# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001663712
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## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-196696

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 486BPOS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260430

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260430

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260430

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001663712

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 811061590
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 486BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-23129
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26924107

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 214-276-6300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001663712

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 811061590
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 486BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-209022
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26924106

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 214-276-6300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 CRESCENT COURT
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201

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#### As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026

#### 1933 Act File No. 333-209022

#### 1940 Act File No. 811-23129

### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

### FORM N-2

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### REGISTRATION STATEMENT

#### UNDER

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| THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | ☒ |
| Pre-Effective Amendment No. | ☐ |
| Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 | ☒ |

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### REGISTRATION STATEMENT

#### UNDER
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ☒ <br> Amendment No. 17 ☒

## NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

#### (Registrant Exact Name as Specified in Charter)

#### 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700

#### Dallas, Texas 75201

#### (Address of Principal Executive Offices, Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code)
(833) 697-6246

#### (Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code)

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| **Ms. Stephanie Vitiello**<br> **NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund**<br> **300 Crescent Court, Suite 700**<br> **Dallas, Texas 75201**<br> **(Name and Address (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code)**<br> **of Agent for Service)** | **Copies of Communications to:**<br> **Jon-Luc Dupuy, Esquire**<br> **K&L Gates LLP**<br> **1 Congress Street, Suite 2900**<br> **Boston, Massachusetts 02114** |

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#### Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering:

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#### PROSPECTUS

## NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

### Class A (NRSAX), Class C (NRSCX)

### and Class Z (NRSZX) Shares
<u>The Fund</u>*.* NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund (the "Fund") is a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an interval fund.

This Prospectus provides the information that a prospective investor should know about the Fund before investing. You are advised to read this Prospectus carefully and to retain it for future reference. Additional information about the Fund, including a Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") dated April 30, 2026, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The SAI is available upon request and without charge by writing the Fund at NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, c/o SS&C Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 219630, Kansas City, MO, 64121-9730, or by calling toll-free (844) 485-9167. You may request the Fund's SAI, annual and semi-annual reports, and other information about the Fund or make shareholder inquiries by calling (844) 485-9167 or by visiting https://www.nexpoint.com/funds/nexpoint-real-estate-strategies-fund/. The SAI, which is incorporated by reference into (legally made a part of) this Prospectus, is also available on the SEC's website at <u>http://www.sec.gov.</u> The address of the SEC's website is provided solely for the information of prospective shareholders and is not intended to be an active link.

<u>Investment Objective</u>*.* The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term total return with an emphasis on current income. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by primarily investing in a broad range of private and public real estate-related debt, equity and preferred equity investments across multiple real estate sectors. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve this objective.

<u>Investment Strategy</u>*.* The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in real estate and real estate-related securities, as further described in this Prospectus.

<u>Securities Offered</u>*.* The Fund engages in a continuous offering of three classes of shares of beneficial interest of the Fund: Class A shares, Class C shares and Class Z shares. The Fund is authorized as a Delaware statutory trust to issue an unlimited number of shares. The Fund is offering to sell, through its principal underwriter, NexPoint Securities, Inc. (the "Distributor"), under the terms of this Prospectus, an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of each class. The shares of each class are offered on a continuous basis at the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share plus the applicable sales load. See "Fees and Fund Expenses" and "Plan of Distribution". The Distributor is not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of the Fund's shares, but will use reasonable efforts to sell the shares. Funds received will be invested promptly and no arrangements have been made to place such funds in an escrow, trust or similar account. Assets that cannot be invested promptly in real estate or real estate-related securities will be invested in cash or cash equivalents. The shares of beneficial interest of the Fund are continuously offered under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

<u>Use of Leverage</u>. The Fund incurs leverage as a part of its investment strategy. The Fund may also invest in private and public real estate investment funds or trusts, including real estate investment funds or trusts managed by affiliated or unaffiliated managers or entities wholly-owned by the Fund, that may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities. The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho Securities USA LLC ("Mizuho") that allows the Fund to enter into reverse

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repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026. See "Risk Factors — Leverage Risk".

<u>Non-Traded REITs</u>. The Fund may invest in publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), which are illiquid and are not subject to the protections of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). Some or all of these funds may be managed by NexPoint Advisors, L.P., the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser" or "NexPoint"), or an affiliate.

#### Investors should understand that:
**•** **the Fund does not currently intend to list its shares on any securities exchange;** 

**•** **there is no secondary market for the Fund's shares, and the Fund does not expect that such a market will develop at this time; and** 

**•** **your investment in the Fund will be illiquid.** 

#### Before investing, you should therefore consider the following factors:
**•** **You may not have access to the money you invest for an extended period of time.** 

**•** **You may not be able to sell your shares at the time of your choosing regardless of how the Fund performs.** 

**•** **Because you may not be able to sell your shares at the time of your choosing, you may not be able to reduce your exposure in a market downturn.** 

**•** **An investment in the Fund may not be suitable for investors who may need the money they invested in a specified timeframe.** 

**•** **The amount of distributions that the Fund may pay, if any, is uncertain.** 

**•** **The Fund may pay distributions in significant part from sources that may not be available in the future and that are unrelated to the Fund's performance, such as from offering proceeds, borrowings, and amounts from the Fund's affiliates that are subject to repayment by investors. All or a portion of a distribution may consist of a return of capital. Because a return of capital may reduce a shareholder's tax basis, it will increase the amount of gain or decrease the amount of loss on a subsequent disposition of the shareholder's shares.** 

**The Fund has implemented a share repurchase program, for no less than 5% of its outstanding shares per quarter. In the event a repurchase offer is oversubscribed, the Fund may not repurchase all of the shares tendered but will repurchase shares tendered on a** *pro rata* **basis, and no assurance can be given that the Fund will repurchase all of a shareholder's tendered shares over any period. In addition, the Fund may in the future determine to list its shares on a public securities exchange, but even if an active secondary market in the Fund's shares were to develop as a result, closed-end fund shares frequently trade at a discount from their NAV. Investing in the Fund involves a considerable degree of risk. See "[Risk Factors](#toc129902_7)" on page 42 of this Prospectus.** 

**Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.**

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The Fund is offering the shares in a continuous offering through the Distributor at NAV plus the applicable sales load. The Distributor also may enter into selected dealer agreements with other broker-dealers for the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares. The Fund currently offers the following three share classes to investors, Class A, Class C and Class Z Shares. See "Plan of Distribution" of page 80 of this Prospectus.

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|  | **Class A**<br>**Shares** | **Class C**<br>**Shares** | **Class Z**<br>**Shares** |
|  Public Offering Price Per Share | $15.83 | $16.06 | $16.06 |
|  Maximum Sales Load as a Percentage of Purchase Amount<sup>1,2</sup> | 6.08% |  |  |
|  Amount of Securities | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |

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(1) For Class A shares, "maximum sales load" includes: (i) broker commissions of 5.00% of the Fund's public offering price per Class A share; and (ii) distributor fees of 0.75% of the Fund's public offering price per Class A share. See "Fees and Fund Expenses."

(2) The Adviser and/or its affiliates, in their discretion and from their own resources (which may include the Adviser's legitimate profits from the management fee it receives from the Fund), may pay additional compensation to brokers or dealers in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares. There is no limit on the amount of additional compensation paid by the Adviser or its affiliates, subject to the limitations imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). In addition, the Fund, the Adviser and/or their respective affiliates may pay a servicing fee to the Distributor and to other selected broker-dealers and other financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of holders of Class A and Class C shares with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. The Fund's (and, indirectly, Class A and Class C holders') share of such servicing fees will not exceed an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net asset value attributable to Class A and Class C shares, respectively. See "Plan of Distribution."

### Distributor

### NexPoint Securities, Inc.

### Member FINRA/ SIPC

#### The date of this Prospectus is April 30, 2026.

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#### **TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  [PROSPECTUS SUMMARY](#toc129902_1) | 1 |
|  [FEES AND FUND EXPENSES](#toc129902_2) | 15 |
|  [FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#toc129902_3) | 18 |
|  [THE FUND](#toc129902_4) | 29 |
|  [USE OF PROCEEDS](#toc129902_5) | 29 |
|  [INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES](#toc129902_6) | 30 |
|  [RISK FACTORS](#toc129902_7) | 42 |
|  [MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND](#toc129902_8) | 62 |
|  [DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE](#toc129902_9) | 66 |
|  [CONFLICTS OF INTEREST](#toc129902_10) | 68 |
|  [QUARTERLY REPURCHASES OF SHARES](#toc129902_11) | 71 |
|  [DISTRIBUTION POLICY](#toc129902_12) | 74 |
|  [DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT POLICY](#toc129902_13) | 75 |
|  [U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS](#toc129902_14) | 76 |
|  [DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHARES](#toc129902_15) | 78 |
|  [ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS IN THE DECLARATION OF TRUST](#toc129902_16) | 79 |
|  [PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION](#toc129902_17) | 80 |
|  [LEGAL MATTERS](#toc129902_18) | 87 |
|  [REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS](#toc129902_19) | 87 |
|  [INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM](#toc129902_20) | 88 |
|  [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#toc129902_21) | 88 |
|  [**TABLE OF CONTENTS** OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#toc129902_22) |  |

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#### PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
*The following summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this Prospectus. This summary may not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in the Fund. You should review the more detailed information contained in this Prospectus and in the Statement of Additional Information ("SAI"), especially the information set forth under the heading "Risk Factors."* 

#### The Fund
NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund (the "Fund") is a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an interval fund. See "The Fund." As an interval fund, the Fund will offer to make repurchases of no less than 5% of its outstanding shares at net asset value ("NAV"), on a quarterly basis, unless such offer is suspended or postponed in accordance with regulatory requirements. See "Quarterly Repurchases of Shares."

#### Investment Objective and Policies
**Investment Objective.** The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term total return with an emphasis on current income. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by primarily investing in a broad range of private and public real estate-related debt, equity and preferred equity investments across multiple real estate sectors. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve this objective.

**Investment Strategy.** The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in "real estate and real estate-related securities" (as defined below). In particular, the Fund will pursue its investment objective by investing the Fund's assets primarily in: (1) commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"); (2) direct preferred equity and mezzanine investments in real properties; (3) equity securities of public (both traded and non-traded) and private debt and equity real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and/or real estate operating companies ("REOCs"); and (4) opportunistic and value added direct real estate strategies. The Fund will effect its direct real estate strategy through investments in one or more REIT subsidiaries, including through NRESF REIT Sub, LLC and NRESF REIT Sub II, LLC (each, a "REIT Subsidiary" and collectively, the "REIT Subsidiaries"), which were formed on July 8, 2016 and June 6, 2022, respectively. The REIT Subsidiaries entered into separate investment advisory agreements with the Fund's investment advisor, NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (the "Adviser" or "NexPoint"), concurrent with their formation.

Preferred equity and mezzanine investments in real estate transactions come in various forms which may or may not be documented in the borrower's organizational documents. Generally, real estate preferred equity and/or mezzanine investments are typically junior to first mortgage financing but senior to the borrower's or sponsor's equity contribution. The investments are typically structured as an investment by a third-party investor in the real estate owner or various affiliates in the chain of ownership in exchange for a direct or indirect ownership interest in the real estate owner entitling it to a preferred/priority return on its investment. Sometimes, the investment is structured much like a loan where (i) "interest" on the investment is required to be paid monthly by the "borrower" regardless of available property cash flow; (ii) the entire investment is required to be paid by a certain maturity date; (iii) default rate "interest" and penalties are assessed against the "borrower" in the event payments are not made timely; and (iv) a default in the repayment of investment potentially results in the loss of management and/or ownership control by the "borrower" in the company in favor of the investor or other third-party. The Fund may also invest in senior loans. Senior loans are business loans that have a right to payment senior to most other debts of the borrower. Senior loans generally are arranged through private negotiations between a borrower and several financial institutions. Senior loans are typically below investment grade securities (also known as "high yield securities" or "junk securities").

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In addition, subject to the 15% Limitation (as defined below), the Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity or debt securities other than real estate and real estate-related securities. The Adviser will evaluate each opportunity within the context of whether the Adviser believes the various real estate subsectors are within the broader real estate cycle and tactically allocate among these opportunities. Also, the Adviser will select investments it believes offer the best potential outcomes and relative risk to assemble the most appropriate portfolio to meet the risk-adjusted return goals of the Fund. The Adviser has broad discretion to allocate the Fund's assets among equity or debt securities other than real estate and real estate-related securities and to change allocations as conditions warrant.

This portfolio construction strategy seeks to: (i) recognize and allocate capital based upon where the Adviser believes we are in the current real estate cycle; and (ii) minimize drawdowns during market downturns and maximize risk adjusted returns during all market cycles, though there can be no assurance that this strategy will achieve this objective. The Fund will rely on the expertise of the Adviser and its affiliates to determine the appropriate structure for structured credit investments, which may include bridge loans, common and preferred equity or other debt-like positions, as well as the acquisition of such instruments from banks, servicers or other third parties.

The Fund defines "real estate and real estate-related securities" to consist of common stock, convertible or non-convertible preferred stock, warrants, convertible or non-convertible secured or unsecured debt, and partnership or membership interests issued by:

• CMBS, RMBS and other real estate credit investments, which include existing first and second mortgages on real estate, either originated or acquired in the secondary market, and secured, unsecured and/or convertible notes offered by REOCs and REITs;

• publicly traded REITs managed by affiliated or unaffiliated asset managers and their foreign equivalents ("Public REITs");

• REOCs;

• private real estate investment funds managed by affiliated or unaffiliated institutional asset managers ("Private Real Estate Investment Funds");

• registered closed-end funds that invest principally in real estate (collectively, "Public Investment Funds");

• real estate exchange traded funds ("ETFs"); and

• publicly-registered non-traded REITs ("Non-Traded REITs") and private REITs, generally wholly-owned by the Fund or wholly-owned or managed by an affiliate.

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate-related loans or interests, and REOCs are companies that invest in real estate and whose shares trade on public exchanges. Foreign REIT equivalents are entities located in jurisdictions that have adopted legislation substantially similar to the REIT tax provisions in that they provide for favorable tax treatment for the foreign REIT equivalent and require distributions of income to shareholders.

The Fund has not imposed limitations on the portion of its assets that may be invested in any of the categories outlined above other than certain Private Real Estate Investment Funds. The Fund, however, will limit its investments in Private Real Estate Investment Funds and any other investments that are excluded from the definition of "investment company" under the 1940 Act by Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act to no more than 15% of its net assets (the "15% Limitation"). Such entities are typically private equity funds and hedge funds. The 15% Limitation does not apply to any collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), certain of which may rely on Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act. For purposes of compliance with the 15% Limitation, the Fund will not count its direct investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries but will look through such subsidiaries and count their underlying holdings. The Fund may engage in short sales and securities lending.

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**Leverage.** The Fund incurs leverage as part of its investment strategy. The Fund may also invest in private and public real estate investment funds or trusts, including real estate investment funds or trusts managed by affiliated or unaffiliated managers or entities wholly-owned by the Fund, that may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities. The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho that allows the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026. See "Risk Factors — Leverage Risk".

In addition to any indebtedness incurred by the Fund, any subsidiary of the Fund, including the REIT Subsidiaries, may also utilize leverage, including by mortgaging properties held by special purpose vehicles, or by acquiring property with existing debt. Any such borrowings will generally be the sole obligation of each respective special purpose vehicle, without any recourse to any other special purpose vehicle, the REIT Subsidiaries, the Fund or its assets, and the Fund will not treat such non-recourse borrowings as senior securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage unless the financial statements of the special purpose vehicle, or the subsidiary of the Fund that owns such special purpose vehicle, will be consolidated in accordance with Regulation S-X and other accounting rules. If cash flow is insufficient to pay principal and interest on a special purpose vehicle's borrowings, a default could occur, ultimately resulting in foreclosure of any security instrument securing the debt and a complete loss of the investment, which could result in losses to the REIT Subsidiaries and, therefore, to the Fund. To the extent that any subsidiaries of the Fund, including the REIT Subsidiaries, directly incur leverage in the form of debt (as opposed to non-recourse borrowings made through special purpose vehicles), the amount of such recourse leverage used by the Fund and such subsidiaries, including the REIT Subsidiaries, will be consolidated and treated as senior securities for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage by the Fund. See "Investment Objective, Policies and Strategies."

**Policies.** The Fund's 80% policy with respect to investment in real estate and real estate-related securities is not fundamental and may be changed by the Fund's board of trustees (the "Board") without shareholder approval. However, shareholders will be given at least 60 days' notice prior to any change in the 80% Policy. The Fund's SAI contains a list of all of the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies of the Fund under the heading, "Investment Objective and Policies." For purposes of the Fund's 80% policy, the Fund will invest only in Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds that either: (1) have adopted a policy to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of their net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in real estate and real estate-related securities; or (2) do not have a stated 80% policy, but do invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of their net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in real estate and real estate-related securities, as determined by the Adviser's review of their portfolio holdings, investment objectives and strategies. Prior to investing in an underlying fund that does not have a stated 80% policy, the Adviser will review the underlying fund's prospectus or offering memorandum, financial statements, and any available third party research, and may also meet with the underlying fund's management team in order to determine whether the underlying fund follows an 80% policy under normal circumstances. Following the Fund's investment in the underlying fund, the Adviser will continue to monitor the underlying fund on an ongoing basis, reviewing all relevant information as it becomes available. If at any point the Adviser has reason to believe that the underlying fund's investment strategy has changed, or that the underlying asset mix has changed in a way that no longer satisfies the 80% policy, the Adviser will immediately reclassify the investment for purposes of testing the Fund's compliance with its 80% policy. If the Fund were to temporarily fall out of compliance with its 80% Policy as a result of the reclassification of an underlying fund, the Fund would take one or more of the following actions in order to come back into compliance with its 80% Policy: (i) restricting additional investments that do not fall within the 80% Policy; (ii) selling one or more investments that are outside of the 80% Policy; (iii) deploying new capital raised in the Offering in investments that fall within the 80% Policy; or (iv) if available, utilizing borrowings from a credit facility to make investments that fall within the 80% Policy.

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The Fund concentrates investments in the real estate and real estate-related industry, meaning that, under normal circumstances, it invests 25% or more of its total assets in real estate and real estate-related industry securities. This policy is fundamental and may not be changed by the Board without shareholder approval. The Fund's SAI contains a list of all of the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies of the Fund, under the heading "Investment Objective and Policies."

#### Investment Adviser and Fees
NexPoint Advisors, L.P., which serves as the investment adviser of the Fund, is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act") and is an affiliate of NexPoint Asset Management, L.P. ("NAM"). The Adviser also externally manages NexPoint Capital, Inc., a non-traded business development company (a "BDC"), NexPoint Event Driven Fund, NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund, and NexPoint Credit Catalyst Fund. NAM manages Highland Opportunities and Income Fund ("HFRO") and Highland Global Allocation Fund ("GAF"), registered closed-end funds whose shares trade on the NYSE.

The Adviser entered into a Services Agreement with Highgate Consulting Group, Inc., doing business as Skyview Group ("Skyview") , pursuant to which the Adviser receives administrative and operational support services to enable it to provide the required advisory services to the Fund.

In July 2022, the Adviser formed NexPoint Services, LLC ("NexPoint Services") as a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary to perform administrative and accounting services for the Adviser. Certain Skyview personnel were dual-employees of NexPoint Services, with the same services being performed by the dual-employees. As of July 2025, the Adviser started transitioning certain Skyview and all NexPoint Services personnel back to the Adviser. The Adviser, and not the Fund, will compensate all Adviser, Skyview, and dual-employee personnel who provide services to the Fund.

The Adviser's senior management team has experience across private lending, private equity, real estate investing and other investment strategies. Collectively, the Adviser and its affiliates managed approximately $16.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, including approximately $12.3 billion in gross real estate assets.

Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Fund (the "Investment Advisory Agreement"), the Adviser receives a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Fund's Daily Gross Assets. Daily Gross Assets is defined in the Investment Advisory Agreement as total assets, including assets resulting from leverage, less any liabilities. For purposes of calculating the Fund's Daily Gross Assets, derivatives will be valued at their market value, not their notional value.

The Adviser and the Fund have entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the "Expense Limitation Agreement") under which the Adviser has agreed contractually to waive its fees and to pay or absorb the ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (including organizational and offering expenses, but excluding distribution fees, interest, dividend expenses on short sales, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, expenses payable by the Fund for third party administration services, litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses), to the extent that they exceed 1.75% per annum of the Fund's average Daily Gross Assets (the "Expense Limitation"). "Daily Gross Assets" is defined in the Expense Limitation Agreement as an amount equal to total assets, less any liabilities, but excluding liabilities evidencing leverage. If the Fund incurs expenses excluded from the Expense Limitation Agreement, the Fund's expense ratio would be higher and could exceed the Expense Limitation. In consideration of the Adviser's agreement to limit the Fund's expenses, the Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund the amount of any fees waived and Fund expenses paid or absorbed (other than organizational and initial offering expenses, which are those expenses incurred by the Fund in order to permit the Fund to be declared effective by the SEC and to commence

operations) to the extent that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable not more than three years from the date on which such fees are foregone or expenses are incurred by the Adviser; and

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(2) such recoupment does not cause the Fund's ordinary operating expenses plus recoupment to exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. The Expense Limitation Agreement may not be amended or terminated for one year from the date of this Prospectus, unless approved by the Board. See "Management of the Fund."

