UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-23556

Datum One Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

50 S. LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

The Northern Trust Company

50 S. LaSalle Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 494-4270

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2023

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

(a) The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

Polar Capital Funds

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

POLAR CAPITAL FUNDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

September 30, 2023

POLAR CAPITAL FUNDS

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present to shareholders the September 30, 2023 Semi-Annual Report for the Polar Capital Emerging Market Stars Fund and the Polar Capital Emerging Market ex-China Stars Fund (together the “Funds” each a “Fund”), each a series of the Datum One Series Trust. This report contains the results of the Funds’ operations for the period ended September 30, 2023.

We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in us by choosing the Funds and their Investment Adviser, Polar Capital LLP, and we look forward to continuing to serve your investing needs.

Sincerely,

Alastair Barrie

Managing Director - North America

Polar Capital

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected Data for Each Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Year

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected Data for Each Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout The Period

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE 1 — Organization

Datum One Series Trust (the “Trust”) is a Massachusetts business trust operating under an Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Trust Agreement”) dated March 3, 2020. The Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust Agreement permits the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or “Board”) to authorize and issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, at no par value, in separate series of the Trust. The Trust consists of two series, Polar Capital Emerging Market Stars Fund (“Emerging Market Stars Fund”) and Polar Capital Emerging Market ex-China Stars Fund (“Emerging Market ex-China Stars Fund”) (together the “Funds”; each a “Fund”). These financial statements and notes only relate to these Funds.

The Funds are non-diversified funds, meaning each may invest in a smaller number of companies than a diversified fund. The Funds seek to achieve long term capital growth. For information on the specific strategies of the Funds, please refer to the Funds’ Prospectus.

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust and Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with its vendors and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds.

NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board. The financial statements of the Funds have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

The Funds’ investments are reported at fair value as defined by U.S. GAAP. The Funds generally determine their net asset value as of approximately 4:00 p.m. New York time each day the New York Stock Exchange is open. Further discussion of valuation methods, inputs and classifications can be found under Disclosure of Fair Value Measurements.

Securities transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) the foreign currency fair value of investment securities, and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies, are translated using the daily spot rate; and (2) purchases, sales, income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

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The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the “Net realized gain (loss) on investments” and “Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments” on the Statements of Operations.

Net realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on each Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at the period end, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

Expenses directly attributable to a fund in the Trust are charged to that fund, while expenses that are attributable to more than one fund in the Trust are allocated among the applicable funds on a pro-rata basis to each adviser’s series of funds based on relative net assets or another reasonable basis.

The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 — Principal Risks

It is possible to lose money on an investment in a Fund: The Funds will be affected by the investment decisions, techniques and risk analyses of the Funds’ Adviser and there is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve its investment objective. Any of the following risks, among others, could affect the performance of the Funds or cause the Funds to lose money or to underperform market averages of other funds. Each risk summarized below is considered to be a “principal risk” of investing in the Funds, regardless of the order in which it appears.

Risks Associated with Investing in Equities: The Funds may invest in equity and equity-related securities traded on recognized stock exchanges and over-the-counter markets. Equity securities will be subject to risks associated with such investments, including fluctuations in market prices, adverse issuer or market information and the fact that equity and equity-related interests are subordinate in the right of payment to other corporate securities, including debt securities. The value of these securities varies with the performance of the respective issuers and movements in the equity markets generally. As a result, the Funds may suffer losses if they invest in equity securities of issuers where performance falls below market expectations or if equity markets in general decline or the Funds have not hedged against such a general decline. Futures and options on futures on equity securities and indices are subject to all the foregoing risks, in addition to the risks particularly associated with futures and derivative contracts.

ESG Investing Risk: The Funds’ consideration of environmental, social and/or governance factors as part of their investment process may cause them to make different investments than funds that have a similar investment universe and/or investment style but that do not incorporate such factors in their strategy or investment

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processes. Additionally, the Funds may forgo opportunities to buy certain securities when it might otherwise be advantageous to do so, or sell securities when it might be otherwise disadvantageous for it to do so. Incorporating ESG factors into investment decision making is qualitative and subjective by nature, and there is no guarantee that the factors considered by the Adviser or any judgment exercised by the Adviser will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor. Socially responsible norms differ by region and industry, and a company’s ESG practices or the Adviser’s assessment of a company’s ESG practices may change over time.

