Appointment of the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser hereby appoints the Sub-Adviser to act as an investment adviser for each Fund, subject to the supervision and oversight of the Adviser and the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser will be an independent contractor and will have no authority to act for or represent the Trust or the Adviser in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Trust or the Adviser except as expressly authorized in this Agreement or another writing by the Trust, the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser accepts that appointment and agrees to render the services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
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3.1.
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The Sub-Adviser has all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.
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3.2.
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The Sub-Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and has provided its current Form ADV, including the firm brochure and applicable brochure supplements to the Adviser.
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3.3.
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The Sub-Adviser maintains errors and omissions insurance coverage in an appropriate amount and shall provide prior written notice to the Adviser and the Trust (i) of any material changes in its insurance policies or insurance coverage or (ii) if any material claims will be made on its insurance policies. Furthermore, the Sub-Adviser shall upon reasonable request provide the Adviser and the Trust with any information it may reasonably require concerning the amount of or scope of such insurance.
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3.4.
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None of the Sub-Adviser, its affiliates, or any officer, director or employee of the Sub‑Adviser or its affiliates is subject to any event set forth in Section 9 of the 1940 Act that would disqualify the Sub-Adviser from acting as an investment adviser to an investment company under the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser and the Trust upon the Sub-Adviser’s discovery of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise.
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3.5.
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The Sub-Adviser has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures, as required by Rule 206(4)‑7 under the Advisers Act, which are reasonably designed to prevent violations of federal securities laws by the Sub-Adviser, its employees, officers, and agents. Upon reasonable notice to and reasonable request, the Sub-Adviser shall provide the Adviser and the Trust with access to the records relating to such policies and procedures as they relate to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser will also provide, at the reasonable request of the Adviser or the Trust, periodic certifications, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Adviser or the Trust, attesting to such written policies and procedures.
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3.6.
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The Sub-Adviser shall implement and maintain a business continuity plan and policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats and to implement such internal controls and other safeguards as the Sub-Adviser reasonably believes are necessary to protect each Fund’s confidential information and the nonpublic personal information of Fund shareholders. The Sub-Adviser shall promptly notify the Adviser and the Trust of any material violations or breaches of such policies and procedures.
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3.7.
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The Sub-Adviser will not engage in any securities or other transactions on behalf of a Fund.
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4.1.
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The Adviser has all requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary corporate action to authorize its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement.
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4.2.
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The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. None of the Adviser, its affiliates, or any officer, manager, partner or employee of the Adviser or its affiliates is subject to any event set forth in Section 9 of the 1940 Act that would disqualify the Adviser from acting as an investment adviser to an investment company under the 1940 Act. The Adviser will promptly notify the Sub-Adviser upon the Adviser’s discovery of an occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise. The Adviser agrees to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Commodity Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, as applicable, as well all other applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and case law that relate to the Adviser’s services described hereunder and the to the conduct of its business as a registered investment adviser and to maintain all licenses and registrations necessary to perform its duties hereunder in good order. The Adviser shall maintain compliance procedures that it reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with the foregoing.
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4.3.
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The Adviser has the authority under the Investment Advisory Agreement to appoint the Sub-Adviser.
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4.4.
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The Adviser further represents and warrants that it has received a copy of the Sub‑Adviser’s current Form ADV.
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4.5.
|
The Adviser has provided the Sub-Adviser with each Fund’s most current prospectus and statement of additional information contained in the Trust’s registration statement and the Investment Policies, as in effect from time to time. The Adviser shall promptly furnish to the Sub-Adviser copies of all material amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents.
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4.6.
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The Adviser or its delegate will timely provide the Sub-Adviser with copies of such information as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate in order for the Sub-Adviser to perform its responsibilities hereunder.
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8.
|
Records/Reports.
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8.1.
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Recordkeeping. The Sub-Adviser shall not be responsible for the provision of administrative, bookkeeping or accounting services to the Funds, except as otherwise provided herein or as may be necessary for the Sub-Adviser to supply to the Adviser, the Board or the Trust’s chief compliance officer (the “Chief Compliance Officer”) the information required to be supplied under this Agreement.
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8.2.