The REIT Subsidiaries entered into separate investment advisory agreements with the Adviser in July 2016 and June 2022. To the extent fees are paid to the Adviser by the REIT Subsidiaries, such fees will be offset against fees otherwise payable by the Fund to the Adviser, such that shareholders of the Fund will only be subject to one layer of fees to the Adviser. Notwithstanding this arrangement, the Fund and its shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses associated with forming the REIT Subsidiaries, non-advisory fees paid by the REIT Subsidiaries (if any) and operating expenses, including maintaining their REIT qualification. To the extent the Fund forms one or more other REIT subsidiaries, it is expected that they will enter into separate investment advisory agreements that have substantially similar terms. The Fund may invest in funds not managed by an affiliate of the Adviser (including closed-end funds, ETFs, private funds, externally managed traded and non-traded REITs, etc.), in which case two layers of fees will be paid by the Fund.

#### Transfer Agent and Fund Administrator/Sub-Administrator
SS&C Technologies, Inc. ("SS&C") serves as the transfer agent of the Fund. The Adviser serves as the Fund's Administrator. SEI Global Funds Services ("SEI") serves as the Fund's Sub-Administrator. See "Management of the Fund."

#### Distribution Fees
Class C shares will pay to the Distributor a distribution fee (the "Distribution Fee") that will accrue at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and is payable on a quarterly basis. Class A and Class Z shares are not subject to a Distribution Fee. See "Plan of Distribution."

#### Shareholder Servicing Fee
The Fund (and, indirectly, the Class A and Class C shareholders) will pay a monthly shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A and Class C shares. The Fund will not pay a monthly shareholder servicing fee in connection with Class Z shares.

#### Closed-End Fund Structure
Closed-end funds differ from open-end management investment companies (commonly referred to as mutual funds) in that closed-end funds do not typically redeem their shares at the option of the shareholder. Rather, closed-end fund shares typically trade in the secondary market via a stock exchange. Unlike many closed-end funds, however, the Fund's shares will not be listed on a stock exchange. Instead, the Fund will operate as an interval fund, meaning that the Fund will provide limited liquidity to shareholders by offering to repurchase a limited amount of shares (at least 5%) on a quarterly basis, which is discussed in more detail below. An investment in the Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of the shares and should be viewed as a long-term investment. The Fund is subject to continuous asset in-flows, although not subject to continuous out-flows. The Board may, in the future, seek shareholder approval to list the Fund's shares on a national securities exchange depending on market conditions and other factors.

#### Share Classes
The Fund currently offers three different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares. The Fund has received exemptive relief from the SEC to issue multiple classes of shares and to impose asset-based distribution fees and early-withdrawal charges (also described as contingent deferred sales charges, or "CDSCs," in this

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Prospectus). An investment in any share class of the Fund represents an investment in the same assets of the Fund. However, the purchase restrictions and ongoing fees and expenses for each share class are different. The fees and expenses for the Fund are set forth in "Fees and Fund Expenses." If an investor has hired an intermediary and is eligible to invest in more than one class of shares, the intermediary may help determine which share class is appropriate for that investor. When selecting a share class, you should consider which share classes are available to you, how much you intend to invest, how long you expect to own shares, and the total costs and expenses associated with a particular share class.

Each investor's financial considerations are different. You should speak with your financial advisor to help you decide which share class is best for you. Not all Financial Intermediaries (as defined below) offer all classes of shares. If your Financial Intermediary offers more than one class of shares, you should carefully consider which class of shares to purchase.

#### Investor Suitability
An investment in the Fund involves a considerable amount of risk. It is possible that you may lose money. An investment in the Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of the shares and should be viewed as a long-term investment. Before making your investment decision, you should: (i) consider the suitability of this investment with respect to your investment objectives and personal financial situation; and (ii) consider factors such as your personal net worth, income, age, risk tolerance and liquidity needs.

#### Repurchases of Shares
The Fund is an interval fund and, as such, has adopted a fundamental policy to make quarterly repurchase offers, at NAV, of no less than 5% of the shares outstanding. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. If the amount of repurchase requests exceeds the number of shares the Fund offers to repurchase, the Fund will repurchase shares on a pro rata basis. Limited liquidity will be provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchases. The Fund will maintain liquid securities or cash or, if available, will borrow in amounts sufficient to meet quarterly redemption requirements. See "Quarterly Repurchases of Shares."

#### Summary of Risks
Investing in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or all of your investment. Consequently, you can lose money by investing in the Fund. No assurance can be given that the Fund will achieve its investment objective, and investment results may vary substantially over time and from period to period. An investment in the Fund is not appropriate for all investors. Each risk summarized below is a principal risk of investing in the Fund, and different risks may be more significant at different times depending upon market conditions or other factors.

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

**Substantial Conflicts of Interest.** As a result of the Fund's arrangements with NexPoint, there may be times when NexPoint or its affiliates have interests that differ from those of the Fund's shareholders, giving rise to a conflict of interest. The Fund's officers serve or may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Fund does, or of investment funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Similarly, the Adviser or its affiliates may have other clients with similar, different or competing investment objectives. In serving in these multiple capacities, they may have obligations to other clients or investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which may not be in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders. For example, the Fund's officers have, and will continue to have, management responsibilities for other investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles managed or sponsored by the Adviser and its affiliates.

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The Fund's investment objective may overlap, in part or in whole, with the investment objective of such affiliated investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles.

As a result, those individuals may face conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities among the Fund and other investment funds or accounts advised by or affiliated with the Adviser. The Adviser will seek to allocate investment opportunities among eligible accounts in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its allocation policy. However, the Fund can offer no assurance that such opportunities will be allocated to it fairly or equitably in the short-term or over time. In addition, it is anticipated that a significant portion of the Fund's assets will be represented by securities sponsored, organized and/or managed by the Adviser and its affiliates, which may include REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities. The Adviser will monitor for conflicts of interest in accordance with its fiduciary duties and will provide the independent trustees of the Fund with an opportunity to periodically review the Fund's investments in such REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities and assure themselves that continued investment in such securities remains in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Please see "Risk Factors — Conflicts of Interest" for a description of risks associated with conflicts of interest.

**Closed-End Fund ("CEF") Risk.** The Fund is a CEF. CEFs differ from open-end management investment companies (commonly referred to as mutual funds) in that CEFs may list their shares for trading on a securities exchange and do not redeem their shares at the option of the shareholder. By comparison, mutual funds issue securities redeemable at net asset value at the option of the shareholder and typically engage in a continuous offering of their shares. Mutual funds are subject to continuous asset in-flows and out-flows that can complicate portfolio management, whereas CEFs generally can stay more fully invested in securities consistent with the CEF's investment objective and policies. In addition, in comparison to open-end funds, CEFs have greater flexibility in their ability to make certain types of investments, including investments in illiquid securities.

**Concentration in Real Estate Securities Risk.** The Fund will not invest in real estate directly, but, because the Fund will concentrate its investments in investment vehicles that invest principally in real estate and real estate-related securities, its portfolio will be significantly impacted by the performance of the real estate market and may experience more volatility and be exposed to greater risk than a more diversified portfolio. The values of companies engaged in the real estate industry are affected by: (i) changes in general economic and market conditions; (ii) changes in the value of real estate properties; (iii) risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; (iv) increases in property taxes and operating expenses; (v) changes in zoning laws; (vi) casualty and condemnation losses; (vii) variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of property to tenants; (viii) the availability of financing; and (ix) changes in interest rates and leverage.

**Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk.** Mortgage-backed securities are bonds which evidence interests in, or are secured by, commercial or residential mortgage loans, as the case may be. Accordingly, mortgage-backed securities are subject to all of the risks of the underlying mortgage loans. In a rising interest rate environment, the value of mortgage-backed securities may be adversely affected when payments on underlying mortgages do not occur as anticipated. The value of mortgage-backed securities may also change due to shifts in the market's perception of issuers and regulatory or tax changes adversely affecting the mortgage securities markets as a whole. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are subject to the credit risk associated with the performance of the underlying commercial or residential mortgage properties. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to several risks created through the securitization process.

The Fund may invest in the residual or equity tranches of CMBS, which are referred to as subordinate CMBS and interest-only CMBS. Subordinate CMBSs are paid interest only to the extent there are funds available to make payments. There are multiple tranches of CMBS, offering investors various maturity and credit risk characteristics. Tranches are categorized as senior, mezzanine, and subordinated/equity, according to their degree of risk. The most senior tranche of a CMBS has the greatest collateralization and pays the lowest interest rate. If there are defaults or the collateral otherwise underperforms, scheduled payments to senior tranches take precedence over those of mezzanine tranches, and scheduled payments to mezzanine tranches take precedence

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over those to subordinated/equity tranches. Lower tranches represent lower degrees of credit quality and pay higher interest rates intended to compensate for the attendant risks. The return on the lower tranches is especially sensitive to the rate of defaults in the collateral pool. The lowest tranche (i.e. the "equity" or "residual" tranche) specifically receives the residual interest payments (i.e., money that is left over after the higher tranches have been paid and expenses of the issuing entities have been paid) rather than a fixed interest rate. As a result, interest only CMBS possess the risk of total loss of investment in the event of prepayment of the underlying mortgages. There is no limit on the portion of the Fund's total assets that may be invested in interest-only multifamily CMBS.

The Fund also may invest in interest-only multifamily CMBS issued by multifamily mortgage loan securitizations. However, these interest-only multifamily CMBS typically only receive payments of interest to the extent that there are funds available in the securitization to make the payment and may introduce increased risks since these securities have no underlying principal cash flows.

**Debt Securities Risk.** When the Fund invests in debt securities, the value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of debt securities. In general, the market price of debt securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments). These risks could affect the value of a particular investment, possibly causing the Fund's share price and total return to be reduced or fluctuate more than other types of investments. This kind of market risk is generally greater for funds investing in debt securities with longer maturities.

**Senior Loans Risk**. The risk associated with senior loans, which are typically below investment grade and are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. As with any debt instrument, senior loans are generally subject to the risk of price declines and as interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing increases, which may increase the risk of default. In addition, the interest rates of floating rate loans typically only adjust to changes in short-term interest rates; long-term interest rates can vary dramatically from short-term interest rates. The secondary market for loans is generally less liquid than the market for higher grade debt. Less liquidity in the secondary trading market could adversely affect the price at which the Fund could sell a loan, and could adversely affect the NAV of the Fund's shares. The volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans varies significantly over time and among loans. Declines in interest rates may increase prepayments of debt obligations and require the Fund to invest assets at lower yields. No active trading market may exist for certain senior loans, which may impair the ability of the Fund to realize full value in the event of the need to liquidate such assets. Adverse market conditions may impair the liquidity of some actively traded senior loans.

**Below Investment-Grade Debt Securities Risk**. The risk that below investment grade securities or unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "high yield securities" or "junk securities") are more likely to default than higher rated securities. The Fund's ability to invest in high-yield debt securities generally subjects the Fund to greater risk than securities with higher ratings. Such securities are regarded by the rating organizations as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. The market value of these securities is generally more sensitive to corporate developments and economic conditions and can be volatile. Market conditions can diminish liquidity and make accurate valuations difficult to obtain.

**Non-Payment Risk.** Debt securities are subject to the risk of non-payment of scheduled interest and/or principal. Nonpayment would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the security experiencing nonpayment and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Fund. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the borrower's obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated.

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**Securities Market and Selection Risk.** An investment in the Fund's shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Fund's shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities market may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously. Many factors can affect this value and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The value of a security or other asset may decline due to changes in general market conditions, economic trends or events that are not specifically related to the issuer of the security or other asset, or factors that affect a particular issuer or issuers, exchange, country, group of countries, region, market, industry, group of industries, sector or asset class. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues like pandemics or epidemics, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments. Selection risk is the risk that the securities selected by Fund management will underperform the markets, the relevant indices or the securities selected by other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. This means you may lose money. The value of your shares at any point in time may be worth less than the value of your original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

**Illiquid and Restricted Securities.** The Fund may not be able to readily dispose of illiquid securities at prices that approximate those at which the Fund could sell such securities if they were more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Fund may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations.

**Distribution Policy Risk.** The Fund's distribution policy may, under certain circumstances, have certain adverse consequences to the Fund and its shareholders because it may result in a return of capital resulting in less of a shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and, over time, increase the Fund's expense ratio. The distribution policy also may cause the Fund to sell a security at a time it would not otherwise do so in order to manage the distribution of income and gain. Pending the investment of the net proceeds in accordance with the investment objective and policies, all or a portion of the Fund's distributions may consist of a return of capital (i.e. from your original investment).

**Public and Private Investment Funds Risk.** For investments in Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds not managed by the Adviser or its affiliates, Fund shareholders will bear two layers of fees and expenses: asset-based fees and expenses at the Fund level, and asset-based fees, incentive allocations or fees and expenses at the Public Investment Fund or Private Real Estate Investment Fund level. The Fund's performance depends, in part, upon the performance of the Public Investment Fund and Private Real Estate Investment Fund managers and their selected strategies, the adherence by such managers to such selected strategies, the instruments used by such managers, and the Adviser's ability to select managers and strategies and effectively allocate Fund assets among them.

Private Real Estate Investment Funds are not publicly traded and therefore are not liquid investments. To determine the value of the Fund's investments in Private Real Estate Investment Funds, the Adviser considers, among other things, information provided by the Private Real Estate Investment Funds, including quarterly unaudited financial statements, which if inaccurate could adversely affect the Adviser's ability to accurately value the Fund's shares. In addition to valuation risk, shareholders of Private Real Estate Investment Funds are not entitled to the protections of the 1940 Act.

To the extent the Fund invests in Private Real Estate Investment Funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates, fees paid at the Private Real Estate Investment Fund level will be reimbursed to the Fund so that shareholders will only pay fees at the Fund level.

**REIT Risk.** REITs may be affected by changes in the real estate markets generally as well as changes in the values of the properties owned by the REIT or securing the mortgages owned by the REIT. REITs are dependent

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upon management skill and are not diversified. REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation, and the possibility of failing to qualify for favorable tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and to maintain an exemption under the 1940 Act. Finally, certain REITs may be self-liquidating at the end of a specified term, and run the risk of liquidating at an economically inopportune time.

**Non-Traded REIT Risk.** Non-traded REITs are subject to the following risks in addition to those described in "REIT Risk." Non-Traded REITs are subject to significant commissions, expenses, and organizational and offering costs that reduce the value of an investor's (including the Fund's) investment. Non-Traded REITs are not liquid, and investments in Non-Traded REITs may not be accessible for an extended period of time. There is no guarantee of any specific return on the principal amount or the repayment of all or a portion of the principal amount invested in Non-Traded REITs. In addition, there is no guarantee that investors (including the Fund) will receive distributions. Distributions from Non-Traded REITs may be derived from sources other than cash flow from operations, including the proceeds of the offering, from borrowings, or from the sale of assets. Payments of distributions from sources other than cash flow from operations will decrease or diminish an investor's interest.

**Private REIT Risk.** Private REITs are subject to the following risks in addition to those described in "Public and Private Real Estate Investment Funds Risk" and "REIT Risk." Private REITS are unlisted, making them more difficult to value and trade. Moreover, private REITs generally are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and, as such, are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as Public REITs and Non-Traded REITs, which makes private REITs more difficult to evaluate from an investment perspective. In addition, Private REITs may not have audited financial statements.

**ETF Risk.** The value of ETFs can be expected to increase and decrease in value in proportion to increases and decreases in the indices that they are designed to track. The volatility of different index tracking stocks can be expected to vary in proportion to the volatility of the particular index they track. ETFs are traded similarly to stocks of individual companies. Although an ETF is designed to provide investment performance corresponding to its index, it may not be able to exactly replicate the performance of its index because of its operating expenses and other factors. The underlying indices that an ETF is designed to track may also experience volatility due to disruptive events, such as natural disasters, pandemic or epidemics or other widespread health crises. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund's performance and may lead to losses on your investment in the Fund. Because ETFs trade on a securities exchange, extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for an ETF's shares may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. The Fund's investment in shares of ETFs subject it to the risks of owning the securities underlying the ETF, as well as certain structural risks, including authorized participant concentration risk, market maker risk, premium/discount risk and trading issues risk. As a shareholder in an ETF, the Fund bears its proportionate share of the ETF's expenses.

**Issuer Risk.** The value of a specific security can perform differently from the market as a whole for reasons related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.

**Leverage Risk.** Leverage creates a greater risk of loss, as well as a potential for more gain, for the Fund's shares than if leverage were not used. The use of leverage, such as borrowing money to purchase securities, will cause the Fund or a Public Investment Fund or Private Real Estate Investment Fund in which the Fund has invested, to incur additional expenses and significantly magnify the Fund's losses in the event of underperformance of the Fund's (or Public Investment Fund's or Private Real Estate Investment Fund's) underlying investments. Interest on borrowings (or dividends on preferred shares) may be at a fixed or floating rate and generally will be based on short-term rates. Interest payments and fees incurred in connection with such borrowings will reduce the amount of distributions available to the Fund's shareholders. As long as the rate of return, net of applicable Fund expenses, on the Fund's portfolio investments purchased with leverage exceeds the costs associated with such leverage, the Fund will generate more return or income than will be needed to pay such costs. In this event, the excess will be available to pay higher dividends to the Fund's shareholders. Conversely, if the Fund's return on

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such assets is less than the cost of leverage and other Fund expenses, the return to the Fund's shareholders shares will diminish or may be eliminated altogether. To the extent that the Fund uses leverage, the net asset value of the Fund's shares and the yield to the Fund's shareholders will be more volatile. The Fund's leveraging strategy may not be successful. The Fund's investments in Public Investment Funds and REITs managed by affiliated or unaffiliated institutional asset managers may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to the higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to incur itself, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities. The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho that allows the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026.

In addition, a lender to the Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund may terminate or refuse to renew any credit facility. If the Fund or Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund is unable to access additional credit, it may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, which may further reduce the amount of distributions available to Fund shareholders. The Fund's investments in Public Investment Funds and REITs managed by affiliated or unaffiliated institutional asset managers may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to incur itself, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities. See "Risk Factors — Leverage Risk".

**Reverse Repurchase Agreement Risk.** The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase transactions with Mizuho or other banks and securities dealers. A reverse repurchase transaction is a repurchase transaction in which the Fund is the seller of, rather than the investor in, securities or other assets and agrees to repurchase them at a date certain or on demand. Use of a reverse repurchase transaction may be preferable to a regular sale and later repurchase of securities or other assets because it avoids certain market risks and transaction costs. Reverse repurchase transactions involve the risk that the market value of securities and/or other assets purchased by the Fund with the proceeds received by the Fund in connection with such reverse repurchase transactions may decline below the market value of the securities the Fund is obligated to repurchase under such transactions. They also involve the risk that the counterparty may liquidate the securities delivered to it by the Fund under the reverse repurchase agreement following the occurrence of an event of default by the Fund under the reverse repurchase agreement. At the time when the Fund enters into a reverse repurchase transaction, liquid securities (e.g., cash, U.S. Government securities or other "high grade" debt obligations) of the Fund having a value at least as great as the Purchase Price of the securities to be purchased will be segregated on the books of the Fund throughout the period of the obligation. The use of these investment strategies may increase net asset value fluctuation.

**Liquidity Risk.** There is currently no secondary market for the shares and the Fund expects that no secondary market will develop. Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the shares outstanding at NAV. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. The Fund's investments are also subject to liquidity risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations. Funds with principal investment strategies that involve securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations, derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

**Management Risk.** Management Risk is the risk associated with the fact that the Fund relies on the Adviser's ability to achieve its investment objective. The Adviser may be incorrect in its assessment of the intrinsic value of the companies whose securities the Fund holds, which may result in a decline in the value of Fund shares and failure to achieve its investment objective.

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**Medium and Small Capitalization Company Risk.** Compared to investment companies that focus only on large capitalization companies, the Fund's NAV may be more volatile because it also invests in medium and small capitalization companies. Compared to larger companies, medium and small capitalization companies are more likely to have: (i) more limited product lines or markets and less mature businesses; (ii) fewer capital resources; (iii) more limited management depth; and (iv) shorter operating histories. Further, compared to larger companies, the securities of small and medium capitalization companies are more likely to experience more significant changes in market values, be harder to sell at times and at prices that the Adviser believes appropriate, and offer greater potential for gains and losses.

**Non-Diversification Risk.** While the Adviser intends to invest in a number of real estate and real estate-related securities issued by different issuers and employ multiple investment strategies with respect to the Fund's investment portfolio, it is possible that a significant amount of the Fund's investments could be invested in the instruments of only a few companies or other issuers or that at any particular point in time one investment strategy could be more heavily weighted than the others. The focus of the Fund's investment portfolio in any one issuer would subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk with respect to defaults by such issuer or other adverse events affecting that issuer, and the focus of the portfolio in any one industry or group of industries would subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk with respect to economic downturns relating to such industry or industries.

