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Index Definitions:

The Value Factor is represented by the MSCI USA VALUE Net Total Return Index. This Index captures the performance of large and mid cap US securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics. The value investment style characteristics for index construction are defined using three variables: book value to price, 12-month forward earnings to price and dividend yield.

The Quality Factor is represented by the MSCI USA Quality Net Total Return USD Index. This Index captures the performance of quality growth stocks by identifying stocks with high quality scores based on three main fundamental variables: high return on equity (ROE), stable year-over-year earnings growth and low financial leverage.

The Momentum Factor is represented by the MSCI USA Momentum Index. This Index is comprised of large and mid cap stocks in the US market. It is designed to reflect the performance of an equity momentum strategy by emphasizing stocks with high price momentum, while maintaining reasonably high trading liquidity, investment capacity and moderate index turnover.

The Size Factor is represented by the Russell 2000 Index. This Index is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, representing approximately 8% of the Russell 3000 total market capitalization.