Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Value Investing Risk – An investment in the Portfolio cannot assure moderation of investment risk. There is no guarantee that a value stock is, in fact, undervalued, or that the market will ever recognize its true value.

Mid Cap Risk – Mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an

underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Value Investing Risk – An investment in the Portfolio cannot assure moderation of investment risk. There is no guarantee that a value stock is, in fact, undervalued, or that the market will ever recognize its true value.

Mid Cap Risk – Mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of

securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Other Risks

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or

forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Growth Investing Risk – An investment in growth stocks may be susceptible to rapid price swings, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Growth stocks typically have little or no dividend income to cushion the effect of adverse market conditions. In

addition, growth stocks may be particularly volatile in the event of earnings disappointments or other financial difficulties experienced by the issuer.

Mid Cap Risk – Mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market

practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may

expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may

not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Growth Investing Risk – An investment in growth stocks may be susceptible to rapid price swings, especially during periods of economic uncertainty.

Growth stocks typically have little or no dividend income to cushion the effect of adverse market conditions. In addition, growth stocks may be particularly volatile in the event of earnings disappointments or other financial difficulties experienced by the issuer.

Mid Cap Risk – Mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S.

and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility

and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market

or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Other Risks

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an

investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies

or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the

Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may

be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the

Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Real Estate Investing Risk.

Real Estate Markets and REIT Risk – Investments in the Portfolio will be closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets. Property values may fall due to increasing vacancies or declining rents resulting from unanticipated economic, legal, cultural or technological developments. REIT prices may also fall because of the failure of borrowers to pay their loans and/or poor management. The value of real estate (and real estate securities) may also be affected by increases in property taxes and changes in tax laws and interest rates. The value of securities of companies that service the real estate industry may also be affected by such risks. To the extent that the Portfolio invests in REITs and real estate partnerships, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired REITs and real estate partnerships. Investments in REITs and real estate partnerships (if any) may cause a greater portion of the Portfolio’s distributions to be taxable as ordinary income.

Industry Concentration Risk – Because the Portfolio concentrates its investments in real estate securities, it may be subject to greater risks of loss as a result of economic, business or other developments than a fund representing a broader range of industries. The Portfolio may be subject to risks associated with direct ownership of real estate, such as changes in economic conditions, interest rates, availability of mortgage funds, property values, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, increased competition, environmental problems, changes in zoning laws and natural disasters.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general

economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Emerging Markets Risk – Risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations. Such investments are often less liquid and/or more volatile than securities issued by companies located in developed nations, such as the United States, Canada and those included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index. Certain types of securities, including emerging market securities, are subject to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Asset-Backed/Mortgage-Backed Security Risk – The market value and yield of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities can vary due to market interest rate fluctuations and early prepayments of underlying instruments. Although these securities may offer yields higher than those available from other types of securities, these securities may be less effective than other types of securities as a means of “locking in” attractive long-term rates because of the prepayment feature. During periods of difficult or frozen credit markets, significant changes in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, such securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid. Mortgage-backed securities may be particularly susceptible to Prepayment Risk.

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of

many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Extension Risk – Fixed income securities held by the Portfolio are subject to the risk that payment on the loans underlying the securities held by the Portfolio will be made more slowly when interest rates are rising. This could cause the market value of the securities to decline.

Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of fixed income securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are especially sensitive to prepayment.

High Yield Bond Risk – High yield bonds, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” are considered speculative under traditional investment standards. Prices of these securities will rise and fall primarily in response to changes in the issuer’s financial health, although changes in market interest rates also will affect prices. High yield bonds may also experience reduced liquidity, and sudden and substantial decreases in price, during certain market conditions.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Other Risks

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have

to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments than larger capitalization companies. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid

and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Commodity-Related Investing Risks. Investment in commodity-related securities involves the following risks:

Commodity-Related Securities Risk – The securities of companies in commodity-related industries may underperform the stock market as a whole. The stock prices of such companies may also experience greater price volatility than other types of common stocks. Securities issued by companies in commodity-related industries are sensitive to changes in the supply and demand for, and thus the prices of, commodities. Additionally, the values of securities issued by commodity-related companies may be affected by factors affecting a particular industry or commodity.

Commodity-Related Investment Risk – Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Portfolio to greater volatility than investments in traditional

securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, interest rate changes or events affecting a particular commodity or industry, such as political instability or conflict, international economic and regulatory developments, embargoes and tariffs, and drought, floods and other weather-related events.

Industry Concentration Risk – The Portfolio concentrates its investments in commodity-related industries. The focus of the Portfolio on a specific group of related industries my present more risks than if the Portfolio were more broadly diversified over numerous unrelated industries. A downturn in commodity-related industries would have a larger impact on the Portfolio than on an investment company that does not concentrate in such industries. At times, the performance of the Portfolio’s investments in commodity-related industries may lag the performance of other industries or the broader market as a whole.