**Valuation Risk.** Portfolio securities may be valued using techniques other than market quotations, under the circumstances described under "Determination of Net Asset Value." The value established for a portfolio security may be different than what would be produced through the use of another methodology or if it had been priced using market quotations. Portfolio securities that are valued using techniques other than market quotations, including "fair valued" securities, may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. In addition, there is no assurance that the Fund could sell a portfolio security for the value established for it at any time and it is possible that the Fund would incur a loss because a portfolio security is sold at a discount to its established value.

Fair value is defined as the amount for which assets could be sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the asset. Fair value pricing, however, involves judgments that are inherently subjective and inexact, since fair valuation procedures are used only when it is not possible to be sure what value should be attributed to a particular asset or when an event will affect the market price of an asset and to what extent. As a result, fair value pricing may not reflect actual market value, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security will be materially different from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that asset.

**Equity Securities Risk.** The market prices of equity securities owned by the Fund may fall over short or long periods of time. In addition, equity securities represent a share of ownership in a company, and rank after bonds and preferred stock in their claim on the company's assets in the event of bankruptcy.

**Preferred Securities Risk.** Preferred securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is, in general, that the price of a debt security falls when interest rates rise. Securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a security may not be able to make principal and interest or dividend payments on the security as they become due. The credit quality of preferred stock and convertible securities held by the Fund may be lowered if an issuer's financial condition changes, leading to greater volatility in the price of the security. Holders of preferred securities may not receive dividends, or the payment can be deferred for some period of time. In bankruptcy, creditors are generally paid before the holders of preferred securities. Preferred stock, which may include preferred stock in real estate transactions, represents an equity or ownership interest in an issuer that pays dividends at a specified rate and that has precedence over common stock in the payment of dividends.

**Repurchase Policy Risks.** Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. However, payment for repurchased shares may require the Fund to liquidate

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portfolio holdings earlier than the Adviser otherwise would liquidate such holdings, potentially resulting in losses, and may increase the Fund's portfolio turnover. The Adviser may take measures to attempt to avoid or minimize such potential losses and turnover, and instead of liquidating portfolio holdings, may borrow money to finance repurchases of shares. If the Fund borrows to finance repurchases, interest on any such borrowings will negatively affect shareholders who do not tender their shares in a repurchase offer by increasing the Fund's expenses and reducing net investment income. The Fund's quarterly repurchase offers are a shareholder's only means of liquidity with respect to his or her shares.

**Short Sales Risk.** Short sales risk is the risk of loss associated with any appreciation on the price of a security borrowed in connection with a short sale. The Fund may engage in short sales that are not made "against-the-box," which means that the Fund may sell short securities even when they are not actually owned or otherwise covered at all times during the period the short position is open. Short sales that are not made "against-the-box" involve unlimited loss potential since the market price of securities sold short may continuously increase.

**Securities Lending Risk.** Securities lending risk is the risk that the Fund may make secured loans of its portfolio securities. Any decline in the value of a portfolio security that occurs while the security is out on loan is borne by the Fund, and will adversely affect performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery of securities loaned, losses in the investment of collateral, and loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially while holding the security.

**Risks Relating to Fund's Tax Status.** To remain eligible for the favorable tax treatment accorded to regulated investment companies ("RICs") and their shareholders under the Code, the Fund must meet certain source of income, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. If the Fund were to fail to comply with the income, diversification or distribution requirements, all of its taxable income regardless of whether timely distributed to shareholders would be subject to fund-level tax at the applicable corporate income tax rate and all of its distributions from earnings and profits (including from net long-term capital gains) would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. In any such event, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce the Fund's net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of its distributions. Any such failure would have a material adverse effect on the Fund and its shareholders.

**RIC-Related Risks of Investments Generating Non-Cash Taxable Income.** Certain of the Fund's investments will require the Fund to recognize taxable income in a taxable year in excess of the cash received from those investments during that year. In particular, the Fund expects that a portion of its investments in loans and bonds will be treated as having "market discount" and/or "original issue discount" for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which, in some cases, could be significant. Because the Fund may be required to recognize income in respect of these investments before or without receiving cash representing such income, the Fund may have difficulty satisfying the annual distribution requirements applicable to RICs and avoiding Fund-level U.S. federal income or excise taxes. Accordingly, the Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities, including at potentially disadvantageous times or prices, raise additional debt or equity capital, or reduce new investments, to obtain the cash needed to make the necessary income distributions. If the Fund liquidates portfolio securities to raise cash, the Fund may realize gain or loss on such liquidations; in the event the Fund realizes net long-term or short-term capital gains from such liquidation transactions, its shareholders may receive larger capital gain or ordinary dividends, respectively, than they would in the absence of such transactions.

**REIT Tax Risk for REIT Subsidiaries.** The REIT Subsidiaries and any REIT subsidiary the Fund may form in the future will elect to be taxed as REITs beginning with the first year in which they commence material operations. In order for each REIT Subsidiary and any future REIT subsidiary to qualify and maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must satisfy certain requirements set forth in the Code and Treasury Regulations that depend on various factual matters and circumstances. The Fund and the Adviser intend to cause the REIT Subsidiaries and any future REIT subsidiaries to structure their activities in a manner designed to satisfy all of these requirements. However, the application of such requirements is not entirely clear, and it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") may interpret or apply those requirements in a manner that jeopardizes the ability of such REIT subsidiary to satisfy all of the requirements for qualification as a REIT.

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If any REIT Subsidiary or future REIT subsidiary fails to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year that it is operational and does not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the applicable corporate income tax rate. In addition, it will generally be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following any taxable year in which it fails to qualify as a REIT.

#### U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters
The Fund has elected to be taxed for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and intends to continue to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, the Fund generally will not be subject to fund-level U.S. federal income taxes on any ordinary income or capital gain that it timely distributes to its shareholders from its taxable earnings and profits. Even if the Fund qualifies as a RIC, it generally will be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on its undistributed taxable income and could be subject to U.S. federal excise, state, local and foreign taxes. To maintain RIC tax treatment, the Fund must meet specified source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute annually at least the sum of 90% of its ordinary income and net short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital loss, if any, and 90% of net exempt interest income. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters."

#### Distribution Policy
The Fund's distribution policy is to make monthly distributions to shareholders. The Board has the ultimate discretion as to whether such distributions will be in stock or in cash. However, this distribution policy is subject to change and there is no guarantee the target rate will be achieved. Unless a shareholder elects otherwise, the shareholder's distributions will be reinvested in additional shares under the Fund's distribution reinvestment policy. Shareholders who elect not to participate in the Fund's distribution reinvestment policy will receive all distributions in cash paid to the shareholder of record (or, if the shares are held in street or other nominee name, then to such nominee). The Fund's historical distributions approved by the Board may be found on the Fund's website, located at https://www.nexpoint.com/funds/nexpoint-real-estate-strategies-fund/. See "Distribution Policy" and "Distribution Reinvestment Policy."

#### Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY Mellon") serves as the Fund's custodian. See "Management of the Fund."

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#### FEES AND FUND EXPENSES
The following table is intended to assist you in understanding the costs and expenses that an investor in this offering will bear directly or indirectly.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Class A**<br>**Shares** | **Class C**<br>**Shares** | **Class Z**<br>**Shares** |
|  **Shareholder Transaction Expenses** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maximum Sales Load (as a percent of offering price)<sup>1</sup> | 5.75% |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contingent Deferred Sales Charge<sup>2</sup> | 1.00% | 1.00% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exchange Fee |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  **Annual Expenses (as a percentage of net assets attributable to shares)** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Management Fees | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds<sup>3</sup> | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dividends and Fees on Securities Sold Short | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.56% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Expenses<sup>3</sup> | 1.72% | 1.72% | 1.72% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Distribution Fee<sup>4</sup> |  | 0.75% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shareholder Servicing Fee<sup>5</sup> | 0.25% | 0.25% |  |
|  Total Annual Expenses | 4.25% | 5.0% | 4.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fee Waiver and Reimbursement<sup>6</sup> | 1.29% | 1.29% | 1.29% |
|  Total Annual Expenses (after fee waiver and reimbursement)<sup>7</sup> | 2.96% | 3.71% | 2.71% |

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1. A portion of the sales load payable on Class A shares will be a reallowance to participating broker-dealers (see page 83 of this Prospectus). In addition, up to 0.75% of this sales load will be paid to the Fund's Distributor. There are no sales loads on reinvested distributions. The Fund reserves the right to waive broker commissions.

2. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $500,000 or more may be subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC for redemptions of shares within 18 months after their purchase.

3. As of December 31, 2025, the Fund employed leverage in an amount equal to approximately 1% of net assets. The Fund may employ leverage going forward. This variable rate is based on current interest rates under the Fund's committed facility and is subject to change. The interest rate will increase in rising interest rate environments and, therefore, the actual interest rate expense borne by Fund shareholders will increase over time in a rising interest rate environment. While the Fund has no present intention to issue preferred shares within the next twelve months, if an attractive preferred shares financing opportunity were to come to the Fund's attention during that period, the Fund may consider that opportunity. See "Principal Risks of the Fund — Leverage Risk" in the Prospectus for a brief description of the Fund's Repurchase Agreement with Mizuho.

4. Class C shares will pay to the Distributor a Distribution Fee that will accrue at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and is payable on a quarterly basis. These Distribution fees may be paid to broker or Financial Intermediaries as compensation to sell Fund shares. Class A and Class Z shares are not subject to a Distribution Fee. See "Plan of Distribution."

5. Shareholder Servicing Fees may be used to compensate financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of clients with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. Please refer to page 86 of this Prospectus for information.

6. The Adviser and the Fund have entered into an Expense Limitation Agreement under which the Adviser has agreed contractually to waive its fees and to pay or absorb the ordinary annual operating expenses of the Fund (including organizational and offering expenses, but excluding distribution fees, interest, dividend expenses on short sales, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, expenses payable by the Fund for third party administration services, litigation expenses

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and extraordinary expenses), to the extent that they exceed 1.75% per annum of the Fund's average Daily Gross Assets (the "Expense Limitation"). If the Fund incurs expenses excluded from the Expense Limitation Agreement, the Fund's expense ratio would be higher and could exceed the Expense Limitation. In consideration of the Adviser's agreement to limit the Fund's expenses, the Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund the amount of any fees waived and Fund expenses paid or absorbed (other than organizational and initial offering expenses, which are those expenses incurred by the Fund in order to permit the Fund to be declared effective by the SEC and to commence operations) to the extent that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable not more than three years from the date on which such fees are foregone or expenses are incurred by the Adviser; and (2) such recoupment does not cause the Fund's ordinary operating expenses plus recoupment to exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. The Expense Limitation Agreement will remain in effect until at least May 1, 2027 unless and until the Board approves its modification or termination. The Expense Limitation Agreement may not be amended or terminated unless approved by the Board. See "Management of the Fund." "Fee Waiver and Reimbursement" have been restated from fiscal year amounts to reflect current fees and expenses.

7. The value included in the "Total Annual Expenses" line item corresponds to the Expense Limitation pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement. The value in the "Fees and Fund Expenses" table is presented as a percentage of net assets, while the Expense Limitation, pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, is calculated based on average Daily Gross Assets, but converted and expressed as a percentage of net assets for purposes of the fees and fund expenses table presentation. "Total Annual Expenses (after fee waiver and reimbursement)" have been restated from fiscal year amounts to reflect current fees and expenses.

The Fees and Fund Expenses Table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on purchases of shares if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the "Plan of Distribution — Purchasing Shares" section of this Prospectus. More information about management fees, fee waivers and other expenses is available in the "Management of the Fund" section of this Prospectus.

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#### EXAMPLE
The following example illustrates the hypothetical expenses that you would pay on a $1,000 investment assuming annual expenses attributable to shares remain unchanged and shares earn a 5% annual return. The example reflects total annual expenses after fee waivers and expense reimbursements for the one-year period and the first year of the three-, five-, and ten-year periods:

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| **Example** | **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
|  Class A Shares | $86 | $168 | $251 | $466 |
|  Class C Shares |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you do not sell your shares | $37 | $139 | $240 | $493 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you sold all of your shares at the end of the period | $47 | $139 | $240 | $493 |
|  Class Z Shares | $27 | $110 | $194 | $412 |

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#### The example should not be considered a representation of actual future expenses. Actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.
If shareholders request repurchase proceeds be paid by wire transfer, such shareholders will be assessed an outgoing wire transfer fee at prevailing rates charged by SS&C, currently $10.00. The purpose of the above table is to help a holder of shares understand the fees and expenses that such holder would bear directly or indirectly. There can be no assurance that the Expense Limitation Agreement will be renewed. In the event the Expense Limitation Agreement is terminated by either party, investors will likely bear higher expenses.

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#### FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following Financial Highlights table is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance since inception. Certain information reflects the financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the tables represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 has been audited by Cohen & Company, Ltd., an independent registered public accounting firm. Financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon appear in the Fund's Annual Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025, which is incorporated by reference into the Statement of Additional Information and available from the Fund upon request. The Fund's performance has been enhanced by the existence of contractual waivers of fees and expenses, which may not continue into the future.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class A

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year is as follows:

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|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $15.98 | $17.51 | $19.73 | $21.31 | $16.19 | $20.36 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income<sup>(a</sup><sup>)(h</sup><sup>)</sup> |  | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.48 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.47) | (0.59) | (1.31) | (0.47) | 6.46 | (3.23) |
|  Total from Investment Operations | (1.47) | (0.11) | (0.80) | (0.16) | 6.55 | (2.75) |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.01) | (0.57) | (0.52) | (0.30) | (0.34) | (0.39) |
|  From return of capital | (1.41) | (0.85) | (0.90) | (1.12) | (1.09) | (1.03) |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.42) | (1.42) | (1.42) | (1.42) | (1.43) | (1.42) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of year<sup>(b)</sup>** | $13.09 | $15.98 | $17.51 | $19.73 | $21.31 | $16.19 |
|  Total Return<sup>(b)(c)</sup> | (9.70)% | (0.60)% | (4.30)% | (1.15)% | 42.42% | (12.98)% |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets / Supplemental Data:<sup>(d)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net Assets, End of Year (000's) | $5452 | $7555 | $9265 | $9288 | $5903 | $2273 |
|  Gross operating expenses<sup>(e)</sup> | 4.41% | 4.00% | 4.25% | 2.87% | 3.08% | 3.41% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | (0.01)% | 2.88% | 2.66% | 1.42% | 0.51% | 2.97% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 3% | 13% | 10% | 41% | 41% | 42% |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(f)</sup> | $0.0154 | $— | $0.0289 | $— | $0.0225 | $0.0348 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Per share data was calculated using average shares outstanding during the year.

<sup>(b)</sup> The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end.

<sup>(c)</sup> Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's Investment Adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower.

<sup>(d)</sup> All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated.

<sup>(e)</sup> Supplemental expense ratios are shown below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses)<sup>(g)</sup> | 2.96% | 3.32% | 3.18% | 2.28% | 1.99% | 2.44% |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.47% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 0.25% | —% | 0.34% |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.06% | 0.02% | —% |

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<sup>(f)</sup> Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged.

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<sup>(g)</sup> This includes the additional voluntarily elected waiver by the Investment Adviser during the year which resulted in a 0.07% impact to the net expenses ratio.

<sup>(h)</sup> The per share amount for net investment income (loss) between classes does not accord the aggregate net investment income (loss) for the period due to class specific distribution fees charged to Class A and C.

Amounts designated as " —" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class A

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period** | $18.99 | $20.65 | $20.62 | $20.00 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income<sup>(b)</sup> | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.44 | 0.14 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 1.83 | (1.33) | 0.19 | 0.68 |
|  Total from investment operations | 2.77 | (0.38) | 1.63 | 0.82 |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.91) | (1.28) | (1.39) | (0.20) |
|  From net realized gains | (0.49) |  | (0.21) |  |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.40) | (1.28) | (1.60) | (0.20) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of Period<sup>(c)</sup>** | $20.36 | $18.99 | $20.65 | $20.62 |
|  Total Return<sup>(c)(d)</sup> | 14.59% | (2.42)% | 8.18% | 4.12 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets/ Supplemental Data: <sup>(f)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $1546 | $414 | $126 | $1 |
|  Gross operating expenses<sup>(g)</sup> | 4.33% | 4.20% | 4.75% | 10.78% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | 4.56% | 4.82% | 6.44% | 1.56% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 39% | 49% | 99% | 14 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(h)</sup> | $0.0222 | $0.0111 | $0.0155 | $0.0295 |

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(a) Class commenced operations on July 21, 2016.

(b) Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated using average shares outstanding during the period.

(c) The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end.

(d) Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's investment adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower.

(e) Not annualized.

(f) All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated.

(g) Supplemental expense ratios are shown below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses) | 2.50% | 2.38% | 2.01% | 2.08 %<sup>(f)</sup> |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.76% | 0.22% | —% | — % |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | —% | 0.08% | 0.01% | — % |

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(h) Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged.

Amounts designated as " —" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class C

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year is as follows:

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| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $16.20 | $17.73 | $19.96 | $21.56 | $16.37 | $20.53 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income (loss)<sup>(a</sup><sup>)(h</sup><sup>)</sup> | (0.12) | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.15 | (0.04) | 0.36 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.48) | (0.60) | (1.31) | (0.49) | 6.52 | (3.22) |
|  Total from Investment Operations | (1.60) | (0.24) | (0.95) | (0.34) | 6.48 | (2.86) |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.03) | (0.52) | (0.47) | (0.26) | (0.32) | (0.34) |
|  From return of capital | (1.28) | (0.77) | (0.81) | (1.00) | (0.97) | (0.96) |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.31) | (1.29) | (1.28) | (1.26) | (1.29) | (1.30) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of year<sup>(b)</sup>** | $13.29 | $16.20 | $17.73 | $19.96 | $21.56 | $16.37 |
|  Total Return<sup>(b)(c)</sup> | (10.39)% | (1.36)% | (5.02)% | (1.93)% | 41.32% | (13.45)% |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets / Supplemental Data:<sup>(d)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net Assets, End of Year (000's) | $1585 | $2885 | $3964 | $4558 | $2706 | $1791 |
|  Gross operating expenses<sup>(e)</sup> | 5.16% | 4.74% | 4.98% | 3.64% | 3.85% | 4.13% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | (0.79)% | 2.11% | 1.90% | 0.69% | (0.21)% | 2.14% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 3% | 13% | 10% | 41% | 41% | 42% |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(f)</sup> | $0.0154 | $— | $0.0289 | $— | $0.0225 | $0.0348 |

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(a) Per share data was calculated using average shares outstanding during the year. 

(b) The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end. 

(c) Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's Investment Adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower. 

(d) All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated. 

(e) Supplemental expense ratios are shown below: 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses)<sup>(g)</sup> | 3.71% | 4.07% | 3.93% | 3.05% | 2.74% | 3.18% |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.47% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 0.25% | —% | 0.34% |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.06% | 0.02% | —% |

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<sup>(f)</sup> Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged. 

<sup>(g)</sup> This includes the additional voluntarily elected waiver by the Investment Adviser during the year which resulted in a 0.07% impact to the net expenses ratio. 

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<sup>(h)</sup> The per share amount for net investment income (loss) between classes does not accord the aggregate net investment income (loss) for the period due to class specific distribution fees charged to Class A and C. 

Amounts designated as " –" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class C

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

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|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period** | $19.10 | $20.72 | $20.58 | $20.00 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income<sup>(b)</sup> | 0.79 | 0.83 | 1.12 | 0.04 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain | 1.89 | (1.30) | 0.46 | 0.71 |
|  Total from investment operations | 2.68 | (0.47) | 1.58 | 0.75 |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.83) | (1.15) | (1.23) | (0.17) |
|  From net realized gains | (0.42) |  | (0.21) |  |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.25) | (1.15) | (1.44) | (0.17) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of Period<sup>(c)</sup>** | $20.53 | $19.10 | $20.72 | $20.58 |
|  Total Return<sup>(c)(d)</sup> | 13.97% | (2.90)% | 7.94% | 3.78 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets/ Supplemental Data: <sup>(f)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $880 | $511 | $1 | $1 |
|  Gross operating expenses<sup>(g)</sup> | 5.08% | 4.93% | 5.05% | 11.53% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | 3.81% | 4.08% | 5.39% | 0.45% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 39% | 49% | 99% | 14 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(h)</sup> | $0.0222 | $0.0111 | $0.0155 | $0.0295 |

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(a) Class commenced operations on July 21, 2016. 

(b) Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated using average shares outstanding during the period. 

(c) The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end. 

(d) Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's investment adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower. 

(e) Not annualized. 

(f) All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated. 

(g) Supplemental expense ratios are shown below: 

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|  | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses) | 3.28% | 3.12% | 2.87% | 2.83 %<sup>(f)</sup> |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.76% | 0.22% | —% | — % |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | —% | 0.08% | 0.13% | — % |

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(h) Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged. 