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The Sub-Adviser shall maintain separate books and detailed records of all matters pertaining to Fund assets advised by the Sub-Adviser required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act (other than those records being maintained by any administrator, sub‑administrator, custodian or transfer agent appointed by the Funds) relating to its responsibilities provided hereunder with respect to the Funds, and shall preserve such records for the periods and in a manner prescribed therefore by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act (the “Funds’ Books and Records”). The Funds’ Books and Records shall be available to the Adviser, the Board and the Chief Compliance Officer at any time upon request, shall be delivered to the Adviser upon the termination of this Agreement and shall be available without delay during any day the Adviser is open for business.
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8.3.
|
Cooperation with Agents of the Trust. The Sub-Adviser agrees to cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the Adviser, the Trust, the Chief Compliance Officer, any Trust custodian or foreign sub‑custodians, any Trust pricing agents and all other agents and representatives of the Trust, such information with respect to the Funds as they may reasonably request from time to time in the performance of their obligations, provide prompt responses to reasonable requests made by such persons and establish appropriate interfaces with each so as to promote the efficient exchange of information and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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8.4.
|
Information and Reporting. The Sub-Adviser shall provide the Adviser and the Trust, and its respective officers, with such periodic reports concerning the obligations the Sub‑Adviser has assumed under this Agreement as the Board or the Adviser may from time to time reasonably request.
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8.5.
|
Notification of Breach/Compliance Reports. The Sub-Adviser shall notify the Adviser immediately upon detection of (i) any material failure to provide the sub-advisory services contemplated under this Agreement with respect to any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds’ or the Sub-Adviser’s policies, guidelines or procedures. The Sub‑Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Adviser or the Board may reasonably request in connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Sub-Adviser shall also provide the officers of the Trust with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and the Trust’s disclosure controls adopted pursuant to the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), and the implementing regulations adopted thereunder, and agrees to inform the Trust of any material development related to a Fund that the Adviser reasonably believes is relevant to the Fund’s certification obligations under the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act. The Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser in the event (i) the Sub-Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, involving the affairs of the Trust or the Adviser (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund’s ownership of shares in the defendant) or the compliance by the Sub-Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Sub-Adviser resulting in an “assignment” (as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur.
|
8.6.
|
Board and Filings Information. The Sub-Adviser will also provide the Adviser and the Board with any information reasonably requested regarding its sub-advisory services contemplated by this Agreement required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the SEC. The Sub-Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board from time to time on reasonable notice to review its services to the Funds and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be requested by the Board under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto.
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12.1.
|
Sub-Advisory Fee. During the term of this Agreement, the Sub-Adviser shall bear its own costs of providing services under this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to pay to the Sub-Adviser or its designated paying agent, an annual sub-advisory fee equal to the amount of the daily average net assets of each Fund shown on Schedule A attached hereto, payable on a monthly basis.
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12.2.
|
The initial fee under this Agreement shall be payable on the first business day of the first month following the effective date of this Agreement with respect to a Fund and shall be prorated as set forth below. If this Agreement is terminated with respect to a Fund prior to the end of any calendar month, the sub-advisory fee shall be prorated for the portion of any month in which this Agreement is in effect according to the proportion which the number of calendar days, during which the Agreement is in effect, bears to the number of calendar days in the month, and shall be payable within 30 days after the date of termination.
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12.3.
|
The Sub-Adviser shall look exclusively to the Adviser for payment of the sub-advisory fee.
|
14.1.
|
The Sub-Adviser shall exercise due care and diligence and use the same skill and care in providing its services hereunder as it uses in providing services to other investment companies, accounts and customers, but the Sub-Adviser and its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Sub-Adviser in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of its duties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, federal securities laws and certain state laws impose liabilities under certain circumstances on persons who have acted in good faith, and therefore nothing herein shall in any way constitute a waiver or limitation of any right which the Trust, a Fund or any shareholder of a Fund may have under any federal securities law or state law the applicability of which is not permitted to be contractually waived.