Risks Associated with Investing in Emerging Markets: The Funds’ investments in non-U.S. issuers in developing or emerging market countries may involve increased exposure to changes in economic, social and political factors as compared to investments in more developed countries. The economies of most emerging market countries are in the early stage of capital market development and may be dependent on relatively fewer industries. As a result, their economic systems are still evolving. Their legal and political systems may also be less stable than those in developed economies. Securities markets in these countries can also be smaller, and there may be increased settlement risks. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which regulates auditors of U.S. companies, is unable to inspect audit work papers in certain foreign countries. Investors in emerging markets often have limited rights and few practical remedies to pursue shareholder claims, including class actions or fraud claims, and the ability of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and other authorities to bring and enforce actions against foreign issuers or foreign persons is limited. Emerging market countries often suffer from currency devaluation and higher rates of inflation. Due to these risks, securities issued in developing or emerging countries may be more volatile, less liquid, and harder to value than securities issued in more developed countries.

Investment in China (principal risk for the Emerging Market Stars Fund): The Chinese economy is generally considered an emerging and volatile market. Although China has experienced a relatively stable political environment in recent years, there is no guarantee that such stability will be maintained in the future. Political, regulatory and diplomatic events, such as the U.S.-China “trade war” that intensified in 2018, could have an adverse effect on theChinese or Hong Kong economies and on investmentsmade through Stock Connect program. Investing in securities of Chinese issuers, including by investing in A Shares, involves certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers, including, among others, (i) more frequent (and potentially widespread) trading suspensions and government interventions with respect to Chinese issuers, resulting in a lack of liquidity and in price volatility, (ii) currency revaluations and other currency exchange rate fluctuations or blockage, (iii) the nature and extent of intervention by the Chinese government in the Chinese securities markets, whether such intervention will continue and the impact of such intervention or its discontinuation, (iv) the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets, (v) the risk that the Chinese government may decide not to continue to support economic reform programs, (vi) potentially higher rates of inflation, (vii) the unavailability of consistently-reliable economic data, (viii) the relatively small size and absence of operating history of many Chinese companies, (ix) accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards in China are different from U.S. standards and, therefore, disclosure of certain material information may not be available, the quality of financial information may vary and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which regulates auditors of U.S. public companies, is unable to inspect audit work papers in certain foreign countries, including China, (x) greater political, economic, social, legal and tax-related uncertainty, (xi) higher market volatility caused by any potential regional territorial conflicts or natural disasters, (xii) higher dependence on exports and

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international trade, (xiii) the risk of increased trade tariffs, embargoes and other trade limitations, (xiv) restrictions on foreign ownership, and (xv) custody risks associated with investing through programs to access Chinese securities. Significant portions of the Chinese securities markets may become rapidly illiquid, as Chinese issuers have the ability to suspend the trading of their equity securities, and have shown a willingness to exercise that option in response to market volatility and other events. The liquidity of Chinese securities may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor perceptions, whether or not accurate.

Stock Connect Investing Risk (principal risk for the Emerging Market Stars Fund): China “A Shares” are equity securities of issuers incorporated in mainland China that are denominated and currently traded in Renminbi (“RMB”) on the Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Subject to minor exceptions, under current regulations in China, foreign investors, such as the Emerging Market Stars Fund, can invest in A Shares only (i) through certain institutional investors that have obtained a license and quota from the Chinese regulators or (ii) through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect or Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs. The Emerging Market Stars Fund will invest in A Shares listed and traded on the SSE or Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) through the Stock Connect program, or on such other stock exchanges in China which participate in the Stock Connect program from time to time. The Emerging Market Stars Fund’s investments in Stock Connect A Shares are generally subject to Chinese securities regulations and listing rules, among other restrictions that may affect the Emerging Market Stars Fund’s investments and returns, including daily limits on net purchases and transfer restrictions. In addition, the Stock Connect program’s trading, clearance and settlement procedures are relatively untested in China, which could pose risks to the Emerging Market Stars Fund. While overseas investors currently are exempt from paying capital gains or value added taxes on income and gains from investments in Stock Connect A Shares, these Chinese tax rules could be changed, which could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Emerging Market Stars Fund.

