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This ETF allocates its capital to equities found within the Russell 1000 Growth Index. This benchmark is broadly diversified and primarily comprises growth-oriented stocks from substantial American corporations. The fund's primary objective is to closely mirror the financial performance of this index, which is widely recognized as a standard measure for the returns generated by large-capitalization U.S. growth stocks. It offers considerable prospects for capital appreciation, though its unit value typically experiences sharper fluctuations, both upward and downward, compared to investment vehicles focused on bonds. Consequently, it is better suited for investors with extended time horizons whose financial objectives heavily rely on the substantial expansion of their capital. Regarding 75% of its total holdings, the fund adheres to specific investment limits: it is prohibited from acquiring over 10% of the voting shares of any single company, and it cannot invest in any issuer if doing so would cause more than 5% of the fund's entire assets to be concentrated in that issuer. An exception to these rules applies when necessary to accurately align with the structure of its target index. Importantly, these limitations do not extend to securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, or related entities.