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14.2.
|
The Sub-Adviser shall indemnify the Trust, each Fund, the Adviser and each of their respective affiliates, agents, control persons, directors, members of the Board, officers, employees and shareholders (the “Adviser Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold them harmless from, any costs, expense, claim, loss, liability, judgment, fine, settlement or damage (including reasonable legal and other expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) arising out of any claim, demands, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) asserted or threatened to be asserted by any third party (collectively, “Proceedings”) in so far as such Loss (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based upon (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in information regarding the Sub-Adviser furnished in writing to the Adviser by the Sub-Adviser for use in the Registration Statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC; or (ii) the willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of obligations or duties of the Sub-Adviser in the performance of its duties under this Agreement (collectively, “Sub-Adviser Disabling Conduct”).
|
14.3.
|
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Sub-Adviser, its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, partners, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable to, nor shall they have any indemnity obligation to, the Adviser, its officers, directors, agents, employees, controlling persons or shareholders or to a Fund, Trust or their shareholders for: (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in a Fund’s Prospectus, registration statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC, unless and to the extent such material misstatement or omission was made in reliance upon, and is consistent with, the information furnished to the Adviser by the Sub-Adviser specifically for use therein; (ii) any action taken or failure to act in good faith reliance upon (A) information, instructions or requests, whether oral or written, with respect to a Fund made to the Sub-Adviser by a duly authorized officer of the Adviser or the Trust; (B) the advice of counsel to the Trust; or (C) any written instruction of the Board; or (iii) acts of the Sub-Adviser which result from or are based upon acts or omissions of the Adviser, including, but not limited to, a failure of the Adviser to provide accurate and current information with respect to any records maintained by Adviser, which records are not also maintained by the Sub-Adviser; provided, however, that the limitations on the Sub-Adviser’s liability and indemnification obligations described in (i) through (iii) above shall not apply with respect to, and to the extent, any portion of liability is attributable to Sub-Adviser Disabling Conduct.
|
14.4.
|
The Sub-Adviser shall not be deemed by virtue of this Agreement to have made any representation or warranty that any level of investment performance or level of investment results, either relative or absolute, will be achieved.
|
14.5.
|
For the avoidance of doubt, neither Fund shareholders nor the members of the Board shall be personally liable under this Agreement.
|
14.6.
|
The Adviser shall indemnify the Sub-Adviser and each of its respective affiliates, agents, control persons, directors, officers, employees and shareholders (the “Sub-Adviser Indemnified Parties”) against, and hold them harmless from, any costs, expense, claim, loss, liability, judgment, fine, settlement or damage (including reasonable legal and other expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) arising out of any claim, demands, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) asserted or threatened to be asserted by any third party (collectively, “Proceedings”) in so far as such Loss (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based upon (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in information regarding the Adviser furnished by or on behalf of the Adviser in writing for use in the Registration Statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC; or (ii) the willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of obligations or duties of the Adviser in the performance of its duties under this Agreement (collectively, “Adviser Disabling Conduct”).
|
14.7.
|
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Adviser, its affiliates and their respective agents, control persons, directors, partners, officers, employees, supervised persons and access persons shall not be liable to, nor shall they have any indemnity obligation to, any Sub-Adviser Indemnified Parties for: (i) any material misstatement or omission of a material fact in a Fund’s Prospectus, registration statement, proxy materials or reports filed with the SEC, unless and to the extent such material misstatement or omission was made in reliance upon, and is consistent with, the information furnished to the Adviser by or on behalf of the Sub-Adviser specifically for use therein; (ii) any action taken or failure to act in good faith reliance upon acts or omissions of the Sub-Adviser which result from or are based upon acts or omissions of the Sub-Adviser, including, but not limited to, a failure of the Sub-Adviser to provide accurate and current information with respect to any records maintained by Sub-Adviser; provided, however, that the limitations on the Adviser’s liability and indemnification obligations described in this Section 14.7 shall not apply with respect to, and to the extent, any portion of liability that is attributable to Adviser Disabling Conduct.
|
14.8.
|
The Sub-Adviser shall not be deemed by virtue of this Agreement to have made any representation or warranty that any level of investment performance or level of investment results, either relative or absolute, will be achieved.
|
15.
|
Term/Approval/Amendments.
|
15.1.
|
This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund as of the date of commencement of operations of the Fund if approved: (i) by a vote of the Board, including a majority of those trustees of the Trust who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any party to this Agreement (the “Independent Trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (ii) by vote of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding securities (to the extent required under the 1940 Act). This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to a Fund for an initial period of two years thereafter, and may be renewed annually thereafter only so long as such renewal and continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board provided that in such event such renewal and continuance shall also be approved by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.