Subsidiary Risk – The commodity-related instruments held by the Subsidiaries are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Portfolio (see “Commodities Related Investment Risk” above). The Subsidiaries are not registered under the Investment Company Act and are not subject to all of the requirements and protections of that Act. However, the Portfolio wholly owns and controls the Subsidiaries, and the Board of Trustees has responsibility for overseeing the investment activities of the Portfolio, including its investment in the Subsidiaries. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the Subsidiaries and/or the Portfolio.

Commodity-Related Investment Tax Risk – The tax treatment of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be adversely affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority. If, as a result of any such adverse action, the income of the Portfolio from certain commodity-linked derivatives was treated as non-qualifying income, the Portfolio might fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and/or be subject to federal income tax at the Portfolio level. Should the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issue guidance, or Congress enact legislation, that adversely affects the tax treatment of commodity-linked notes or the Subsidiaries, it could, among other consequences, limit the Portfolio’s ability to pursue its investment strategy. For example, in September, 2016, the IRS released guidance stating that it would no longer issue rulings on any matter relating to the treatment of an entity

as a Regulated Investment Company (“RIC”) if the matter would require a determination of whether a financial instrument or position is a security under the 1940 Act. To date, the Portfolio has not invested in any commodity-linked notes or other commodity-linked derivatives at the Portfolio level, although it retains the ability to make such investments in the future provided that such investments will not disqualify it for tax treatment as a RIC (or unless the Board determines that such disqualification is in the best interests of shareholders).

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Emerging Markets Risk – Risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations. Such investments are often less liquid and/or more volatile than securities issued by companies located in developed nations, such as the United States, Canada and those included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Certain types of securities, including emerging market securities, are subject to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Non-Investment Grade Securities Risk – Non-investment grade securities are considered speculative under traditional investment standards. Prices of these securities will rise and fall primarily in response to changes in the issuer’s financial health, although changes in market interest rates also will affect prices. Such securities may also experience reduced liquidity, and sudden and substantial decreases in price, during certain market conditions.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures, swaps, structured notes and currency forwards. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist

Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as:

General Derivative Risks – The value of derivative instruments may rise or fall more rapidly than other investments, and there is a risk that the Portfolio may lose more than the original amount invested in the derivative instrument. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that other parties to the derivative contract may fail to meet their obligations, which could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Counterparty Risk – The Portfolio will be subject to counterparty credit risk with respect to derivative contracts entered into by the Portfolio or held by special purpose or structured vehicles in which the Portfolio invests, including other investment companies. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Portfolio may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Portfolio may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Swaps Risks – The use of swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques, risk analyses and tax planning different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Swap transactions can result in sizeable realized and unrealized capital gains and losses relative to the gains and losses from the Portfolio’s direct investments in securities and short sales. Transactions in swaps can involve greater risks than if the Portfolio had invested in securities directly since, in addition to general market risks, swaps may be leveraged and are also subject to liquidity risk, counterparty risk, credit risk and valuation risk. Regulators also may impose limits on an entity’s or group of entities’ positions in certain swaps.

Derivatives Tax Risk – Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be harder to value and may also be less tax efficient. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio’s taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to

change its investment strategy. To the extent that the Portfolio uses derivatives for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market or market segment, there may be imperfect correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the value of the instrument being hedged or the relevant market or market segment, in which case the Portfolio may not realize the intended benefits. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio as a regulated investment company.

Other Risks

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Multi-Manager Risk – The Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – To the extent that the Portfolio acquires securities issued by other investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies. Securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, are also equity securities and, as such, are subject to Market Risk and Management Risk.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively do so.

ESG Investing Risk. The Portfolio seeks to avoid investment in securities issued by companies that have not demonstrated a commitment to ESG issues. The Portfolio’s use of ESG Factors in making investment decisions may include the following risks.

Risk of Excluding Performing Companies – The Portfolio’s ESG policy may cause it to perform differently than funds that do not have an ESG focus. The Portfolio’s ESG focus may result in the Portfolio foregoing opportunities to buy or sell certain securities when it might otherwise be advantageous to do so.

Information Risk – The ESG Screens used by the Portfolio are determined in part through the use of third party data and ESG rating agencies. Information relating to the ESG performance of the companies in which the Portfolio may invest may not be complete, accurate or readily available. This fact may negatively impact the effectiveness of the ESG Screens.

Foreign Investment Risk. – Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more

costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities. Additionally, risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations.