The Stock Connect program will only operate on days when both the Chinese and Hong Kong markets are open for trading and when banks in both markets are open on the corresponding settlement days. There may be occasions when the Emerging Market Stars Fund may be subject to the risk of price fluctuations of A Shares during the time when the Stock Connect program is not trading. Because of the way in which China A shares are held in Stock Connect, the Emerging Market Stars Fund may not be able to exercise the rights of a shareholder and may be limited in its ability to pursue claims against the issuer of a security, and may suffer losses in the event the depository of the SSE or the SZSE becomes insolvent. Only certain China A shares are eligible to be accessed through the Stock Connect program. Such securities may lose their eligibility at any time, in which case they presumably could be sold but could no longer be purchased through the Stock Connect program. The Stock Connect program is a relatively new program. Further developments are likely and there can be no assurance as to the program’s continued existence or whether future developments regarding the program may restrict or adversely affect the Emerging Market Stars Fund’s investments or returns. In addition, the application and interpretation of the laws and regulations of Hong Kong and China, and the rules, policies or guidelines published or applied by relevant regulators and exchanges in respect of the Stock Connect program are uncertain, and they may have a detrimental effect on the Emerging Market Stars Fund’s investments and returns.

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Derivatives Risk: The use of derivatives involves the risk that their value may not move as expected relative to the value of the relevant underlying assets, rates, or indices. Derivatives also present other risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty risk.

Market Risk: The value of securities and instruments owned by the Funds may rise and fall, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries or geographic areas.

Liquidity Risk: In some circumstances, investments may be relatively illiquid making it difficult to acquire or dispose of them at the prices quoted on the various exchanges. Accordingly, the Funds’ ability to respond to market movements may be impaired and the Funds may experience adverse price movements upon liquidation of their investments. Settlement of transactions may be subject to delay and administrative uncertainties.

Counterparty and Third Party Risk: Transactions involving a counterparty (including a clearing member or clearing house through which the Funds hold a derivative position) to a derivative contract, repurchase agreement, reverse repurchase agreement, or other financial instrument, or a third party responsible for servicing the instrument, are subject to the credit risk of the counterparty or third party, and to the counterparty’s or third party’s ability to perform in accordance with the terms of the transaction.

Large Investor Risk: Ownership of shares of the Funds may be concentrated in one or a few large investors. Such investors may redeem shares in large quantities or on a frequent basis. Redemptions by a large investor may affect the performance of the Funds, may increase realized capital gains, may accelerate the realization of taxable income or gains for shareholders and may increase transaction costs. These transactions potentially limit the use of any capital loss carryforwards and certain other losses to offset future realized capital gains (if any). Such transactions may also increase the Funds’ expenses. In addition, the Funds may be delayed in investing new cash after a large shareholder purchase, and under such circumstances may be required to maintain a larger cash position than they ordinarily would.

Management Risk: The Funds are subject to management risk as an actively managed investment portfolio. The portfolio managers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there can be no guarantee that these will produce the desired results. The portfolio managers’ opinion about the intrinsic worth or creditworthiness of a company or security may be incorrect, the portfolio managers may not make timely purchases or sales of securities for the Funds, the Funds’ investment objective may not be achieved, or the market may continue to undervalue the Funds’ securities. In addition, the Funds may not be able to quickly dispose of certain securities holdings. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the personnel of the Adviser will continue to be associated with the Adviser for any length of time, and the loss of services of one or more key employees of the Adviser, including the portfolio managers, could have an adverse impact on the Funds’ ability to achieve their investment objective. Certain securities or other instruments in which the Funds seek to invest may not be available in the quantities desired. In such circumstances, the portfolio managers may determine to purchase other securities or instruments as substitutes. Such substitute securities or instruments may not perform as intended, which could result in losses to the Funds.

Risks Associated with Non-Diversification: The Funds are non-diversified, which generally means that they may invest a greater percentage of their total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a “diversified” fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Funds could affect the overall

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value of the Funds more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Funds’ value will likely be more volatile than the value of a more diversified fund. In addition, due to its relatively low number of holdings, the Funds will be more susceptible to company-specific events and risks impacting the particular securities held by the Funds than a fund with a greater number of holdings.