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15.2.
|
No material amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless the terms thereof have been approved as required by the 1940 Act. The modification of any of the non-material terms of this Agreement may be approved by the vote, cast in person at a meeting called for such purpose, of a majority of the Independent Trustees.
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15.3.
|
In connection with such renewal or amendment, the Sub-Adviser shall furnish such information as may be reasonably necessary by the Adviser or the Board to evaluate the terms of this Agreement and any amendment thereto.
|
15.4.
|
This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund, on sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, or by the Adviser or Sub-Adviser on sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Trust and the other party. This Agreement will automatically terminate, without the payment of any penalty, in the event the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Trust is assigned (as defined in the 1940 Act) or terminates for any other reason. This Agreement will also terminate upon written notice to the other party that the other party is in material breach of this Agreement, unless the other party in material breach of this Agreement cures such breach to the reasonable satisfaction of the party alleging the breach within thirty (30) days after written notice. This Agreement will also automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the 1940 Act) unless the parties hereto, by agreement, obtain an exemption from the SEC from the provisions of the 1940 Act pertaining to the subject matter of this subsection.
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16.
|
Use of the Sub-Adviser’s Name.
|
16.1.
|
The parties agree that the name of the Sub-Adviser, the names of any affiliates of the Sub‑Adviser and any derivative or logo or trademark or service mark or trade name are the valuable property of the Sub-Adviser and its affiliates. The Adviser and the Trust shall have the right to use such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names only with the prior written approval of the Sub-Adviser, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed so long as this Agreement is in effect.
|
16.2.
|
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Adviser and the Trust shall forthwith cease to use such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names. The Adviser and the Trust agree that they will review with the Sub-Adviser any advertisement, sales literature, or notice prior to its use that makes reference to the Sub-Adviser or its affiliates or any such name(s), derivatives, logos, trademarks, service marks or trade names so that the Sub-Adviser may review the context in which it is referred to, it being agreed that the Sub-Adviser shall have no responsibility to ensure the adequacy of the form or content of such materials for purposes of the 1940 Act or other applicable laws and regulations. If the Adviser or the Trust makes any unauthorized use of the Sub-Adviser’s names, derivatives, logos, trademarks or service marks or trade names, the parties acknowledge that the Sub-Adviser shall suffer irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate and thus, the Sub-Adviser shall be entitled to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy available under law.
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17.
|
Nonpublic Personal Information. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the Sub-Adviser agrees on behalf of itself and its directors, shareholders, officers, and employees (1) to treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Adviser and the Trust (a) all records and other information relative to each Fund’s prior, present, or potential shareholders (and clients of said shareholders) and (b) any Nonpublic Personal Information, as defined under Section 248.3(t) of Regulation S-P (“Regulation S-P”), promulgated under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “G-L-B Act”), and (2) except after prior notification to and approval in writing by the Adviser or the Trust, not to use such records and information for any purpose other than the performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, or as otherwise permitted by Regulation S-P or the G-L-B Act, and if in compliance therewith, the privacy policies adopted by the Trust and communicated in writing to the Sub-Adviser. Such written approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Adviser or the Trust and may not be withheld where the Sub-Adviser may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt or other proceedings for failure to comply after being requested to divulge such information by duly constituted authorities.
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18.
|
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. The Sub-Adviser acknowledges that, in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended, the USA PATRIOT Act, and any implementing regulations thereunder (together, “AML Laws”), the Trust has adopted an Anti-Money Laundering Policy. The Sub-Adviser agrees to comply with the Trust’s Anti-Money Laundering Policy and the AML Laws, as the same may apply to the Sub-Adviser, now and in the future. The Sub-Adviser further agrees to provide to the Trust, the Trust’s administrator, sub-administrator and/or the Trust’s anti-money laundering compliance officer such reports, certifications and contractual assurances as may be reasonably requested by the Trust. The Trust may disclose information regarding the Sub-Adviser to governmental and/or regulatory or self-regulatory authorities to the extent required by applicable law or regulation and may file reports with such authorities as may be required by applicable law or regulation.
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20.
|
Successors. This Agreement shall extend to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators and successors of the parties hereto.
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Fund Name
|
Sub-Advisory Fee
|
SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
|
2 basis points
|
SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF
|
2 basis points
|
1.
|
Third Amended Exhibit B of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit B attached hereto.