Emerging Markets Risk – Risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations. Such investments are often less liquid and/or more volatile than securities issued by companies located in developed nations, such as the United States, Canada and those included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Certain types of securities, including emerging market securities, are subject to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time. The Portfolio generally considers “emerging markets” countries to be those included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of fixed income securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income.

Extension Risk – Fixed income securities held by the Portfolio are subject to the risk that payment on the loans underlying the securities held by the Portfolio will be made more slowly when interest rates are rising. This could cause the market value of the securities to decline.

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

High Yield Bond Risk – High yield bonds, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” are considered speculative under traditional investment standards. Prices of these securities will rise and fall primarily in response to changes in the issuer’s financial health, although changes in market interest rates also will affect prices. High yield bonds may also experience reduced liquidity, and sudden and substantial decreases in price, during certain market conditions.

Asset-Backed/Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk – The market value and yield of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities can vary due to market interest rate fluctuations and early prepayments of underlying instruments. Although these securities may offer yields higher than those available from other types of securities, these securities may be less effective than other types of securities as a means of “locking in” attractive long-term rates because of the prepayment feature. During periods of difficult or frozen credit markets, significant changes in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, such securities may

decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid. Mortgage-backed securities may be particularly susceptible to Prepayment Risk.

Risks Associated with Investments in Futures. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in futures. Investment in futures depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Futures involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks.

Thinly traded Securities. The Portfolio may invest in securities, including privately placed and structured securities, for which there may be limited markets/thinly traded issues. Investment in these securities involve the following risks:

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Valuation Risk – When market quotations are not readily available or are deemed to be unreliable, the Portfolio values its investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security or other asset. As a result, there can be no assurance that fair value pricing will result in adjustments to the prices of securities or other assets, or that fair value pricing will reflect actual market value, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security or other asset will be materially different from quoted or published prices, from the prices used by others for the same security or other asset and/or from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that security or other asset.

Multi-Manager Risk – The Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Small/Mid Cap Risk – Small and mid-cap companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic developments. Securities issued by these companies may be less liquid and/or more volatile than securities of larger companies or the overall securities markets. Small and mid-cap companies may be adversely affected during periods when investors prefer to hold securities of large capitalization companies.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – To the extent that the Portfolio acquires securities issued by other investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies. Securities issued by other investment companies, including ETFs, are also equity securities and, as such, are subject to Market Risk and Management Risk.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively do so.

Socially Responsible Investing Risk. The Portfolio considers the Social Guidelines in its investment process and may choose not to purchase, or may sell, otherwise profitable investments in companies which have been identified as being in conflict with the Social Guidelines. This means that the Portfolio may underperform other similar funds that do not consider the Social Guidelines when making investment decisions.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more

costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities. Additionally, risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations.

Emerging Markets Risk – Risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations. Such investments are often less liquid and/or more volatile than securities issued by companies located in developed nations, such as the United States, Canada and those included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Certain types of securities, including emerging market securities, are subject to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time. The Portfolio generally considers “emerging markets” countries to be those included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Fixed Income Risk. Investments in fixed income securities may involve the following risks, depending on the instrument involved:

Interest Rate Risk – The value of fixed income securities held in the Portfolio, including U.S. Government securities, may decline with changes in interest rates. Prices of fixed income securities with longer effective maturities are more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter effective maturities. U.S. Government securities can exhibit price movements resulting from changes in interest rates. During low interest rate environments, the risk that interest rates will rise is increased. Such increases may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. These risks are greater when a low interest rate environment has existed for an extended period of time.

Call/Prepayment Risk – When interest rates are declining, issuers of fixed income securities held by the Portfolio may prepay principal earlier than scheduled. As a result of this risk, the Portfolio may have to reinvest these prepayments at those lower rates, thus reducing its income.

Extension Risk – Fixed income securities held by the Portfolio are subject to the risk that payment on the loans underlying the securities held by the Portfolio will be made more slowly when interest rates are rising. This could cause the market value of the securities to decline.

Credit Risk – An investment in the Portfolio also involves the risk that the issuer of a fixed income security that the Portfolio holds will fail to make timely payments of interest or principal, or go bankrupt, or that the value of the securities will decline because of a market perception that the issuer may not make payments on time, thus potentially reducing the Portfolio’s return. Changes in economic conditions are likely to cause issuers of these fixed income securities to be unable to meet their obligations. The lower the rating of a debt security, the higher its credit risk. In addition, the securities of many U.S. Government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities in which the Portfolio may invest are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and may be supported only by the ability of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.