Amounts designated as "—" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class Z

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $16.21 | $17.74 | $19.97 | $21.54 | $16.36 | $20.55 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income<sup>(a)</sup> | 0.04 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.36 | 0.14 | 0.53 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.50) | (0.60) | (1.33) | (0.46) | 6.51 | (3.26) |
|  Total from Investment Operations | (1.46) | (0.07) | (0.76) | (0.10) | 6.65 | (2.73) |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.02) | (0.58) | (0.54) | (0.31) | (0.38) | (0.44) |
|  From return of capital | (1.44) | (0.88) | (0.93) | (1.16) | (1.09) | (1.02) |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.46) | (1.46) | (1.47) | (1.47) | (1.47) | (1.46) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of year<sup>(b)</sup>** | $13.29 | $16.21 | $17.74 | $19.97 | $21.54 | $16.36 |
|  Total Return<sup>(b)(c)</sup> | (9.52)% | (0.34)% | (4.06)% | (0.85)% | 42.68% | (12.75)% |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets / Supplemental Data:<sup>(d)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Net Assets, End of Year (000's) | $17435 | $24109 | $27165 | $25711 | $15493 | $12709 |
|  **Gross operating expenses<sup>(e)</sup>** | 4.16% | 3.75% | 4.02% | 2.61% | 2.85% | 3.24% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | 0.25% | 3.12% | 2.95% | 1.66% | 0.78% | 3.24% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 3% | 13% | 10% | 41% | 41% | 42% |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(f)</sup> | $0.0154 | $— | $0.0289 | $— | $0.0225 | $0.0348 |

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(a) Per share data was calculated using average shares outstanding during the year. 

(b) The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end. 

(c) Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's Investment Adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower. 

(d) All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated. 

(e) Supplemental expense ratios are shown below: 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses)<sup>(g)</sup> | 2.71% | 3.07% | 2.94% | 2.03% | 1.73% | 2.19% |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.47% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 0.25% | —% | 0.34% |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.06% | 0.02% | —% |

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(f) Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged. 

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(g) This includes the additional voluntarily elected waiver by the Investment Adviser during the year which resulted in a 0.07% impact to the net expenses ratio. 

Amounts designated as " —" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### Financial Highlights

#### NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, Class Z

#### Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period** | $19.08 | $20.73 | $20.57 | $19.95 |
|  **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net investment income<sup>(b)</sup> | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.33 | 0.24 |
|  Net realized and unrealized gain | 1.93 | (1.36) | 0.48 | 0.59 |
|  Total from investment operations | 2.92 | (0.32) | 1.81 | 0.83 |
|  **Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |
|  From net investment income | (0.97) | (1.33) | (1.44) | (0.21) |
|  From net realized gains | (0.48) |  | (0.21) |  |
|  Total distributions declared to shareholders | (1.45) | (1.33) | (1.65) | (0.21) |
|  **Net Asset Value, End of Period<sup>(c)</sup>** | $20.55 | $19.08 | $20.73 | $20.57 |
|  Total Return<sup>(c)(d)</sup> | 15.40% | (2.17)% | 9.12% | 4.17 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  **Ratios to Average Net Assets/ Supplemental Data:<sup>(f)</sup>** |  |  |  |  |
|  Net assets, end of period (in 000's) | $17837 | $13132 | $8011 | $7279 |
|  Gross operating expenses<sup>(g)</sup> | 4.09% | 3.94% | 4.60% | 11.26% |
|  Net investment income (loss) | 4.80% | 5.08% | 6.44% | 2.45% |
|  Portfolio turnover rate | 39% | 49% | 99% | 14 %<sup>(e)</sup> |
|  Average commission rate paid<sup>(h)</sup> | $0.0222 | $0.0111 | $0.0155 | $0.0295 |

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(a) Class commenced operations on July 1, 2016. 

(b) Net investment income per share was calculated using average shares outstanding during the period. 

(c) The Net Asset Value per share and total return have been calculated based on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. These figures do not necessarily reflect the Net Asset Value per share or total return experienced by the shareholder at period end. 

(d) Total return is at net asset value assuming all distributions are reinvested and no initial sales charge or CDSC. For periods with waivers/reimbursements, had the Fund's investment adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been lower. 

(e) Not annualized. 

(f) All ratios for the period have been annualized, unless otherwise indicated. 

(g) Supplemental expense ratios are shown below: 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** | **For the Years Ended**<br>**December 31,** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016<sup>(a)</sup>** |
|  Net operating expenses (net of waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, but gross of all other operating expenses) | 2.30% | 2.13% | 1.87% | 1.83% |
|  Interest expense and commitment fees | 0.76% | 0.22% | —% | —% |
|  Dividends and fees on securities sold short | —% | 0.08% | —% | —% |

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(h) Represents the total dollar amount of commissions paid on portfolio transactions divided by total number of portfolio shares purchased and sold for which commissions were charged. 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
|  Borrowings at end of year |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Aggregate Amount Outstanding | $305000 | $2988000 | $6036000 | $3966000 | $29000 | $31000 |
|  Asset Coverage Per $1,000 | 81098.22 | 12551.77 | 771.07 | 1036.22 | 832099.72 | 542072.06 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December, 31** | **For the Years Ended December, 31** | **For the Years Ended December, 31** | **For the Years Ended December, 31** |
|  | **2019** | **2018** | **2017** | **2016** |
|  Borrowings at end of period |  |  |  |  |
|  Aggregate Amount Outstanding including Preferred Shares | $6459135 | $3354013 |  |  |
|  Asset Coverage Per $1,000 | 4137.16 | 5191.05 | N/A | N/A |

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Amounts designated as "—" are zero or have been rounded to zero.

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#### THE FUND
The Fund is a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an interval fund. The Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 11, 2016. The Fund's principal office is located at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, and its telephone number is (833) 697-6246.

#### USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds of the continuous offering of shares will be invested in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and policies (as stated below) as soon as practicable after receipt. The Fund will pay its organizational and offering expenses incurred with respect to its initial and continuous offering, less amounts advanced pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement. Since February 9, 2018, NexPoint Advisors, L.P., the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser" or "NexPoint") has paid or reimbursed the Fund's organizational and offering expenses incurred with respect to its initial and continuous offering and will not seek recoupment of such fees. Pending investment of net proceeds in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and policies, the Fund will invest in money market or short-term, high quality fixed-income mutual funds. Investors should expect, therefore, that before the Fund has fully invested the proceeds of the offering in accordance with its investment objective and policies, the Fund's assets would earn interest income at a modest rate which may be less than the Fund's distribution rate. The Fund's distributions may exceed its earnings and profits. As a result, a portion of the distributions the Fund makes may represent a return of capital for tax purposes. A return of capital is a return of your investment rather than a return of earnings or gains derived from our investment activities. Any invested capital that is returned to shareholders will be reduced by the Fund's fees and expenses, as well as the applicable sales load, which is non-refundable to its shareholders.

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#### INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES

#### Investment Objective and Policies
**Investment Objective.** The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term total return with an emphasis on current income. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by primarily investing in a broad range of private and public real estate-related debt, equity and preferred equity investments across multiple real estate sectors. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve this objective. The Fund's investment objective is non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") without shareholder approval. Shareholders will, however, receive at least 60 days' prior notice of any change in this investment objective.

**Investment Strategy.** The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in "real estate and real estate-related securities" (as defined below). In particular, the Fund will pursue its investment objective by investing the Fund's assets primarily in: (1) commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"); (2) direct preferred equity and mezzanine investments in real properties; (3) equity securities of public (both traded and non-traded) and private debt and equity real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and/or real estate operating companies ("REOCs"); and (4) opportunistic and value added direct real estate strategies. The Fund will effect its direct real estate strategy through investments in one or more REIT subsidiaries, including through the REIT Subsidiaries, which were formed on July 8, 2016 and June 6, 2022, respectively. The REIT Subsidiaries entered into separate investment advisory agreements with the Adviser concurrent with their formation. Preferred equity and mezzanine investments in real estate transactions come in various forms which may or may not be documented in the borrower's organizational documents. Generally, real estate preferred equity and/or mezzanine investments are typically junior to first mortgage financing but senior to the borrower's or sponsor's equity contribution. The investments are typically structured as an investment by a third-party investor in the real estate owner or various affiliates in the chain of ownership in exchange for a direct or indirect ownership interest in the real estate owner entitling it to a preferred/priority return on its investment. Sometimes, the investment is structured much like a loan where: (i) "interest" on the investment is required to be paid monthly by the "borrower" regardless of available property cash flow; (ii) the entire investment is required to be paid by a certain maturity date; (iii) default rate "interest" and penalties are assessed against the "borrower" in the event payments are not made timely; and (iv) a default in the repayment of investment potentially results in the loss of management. The Fund may also invest in senior loans. Senior loans are business loans that have a right to payment senior to most other debts of the borrower. Senior loans generally are arranged through private negotiations between a borrower and several financial institutions. Senior loans are typically below investment grade securities (also known as "high yield securities" or "junk securities").

In addition, subject to the 15% Limitation, the Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity or debt securities other than real estate and real estate-related securities. The Adviser will evaluate each opportunity within the context of where the Adviser believes the various real estate subsectors are within the broader real estate cycle and tactically allocate among these opportunities. The Adviser has broad discretion to allocate the Fund's assets among these investment categories and to change allocations as conditions warrant. Also, the Adviser will select investments it believes offer the best potential outcomes and relative risk to assemble the most appropriate portfolio to meet the risk-adjusted return goals of the Fund.

This portfolio construction strategy seeks to: (i) recognize and allocate capital based upon where the Adviser believes we are in the current real estate cycle; and (ii) minimize drawdowns during market downturns and maximize risk adjusted returns during all market cycles, though there can be no assurance that this strategy will achieve this objective. The Fund will rely on the expertise of the Adviser and its affiliates to determine the appropriate structure for structured credit investments, which may include bridge loans, common and preferred equity or other debt-like positions, as well as the acquisition of such instruments from banks, servicers or other third parties.

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The Fund defines "real estate and real estate-related securities" to consist of common stock, convertible or non-convertible preferred stock, warrants, convertible or non-convertible secured or unsecured debt, and partnership or membership interests issued by:

• CMBS, RMBS and other real estate credit investments, which include existing first and second mortgages on real estate, either originated or acquired in the secondary market, and secured, unsecured and/or convertible notes offered by REOCs and REITs;

• Public REITs;

• REOCs;

• Private Real Estate Investment Funds;

• Public Investment Funds;

• Real estate ETFs; and

• Non-Traded REITs and private REITs, generally wholly-owned by the Fund or wholly-owned or managed by an affiliate.

REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate-related loans or interests, and REOCs are companies that invest in real estate and whose shares trade on public exchanges. Foreign REIT equivalents are entities located in jurisdictions that have adopted legislation substantially similar to the REIT tax provisions in that they provide for favorable tax treatment for the foreign REIT equivalent and require distributions of income to shareholders.

The Fund has not imposed limitations on the portion of its assets that may be invested in any of the categories outlined above other than Private Real Estate Investment Funds. The Fund, however, will limit its investments in Private Real Estate Investment Funds and any other investments that are excluded from the definition of "investment company" under the 1940 Act by Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act to no more than 15% of its net assets (the "15% Limitation"). Such entities are typically private equity funds and hedge funds.

This limitation does not apply to any collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs"), certain of which may rely on Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act. For purposes of compliance with the 15% Limitation, the Fund will not count its direct investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries but will look through such subsidiaries and count their underlying holdings. The Fund may engage in short sales and securities lending.

**Leverage.** The Fund incurs leverage as part of its investment strategy. There can be no assurance that any leveraging strategy the Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed. The Fund may also invest in Private Real Estate Investment Funds, Public REITs, REOCs and Non-Traded REITs, which may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund through these investments may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to incur itself, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities. The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho that allows the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement.

In addition to any indebtedness incurred by the Fund, any subsidiary of the Fund, including the REIT Subsidiaries, may also utilize leverage, including by mortgaging properties held by special purpose vehicles, or by acquiring property with existing debt. Any such borrowings will generally be the sole obligation of each respective special purpose vehicle, without any recourse to any other special purpose vehicle, the REIT Subsidiaries, the Fund or its assets, and the Fund will not treat such non-recourse borrowings as senior securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage unless the financial statements of the special purpose vehicle, or the subsidiary of the Fund that owns such special purpose

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vehicle, will be consolidated in accordance with Regulation S-X and other accounting rules. If cash flow is insufficient to pay principal and interest on a special purpose vehicle's borrowings, a default could occur, ultimately resulting in foreclosure of any security instrument securing the debt and a complete loss of the investment, which could result in losses to the REIT Subsidiaries and, therefore, to the Fund. To the extent that any subsidiaries of the Fund, including the REIT Subsidiaries, directly incur leverage in the form of debt (as opposed to non-recourse borrowings made through special purpose vehicles), the amount of such recourse leverage used by the Fund and such subsidiaries, including the REIT Subsidiaries, will be consolidated and treated as senior securities for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage by the Fund.

**Policies.** The Fund's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") contains a list of all of the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies of the Fund, under the heading "Investment Objective and Policies."

#### Actively-Managed Liquid Real Estate Securities
Fears of broader equity market volatility, and uncertain interest rates has created opportunities in publicly traded REITs. Deceleration in net operating income growth expectations in certain sectors, rising financing costs and tighter lending conditions have made it more difficult for public REITs to grow net asset value or make accretive acquisitions. These changes in investors expectations and the way in which public REITs capitalize their investments has lead to discounts of public REIT shares compared to the private market values of the real estate in which they own for a number of property sectors. Amidst this backdrop of underlying discount to net asset, the Adviser believes that: (i) opportunities to purchase traded REITs and source public and private debt will remain more attractive than purchasing property directly; and (ii) in the near term, investors seeking exposure to real estate should allocate to defensive, risk-adjusted strategies. Over the near term, the Adviser will seek to actively source and manage these opportunities on behalf of the Fund in such a way as to attempt to maximize risk adjusted yields and total return across a full real estate market cycle.

Because of the large discounts between what properties could be sold for in the private markets versus where they trade in the public markets, the Adviser believes a near term opportunity exists to purchase equity interests in certain property types at inherent discounts to the Adviser's large and sophisticated equity team has decades of expertise in identifying and executing deep value and value type investments. These resources may be utilized by the Fund to identify and profit from dislocations in the public equity REIT markets.

#### Actively-Managed Private Real Estate Securities
Although commercial property prices in select markets have roughly doubled since their 2009 trough, the dislocation (or, mispricing of assets) in the real estate debt markets, which emerged as a by-product of the larger global credit crisis and the ensuing recession, provided opportunities for sophisticated investors as borrowers were being held to stricter lending criteria. The ensuing gap between what lenders are willing to lend and what sponsors are willing to put up in equity capital, is also a byproduct of cyclical patterns and investors' evolving return expectations — leveraged private investors can no longer easily expect to generate mid-to-high teen leveraged internal rates of return to hit or exceed return hurdles that allow sponsors to maximize their promote fees. Thus, the Adviser believes demand for real estate debt and preferred equity financing significantly outweighs the supply of such product, and that this imbalance creates inefficiency and provides the Fund an opportunity for attractive lending opportunities secured or supported by real estate asset values. Please see "Investment Strategy" for a description of the types of preferred equity and mezzanine investments the Fund may make.

The Adviser expects these opportunistic investment opportunities to continue in both the private and public real estate markets, at least for the medium-term, and that the volume of potential deal flow is likely to be very material (based on the experience of the Adviser). In sum, the Fund will seek to allocate capital to each area of the market where dislocation is persisting and in the Adviser's opinion, unwarranted. Additionally, the Adviser believes that as the real estate cycle nears the top of the Expansion phase and begins to enter the Early Downturn

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phase, there will be a convergence emerging between capitalization rates of core (high quality properties located in historically strong markets that generally do not require upgrades or renovations) and value add (properties that are high quality but whose value can increase through some event, such as upgrades or renovations) real estate assets that will allow the Fund to selectively and strategically find opportunities to purchase high quality core properties at capitalization rates similar to value add properties.

#### Investment Highlights
**Fully Integrated Platform — One Sponsor.** The Fund has access to NexPoint and its affiliates' fully integrated commercial finance, investment, management, and servicing platform. The resources available to the investment team provide the capability to pursue complex transactions in an efficient and expeditious manner and should enhance the Fund's ability to engage in "one-off" opportunities due to NexPoint's strong presence in the real estate sector. The investment approach is developed, executed and managed by a seasoned team of professionals that have generated superior returns in real estate investing, all under one platform. As a result, the Adviser is more accountable directly to the Fund and its shareholders by directly managing Fund investments in most cases while charging the Fund a single layer of fees (fees paid to entities managed by an affiliate will be rebated back to the Fund. See "Management of the Fund — Investment Adviser").

**Experienced Investment Team.** The management team available to the Fund has an extensive history of underwriting, originating, purchasing, and servicing debt secured by commercial real estate and purchasing direct real estate investments. NexPoint and its affiliates invest in various credit and equity strategies through, REITs, DST 1301 exchange, non-traded funds, publicly traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and an ETF, and manages strategies such as direct real estate, real estate credit and originated or structured real estate credit investments. Together with its affiliates, NexPoint had approximately $16.7 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

**Reduced Exposure to Downturns.** If the real estate markets deteriorate, the Adviser believes that its strategies should generally reduce the Fund's exposure to market downturns. Through its preferred equity investments and direct real estate strategies (i.e., ownership through wholly-owned REITs), the Adviser believes that it should be able to eliminate the common equity investments in the underlying properties by taking control of the properties and owning the underlying assets at 60-80% of the improved cost, thereby creating a hedge against market downturns. The public debt and equity positions will be subject to market movements.

**Strategy for All Market Cycles.** The Fund's strategy, as devised by the Adviser, is designed to produce potentially superior total returns, high yields and capital preservation over all market cycles; however, there is no guarantee that the Adviser will produce these results during all market conditions. The Adviser continuously analyzes the real estate markets, both geographically and across each sector, and determines where in the cycle each sector is. Based on this determination, the Adviser allocates capital to sectors and within the capital structure of real estate investments it deems will produce the best investment results. In this way, the Adviser attempts to limit drawdowns by creating a "hedge" when the real estate cycle is in a downturn.

**Unique Market Opportunity for Liquid Real Estate Securities.** The Adviser believes that the current discounts to underlying net asset values of public REITs presents a unique opportunity for astute real estate investors. Additionally, the low capitalization rate environment and volume of refinancing transactions set to take place in the next few years will potentially allow the Fund to originate credit and preferred equity investments to high quality operators backed by high quality properties. The Fund's investment approach will include fundamental company analysis, with detailed property-level underwriting with particular attention to the management team's capital allocation.

**History as a Fiduciary.** In addition to making capital decisions to maximize returns for investors, NexPoint fosters a culture of fiduciary responsibility throughout the company. NexPoint has invested substantial sums directly in real estate and real estate credit investments. It has extensive experience in converting debt

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investments into equity and working out distressed real estate situations. These capabilities will be utilized for the benefit of the Fund. Members of the Fund's management team also operate: externally managed publicly traded REITs, NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. ("NXRT"), that manages a portfolio of Class B, value add multifamily properties, and NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ("NXDT"); VineBrook Homes Trust, Inc., an externally managed private REIT that manages a portfolio of single-family housing properties in the Midwest U.S. ("VineBrook"); NexPoint Hospitality Trust, an externally managed publicly traded REIT ("NHT") listed on

the TSX Venture Exchange, that manages a portfolio of hospitality assets located in the U.S; NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., an externally managed publicly traded mortgage REIT ("NREF"); NexPoint Storage Partners, Inc. ("NSP"), an externally managed private REIT that manages a portfolio of self-storage facilities nationwide; and multiple a private REITs which are wholly-owned by closed-end registered investment companies affiliated with the Fund.

**Access to a Large Investment Platform.** Through NexPoint and its affiliates, the Fund has access to a fully integrated investment platform that, as of December 31, 2025, had acquired more than $16.7 billion across multiple strategies and product types up and down the capital stack, and owned approximately $12.3 billion in gross real estate assets. NexPoint's position in the markets gives it access to unique sourcing opportunities for investments not typically available to retail investors in a registered fund product.

NexPoint is a select sponsor with Freddie Mac and has experience structuring financing solutions behind first mortgage lenders, including banks, life insurance companies, Freddie Mac and the Federal National Mortgage Association, or Fannie Mae, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments. NexPoint and its affiliates have successfully tailored financing solutions for property owners in creative and highly symbiotic ways with respect to a typical Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae first mortgage. NexPoint's multifamily loan and investment platform complies with current Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae standards, giving the Fund a unique opportunity to invest alongside quality sponsors and the largest multifamily lenders in the U.S.

#### Investment Selection, Diversification and Criteria Used in Selecting Investments
**Investment Selection.** The Fund's assets will be primarily public and private debt, equity and preferred equity investments, originated by the Adviser. The Adviser sources investments through its public and private market research and exposure, third party brokerages, current partners and financing intermediaries. The Fund expects that a majority of its private investments will be held in special purpose entities, which may be joint ventures with a third party (whether wholly owned or a joint venture, a "Subpartnership") and managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. Performing debt and preferred equity investments will generally provide current income from periodic interest payments. There can be no assurance that any or all of the Fund's investment strategies will be successful.

The Adviser will utilize its in-house experience and third party experts to continuously analyze the real estate markets to determine the point at which the real estate cycle is at any given moment. The Adviser cannot provide any assurance that its assessments of when real estate sectors are at the top or bottom will be correct or that it will accurately assess when the real estate cycle is moving between different phases. However, the Adviser believes that NexPoint's position in various investment markets, its high quality investment staff, its access to third party research and other experts gives it an educated view on the real estate market.

**Financing Strategy.** The Adviser may elect in the future for the Fund to obtain one or more credit facilities with financial institutions, which may be secured by the Fund's investments. The intent of these borrowings will be to generate positive returns in excess of the costs associated with such borrowings. In addition, or alternatively, the Adviser may seek to leverage investments on a case-by-case basis. The Fund is authorized to borrow money in connection with its investment activities, subject to the limits of the asset coverage requirement of the 1940 Act. The Fund also may borrow money to satisfy repurchase requests from Fund shareholders and to otherwise provide the Fund with temporary liquidity. The 1940 Act requires a registered investment company to satisfy an

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asset coverage requirement of 300% of its indebtedness, including amounts borrowed, and measured at the time indebtedness occurs. This means that the value of the Fund's total indebtedness may not exceed one-third of the value of its total assets, including the value of the assets purchased with the proceeds of its indebtedness. Private and Public Real Estate Investment Funds, REITs and REOCs may utilize leverage in their investment activities. However, such entities' borrowings are not subject to the asset coverage requirement of the Fund. Accordingly, the Fund, through its investments in such entities, may be exposed to the risk of leveraged investment programs.

There can be no assurance that any or all of the Fund's investment strategies will be successful. See "Principal Risks of the Fund — Leverage Risk" in the Prospectus for a brief description of the Fund's Repurchase Agreement with Mizuho.

**Diversification of Asset Managers.** On occasion, and when investing in private debt and/or equity, the Fund may identify and invest side-by-side with one or more unaffiliated asset managers in investment opportunities sourced by such manager with expertise in managing portfolios of real estate. Using information generally available to investors, the Adviser will evaluate asset managers based on their experience, track record, current portfolios, and ability to weather real estate cycles by employing effective risk management and mitigation strategies.

**Other Information Regarding Investment Strategy.** The Fund may, from time to time, take defensive positions that are inconsistent with the Fund's principal investment strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. During such times, the Adviser may determine that the Fund should invest up to 100% of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, consisting of money market instruments, prime commercial paper, repurchase agreements, Treasury bills and other short-term obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. In these and in other cases, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective. The Adviser may invest the Fund's cash balances in any investments it deems appropriate. The Adviser expects that such investments will be made, without limitation and as permitted under the 1940 Act, in money market funds, repurchase agreements, U.S. Treasury and U.S. agency securities, municipal bonds and bank accounts. Any income earned from such investments is ordinarily reinvested by the Fund in accordance with its investment program. Many of the considerations entering into recommendations and decisions of the Adviser and the Fund's portfolio managers are subjective.

The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho that allows the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026.

The Fund has no intent to use leverage through the issuance of preferred shares during the next twelve months. However, the Board may decide to issue preferred shares in the future, subject to the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act, which generally require that a fund have asset coverage of at least 300% of the issue size. The Fund may borrow for investment purposes, for temporary liquidity, or to finance repurchases of its shares, as permitted under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Fund may be deemed to incur economic leverage embedded in instruments in which it may invest.

The frequency and amount of portfolio purchases and sales (known as the "portfolio turnover rate") will vary from year to year. It is anticipated that the Fund's portfolio turnover rate will ordinarily be between 25% and 75%. The portfolio turnover rate is not expected to exceed 100%, but may vary greatly from year to year and will not be a limiting factor when the Adviser deems portfolio changes appropriate. Although the Fund generally does not intend to trade for short-term profits, the Fund may engage in short-term trading strategies, and securities may be sold without regard to the length of time held when, in the opinion of the Adviser, investment considerations warrant such action. These policies may have the effect of increasing the annual rate of portfolio turnover of the Fund. Higher rates of portfolio turnover would likely result in higher brokerage commissions and may generate short-term capital gains taxable as ordinary income. If securities are not held for certain applicable holding periods, dividends paid on them will not qualify for the advantageous federal tax rates applicable to "qualified dividend income" under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). For the fiscal

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year ended December 31, 2025, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 3%. There is no assurance what portion, if any, of the Fund's distributions will qualify to be treated as "qualified dividend income" under the Code and thus taxable to individual shareholders at the rate applicable to long-term capital gain. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters."

#### Portfolio Investments
The Fund may invest in the following types of securities, subject to certain limitations as set forth below. The Fund is under no obligation to invest in any of these securities:

**Mortgage-Backed Securities.** The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities. Common examples of mortgage-backed securities include CMBS and RMBS. Mortgage-backed securities differ from conventional debt securities because principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. The Fund may receive unscheduled prepayments of principal before the security's maturity date due to voluntary prepayments, refinancings, or foreclosures on the underlying mortgage loans. To the Fund this means a loss of anticipated interest and a portion of its principal investment represented by any premium the Fund may have paid. Mortgage prepayments generally increase when interest rates fall. Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMOs") are obligations fully collateralized by a portfolio of mortgages or mortgage-related securities. Payments of principal and interest on the mortgages are passed through to the holders of the CMOs on the same schedule as they are received, although certain classes of CMOs have priority over others with respect to the receipt of prepayments on the mortgages. Therefore, depending on the type of CMOs in which the Fund invests, the investment may be subject to a greater or lesser risk of prepayment than other types of mortgage-related securities.

Mortgage-backed securities also are subject to extension risk, which is when rising interest rates can cause mortgage-backed security's average maturity to lengthen unexpectedly due to a drop in mortgage prepayments. This will increase a mortgage-backed security's sensitivity to rising interest rates and its potential for price declines.

CMBS are a type of mortgage-backed security that is secured by a single commercial mortgage loan or a pool of commercial real estate loans. Like all mortgage-backed securities, CMBS are subject to all of the risks of the underlying mortgage loans. Because they are not standardized, CMBS can be difficult to value. Commercial real estate loans are secured by multifamily or commercial property and are subject to risks of delinquency and foreclosure. The ability of a borrower to repay a loan secured by an income-producing property typically is dependent primarily upon the successful operation of such property rather than upon the existence of independent income or assets of the borrower. If the net operating income of the property is reduced, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired. Net operating income of an income-producing property can be affected by, among other things: tenant mix, success of tenant businesses, property management decisions, property location and condition, competition from comparable types of properties, changes in laws that increase operating expenses or limit rents that may be charged, any need to address environmental contamination at the property, the occurrence of any uninsured casualty at the property, changes in national, regional or local economic conditions and/or specific industry segments, declines in regional or local real estate values, declines in regional or local rental or occupancy rates, increases in interest rates, real estate tax rates and other operating expenses, and changes in governmental rules, regulations and fiscal policies, including environmental legislation, natural disasters, terrorism, social unrest and civil disturbances.

RMBS are a type of mortgage-backed security that is backed by mortgages on residential real estate. Credit-related risk on RMBS arises from losses due to delinquencies and defaults by the borrowers in payments on the underlying mortgage loans and breaches by originators and servicers of their obligations under the underlying documentation pursuant to which the RMBS are issued. The rate of delinquencies and defaults on residential mortgage loans and the aggregate amount of the resulting losses will be affected by a number of factors, including general economic conditions, particularly those in the area where the related mortgaged property is

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located, the level of the borrower's equity in the mortgaged property and the individual financial circumstances of the borrower. If a residential mortgage loan is in default, foreclosure on the related residential property may be a lengthy and difficult process involving significant legal and other expenses. The net proceeds obtained by the holder on a residential mortgage loan following the foreclosure on the related property may be less than the total amount that remains due on the loan. The prospect of incurring a loss upon the foreclosure of the related property may lead the holder of the residential mortgage loan to restructure the residential mortgage loan or otherwise delay the foreclosure process.

The Fund may also invest in the residual or equity tranches of CMBS, which are referred to as subordinate CMBS and interest-only CMBS. Subordinate CMBSs are paid interest only to the extent that there are funds available to make payments. To the extent the collateral pool includes a large percentage of delinquent loans, there is a risk that interest payment on subordinate CMBSs will not be fully paid. There are multiple tranches of CMBS, offering investors various maturity and credit risk characteristics. Tranches are categorized as senior, mezzanine, and subordinated/equity, according to their degree of risk. The most senior tranche of a CMBS has the greatest collateralization and pays the lowest interest rate. If there are defaults or the collateral otherwise underperforms, scheduled payments to senior tranches take precedence over those of mezzanine tranches, and scheduled payments to mezzanine tranches take precedence over those to subordinated/equity tranches. Lower tranches represent lower degrees of credit quality and pay higher interest rates intended to compensate for the attendant risks. The return on the lower tranches is especially sensitive to the rate of defaults in the collateral pool. The lowest tranche (i.e. the "equity" or "residual" tranche) specifically receives the residual interest payments (i.e., money that is left over after the higher tranches have been paid and expenses of the issuing entities have been paid) rather than a fixed interest rate. The Fund expects its investments in subordinate CMBSs will be subject to risks arising from delinquencies and foreclosures, thereby exposing the Fund's investment portfolio to potential losses. Subordinate securities of CMBSs are also subject to greater credit risk than those CMBSs that are more highly rated. The Fund also may invest in interest-only multifamily CMBS issued by multifamily mortgage loan securitizations. However, these interest-only multifamily CMBS typically only receive payments of interest to the extent that there are funds available in the securitization to make the payment and may introduce increased risks since these securities have no underlying principal cash flows.

In the event of any default under a mortgage loan held by the Fund, the Fund will bear a risk of loss of principal to the extent of any deficiency between the value of the collateral and the principal and accrued interest of the mortgage loan. Foreclosure of a mortgage loan can be an expensive and lengthy process that could have a substantial negative effect on anticipated returns on the foreclosed mortgage loan.

If the Fund makes or invests in mortgage loans and there are defaults under those mortgage loans, the Fund may not be able to repossess and sell the underlying properties in a timely manner. The resulting time delay could reduce the value of the investment in the defaulted mortgage loans.

Investments in commercial real estate loans are subject to changes in credit spreads. When credit spreads widen, the economic value of such investments decrease. Even though a loan may be performing in accordance with its loan agreement and the underlying collateral has not changed, the economic value of the loan may be negatively impacted by the incremental interest foregone from the widened credit spread.

The value of mortgage-backed securities may change due to shifts in the market's perception of issuers and regulatory or tax changes adversely affecting the mortgage securities market as a whole. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to several risks created through the securitization process. Subordinate mortgage-backed securities are paid interest only to the extent that there are funds available to make payments. To the extent the collateral pool includes delinquent loans, there is a risk that the interest payment on subordinate mortgage-backed securities will not be fully paid. Subordinate mortgage-backed securities are also subject to greater credit risk than those mortgage-backed securities that are more highly rated.

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#### Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
The Fund intends to invest in public (including non-traded REITs) and private REITs. When investing in private or non-traded REITs, the investments will be primarily in REITs wholly-owned by the Fund and managed by an affiliate or in REITs not wholly-owned by the Fund but managed by an affiliate. REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate-related loans or interests. REITs are subject to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate (including loss to casualty or condemnation, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, zoning law amendments, changes in interest rates, overbuilding and increased competition, variations in market value, adverse changes in the real estate markets generally or in specific sectors of the real estate industry and possible environmental liabilities), as well as additional risks discussed below.

REITs are generally classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs or a combination of equity and mortgage REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property and derive income primarily from the collection of rents. Equity REITs can also realize capital gains by selling properties that have appreciated in value. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive income from the collection of interest payments. REITs are not taxed on income distributed to shareholders provided they comply with the applicable requirements of the Code. The Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests in addition to the expenses paid by the Fund. Debt securities issued by REITs are, for the most part, general and unsecured obligations and are subject to risks associated with REITs.

Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. An equity REIT may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying properties owned by the REIT. A mortgage REIT may be affected by changes in interest rates and the ability of the issuers of its portfolio mortgages to repay their obligations. REITs are dependent upon the skills of their managers and are not diversified. REITs are generally dependent upon maintaining cash flows to repay borrowings and to make distributions to shareholders and are subject to the risk of default by lessees or borrowers. REITs whose underlying assets are concentrated in properties used by a particular industry, such as health care, are also subject to risks associated with such industry. REITs are often leveraged or invest in properties that are themselves leveraged, exposing them to the risks of leverage generally. Among other things, leverage will generally increase losses during periods of real estate market declines.

REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are also subject to interest rate risks. When interest rates decline, the value of a REIT's investment in fixed rate obligations can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a REIT's investment in fixed rate obligations can be expected to decline. If the REIT invests in adjustable rate mortgage loans the interest rates on which are reset periodically, yields on a REIT's investments in such loans will gradually align themselves to reflect changes in market interest rates. This causes the value of such investments to fluctuate less dramatically in response to interest rate fluctuations than would investments in fixed rate obligations.

REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in a more limited volume and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than larger company securities.

The Fund's strategy for investing in publicly traded REITs is to take advantage of situations where the REIT is trading at a discount to the fair value of the REITs underlying properties as determined by the Adviser as well as gaining exposure to certain real estate sectors with an element of liquidity. The Fund may also invest in publicly traded REITs that are commonly referred to as "mortgage REITs" that invest in various debt investments collateralized or secured by real estate. The Fund will invest in publicly traded mortgage REITs to gain exposure to real estate credit investments that are trading at a discount to inherent value of the underlying debt, as determined by the Adviser. The Code generally allows individuals and certain other non-corporate entities a deduction for 20% of qualified REIT dividends. Regulations allow a RIC to pass the character of its qualified

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REIT dividends through to its shareholders provided certain holding period requirements are met. As a result, a shareholder in the Fund will be eligible to receive the benefit of the same 20% deduction with respect to qualified REIT dividends included in Fund distributions that is available to direct investors in REITs.

Dividends paid by REITs will generally not qualify for the reduced federal income tax rates applicable to qualified dividends under the Code. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters."

#### Closed-End Funds.
The Fund may invest its assets in "closed-end" investment companies (or "closed-end funds") that invest, directly or indirectly, in real estate, especially where discounts to net asset values are present. A core strategy of the Fund is to take advantage of dislocations in various markets, as determined by the Adviser, where the Adviser believes a near-term catalyst exists for the discount to narrow.

The Fund generally will purchase shares of closed-end funds in the secondary market. The Fund will incur normal brokerage costs on such purchases similar to the expenses the Fund would incur for the purchase of securities of any other type of issuer in the secondary market. The Fund may, however, also purchase securities of a closed-end fund in an initial public offering when, in the opinion of the Adviser, based on a consideration of the nature of the closed-end fund's proposed investments, the prevailing market conditions and the level of demand for such securities, they represent an attractive opportunity for growth of capital. The initial offering price typically will include a dealer spread paid to the underwriter, which may be higher than the applicable brokerage cost if the Fund purchased such securities in the secondary market.

#### Private Real Estate Investment Funds and Public Investment Funds.
Although the Fund does not anticipate investing a large percentage of the Fund's capital in unaffiliated Private Real Estate Investment Funds, the Adviser may allocate capital to these investments on an opportunistic basis. The Fund will limit its investments in Private Real Estate Investment Funds and any other investments that are excluded from the definition of "investment company" under the 1940 Act by Section 3(c)(1) or Section 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act to no more than 15% of its net assets (the "15% Limitation"). Such entities are typically private equity funds and hedge funds. For purposes of compliance with the 15% Limitation, the Fund will not count its direct investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries but will look through such subsidiaries and count their underlying holdings. The Fund may also invest in Public Investment Funds that are trading at discounts to net asset values. Private Real Estate Investment Funds and Public Investment Funds may employ a wide variety of investment strategies, including:

• *Diversified Equities.* A long/short investment strategy of investing in equity, equity-related and other securities.

• *Debt and Equity Opportunities.* A long/short investment strategy in corporate debt and equity securities of leveraged companies and financially distressed firms and other investments.

• *Credit Opportunities.* A long/short investment strategy in corporate debt and equity securities to capture credit opportunities in all market environments.

• *Structured Credit.* A long/short investment strategy in structured mortgage-backed securities.

• *Managed Futures.* A strategy that generates returns from convergent and divergent trends in the financial and currency futures markets.

#### Real Estate Operating Companies.
The Fund intends to invest in REOCs. REOCs are companies that invest in real estate and whose shares trade on public exchanges. The market value of REOC shares and the ability of REOCs to distribute income may be

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adversely affected by the same factors as those described above for REITs. However, REOCs differ from REITs in that dividends received by REOC shareholders are taxed similar to dividends of a standard corporation, REOCs have less investment limitations and investments can be funded with internally generated funds without penalty (i.e., forfeiting tax advantages), and REOCs do not need to hire outside management for certain assets such as hotels.

#### Repurchase Agreements.
The Fund may invest up to 33 1/3% of its assets in repurchase agreements. It may enter into repurchase agreements with broker-dealers, member banks of the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions.

Repurchase agreements are loans or arrangements under which the Fund purchases securities and the seller agrees to repurchase the securities within a specific time and at a specific price. The repurchase price is generally higher than the Fund's purchase price, with the difference being income to the Fund. Under the direction of the Board, the Adviser reviews and monitors the creditworthiness of any institution which enters into a repurchase agreement with the Fund. The counterparty's obligations under the repurchase agreement are collateralized with U.S. Treasury and/or agency obligations with a market value of not less than 100% of the obligations, valued daily. Collateral is held by the Fund's custodian in a segregated, safekeeping account for the benefit of the Fund. Repurchase agreements afford the Fund an opportunity to earn income on temporarily available cash at relatively low risk. In the event of commencement of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to the seller of the security before repurchase of the security under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may encounter delay and incur costs before being able to sell the security. Such a delay may involve loss of interest or a decline in price of the security. If the court characterizes the transaction as a loan and the Fund has not perfected a security interest in the security, the Fund may be required to return the security to the seller's estate and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the seller. As an unsecured creditor, the Fund would be at risk of losing some or all of the principal and interest involved in the transaction.

#### Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
A reverse repurchase agreement is an investment technique under which the Fund sells an underlying debt security and simultaneously obtains the commitment of the purchaser (generally, a commercial bank or a broker or dealer) to sell the security back to the Fund at an agreed upon price on an agreed upon date. The repurchase price is generally higher than the Fund's sale price. Reverse repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the other party, including possible delays or restrictions upon the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities. An additional risk is that the market value of securities sold by the Fund under a reverse repurchase agreement could decline below the price at which the Fund is obligated to repurchase them. Reverse repurchase agreements will be considered borrowings by the Fund and as such would be subject to any restrictions on borrowing.

Reverse repurchase agreements are also generally subject to earmarking and coverage requirements, with the result that the Fund will designate on its books and records on an ongoing basis cash, U.S. government securities, or other liquid securities in an amount at least equal to the Fund's obligations under the reverse repurchase agreement.

#### Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs").
Subject to the limitations on investment in other investment companies, the Fund may invest its assets in ETFs that invest primarily in real estate markets where investing directly would be cost prohibitive to the Fund or inefficient. ETFs, such as SPDRs, NASDAQ 100 Index Trading Stock (QQQs), iShares and various country index funds, are funds whose shares are traded on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers' Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ). Certain ETFs focus on the real estate sector and provide investors an opportunity to gain exposure to these sectors of the market. ETFs may be based on

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underlying equity or fixed income securities. SPDRs, for example, seek to provide investment results that generally correspond to the performance of the component common stocks of the S&P 500. ETFs do not sell individual shares directly to investors and only issue their shares in large blocks known as "creation baskets." The investor purchasing a creation basket may sell the individual shares on a secondary market. Therefore, the liquidity of ETFs depends on the adequacy of the secondary market. An ETF's investment objective may not be achieved. ETFs based on an index may not replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weightings of securities in the index, and for these and other reasons the returns of an ETF may diverge significantly from the index which it is designed to track. ETFs are subject to the risks of investing in the underlying securities. The Fund, as a holder of the securities of an ETF, will bear its pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses are in addition to the direct expenses of the Fund's own operations. The underlying indices that an ETF is designed to track may also experience volatility due to disruptive events, such as natural disasters, pandemic or epidemics or other widespread health crises. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund's performance and may lead to losses on your investment in the Fund.

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#### RISK FACTORS
An investment in the Fund's shares is subject to risks. The value of the Fund's investments will increase or decrease based on changes in the prices of the investments it holds. This will cause the value of the Fund's shares to increase or decrease. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. By itself, the Fund does not constitute a complete investment program. Before investing in the Fund you should consider carefully the following risks the Fund faces through its direct investments in real estate-related securities. The risks set out below are not the only risks the Fund faces, but they are the principal risks associated with an investment in the Fund as well as generally associated with investment in a fund with investment objectives, investment policies, capital structure or trading markets similar to the Fund's. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Fund or that are currently immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Fund's business, financial condition and/or operating results. If any of the following events occur, the Fund's business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

**Substantial Conflicts of Interest.** The Adviser and/or its general partner, limited partners, officers, affiliates and employees provide investment advice to other parties and manage other accounts and private investment vehicles similar to the Fund. For the purposes of this section, the term "NexPoint" shall include the Adviser and its affiliated investment advisors, and all affiliates listed on its Form ADV, as filed with the SEC March 31, 2026 (CRD No. 163564). In connection with such other investment management activities, the Adviser and/or its general partner, limited partners, officers, affiliates and employees may decide to invest the funds of one or more other accounts or recommend the investment of funds by other parties, rather than the Fund's monies, in a particular security or strategy. In addition, the Adviser and such other persons will determine the allocation of funds from the Fund and such other accounts to investment strategies and techniques on whatever basis they consider appropriate or desirable in their sole and absolute discretion.

NexPoint has built a professional working environment, a firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. NexPoint has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, NexPoint furnishes advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and NexPoint may, consistent with applicable law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts that have performance or higher fees paid to NexPoint or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees) that may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, NexPoint, its affiliates and any of their partners, directors, officers, stockholders or employees may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale the Adviser recommends to the Fund. Actions with respect to securities of the same kind may be the same as or different from the action that the Adviser, or any of its affiliates, or any of their partners, directors, officers, stockholders or employees or any member of their families may take with respect to the same securities. Moreover, the Adviser may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of the Adviser's (or its affiliates') partners, directors, officers or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which the Adviser or any of its affiliates or partners, directors, officers and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non-public information.

The Adviser, its affiliates or their partners, directors, officers or employees similarly serve or may serve other entities that operate in the same or related lines of business, including accounts managed by an investment adviser affiliated with the Adviser. Accordingly, these individuals may have obligations to investors in those entities or funds or to other clients, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of the Fund. As a result, the Adviser will face conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities to the Fund and other funds and clients. In order to enable such affiliates to fulfill their fiduciary duties to each of the clients for which they have responsibility, the Adviser will endeavor to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner, pursuant to policies and procedures adopted by the Adviser and its advisory affiliates that are designed to manage potential conflicts of interest, which may, subject to applicable regulatory constraints, involve pro rata

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co-investment by the Fund and such other clients or may involve a rotation of opportunities among the Fund and such other clients. The Fund will only make investments in which the Adviser or an affiliate hold an interest to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretations or pursuant to the terms and conditions of the exemptive order received by the Adviser and certain funds affiliated with the Fund, dated April 19, 2016. For example, exemptive relief is not required for the Fund to invest in syndicated deals and secondary loan market transactions in which the Adviser or an affiliate has an interest where price is the only negotiated point. The order applies to all "Investment Companies," including future closed-end investment companies registered under the 1940 Act that are managed by the Adviser, which includes the Fund. The Fund, therefore, may in the future invest in accordance with the terms and conditions of the exemptive order. To mitigate any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, allocation of limited offering securities (such as IPOs and registered secondary offerings) to principal accounts that do not include third party investors may only be made after all other client account orders for the security have been filled. However, there can be no assurance that such policies and procedures will in every case ensure fair and equitable allocations of investment opportunities, particularly when considered in hindsight.

Conflicts may arise in cases when clients and/or the Adviser and other affiliated entities invest in different parts of an issuer's capital structure, including circumstances in which one or more clients own private securities or obligations of an issuer and other clients may own public securities of the same issuer. In addition, one or more clients may invest in securities, or other financial instruments, of an issuer that are senior or junior to securities, or financial instruments, of the same issuer that are held by or acquired for, one or more other clients. For example, if such issuer encounters financial problems, decisions related to such securities (such as over the terms of any workout or proposed waivers and amendments to debt covenants) may raise conflicts of interests. In such a distressed situation, a client holding debt securities of the issuer may be better served by a liquidation of the issuer in which it may be paid in full, whereas a client holding equity securities of the issuer might prefer a reorganization that holds the potential to create value for the equity holders. In the event of conflicting interests within an issuer's capital structure, NexPoint will generally pursue the strategy that NexPoint believes best reflects what would be expected to be negotiated in an arm's length transaction, but in all instances with due consideration being given to NexPoint's fiduciary duties to each of its accounts (without regard to the nature of the accounts involved or fees received from such accounts). This strategy may be recommended by one or more NexPoint investment professionals. A single person may make decisions with respect to more than one part of an issuer's capital structure. NexPoint personnel board members may still make recommendations to the applicable investment professional(s). A portfolio manager with respect to any applicable NexPoint registered investment company clients ("Retail Accounts") will make an independent determination as to which course of action he or she determines is in the best interest of the applicable Retail Accounts. NexPoint may use external counsel for guidance and assistance. The Adviser and its affiliates have both subjective and objective procedures and policies in place designed to manage potential conflicts of interest involving clients so that, for example, investment opportunities are allocated in a fair and equitable manner among the Fund and such other clients. An investment opportunity that is suitable for multiple clients of the Adviser and its affiliates may not be capable of being shared among some or all of such clients due to the limited scale of the opportunity or other factors, including regulatory restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act. There can be no assurance that the Adviser's or its affiliates' efforts to allocate any particular investment opportunity fairly among all clients for whom such opportunity is appropriate will result in an allocation of all or part of such opportunity to the Fund. Not all conflicts of interest can be expected to be resolved in favor of the Fund.

Another type of conflict may arise if one client account buys a security and another client sells or shorts the same security. Currently, such opposing positions are generally not permitted within the same account without prior trade approval by the Adviser's Chief Compliance Officer. However, a portfolio manager may enter into opposing positions for different clients to the extent each such client has a different investment objective and each such position is consistent with the investment objective of the applicable client. In addition, transactions in investments by one or more affiliated client accounts may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of other client accounts.

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Because certain client accounts may have investment objectives, strategies or legal, contractual, tax or other requirements that differ (such as the need to take tax losses, realize profits, raise cash, diversification, etc.), an affiliated adviser may purchase, sell or continue to hold securities for certain client accounts contrary to other recommendations. In addition, an affiliated adviser may be permitted to sell securities or instruments short for certain client accounts and may not be permitted to do so for other affiliated client accounts.

As a result of the Fund's arrangements with NexPoint, there may be times when NexPoint, the Adviser or their affiliates have interests that differ from those of the Fund's shareholders, giving rise to a conflict of interest. NexPoint and the Adviser are under common ownership, and the Fund's officers serve or may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Fund does, or of investment funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Similarly, the Adviser or its affiliates may have other clients with similar, different or competing investment objectives. In serving in these multiple capacities, they may have obligations to other clients or investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which may not be in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders. For example, the Fund's officers have, and will continue to have, management responsibilities for other investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles managed or sponsored by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's investment objective may overlap, in part or in whole, with the investment objective of such affiliated investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles. As a result, those individuals may face conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities among the Fund and other investment funds or accounts advised by or affiliated with the Adviser. The Adviser will seek to allocate investment opportunities among eligible accounts in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its allocation policy. However, the Fund can offer no assurance that such opportunities will be allocated to it fairly or equitably in the short-term or over time.

In addition, it is anticipated that a significant portion of the Fund's assets will be represented by securities sponsored, organized and/or managed by NexPoint and its affiliates, which may include REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities. The Adviser will monitor for conflicts of interest in accordance with its fiduciary duties and will provide the independent trustees of the Fund with an opportunity to periodically review the Fund's investments in such REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities and assure themselves that continued investment in such securities remains in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Adviser may effect client cross-transactions where it causes a transaction to be effected between the Fund and another client advised by the Adviser or any of its affiliates. The Adviser may engage in a client cross-transaction involving the Fund any time that the Adviser believes such transaction to be fair to the Fund and the other client of the Adviser or its affiliates.

The Adviser may direct the Fund to acquire or dispose of investments in cross trades between the Fund and other clients of the Adviser or its affiliates in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretations, the Fund may make and/or hold an investment, including an investment in securities, in which the Adviser and/or its affiliates have a debt, equity or participation interest, and the holding and sale of such investments by the Fund may enhance the profitability of the Adviser's own investments in such companies.

**Closed-End Fund ("CEF") Risk.** The Fund is a CEF. CEFs differ from open-end management investment companies (commonly referred to as mutual funds) in that CEFs may list their shares for trading on a securities exchange and do not redeem their shares at the option of the shareholder. By comparison, mutual funds issue securities redeemable at net asset value at the option of the shareholder and typically engage in a continuous offering of their shares. Mutual funds are subject to continuous asset in-flows and out-flows that can complicate portfolio management, whereas CEFs generally can stay more fully invested in securities consistent with the CEF's investment objective and policies. In addition, in comparison to open-end funds, CEFs have greater flexibility in their ability to make certain types of investments, including investments in illiquid securities.

**Debt Securities Risk.** When the Fund invests in debt securities, the value of your investment in the Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of debt

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securities. In general, the market price of debt securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments). These risks could affect the value of a particular investment, possibly causing the Fund's share price and total return to be reduced or fluctuate more than other types of investments. The kind of market risk is generally greater for funds investing in debt securities with longer maturities. In the course of investing in such investments, we may come into possession of material nonpublic information and, because of prohibitions on trading in securities of issuers while in possession of such information, we may be unable to enter into a transaction in a publicly-traded security for that issuer when it would otherwise be advantageous for us to do so. Alternatively, we may choose not to receive material nonpublic information about an issuer of such loans, with the result that we may have less information about such issuers than other investors who transact in such assets.

**Senior Loans Risk**. The risk associated with senior loans, which are typically below investment grade and are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. As with any debt instrument, senior loans are generally subject to the risk of price declines and as interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing increases, which may increase the risk of default. In addition, the interest rates of floating rate loans typically only adjust to changes in short-term interest rates; long-term interest rates can vary dramatically from short-term interest rates. The secondary market for loans is generally less liquid than the market for higher grade debt. Less liquidity in the secondary trading market could adversely affect the price at which the Fund could sell a loan, and could adversely affect the NAV of the Fund's shares. The volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans varies significantly over time and among loans. Declines in interest rates may increase prepayments of debt obligations and require the Fund to invest assets at lower yields. No active trading market may exist for certain senior loans, which may impair the ability of the Fund to realize full value in the event of the need to liquidate such assets. Adverse market conditions may impair the liquidity of some actively traded senior loans.

**Below Investment-Grade Debt Securities Risk**. The risk that below investment grade securities or unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as "high yield securities" or "junk securities") are more likely to default than higher rated securities. The Fund's ability to invest in high-yield debt securities generally subjects the Fund to greater risk than securities with higher ratings. Such securities are regarded by the rating organizations as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. The market value of these securities is generally more sensitive to corporate developments and economic conditions and can be volatile. Market conditions can diminish liquidity and make accurate valuations difficult to obtain.

**Structured Finance Securities Risk.** A portion of the Fund's investments may consist of collateralized mortgage obligations, collateralized bond obligations, collateralized loan obligations or similar instruments. Such structured finance securities are generally backed by an asset or a pool of assets, which serve as collateral. Depending on the type of security, the collateral may take the form of a portfolio of mortgage loans or bonds or other assets. The Fund and other investors in structured finance securities ultimately bear the credit risk of the underlying collateral. In some instances, the structured finance securities are issued in multiple tranches, offering investors various maturity and credit risk characteristics, often categorized as senior, mezzanine and subordinated/equity according to their degree of risk. The riskiest securities are the equity tranche, which bears the bulk of defaults from the bonds or loans serving as collateral, and thus may protect the other, more senior tranches from default. If there are defaults or the relevant collateral otherwise underperforms, scheduled payments to senior tranches of such securities take precedence over those of mezzanine tranches, and scheduled payments to mezzanine tranches take precedence over those to subordinated/equity tranches. A senior tranche typically has higher ratings and lower yields than the underlying securities, and may be rated investment grade. Despite the protection from the equity tranche, other tranches can experience substantial losses due to actual defaults, increased sensitivity to defaults due to previous defaults and the disappearance of protecting tranches, market anticipation of defaults and aversion to certain structured finance securities as a class.

**Non-Payment Risk.** Debt securities are subject to the risk of non-payment of scheduled interest and/or principal. Nonpayment would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the security

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experiencing nonpayment and a potential decrease in the net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy the borrower's obligation in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. Moreover, as a practical matter, most borrowers cannot satisfy their debts by selling their assets. Borrowers pay their debts from the cash flow they generate. This is particularly the case for borrowers that are highly leveraged. If the borrower's cash flow is insufficient to pay its debts as they come due, the borrower is far more likely to seek to restructure its debts than it is to sell off assets to pay its debts. Borrowers may try to restructure their debts either by seeking protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") or negotiating a work out. In the event of bankruptcy of a borrower, the Fund could experience delays or limitations with respect to its ability to realize the benefits of the collateral securing a debt security. The agent generally is responsible for determining that the lenders have obtained a perfected security interest in the collateral securing the debt security. If a borrower files for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Code will impose an automatic stay that prohibits the agent from liquidating collateral. The agent may ask the bankruptcy court to lift the stay. As a practical matter, the court is unlikely to lift the stay if it concludes that the borrower has a chance to emerge from the reorganization proceedings and the collateral is likely to hold most of its value. If the lenders have a perfected security interest, the debt security will be treated as a separate class in the reorganization proceedings and will retain a priority interest in the collateral. Chapter 11 reorganization plans typically are the product of negotiation among the borrower and the various creditor classes. Successful negotiations may require the lenders to extend the time for repayment, change the interest rate or accept some consideration in the form of junior debt or equity securities. A work out outside of bankruptcy may produce similar concessions by senior lenders.

**Distribution Policy Risk.** The Fund's distribution policy may, under certain circumstances, have certain adverse consequences to the Fund and its shareholders because it may result in a return of capital resulting in less of a shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and, over time, increase the Fund's expense ratio. A return of capital may also reduce a shareholder's tax basis, resulting in higher taxes when the shareholder sells his or her shares, and may cause a shareholder to pay taxes even if he or she sells such shares for less than the original purchase price. The distribution policy also may cause the Fund to sell a security at a time it would not otherwise do so in order to manage the distribution of income and gain. The initial distribution will be declared on a date determined by the Board. If the Fund's investments are delayed, the initial distribution may consist principally of a return of capital. Pending the investment of the net proceeds in accordance with the Fund's investment objective and policies, all or a portion of the Fund's distributions may consist of a return of capital (i.e. from your original investment). Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares (but not below zero) and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, or decrease any loss recognized for tax purposes upon disposition of their shares.

**Illiquid and Restricted Securities.** The Fund may not be able to readily dispose of illiquid securities at prices that approximate those at which the Fund could sell such securities if they were more widely traded and, as a result of such illiquidity, the Fund may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions if necessary to raise cash to meet its obligations.

The Fund may purchase certain securities ("Rule 144A Securities") eligible for resale to qualified institutional buyers as contemplated by Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Rule 144A provides an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the resale of certain restricted securities to certain qualified institutional buyers. One effect of Rule 144A is that certain restricted securities may be considered liquid, though no assurance can be given that a liquid market for Rule 144A Securities will develop or be maintained. However, where a substantial market of qualified institutional buyers has developed for certain unregistered securities purchased by the Fund pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, the Fund intends to treat such securities as liquid securities in accordance with procedures approved by the Board. Because it is not possible to predict with assurance how the market for Rule 144A Securities will develop, the Board has directed the Adviser to monitor carefully the Fund's investments in such securities with particular regard to trading activity, availability

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of reliable price information and other relevant information. To the extent that, for a period of time, qualified institutional buyers cease purchasing restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144A, the Fund's investments in such securities may have the effect of increasing the level of illiquidity in its investment portfolio during such period.

**Management Fee Risk.** The management fee paid to the Adviser is based on the Fund's Daily Gross Assets, as defined in the Investment Advisory Agreement. As a result, investors in the Fund's shares will invest on a "gross" basis and receive distributions on a "net" basis after expenses, resulting in a lower rate of return than one might achieve through direct investments. Because the management fee is based on the Fund's gross assets, the Adviser will benefit if and when the Fund issues additional equity, incurs debt or uses leverage. The use of leverage will increase the likelihood of default under any credit facility or other debt instruments the Fund enters into, which would disfavor the holders of Fund shares, including investors in this offering.

**Public and Private Investment Funds Risk.** The Fund's performance depends in part upon the performance of the Public and Private Investment Fund managers and their selected strategies, the adherence by such Public and Private Investment Fund managers to such selected strategies, the instruments used by such Public and Private Investment Fund managers and the Adviser's ability to select Public and Private Investment Fund managers and strategies and effectively allocate Fund assets among them. Fund shareholders will bear two layers of fees and expenses: asset-based fees and expenses at the Fund level, and asset-based fees, which may include incentive allocations or fees and expenses at the Public or Private Investment Fund level.

The Fund is subject to, and indirectly invests in Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds that are subject to risks associated with legal and regulatory changes applicable to financial institutions generally or to Public Investment Funds or Private Real Estate Investment Funds in particular. The Fund may not be able to invest in certain Public Investment Funds or Private Real Estate Investment Funds that are oversubscribed or closed, or the Fund may be able to allocate only a limited amount of assets to a Public Investment Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund that has been identified as an attractive opportunity. The Fund's investments in certain Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds may be subject to lock-up periods, during which the Fund may not withdraw its investment. The Fund may invest indirectly a substantial portion of its assets in Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds that follow a particular type of investment strategy, which may expose the Fund to the risks of that strategy. Many of the Fund's assets will be priced in the absence of a readily available market and may be priced based on determinations of fair value, which may prove to be inaccurate. The Fund, upon its redemption of all or a portion of its interest in a Public Investment Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund, may receive an in-kind distribution of securities that are illiquid or difficult to value and difficult to dispose of.

Public Investment Fund and Private Real Estate Investment Fund returns may exhibit greater correlations among each other or with fixed-income or equity indices than anticipated by the Adviser, particularly during times of general market turmoil. Public and Private Investment Fund managers may invest the Public Investment Funds' or the Private Real Estate Investment Funds' assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including those in emerging markets, and the Fund's assets may be invested in Public Investment Funds or Private Real Estate Investment Funds that may be denominated in non-U.S. currencies, thereby exposing the Fund to various risks that may not be applicable to U.S. securities. Public and Private Investment Fund Managers focus primarily on the real estate industry, which subjects Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds, and thus the Fund, to greater risk and volatility than if investments had been made in issuers in a broader range of industries. Public and Private Investment Fund Managers may focus on a particular country or geographic region, which may subject Public Investment Funds and Private Real Estate Investment Funds, and thus the Fund, to greater risk and volatility than if investments had been made in issuers in a broader range of geographic regions.

Public Investment Fund managers may use derivatives for speculative or hedging purposes. Public Investment Fund managers may have limited operating histories upon which to evaluate their performance. Public Investment Funds may incur leverage for investment or other purposes, which may increase the volatility of the Public Investment Funds. Public Investment Fund managers may sell short securities held by Public Investment

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Funds, which presents the theoretical risk of unlimited loss because of increases in the market price of the security sold short, and the risk that Public Investment Funds' short selling activities may be adversely affected by regulatory restrictions that may be imposed at any time. Public Investment Fund managers may invest the Public Investment Funds' assets without limitation in restricted and illiquid securities. Public Investment Fund managers may invest the Public Investment Funds' assets in equity securities without limitation as to market capitalization. Public Investment Funds may invest in equity securities issued by smaller capitalization companies, including micro-cap companies, the prices of which may be subject to erratic market movements.

Private Real Estate Investment Funds are not publicly traded and therefore are not liquid investments. Please see "Liquidity Risk" for a description of risks associated with illiquid securities. As a result, the Fund may consider information provided by the asset manager to determine the value of the Fund's investment in the Private Real Estate Investment Fund. The valuation provided by an asset manager as of a specific date may vary from the actual sale price that may be obtained if such investment were sold to a third party. The Adviser will conduct reasonable due diligence to value securities and may also consider information provided by the Private Real Estate Investment Funds, including quarterly unaudited financial statements, which if inaccurate could adversely affect the Adviser's ability to value accurately the Fund's shares. Private Real Estate Investment Funds that invest primarily in publicly traded securities are more easily valued.

In addition to valuation risk, shareholders of Private Real Estate Investment Funds are not entitled to the protections of the 1940 Act. For example, Private Real Estate Investment Funds need not have independent boards, may not require shareholder approval of advisory contracts, may leverage to an unlimited extent, and may engage in joint transactions with affiliates. As a result, Private Real Estate Investment Funds may make significant use of leverage, which has the potential to magnify losses versus funds that do not employ leverage. Please see "Leveraging Risk" below for a description of risks associated with the use of leverage. Additionally, Private Real Estate Investment Fund managers may have limited operating histories upon which to evaluate their performance, and some Private Real Estate Investment Fund managers may not be registered under the Advisers Act. Further, Private Real Estate Investment Fund managers may charge investors (such as the Fund) asset-based fees of up to 2.0% of total assets and incentive allocations or fees of as much as 20% of a Private Real Estate Investment Fund's net profits (or more in certain limited circumstances), which may create incentives for Private Real Estate Investment Fund managers to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than in the absence of these fees. These characteristics present additional risks, including the possibility of total risk of loss, for shareholders.

**REIT Risk.** REITs may be affected by changes in the real estate markets generally as well as changes in the values of the properties owned by the REIT or securing the mortgages owned by the REIT. REITs are dependent upon management skill and are not diversified. REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation, and the possibility of failing to qualify for favorable tax treatment under the Code and to maintain an exemption under the 1940 Act. For example, because a REIT may acquire debt securities of issuers primarily engaged in or related to the real estate industry, it also could conceivably own real estate directly as a result of a default on such securities. Any rental income or income from the disposition of such real estate could adversely affect its ability to retain its tax status, which would have adverse tax consequences on its shareholders. Finally, certain REITs may be self-liquidating at the end of a specified term, and run the risk of liquidating at an economically inopportune time.

**Non-Traded REIT Risk.** Non-traded REITs are subject to the following risks in addition to those described in "REIT Risk." Non-Traded REITs are subject to significant commissions, expenses, and organizational and offering costs that reduce the value of an investor's (including the Fund's) investment. Non-Traded REITs are not liquid, and investments in Non-Traded REITs may not be accessible for an extended period of time.

Redemption programs offered by Non-Traded REITs may have significant restrictions, such as caps on the amount of shares that can be redeemed annually, limits on the amounts and sources of funds that may be used to fund redemptions and the ability of the REIT to suspend or terminate the program at its discretion. There is no

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guarantee of any specific return on the principal amount or the repayment of all or a portion of the principal amount invested in Non-Traded REITs. In addition, there is no guarantee that investors (including the Fund) will receive distributions. Distributions from Non-Traded REITs may be derived from sources other than cash flow from operations, including proceeds of the offering, from borrowings, or from the sale of assets. Payments of distributions from sources other than cash flow from operations will decrease or diminish an investor's interest. Dividends paid by Non-Traded REITs may vary based on economic risks, geopolitical risks, changes in the real estate market, performance of the REIT, regulatory changes, and key personnel changes. Distributions from Non-Traded REITs can be suspended for a period of time or halted altogether.

**Private REIT Risk.** Private REITs are subject to the following risks in addition to those described in "Public and Private Real Estate Investment Fund Risk" and "REIT Risk." Private REITs are typically smaller and financially less stable than Public REITs. Private REITS are unlisted, making them more difficult to value and trade. Moreover, private REITs generally are exempt from Securities Act registration and, as such, are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as Public REITs and Non-Traded REITs, which makes private REITs more difficult to evaluate from an investment perspective. In addition, Private REITs may not have audited financial statements.

**Asset-Backed Securities.** Because asset-backed securities often are secured by the loans underlying the securities, the Fund may lose money if there are defaults on the loans underlying the securities. Such defaults have increased the risk for asset-backed securities that are secured by home-equity loans related to sub-prime mortgage loans, especially in a declining residential real estate market. Asset-backed securities also may be subject to more rapid repayment than their stated maturity dates indicate, due to changing economic conditions. To maintain its position in such securities, the Fund may reinvest the reductions in principal amounts resulting from the prepayments. Yields on those reinvested amounts are subject to prevailing market rates. Because prepayments of principal generally increase when rates are falling, the Fund generally has to reinvest proceeds from prepayments at lower rates. Investments in asset-backed securities may also be subject to valuation risk.

**Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk.** Mortgage-backed securities are bonds which evidence interests in, or are secured by, a single commercial or residential mortgage loan or a pool of commercial or residential mortgage loans. Accordingly, mortgage-backed securities in which the Fund intends to invest are subject to all of the risks of the underlying mortgage loans. In a rising interest rate environment, the value of mortgage-backed securities may be adversely affected when payments on underlying mortgages do not occur as anticipated, resulting in the extension of the security's effective maturity and the related increase in interest rate sensitivity of a longer-term investment. The value of mortgage-backed securities may also change due to shifts in the market's perception of issuers and regulatory or tax changes adversely affecting the mortgage securities markets as a whole. In addition, mortgage-backed securities are subject to the credit risk associated with the performance of the underlying mortgage properties. In certain instances, third party guarantees or other forms of credit support can reduce the credit risk. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to several risks created through the securitization process. Subordinate CMBSs are paid interest only to the extent that there are funds available to make payments. To the extent the collateral pool includes a large percentage of delinquent loans, there is a risk that interest payment on subordinate CMBSs will not be fully paid. Subordinate securities of CMBSs are also subject to greater credit risk than those CMBSs that are more highly rated. We also may invest in interest-only multifamily CMBS issued by multifamily mortgage loan securitizations. However, these interest-only multifamily CMBS typically only receive payments of interest to the extent that there are funds available in the securitization to make the payment and may introduce increased risks since these securities have no underlying principal cash flows. As a result, interest only CMBS possess the risk of total loss of investment in the event of prepayment of the underlying mortgages. We have not imposed a limit in the portion of our total assets that may be invested in interest-only multifamily CMBS.

**Issuer Risk.** The value of a specific security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can perform differently from the value of the market as a whole, for reasons related to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.

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**Leverage Risk.** The use of leverage, such as borrowing money to purchase securities, by the Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund will magnify the Fund's gains or losses. The use of leverage via short selling by a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund will also magnify the Fund's gains or losses. Generally, the use of leverage also will cause the Fund and a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund to have higher expenses (especially interest and/or short selling-related dividend expenses) than those of funds that do not use such techniques. Interest on borrowings (or dividends on preferred shares) may be at a fixed or floating rate and generally will be based on short-term rates. Interest payments and fees incurred in connection with such borrowings will reduce the amount of distributions available to the Fund's shareholders. As long as the rate of return, net of applicable Fund expenses, on the Fund's portfolio investments purchased with leverage exceeds the costs associated with such leverage, the Fund will generate more return or income than will be needed to pay such costs. In this event, the excess will be available to pay higher dividends to the Fund's shareholders. Conversely, if the Fund's return on such assets is less than the cost of leverage and other Fund expenses, the return to the Fund's shareholders will diminish or may be eliminated entirely. To the extent that the Fund uses leverage, the net asset value of the Fund's shares and the yield to the Fund's shareholders will be more volatile. The Fund's leveraging strategy may not be successful.

In addition, a lender to the Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund may terminate or refuse to renew any credit facility. If the Fund or Private Real Estate Investment Fund or a Public Investment Fund is unable to access additional credit, it may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, which may further reduce the amount of distributions available to Fund shareholders. The Fund's investments in Public Investment Funds and REITs managed by affiliated or unaffiliated institutional asset managers may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to incur itself, including a greater risk of loss with respect to such investments as a result of higher leverage employed by such entities.

The Fund intends to leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement entered into with Mizuho that allows the Fund to enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time pursuant to the terms of the master repurchase agreement. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026.

**Liquidity Risk.** The Fund is a closed-end investment company structured as an "interval fund" and designed for long-term investors. Unlike many closed-end investment companies, the Fund's shares are not listed on any securities exchange and are not publicly traded. There is currently no secondary market for the shares and the Fund expects that no secondary market will develop. Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the shares outstanding at NAV. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. The Fund's investments are also subject to liquidity risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments of the Fund would be difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the Fund from selling such illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price, or possibly requiring the Fund to dispose of other investments at unfavorable times or prices in order to satisfy its obligations. Funds with principal investment strategies that involve securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations, derivatives or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk tend to have the greatest exposure to liquidity risk.

**Management Risk.** The Fund is subject to management risk because it relies on the Adviser's ability to achieve its investment objective. The Fund runs the risk that the Adviser's investment techniques will fail to produce desired results and cause the Fund to incur significant losses. The Adviser also may fail to use derivatives effectively, choosing to hedge or not to hedge positions at disadvantageous times. In addition, if one or more key individuals leave, the Adviser may not be able to hire qualified replacements or may require an extended time to do so. This situation could prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objectives.

**Securities Market and Selection Risk.** An investment in shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or

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down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. A general downturn in the securities market may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously. Many factors can affect this value and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The value of a security or other asset may decline due to changes in general market conditions, economic trends or events that are not specifically related to the issuer of the security or other asset, or factors that affect a particular issuer or issuers, exchange, country, group of countries, region, market, industry, group of industries, sector or asset class. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues like pandemics or epidemics, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments. Selection risk is the risk that the securities selected by Fund management will underperform the markets, the relevant indices or the securities selected by other funds with similar investment objectives and investment strategies. This means you may lose money. The value of your shares at any point in time may be worth less than the value of your original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

**Medium and Small Capitalization Company Risk.** The Fund will concentrate its investments in real estate-related securities. Many issuers of real estate securities are medium or small capitalization companies which may be newly-formed or have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources. The risks associated with these investments are generally greater than those associated with investments in the securities of larger, more-established companies. This may cause the Fund's NAV to be more volatile when compared to investment companies that focus only on large capitalization companies.

Generally, securities of medium and small capitalization companies are more likely to experience sharper swings in market values and are generally more volatile than those of larger companies. In addition, such securities generally trade in less liquid markets, in which it may be more difficult for the Adviser to sell and at prices that the Adviser believes appropriate. Compared to large companies, smaller companies are more likely to have: (i) less information publicly available; (ii) more limited product lines or markets and less mature businesses; (iii) fewer capital resources; (iv) more limited management depth; and (v) shorter operating histories. Further, the equity securities of smaller companies are often traded over-the-counter and generally experience a lower trading volume than is typical for securities that are traded on a national securities exchange. Consequently, the Fund may be required to dispose of these securities over a longer period of time (and potentially at less favorable prices) than would be the case for securities of larger companies, offering greater potential for gains and losses and associated tax consequences.

**Concentration in Real Estate Securities Risk.** The Fund will not invest in real estate directly, but because the Fund will concentrate its investments in investment vehicles that invest principally in real estate and real estate-related securities, its portfolio will be significantly impacted by the performance of the real estate market and may experience more volatility and be exposed to greater risk than a more diversified portfolio. Although the Fund will not invest in real estate directly, the Fund may be subject to risks similar to those associated with direct ownership in real property. The value of the Fund's shares will be affected by factors affecting the value of real estate and the earnings of companies engaged in the real estate industry. These factors include, among others: (i) changes in general economic and market conditions; (ii) changes in the value of real estate properties; (iii) risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; (iv) increases in property taxes and operating expenses; (v) changes in zoning laws; (vi) casualty and condemnation losses; (vii) variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of property to tenants; (viii) the availability of financing; and (ix) changes in interest rates. Many real estate companies utilize leverage, which increases investment risk and could adversely affect a company's operations and market value in periods of rising interest rates. The value of securities of companies in the real estate industry may go through cycles of relative under-performance and over-performance in comparison to equity securities markets in general. There are also special risks associated with real estate operations generally, as described below:

• *Land.* Land may be affected by development risks including insufficient tenant demand to build or construction delays as well as adverse changes in local and national economic and market conditions *.* 

• *Development Issues.* Certain real estate companies may engage in the development or construction of real estate properties. These companies in which the Fund invests ("portfolio companies") are exposed

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to a variety of risks inherent in real estate development and construction, such as the risk that there will be insufficient tenant demand to occupy newly-developed properties, and the risk that prices of construction materials or construction labor may rise materially during the development.

• *Lack of Insurance.* Certain of the portfolio companies may fail to carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, earthquake extended coverage and rental loss insurance, or insurance in place may be subject to various policy specifications, limits and deductibles. Should any type of uninsured loss occur, the portfolio company could lose its investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, a number of properties and, as a result, adversely affect the Fund's investment performance.

• *Dependence on Tenants.* The value of the Fund's portfolio companies' properties and the ability to make distributions to their shareholders depend upon the ability of the tenants at their properties to generate enough income in excess of their operating expenses to make their lease payments. Changes beyond the control of our portfolio companies may adversely affect their tenants' ability to make their lease payments and, in such event, would substantially reduce both their income from operations and ability to make distributions to our portfolio companies and, consequently, the Fund.

• *Financial Leverage.* Real estate companies may be highly leveraged and financial covenants may affect the ability of real estate companies to operate effectively.

• *Environmental Issues.* In connection with the ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management and development of real properties that may contain hazardous or toxic substances, a portfolio company may be considered an owner, operator or responsible party of such properties and, therefore, may be potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other costs, including governmental fines and liabilities for injuries to persons and property. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and cash flow of any such portfolio company and, as a result, the amount available to make distributions on shares of the Fund could be reduced.

• *Financing Issues.* Financial institutions in which the Fund may invest are subject to extensive government regulation. This regulation may limit both the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments a financial institution can make, and the interest rates and fees it can charge. In addition, interest and investment rates are highly sensitive and are determined by many factors beyond a financial institution's control, including general and local economic conditions (such as inflation, recession, money supply and unemployment) and the monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental agencies such as the Federal Reserve Board. These limitations may have a significant impact on the profitability of a financial institution since profitability is attributable, at least in part, to the institution's ability to make financial commitments such as loans. Profitability of a financial institution is largely dependent upon the availability and cost of the institution's funds, and can fluctuate significantly when interest rates change.

**Multifamily Real Estate Sector in General.** While we intend to seek to diversify our investment portfolio among real estate sectors, we expect to invest a portion of our assets in investments in the multifamily real estate sector. Our business may be adversely affected by various operating risks common to the multifamily industry. We plan to invest in target assets, which are typically debt and preferred equity investments where the underlying real estate is comprised of multifamily properties. Multifamily properties have different economic characteristics than many other real estate assets. A typical office property, for example, has long-term leases with third-party tenants, which provides a relatively stable long-term stream of revenue. Multifamily properties, on the other hand, generate revenue from tenants that typically have short-term leases (generally one year or less in duration), which causes the rental rate and occupancy levels at multifamily properties to change frequently, and results in earnings that can be volatile.

In addition, our borrowers operating such multifamily properties will be subject to various operating risks common to the multifamily industry, including, among others, the following:

• competition from other multifamily properties in the markets in which a borrower operates;

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• over-building of multifamily properties in the markets in which a borrower operates, which results in increased supply and will adversely affect occupancy and revenues at such borrower's multifamily properties;

• requirements for periodic capital reinvestment to repair and upgrade multifamily properties;

• increases in operating costs due to inflation and other factors that may not be offset by increased rental rates;

• changes in interest rates;

• changes in the availability, cost, and terms of financing;

• changes in governmental laws and regulations, fiscal policies, and zoning ordinances and the related costs of compliance with laws and regulations, fiscal policies, and ordinances;

• adverse effects of international, national, regional and local economic and market conditions; and

• risks generally associated with the ownership of multifamily properties and real estate, as discuss in some greater detail below.

The occurrence of any of the foregoing could adversely impact a borrower's ability to successfully own and operate a multifamily that will be the primary source of repayment of our Investment. In addition, should we foreclose on an investment and acquire the underlying asset, we, as the multifamily operator, would be faced with these same risks.

**Non-Diversification Risk.** While the Adviser intends to invest in a number of real estate and real estate-related securities issued by different issuers and employ multiple investment strategies with respect to the Fund's investment portfolio, it is possible that a significant amount of the Fund's investments could be invested in the instruments of only a few companies or other issuers or that at any particular point in time one investment strategy could be more heavily weighted than the others. The focus of the Fund's investment portfolio in any one issuer would subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk with respect to defaults by such issuer or other adverse events affecting that issuer, and the focus of the portfolio in any one industry or group of industries would subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk with respect to economic downturns relating to such industry or industries. The focus of the Fund's investment portfolio in any one investment strategy would subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than if the Fund's investment portfolio were varied in its investments with respect to several investment strategies.

**Valuation Risk.** Portfolio securities may be valued using techniques other than market quotations, under the circumstances described under "Determination of Net Asset Value." The value established for a portfolio security may be different than what would be produced through the use of another methodology or if it had been priced using market quotations. Portfolio securities that are valued using techniques other than market quotations, including "fair valued" securities, may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. In addition, there is no assurance that the Fund could sell a portfolio security for the value established for it at any time and it is possible that the Fund would incur a loss because a portfolio security is sold at a discount to its established value.

Fair value is defined as the amount for which assets could be sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the asset. Fair value pricing, however, involves judgments that are inherently subjective and inexact, since fair valuation procedures are used only when it is not possible to be sure what value should be attributed to a particular asset or when an event will affect the market price of an asset and to what extent. As a result, fair value pricing may not reflect actual market value, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security will be materially different from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that asset.

**Equity Securities Risk.** The market prices of equity securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons that may directly relate to

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the issuer, such as management performance, fundamental changes to the business, financial leverage, non-compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced demand for the issuer's goods or services. The values of equity securities also may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, unexpected trading activity among retail investors or adverse investor sentiment generally. Certain equity securities may decline in value even during periods when the prices of equity securities in general are rising, or may not perform as well as the market in general. In addition to these risks, preferred stock and convertible securities are also subject to the risk that issuers will not make payments on securities held by the Fund, which could result in losses to the Fund. The credit quality of preferred stock and convertible securities held by the Fund may be lowered if an issuer's financial condition changes, leading to greater volatility in the price of the security. In addition, a company's preferred stock generally pays dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. For this reason, the value of preferred stock will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects. The market value of convertible securities also tends to fall when prevailing interest rates rise.

**Preferred Securities Risk.** Preferred securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is, in general, that the price of a debt security falls when interest rates rise. Securities with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a security may not be able to make principal and interest or dividend payments on the security as they become due. Holders of preferred securities may not receive dividends, or the payment can be deferred for some period of time. In bankruptcy, creditors are generally paid before the holders of preferred securities.

**Convertible Securities Risk.** Convertible securities are hybrid securities that have characteristics of both bonds and common stocks and are subject to risks associated with both debt securities and equity securities. Convertible securities are similar to fixed-income securities because they usually pay a fixed interest rate (or dividend) and are obligated to repay principal on a given date in the future. The market value of fixed-income and preferred securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and tends to increase as interest rates decline. Convertible securities have characteristics of a fixed-income security and are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates when their conversion value is lower than the value of the bond or preferred share. Fixed-income and preferred securities also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that an issuer of a security may not be able to make principal and interest or dividend payments on the security as they become due. Fixed-income and preferred securities also may be subject to prepayment or redemption risk. If a convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund will be required to surrender the security for redemption, convert it into the issuing company's common stock or cash or sell it to a third party at a time that may be unfavorable to the Fund.

In addition, the Fund may invest in fixed-income and preferred securities rated less than investment grade that are sometimes referred to as high yield or "junk bonds." These securities are speculative investments that carry greater risks and are more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher quality securities. Such securities also may be subject to resale restrictions. The lack of a liquid market for these securities could decrease the Fund's share price. Convertible securities have characteristics similar to common stocks especially when their conversion value is the same as the value of the bond or preferred share. The price of equity securities may rise or fall because of economic or political changes. Stock prices in general may decline over short or even extended periods of time. Market prices of equity securities in broad market segments may be adversely affected by a prominent issuer having experienced losses or by the lack of earnings or such an issuer's failure to meet the market's expectations with respect to new products or services, or even by factors wholly unrelated to the value or condition of the issuer, such as changes in interest rates.

**ETF Risk.** The value of ETFs can be expected to increase and decrease in value in proportion to increases and decreases in the indices that they are designed to track. The volatility of different index tracking stocks can be expected to vary in proportion to the volatility of the particular index they track. ETFs are traded similarly to stocks of individual companies. Although an ETF is designed to provide investment performance corresponding

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to its index, it may not be able to exactly replicate the performance of its index because of its operating expenses and other factors. The underlying indices that an ETF is designed to track may also experience volatility due to disruptive events, such as natural disasters, pandemic or epidemics or other widespread health crises. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund's performance and may lead to losses on your investment in the Fund. Because ETFs trade on a securities exchange, extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for an ETF's shares may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. The Fund's investment in shares of ETFs subject it to the risks of owning the securities underlying the ETF, as well as certain structural risks, including authorized participant concentration risk, market maker risk, premium/discount risk and trading issues risk. As a shareholder in an ETF, the Fund bears its proportionate share of the ETF's expenses.

**Counterparty Risk.** Counterparty risk is the risk that a counterparty (the other party to a transaction or an agreement or the party with whom the Fund executes transactions) to a transaction with the Fund may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal, interest or settlement payments, or otherwise honor its obligations. In an attempt to limit the counterparty risk associated with such transactions, the Fund conducts business only with financial institutions judged by the Adviser to present acceptable credit risk. For example, repurchase agreements are loans of money or arrangements under which the Fund purchases securities and the seller agrees to repurchase the securities within a specific time and at a specific price. The repurchase price is generally higher than the Fund's purchase price, with the difference being income to the Fund. The counterparty's obligations under the repurchase agreement are collateralized with U.S. Treasury and/or agency obligations with a market value of not less than 100% of the obligations, valued daily. Collateral is held by the Fund's custodian in a segregated, safekeeping account for the benefit of the Fund. Repurchase agreements afford the Fund an opportunity to earn income at low risk on temporarily available cash. If bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the securities before repurchase of the securities under a repurchase agreement, the Fund may encounter delays and incur costs before being able to sell the securities. Such a delay may involve loss of interest or a decline in price of the securities. If a court characterizes the transaction as a loan and the Fund has not perfected a security interest in the securities, the Fund may be required to return the securities to the seller's estate and be treated as an unsecured creditor of the seller. As an unsecured creditor, the Fund would be at risk of losing some or all of the principal and interest involved in the transaction.