Risks Associated with Changes to Non-U.S. Tax Laws: Fund investors should also consider the possibility of changes to non-U.S. tax laws and regulations (including potential retroactive changes) which may adversely affect certain investments made by the Funds, including as a result of the Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”), which has been developed with the aim of securing revenue by realigning taxation with economic activities and value creation by creating a single set of consensus based international tax rules. As part of the BEPS project, it is anticipated that new rules dealing with the operation of double tax treaties, the definition of permanent establishments, interest deductibility and how hybrid instruments and hybrid entities are taxed will have been and continue to be introduced. To facilitate implementation of the BEPS project, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting has modified, and continues to modify, a wide range of double tax treaty provisions. In addition, the European Council’s Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive addresses many of the same issues. These initiatives could adversely affect the Funds or certain or all Fund investors, including but not limited to causing additional reporting and disclosure obligations for Fund investors. In addition, there may be changes in the tax laws or interpretations of tax laws in jurisdictions in which the Funds, and/or any entity owned directly or indirectly by the Funds, are established, are operating, are managed, are advised, are promoted or are investing, or in which Fund investors are resident, that are adverse to the Funds, and/or any entities owned directly or indirectly by the Funds and/or the Fund investors. Changes to taxation treaties or interpretations of taxation treaties between one or more such jurisdictions and the countries through which the Funds and/or any entities owned directly or indirectly by the Funds hold investments or in which a Fund investor is resident or the introduction of, or change to, EU Directives (including but not limited to the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives) may adversely affect the ability of the Funds and/or any entities owned directly or indirectly by the Funds to efficiently realize income or capital gains. Consequently, it is possible that the Funds and/or any entities owned directly or indirectly by the Funds may face unfavorable tax treatment in such jurisdictions that may materially adversely affect the value of the investments held by the Funds and/ or any entities owned directly or indirectly by the Funds or the feasibility of making investments in certain countries.

Participatory Notes Risk: An investment in participatory notes is subject to market risk. The performance results of participatory notes may not exactly replicate the performance of the underlying securities. An investment in participatory notes is also subject to counterparty risk, relating to the non-U.S. bank or broker-dealer that issues the participatory notes, and may be subject to liquidity risk.

Currency Risk: The currencies in which investments are denominated may be unstable, may be subject to significant depreciation and may not be freely convertible.

Custody Risk: In a limited number of markets, particularly in emerging economies, where a no failed trade policy is standard market practice, assets may be assigned, transferred, exchanged or delivered without the prior approval of the Depositary or its agent. Once a sale order is placed in relation to assets of the Funds, by virtue

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of the operation of the settlement system within those markets, those assets will automatically move from custody of the Depositary without the need for the prior approval of the Depositary. Where this occurs the consideration for those assets is remitted to the entity releasing the assets.

Cyber Security Risk: The Funds and their service providers are susceptible to operational and information security and related risks of cyber security incidents. In general, cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. Cyber security attacks include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems (e.g., through “hacking” or malicious software coding) for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. Cyber-attacks also may be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as causing denial-of-service attacks on websites (i.e., efforts to make services unavailable to intended users). Cyber security incidents affecting the Funds, Adviser, Custodian or Administrator or other service providers such as financial intermediaries have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, including by interference with the Funds’ ability to calculate its NAV; impediments to trading for the Funds’ portfolio; the inability of Shareholders to transact business with the Funds; violations of applicable privacy, data security or other laws; regulatory fines and penalties; reputational damage; reimbursement or other compensation or remediation costs; legal fees; or additional compliance costs. Similar adverse consequences could result from cyber security incidents affecting issuers of securities in which the Funds invest, counterparties with which the Funds engage in transactions, governmental and other regulatory authorities, exchange and other financial market operators, banks, brokers, dealers, insurance companies and other financial institutions and other parties. While information risk management systems and business continuity plans have been developed which are designed to reduce the risks associated with cyber security, there are inherent limitations in any cyber security risk management systems or business continuity plans, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified.

Because of these and other risks, you could lose money by investing in the Funds.

An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

NOTE 4 — Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended September 30, 2023 the aggregate costs of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the Funds were as follows:

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NOTE 5 — Federal Income Tax

No provision for federal income tax is required because each of the Funds has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute each year to its shareholders, in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Code, its taxable net investment income and taxable net realized gains on investments.

At March 31, 2023, the tax components of undistributed net investment income, undistributed realized gains and unrealized gains were as follows:

Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. The timing and character of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations may differ from financial statement amounts determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among the capital accounts to reflect differences between financial reporting and federal income tax basis distributions. The reclassifications are reported in order to reflect the tax treatment for certain permanent differences that exist between income tax regulations and U.S. GAAP. These reclassifications primarily relate to net operating losses, Section 988 currency gains and losses, and Passive Foreign Investment Companies (“PFICs”) gains and losses. These reclassifications have no impact on the net assets or the NAV per share of the Fund.

At March 31, 2023, the following reclassifications were recorded:

The tax status of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 were as follows: