· Market risk: The
value of the securities in which the fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic
and social developments. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in fixed-income
markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies
and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country,
region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market.
These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply
chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Local, regional
or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness
or other public health issues, recessions, elevated levels of government debt, changes in trade regulation
or economic sanctions, internal unrest and discord, or other events could have a significant impact on
the fund and its investments.
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