High Yield Bond Risk – High yield bonds, commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” are considered speculative under traditional investment standards. Prices of these securities will rise and fall primarily in response to changes in the issuer’s financial health, although changes in market interest rates also will affect prices. High yield bonds may also experience reduced liquidity, and sudden and substantial decreases in price, during certain market conditions.

Asset-Backed/Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk – The market value and yield of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities can vary due to market interest rate fluctuations and early prepayments of underlying instruments. Although these securities may offer yields higher than those available from other types of securities, these securities may be less effective than other types of securities as a means of “locking in” attractive long-term rates because of the prepayment feature. During periods of difficult or frozen credit markets, significant changes in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, such securities may

decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid. Mortgage-backed securities may be particularly susceptible to Prepayment Risk.

Risks Associated with Investments in Futures. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in futures. Investment in futures depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Futures involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks.

Thinly traded Securities. The Portfolio may invest in securities, including privately placed and structured securities and derivatives, for which there may be limited markets/thinly traded issues. Investment in these securities involve the following risks:

Liquidity Risk – At times, certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the price that would normally prevail in the market. The seller may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Portfolio management or performance. This includes the risk of missing out on an investment opportunity because the assets necessary to take advantage of it are tied up in less advantageous investments.

Valuation Risk – When market quotations are not readily available or are deemed to be unreliable, the Portfolio values its investments at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security or other asset. As a result, there can be no assurance that fair value pricing will result in adjustments to the prices of securities or other assets, or that fair value pricing will reflect actual market value, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security or other asset will be materially different from quoted or published prices, from the prices used by others for the same security or other asset and/or from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that security or other asset.

Multi-Manager Risk – the Portfolio’s multi-manager structure involves the risk that the Specialist Managers serving the Portfolio do not achieve favorable investment results relative to other investments or that the Portfolio’s assets are not effectively allocated among Specialist Managers in a manner that enhances the Portfolio’s total return or reduces the volatility that might be expected of any one management style. Additionally, the multi-manager structure may, under certain circumstances, cause the Portfolio to incur higher trading costs than might occur in a fund served by a single investment adviser.

Passive Investing Risk – a portion of the Portfolio employs a passive investment approach, which attempts to approximate as closely as practicable, before expenses, the performance of one or more different segments of the Portfolio’s investment universe, as deemed appropriate by the Adviser, regardless of the current or projected performance of a specific security or a particular industry or market sector. Maintaining investments in securities regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities could cause the Portfolio’s return to be lower than if the Portfolio employed an active strategy. In addition, the Portfolio’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the target investment pool due to operating expenses, transaction costs, and cash flows.

Equity Risks. Investment in equity securities involves the following risks:

Equity Market Risk – The market value of an equity security and the equity markets in general can be volatile.

Exchange-Traded Funds Risk – An investment in securities issued by an ETF may be subject to the following risks: (1) shares of the ETF may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (2) an active trading

market for the ETF’s shares may not develop; (3) the exchange on which the ETF is listed may, under certain circumstances, suspend trading of the ETF’s shares; and (4) to the extent that an ETF is acquired in order to track a specific asset or index, the ETF may fail to effectively accomplish that goal.

Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk – As with other investments, investments in other investment companies are subject to market and selection risk. To the extent that the Portfolio acquires shares of investment companies, shareholders bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Portfolio (including management and advisory fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the acquired investment companies.

Foreign Investment Risk. Investment in foreign securities involves the following risks:

Foreign Securities Risk – Investments in securities issued by non-U.S. companies and/or non-U.S. governments and their agencies, may be adversely affected by the lack of timely or reliable financial information, political, social and/or economic developments abroad and differences between U.S. and foreign regulatory requirements and market practices. Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar and transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Foreign Currency Risk – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are subject to the risk that the value of the foreign currency will decline in relation to the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and can be affected by, among other factors, the general economics of a country, or the actions of the U.S. or foreign governments or central banks. In addition, transaction expenses related to foreign securities, including custody fees, are generally more costly than transaction expenses for domestic securities.

Emerging Markets Risk – Risks associated with foreign investments may be intensified in the case of investments in emerging market countries, whose political, legal and economic systems are less developed and less stable than those of more developed nations. Such investments are often less liquid and/or more volatile than securities issued by companies located in developed nations, such as the United States, Canada and those included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Certain types of securities, including emerging market securities, are subject to the risk that the securities may not be sold at the quoted market price within a reasonable period of time.

Risks Associated with Investments in Derivatives. The Portfolio is permitted to invest in derivative instruments, including options, futures and options on futures, swaps, structured notes and currency forwards. Investment in derivatives depends largely on the performance of an underlying reference instrument or rate and the Specialist Manager’s ability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and/or other economic factors. Derivatives involve additional costs and often have risks similar to an investment in the reference instrument in addition to other risks, such as: