Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, and on June 30, 2025 made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $451,616.94 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant and the applicant's investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 4, 2025. Applicant's Address: 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.