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2.
|
First Amended Exhibit C of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit C attached hereto.
|
TIDAL ETF TRUST
|
U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
|
By: /s/ Eric W. Falkeis
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By: /s/ Anita Zagrodnik
|
Name: Eric Falkeis
|
Name: Anita Zagrodnik
|
Title: Chief Executive Officer
|
Title: Senior Vice President
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Date: 6/25/2020
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Date: 6/26/2020
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▪
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$ -– Book entry DTC transaction, Federal Reserve transaction, principal paydown
|
§
|
$ - – Repurchase agreement, reverse repurchase agreement, time deposit/CD or other non-depository transaction
|
§
|
$ -– Option/SWAPS/future contract written, exercised or expired
|
§
|
-– Mutual fund trade, Margin Variation Wire and outbound Fed wire
|
§
|
$ – Physical security transaction
|
§
|
$ – Check disbursement (waived if U.S. Bancorp is Administrator)
|
§
|
Coordinated by USBFS per Board of Trustee approval – Negotiable
|
§
|
Additional fees apply for global servicing. Fund of Fund expenses quoted separately.
|
§
|
$- per custody sub – account per year (e.g., per sub –adviser, segregated account, etc.)
|
§
|
Class Action Services – $- filing fee per class action per account, plus -% of gross proceeds, up to a maximum per recovery not to exceed $-.
|
§
|
No charge for the initial conversion free receipt.
|
§
|
Overdrafts – charged to the account at prime interest rate plus 2%, unless a line of credit is in place
|
§
|
1 – 25 foreign securities – $-
|
§
|
26 – 50 foreign securities – $-
|
§
|
Over 50 foreign securities – $-
|
§
|
Euroclear – Eurobonds only. Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge.
|
§
|
For all other markets specified above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.
|
§
|
A transaction is defined as any purchase/sale, free receipt / free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange of a security.
|
§
|
Tax reclaims that have been outstanding for more than 6 (six) months with the client will be charged $- per claim.
|
§
|
Charges incurred by U.S. Bank, N.A. directly or through sub-custodians for account opening fees, local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, foreign exchange transactions, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees, proxy services and other shareholder communications, recurring administration fees, negative interest charges, overdraft charges or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred.
|
§
|
A surcharge may be added to certain miscellaneous expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate.
|
§
|
SWIFT reporting and message fees.
|
Country
|
Safekeeping
(BPS)
|
Transaction
Fee
|
|
Country
|
Safekeeping
(BPS)
|
Transaction
Fee
|
Australia
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Malta
|
____
|
$____
|
Argentina
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Mauritius
|
____
|
$____
|
Austria
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Mexico
|
____
|
$____
|
Bahrain
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Morocco
|
____
|
$____
|
Bangladesh
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Namibia
|
____
|
$____
|
Belgium
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Netherlands
|
____
|
$____
|
Bermuda
|
____
|
$____
|
|
New Zealand
|
____
|
$____
|
Botswana
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Nigeria
|
____
|
$____
|
Brazil
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Norway
|
____
|
$____
|
Bulgaria
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Oman
|
____
|
$____
|
Canada
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Pakistan
|
____
|
$____
|
Chile
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Panama
|
|
|
China (A Shares)
Stock Connect
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Peru
|
____
|
$____
|
China (B shares)
|
|
|
|
Philippines
|
____
|
$____
|
Columbia
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Poland
|
____
|
$____
|
Costa Rica
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Portugal
|
____
|
$____
|
Croatia
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Qatar
|
____
|
$____
|
Cyprus
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Romania
|
____
|
$____
|
Czech Republic
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Russia
|
____
|
$____
|
Denmark
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Serbia
|
____
|
$____
|
Egypt
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Singapore
|
____
|
$____
|
Estonia
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Slovakia
|
____
|
$____
|
Euroclear (Eurobonds)
|
See comments **
|
$____
|
|
Slovenia
|
____
|
$____
|
Euroclear (Non-Eurobonds)
|
See comments **
|
$____
|
|
South Africa
|
____
|
$____
|
Finland
|
____
|
$____
|
|
South Korea
|
____
|
$____
|
France
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Spain
|
____
|
$____
|
Germany
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
____
|
$____
|
Ghana
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Swaziland
|
____
|
$____
|
Greece
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Sweden
|
____
|
$____
|
Hong Kong
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Switzerland
|
____
|
$____
|
Hungary
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Taiwan
|
____
|
$____
|
Iceland
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Thailand
|
____
|
$____
|
India
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Tunisia
|
____
|
$____
|
Indonesia
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Turkey
|
____
|
$____
|
Ireland
|
____
|
$____
|
|
UAE
|
____
|
$____
|
Israel
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Uganda
|
____
|
$____
|
Italy
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Ukraine
|
____
|
$____
|
Japan
|
____
|
$____
|
|
United Kingdom
|
____
|
$____
|
Jordan
|
____
|
$____
|
|
Uruguay
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$____
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Kenya
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$____
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Vietnam
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$____
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Kuwait
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$____
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West African Economic Monetary Uniton (WAEMU)*
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$____
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Latvia
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$____
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Zambia
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Lithuania
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$____
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Zimbabwe
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Luxembourg
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$____
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Malaysia
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$____
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1.
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Third Amended Exhibit A of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit A attached hereto.
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2.
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FIrst Amended Exhibit C of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit C attached hereto.
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TIDAL ETF TRUST
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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
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By: /s/ Eric W. Falkeis
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By: /s/ Anita Zagrodnik
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Name: Eric Falkeis
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Name: Anita Zagrodnik
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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Title: Senior Vice President
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Date: 6/25/20
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Date: 6/26/20
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§
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$-– Domestic Equities, Options, ADRs, Foreign Equities, Futures, Forwards, Currency Rates, Mutual Funds, ETFs
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§
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$- – Domestic Corporates, Domestic Convertibles, Domestic Governments, Domestic Agencies, Mortgage Backed, Municipal Bonds
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§
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$- – CMOs, Money Market Instruments, Foreign Corporates, Foreign Convertibles, Foreign Governments, Foreign Agencies, Asset Backed, High Yield
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§
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$-– Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Total Return Bullet Swaps
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§
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$- – Bank Loans
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§
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$-– Swaptions
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§
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$- – Intraday money market funds pricing, up to 3 times per day
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§
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$- – Credit Default Swaps
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§
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$-per Month Manual Security Pricing (>25per day)
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§
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Foreign Equity Security per Month
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§
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Domestic Equity Security per Month
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§
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CMOs, Asset Backed, Mortgage Backed Security per Month
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§
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$_ per security per month First 1,000 Securities
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§
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$_ per security per month Balance
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▪
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CCO Support annual fee per Adviser in the trust; $- per USBFS service selected (administration, accounting, transfer agent, custodian)
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§
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Annual fee per non-Adviser (i.e. sub adviser); $- for access to the CCO Portal, Quarterly CCO “Focus Calls”, and CCO Forums
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§
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Form N-PORT – $- per year, per Fund
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§
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Form N-CEN – $- per year, per Fund
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§
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Base fee – $- per fund per year
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§
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Setup – $- per fund group
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§
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$- set up fee per fund complex
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§
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$- per fund per month
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§
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USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
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§
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1940 Act C-Corp – USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
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§
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1933 Act C-Corp – USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
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§
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$- first fund
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§
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$- each additional fund up to 5 funds
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§
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Fees will be negotiated for fund 6+
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§
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$- per fund per standard reporting package*
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§
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Additional 15c reporting is subject to additional charges
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-
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Expense reporting package: 2 peer comparison reports (adviser fee) and (net expense ratio w classes on one report) OR Full 15(c) report
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§
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Standard data source – Morningstar; additional charges will apply for other data services
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§
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Subsequent new fund launch – $- per fund or as negotiated
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§
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Passive $-
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§
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Active $-
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§
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Postage, if necessary
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§
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Federal and state regulatory filing fees
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§
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Expenses from Board of Trustee meetings
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§
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Third party auditing
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§
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EDGAR/XBRL filing
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§
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All other Miscellaneous expenses
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1.
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Third Amended Exhibit A of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit A attached hereto.
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2.
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First Exhibit B of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit B attached hereto.
|
TIDAL ETF TRUST
|
U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
|
By: /s/ Eric W. Falkeis
|
By: /s/ Anita Zagrodnik
|
Name: Eric Falkeis
|
Name: Anita Zagrodnik
|
Title: Chief Executive Officer
|
Title: Senior Vice President
|
Date: 6/25/20
|
Date: 6/26/20
|
▪
|
$- – Domestic Equities, Options, ADRs, Foreign Equities, Futures, Forwards, Currency Rates, Mutual Funds, ETFs
|
§
|
$- – Domestic Corporates, Domestic Convertibles, Domestic Governments, Domestic Agencies, Mortgage Backed, Municipal Bonds
|
§
|
$- – CMOs, Money Market Instruments, Foreign Corporates, Foreign Convertibles, Foreign Governments, Foreign Agencies, Asset Backed, High Yield
|
§
|
$- – Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Total Return Bullet Swaps
|
§
|
$- – Bank Loans
|
§
|
$- – Swaptions
|
§
|
$-– Intraday money market funds pricing, up to 3 times per day
|
§
|
$- – Credit Default Swaps
|
§
|
$-per Month Manual Security Pricing (>25per day)
|
§
|
Foreign Equity Security per Month
|
§
|
Domestic Equity Security per Month
|
§
|
CMOs, Asset Backed, Mortgage Backed Security per Month
|
§
|
$_ per security per month First 1,000 Securities
|
§
|
$_ per security per month Balance
|
▪
|
CCO Support annual fee per Adviser in the trust; $- per USBFS service selected (administration, accounting, transfer agent, custodian)
|
§
|
Annual fee per non-Adviser (i.e. sub adviser); $- for access to the CCO Portal, Quarterly CCO “Focus Calls”, and CCO Forums
|
§
|
Form N-PORT – $- per year, per Fund
|
§
|
Form N-CEN – $-per year, per Fund
|
§
|
Base fee – $- per fund per year
|
§
|
Setup – $- per fund group
|
§
|
$- set up fee per fund complex
|
§
|
$- per fund per month
|
§
|
USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
|
§
|
1940 Act C-Corp – USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
|
§
|
1933 Act C-Corp – USBFS Fee Schedule plus $-
|
§
|
$- first fund
|
§
|
$- each additional fund up to 5 funds
|
§
|
Fees will be negotiated for fund 6+
|
§
|
$- per fund per standard reporting package*
|
§
|
Additional 15c reporting is subject to additional charges
|
-
|
Expense reporting package: 2 peer comparison reports (adviser fee) and (net expense ratio w classes on one report) OR Full 15(c) report
|
§
|
Standard data source – Morningstar; additional charges will apply for other data services
|
1.
|
Third Amended Exhibit A of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit A attached hereto.
|
2.
|
First Exhibit B of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with Amended Exhibit B attached hereto.
|
TIDAL ETF TRUST
|
U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
|
By: /s/ Eric W. Falkeis
|
By: /s/ Anita Zagrodnik
|
Name: Eric Falkeis
|
Name: Anita Zagrodnik
|
Title: Chief Executive Officer
|
Title: Senior Vice President
|
Date: 6/25/20
|
Date: 6/26/20
|
▪
|
$- – Domestic Equities, Options, ADRs, Foreign Equities, Futures, Forwards, Currency Rates, Mutual Funds, ETFs
|
§
|
$- – Domestic Corporates, Domestic Convertibles, Domestic Governments, Domestic Agencies, Mortgage Backed, Municipal Bonds
|
§
|
$- – CMOs, Money Market Instruments, Foreign Corporates, Foreign Convertibles, Foreign Governments, Foreign Agencies, Asset Backed, High Yield
|
§
|
$- – Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Total Return Bullet Swaps
|
§
|
$- – Bank Loans
|
§
|
$- – Swaptions
|
§
|
$- – Intraday money market funds pricing, up to 3 times per day
|
§
|
$- – Credit Default Swaps
|
§
|
$- per Month Manual Security Pricing (>25per day)
|
§
|
Foreign Equity Security per Month
|
§
|
Domestic Equity Security per Month
|
§
|
CMOs, Asset Backed, Mortgage Backed Security per Month
|
§
|
$_ per security per month First 1,000 Securities
|
§
|
$_ per security per month Balance
|
▪
|
CCO Support annual fee per Adviser in the trust; $- per USBFS service selected (administration, accounting, transfer agent, custodian)
|
§
|
Annual fee per non-Adviser (i.e. sub adviser); $- for access to the CCO Portal, Quarterly CCO “Focus Calls”, and CCO Forums
|