**Derivatives Risk.** While the Fund does not intend to invest in derivatives or utilize hedging strategies as a principal investment strategy, the Private Real Estate Investment Funds and Public Investment Funds in which the Fund invests will use derivatives (consisting of forwards, options, repurchase agreements, futures, warrants, and swaps) to enhance returns or hedge against market declines. A Private Real Estate Investment Fund's or Public Investment Fund's use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include: (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. Such prices are influenced by numerous factors that affect the markets, including, but not limited to: (i) changing supply and demand relationships; government programs and policies; (ii) national and international political and economic events; (iii) changes in interest rates; (iv) inflation and deflation; and (v) changes in supply and demand relationships. Certain derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. When a fund uses derivatives for leverage, investments in that fund will tend to be more volatile, resulting in larger gains or losses in response to market changes. To limit risks associated with leverage, a fund is required to comply with Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act (the "Derivatives Rule") as outlined below.

The Derivatives Rule mandates that a fund adopt and/or implement: (i) value-at-risk limitations (VaR); (ii) a written derivatives risk management program; (iii) new board oversight responsibilities; and (iv) new reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In the event that a fund's derivative exposure is 10% or less of its net assets, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, it can elect to be classified as a limited derivatives user (Limited Derivatives User) under the Derivatives Rule, in which case the fund is not subject to

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the full requirements of the Derivatives Rule. Limited Derivatives Users are excepted from VaR testing, implementing a derivatives risk management program, and certain board oversight and reporting requirements mandated by the Derivatives Rule. However, a Limited Derivatives User is still required to implement written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to manage its derivatives risks.

The Derivatives Rule also provides special treatment for reverse repurchase agreements, similar financing transactions and unfunded commitment agreements. Specifically, a fund may elect whether to treat reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions as "derivatives transactions" subject to the requirements of the Derivatives Rule or as senior securities equivalent to bank borrowings for purposes of Section 18 of the 1940 Act. In addition, when-issued or forward settling securities transactions that physically settle within 35-days are deemed not to involve a senior security.

**Short Sales Risk.** Short selling involves selling securities that may or may not be owned and borrowing the same securities for delivery to the purchaser, with an obligation to replace the borrowed securities at a later date. Short selling allows the Fund to profit from declines in market prices to the extent such decline exceeds the transaction costs and the costs of borrowing the securities. However, because the borrowed securities must be replaced by purchases at market prices in order to close out the short position, any appreciation in the price of the borrowed securities would result in a loss. The securities necessary to cover a short position may not be available for purchase. Purchasing securities to close out the short position can itself cause the price of the securities to rise further, thereby exacerbating the loss. The Fund may mitigate such losses by replacing the securities sold short before the market price has increased significantly. Under adverse market conditions, the Fund might have difficulty purchasing securities to meet margin calls on its short sale delivery obligations, and might have to sell portfolio securities to raise the capital necessary to meet its short sale obligations at a time when fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales. Short sales by the Fund that are not made "against the box" theoretically involve unlimited loss potential, since the market price of securities sold short may continuously increase. If other short positions of the same security are closed out at the same time, a "short squeeze" can occur where demand exceeds the supply for the security sold short. A short squeeze makes it more likely that the Fund will need to replace the borrowed security at an unfavorable price.

**Foreign Investment Risk.** Investing in foreign securities typically involves more risks than investing in U.S. securities, and includes risks associated with: political and economic developments — the political, economic and social structures of some foreign countries may be less stable and more volatile than those in the United States; trading practices — government supervision and regulation of foreign securities and currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be less than in the United States; availability of information — foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. issuers; and limited markets — the securities of certain foreign issuers may be less liquid (harder to sell) and more volatile.

To the extent the Fund invests in investment vehicles that hold securities that are denominated in foreign currencies, the value of securities denominated in foreign currencies can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates and the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. These currency movements may negatively impact the value of the Fund even when there is no change in the value of the security in the issuer's home country.

The risks of foreign investments may be greater in developing or emerging market countries.

**Other Investment Companies.** The Fund may invest in other investment companies. Investment companies combine shareholders' funds for investment in a variety of instruments, including equity securities, debt securities, and money market instruments and may invest primarily in a particular type of security, a particular

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industry or a mix of securities and industries. An investment company is not taxed on income distributed to shareholders if, among other things, it distributes to its shareholders substantially all of its taxable income for each taxable year. As a shareholder of another investment company, the Fund may bear a proportionate share of the expenses of such other investment company, including management fees, administration fees and custodial fees, in addition to the expenses of the Fund. To the extent permitted by and subject to applicable law or SEC exemptive relief, the Fund may invest in shares of investment companies (including money market mutual funds) advised or sub-advised by NexPoint or its affiliates.

**Securities Lending Risk.** Securities lending is subject to the risk that loaned securities may not be available to the Fund on a timely basis and the Fund may, therefore, lose the opportunity to sell the securities at a desirable price. Any loss in the market price of securities loaned by the Fund that occurs during the term of the loan would be borne by the Fund and would adversely affect the Fund's performance. Also, there may be delays in recovery, or no recovery, of securities loaned should the borrower of the securities fail financially while the loan is outstanding. In addition, voting rights with respect to loaned securities generally pass to the borrower. The Fund, as the lender, retains the right to recall the loans and obtain the return of the securities loaned in order to vote the loaned securities. However, in many circumstances the Fund may be unable to recall the securities in time to vote or may determine that the benefits to the Fund of voting are outweighed by the indirect or direct costs of such a recall. In these circumstances, loaned securities may be voted or not voted in a manner adverse to the best interests of the Fund. All of the aforementioned risks may be greater for non-U.S. securities.

These lending transactions must be fully collateralized at all times, but involve some credit risk to the Fund if the borrower or the party (if any) guaranteeing the loan should default on its obligation and the Fund is delayed in or prevented from recovering the collateral. In addition, any income or gains and losses from investing and reinvesting any cash collateral delivered by a borrower pursuant to a loan are generally at the Fund's risk, and to the extent any such losses reduce the amount of cash below the amount required to be returned to the borrower upon the termination of any loan, the Fund may be required to pay or cause to be paid to such borrower or another entity an amount equal to such shortfall in cash. The Fund generally accepts cash (U.S. and foreign currency), securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, or sovereign debt as collateral for these lending transactions, although in the future may accept other types of collateral. There is also a risk of loss should the borrower default before the securities are returned, and due to market movements the value of the collateral held has fallen and/or the value of the securities on loan has risen.

**Repurchase Policy Risks.** Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. However, payment for repurchased shares may require the Fund to liquidate portfolio holdings earlier than the Adviser otherwise would liquidate such holdings, potentially resulting in losses, and may increase the Fund's portfolio turnover.

The Adviser may take measures to attempt to avoid or minimize such potential losses and turnover, and instead of liquidating portfolio holdings, may borrow money to finance repurchases of shares. If the Fund borrows to finance repurchases, interest on any such borrowings will negatively affect shareholders who do not tender their shares in a repurchase offer by increasing the Fund's expenses and reducing net investment income. To the extent the Fund finances repurchase proceeds by selling investments, the Fund may hold a larger proportion of its gross assets in less liquid securities. Also, the sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's NAV.

Repurchase of shares will tend to reduce the amount of outstanding shares and, depending upon the Fund's investment performance, its net assets. A reduction in the Fund's net assets may increase the Fund's expense ratio, to the extent that additional shares are not sold. In addition, the repurchase of shares by the Fund may be a taxable event to shareholders.

The Fund's quarterly repurchase offers are a shareholder's only means of liquidity with respect to his or her shares. The shares are not traded on a national securities exchange and no secondary market exists for the shares, nor does the Fund expect a secondary market for its shares to exist in the future.

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**Reverse Repurchase Agreement Risk.** The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with respect to securities held by the Fund that could otherwise be sold by the Fund. In a reverse repurchase agreement the Fund sells a security held by the Fund and simultaneously obtains the commitment of the purchaser (typically, a commercial bank or a broker or dealer) to sell the security back to the Fund at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. The Fund will maintain cash or liquid securities in an amount sufficient to cover its obligations with respect to reverse repurchase agreements. The Fund receives payment for such securities only upon physical delivery or evidence of book entry transfer by its custodian. Regulations of the SEC require that, if securities are sold by a fund under a reverse repurchase agreement, the fund designate or segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to the fund's daily marked-to-market value of such agreement. Reverse repurchase agreements are considered borrowings of money by the Fund and as such would be subject to the restrictions on issuing senior securities.

Reverse repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon the Fund's ability to dispose of the proceeds of the sale received from the counterparty. An additional risk is that the market value of securities sold by the Fund under a reverse repurchase agreement could decline below the price at which the Fund is obligated to repurchase them.

**Risks Relating to Fund's Tax Status.** To remain eligible for the favorable tax treatment accorded to regulated investment companies ("RICs") and their shareholders under the Code, the Fund must meet certain source of income, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. Very generally, in order to qualify as a RIC, the Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in stock or other securities, or income from qualified publicly traded partnerships. In some cases, if the Fund fails to meet these income requirements at the end of a taxable year, it will be able to cure such failure by paying a Fund-level tax to avoid the loss of its RIC status; such tax could be substantial. The Fund must also meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each quarter of each of its taxable years. Failure to meet these diversification requirements on the last day of a quarter will result in the Fund's loss of RIC status, unless it is able to cure such failure, for instance, by disposing of certain investments, including at potentially disadvantageous times and prices, and, in some cases, by paying a Fund-level tax.

In addition, in order to be eligible for the favorable tax treatment accorded RICs, the Fund must meet the annual distribution requirement, requiring it to distribute with respect to each taxable year at least the sum of 90% of its "investment company taxable income" (generally-its taxable ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any) and 90% of its net tax-exempt income (if any), to its shareholders. Because the Fund may leverage its portfolio through a master repurchase agreement, may enter into reverse repurchase transactions from time to time, and may use additional debt financing in the future, the Fund is subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act that could, under certain circumstances, restrict the Fund from making the distributions necessary to satisfy this annual distribution requirement and to avoid fund-level U.S. federal income or excise taxes. Any taxable income (including net long-term capital gains) that the Fund is unable to distribute will be subject to fund-level tax at the applicable corporate income tax rate. Further, if the Fund fails to meet the annual distribution requirement or either of the RIC qualification requirements in respect of a taxable year and is ineligible to or otherwise does not cure such failure for any such year, all of its taxable income regardless of whether timely distributed to shareholders will be subject to fund-level tax at the applicable corporate income tax rate and all of its distributions from earnings and profits (including from net long-term capital gains) will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. Some portions of such distributions may be eligible for the dividends-received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders and may be eligible to be treated as "qualified dividend income" in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals, provided, in both cases, the shareholder meets certain holding period and other requirements in respect of the Fund's shares. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters."

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If the Fund were to fail to qualify or were ineligible for treatment as a RIC, the resulting fund-level taxes could substantially reduce the Fund's net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of its distributions. Such a failure would have a material adverse effect on the Fund and its shareholders. In addition, in some cases, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest and make substantial distributions in order to re-qualify as a RIC.

**RIC-Related Risks of Investments Generating Non-Cash Taxable Income.** Certain of the Fund's investments will require the Fund to recognize taxable income in a taxable year in excess of the cash actually received by the Fund with respect to those investments during that year. In particular, the Fund expects that a substantial portion of its investments in loans and other debt obligations will be treated as having "market discount" and/or "original issue discount" for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which, in some cases, could be significant. Because the Fund may be required to recognize income in respect of these investments before or without receiving cash representing such income, the Fund may have difficulty satisfying the annual distribution requirements applicable to RICs and avoiding Fund-level U.S. federal income or excise taxes. Accordingly, the Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities, including at potentially disadvantageous times or prices, raise additional debt or equity capital, or reduce new investments, to obtain the cash needed to make these income distributions. If the Fund liquidates portfolio securities to raise cash, the Fund may realize gain or loss on such liquidations; in the event the Fund realizes net long-term or short-term capital gains from such liquidation transactions, its shareholders may receive larger capital gain or ordinary dividends, respectively, than they would in the absence of such transactions.

**REIT Tax Risk for REIT Subsidiaries.** The REIT Subsidiaries and any REIT subsidiary the Fund may form in the future will elect to be taxed as REITs beginning with the first year in which they commence material operations. In order for each REIT Subsidiary and any future REIT subsidiary to qualify and maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must satisfy certain requirements set forth in the Code and Treasury Regulations that depend on various factual matters and circumstances. The Fund and the Adviser intend to cause the REIT Subsidiaries and any future REIT subsidiaries to structure their activities in a manner designed to satisfy all of these requirements. However, the application of such requirements is not entirely clear, and it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") may interpret or apply those requirements in a manner that jeopardizes the ability of such REIT subsidiary to satisfy all of the requirements for qualification as a REIT.

If any REIT Subsidiary or future REIT subsidiary fails to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year that it is operational and it does not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the applicable corporate income tax rate. In addition, it would generally be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following any taxable year in which it fails to qualify as a REIT. Loss of REIT status would reduce a REIT subsidiary's net earnings available for investment or distribution to the Fund as a result of the imposition of entity-level tax on the REIT subsidiary. In addition, distributions to the Fund would no longer qualify for the dividends paid deduction, and the REIT subsidiary would no longer be required to make distributions. If this occurs, the REIT subsidiary might be required to borrow funds or liquidate some investments in order to pay the applicable tax.

To obtain the favorable tax treatment afforded to REITs under the Code, among other things each REIT subsidiary generally will be required each year to distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income determined without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and excluding net capital gain. To the extent that it does not distribute all of its net capital gains, or distributes at least 90%, but less than 100%, of its REIT taxable income, as adjusted, it will have to pay an entity-level tax on amounts retained. Furthermore, if it fails to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of (a) 85% of its ordinary income for that year, (b) 95% of its capital gain net income for that year, and (c) any undistributed taxable income from prior periods, it would have to pay a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the excess of the amounts required to be distributed over the sum of (x) the amounts that it actually distributed and (y) the amounts it retained and upon which it paid income tax at the entity level. These requirements could cause it to distribute amounts that otherwise would be spent on investments in real estate assets, and it is possible that the REIT subsidiary might be required to borrow funds, possibly at unfavorable rates, or sell assets to fund the required distributions.

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In order to qualify as a REIT, not more than 50% of the value of a REIT subsidiary's shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, through the application of certain attribution rules under the Code, by any five or fewer individuals, as defined in the Code to include specified entities, during the last half of any taxable year other than the REIT subsidiary's first taxable year (the "50% Test"). For purposes of the 50% Test, the REIT subsidiary will "look through" to the beneficial owners of the Fund's shares. Accordingly, if five or fewer individuals or certain specified entities during the last half of any calendar year own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the REIT subsidiary's shares through the Fund, then the REIT subsidiary's qualification as a REIT could be jeopardized. The Adviser intends to monitor all purchases and transfers of a REIT subsidiary's shares and the Fund's shares by regularly reviewing, among other things, ownership filings required by the federal securities laws to monitor the beneficial ownership of a REIT subsidiary's shares to ensure that the REIT subsidiary will meet and will continue to meet the 50% Test. However, the Adviser may not have the information necessary for it to ascertain with certainty whether or not a REIT subsidiary satisfies the 50% test and may not be able to prevent the REIT subsidiary from failing the 50% Test. If a REIT subsidiary fails to satisfy the requirements related to the direct or indirect ownership of its outstanding capital stock, the REIT subsidiary would fail to qualify as a REIT and the REIT subsidiary would be required to pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income, and distributions to its shareholders would not be deductible by it in determining its taxable income.

**Operational and Technology Risk.** The Fund, its service providers, and other market participants increasingly depend on complex information technology and communications systems to conduct business functions. These systems are subject to a number of different threats or risks that could adversely affect the Fund and its shareholders, despite the efforts of the Fund and its service providers to adopt technologies, processes, and practices intended to mitigate these risks. For example, unauthorized third parties may attempt to improperly access, modify, disrupt the operations of, or prevent access to these systems of the Fund, the Fund's service providers, counterparties, or other market participants or data within them (a "cyber-attack").

Power or communications outages, acts of god, information technology equipment malfunctions, operational errors, and inaccuracies within software or data processing systems may also disrupt business operations or impact critical data. Market events also may trigger a volume of transactions that overloads current information technology and communication systems and processes, impacting the ability to conduct the Fund's operations.

Cyber-attacks, disruptions, or failures that affect the Fund's service providers or counterparties may adversely affect the Fund and its shareholders, including by causing losses for the Fund or impairing Fund operations. For example, the Fund's or its service providers' assets or sensitive or confidential information may be misappropriated, data may be corrupted, and operations may be disrupted (e.g., cyber-attacks or operational failures may cause the release of private shareholder information or confidential Fund information, interfere with the processing of shareholder transactions, impact the ability to calculate the Fund's NAV, and impede trading). In addition, cyber-attacks, disruptions, or failures may cause reputational damage and subject the Fund or its service providers to regulatory fines, litigation costs, penalties or financial losses, reimbursement or other compensation costs, and/or additional compliance costs.

While the Fund and its service providers may establish business continuity and other plans and processes to address the possibility of cyber-attacks, disruptions, or failures, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including that they do not apply to third parties, such as other market participants, as well as the possibility that certain risks have not been identified or that unknown threats may emerge in the future.

Similar types of operational and technology risks are also present for issuers of the Fund's investments, which could have material adverse consequences for such issuers, and may cause the Fund's investments to lose value. In addition, cyber-attacks involving a Fund counterparty could affect such counterparty's ability to meet its obligations to the Fund, which may result in losses to the Fund and its shareholders. Furthermore, as a result of cyber-attacks, disruptions, or failures, an exchange or market may close or issue trading halts on specific securities or the entire market, which may result in the Fund being, among other things, unable to buy or sell

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certain securities or financial instruments or unable to accurately price its investments. The Fund cannot directly control any cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by its service providers, Fund counterparties, issuers in which the Fund invests, or securities markets and exchanges.

In addition, other disruptive events, including (but not limited to) natural disasters and public health crises may adversely affect the Fund's ability to conduct business, in particular if the Fund's employees or the employees of its service providers are unable or unwilling to perform their responsibilities as a result of any such event. Even if the Fund's employees and the employees of its service providers are able to work remotely, those remote work arrangements could result in the Fund's business operations being less efficient than under normal circumstances, could lead to delays in its processing of transactions, and could increase the risk of cyber-attacks.

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#### MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
The Fund is a party to contractual arrangements with various parties, including, among others, the Adviser, the Distributor, the fund administrator, and the transfer agent, who provide services to the Fund. Shareholders are not parties to, or intended ("third-party") beneficiaries of, any such contractual arrangements, and such contractual arrangements are not intended to create in any individual shareholder or group of shareholders any right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the Fund. Neither this Prospectus, nor the related SAI, is intended, or should be read, to be or to give rise to an agreement or contract between the Fund and any investor, or to give rise to any rights in any shareholder or other person other than any rights under federal or state law that may not be waived.

#### Trustees and Officers
The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Fund, including supervision of the duties performed by the Adviser. The Board is comprised of four trustees (each, a "Trustee"). The Trustees are responsible for the Fund's overall management, including adopting the investment and other policies of the Fund, electing and replacing officers and selecting and supervising the Fund's investment adviser. The name and business address of the Trustees and officers of the Fund and their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, as well as a description of committees of the Board, are set forth under "Management" in the SAI.

#### Investment Adviser
NexPoint Advisors, L.P., which serves as the Adviser to the Fund, is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and is an affiliate of NAM. NexPoint has its principal place of business at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. James Dondero co-founded the parent of the Adviser in April 1993. The Adviser also externally manages NexPoint Capital, Inc., a non-traded BDC. NAM manages Highland Opportunities and Income Fund ("HFRO") and Highland Global Allocation Fund ("GAF"), registered closed-end funds whose shares trade on the NYSE. The Adviser's senior management team has experience across private lending, private equity, real estate investing and other investment strategies. Collectively, the Adviser and its affiliates managed approximately $16.7 billion in assets as of December, 31, 2025 including approximately $12.3 billion in gross real estate assets. The Adviser is controlled by James Dondero by virtue of his control of its general partner, NexPoint Advisors GP, LLC.

Under the general supervision of the Board, the Adviser will carry out the investment and reinvestment of the net assets of the Fund, will furnish continuously an investment program with respect to the Fund, and determine which securities should be purchased, sold or exchanged. In addition, the Adviser will supervise and provide oversight of the Fund's service providers. The Adviser entered into a Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Highgate Consulting Group, Inc., doing business as Skyview Group ("Skyview"), pursuant to which the Adviser receives administrative and operational support services to enable it to provide the required advisory services to the Fund. The Adviser will compensate all Adviser and Skyview personnel who provide services to the Fund. In return for these services, facilities and payments, the Fund has agreed to pay the Adviser as compensation under the Investment Advisory Agreement a monthly management fee computed at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Daily Gross Assets of the Fund. The Adviser may employ research services and service providers to assist in the Adviser's market analysis and investment selection.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Fund's Investment Advisory Agreement is available in the Fund's annual report to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The Adviser and the Fund have entered into the Expense Limitation Agreement under which the Adviser has agreed contractually to waive its fees and to pay or absorb the ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (including organizational and offering expenses, but excluding distribution fees, interest, dividend expenses on short sales, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, expenses payable by

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the Fund for third party administration services, litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses), to the extent that they exceed 1.75% per annum of the Fund's average Daily Gross Assets (the "Expense Limitation"). If the Fund incurs expenses excluded from the Expense Limitation Agreement, the Fund's expense ratio would be higher and could exceed the Expense Limitation. In consideration of the Adviser's agreement to limit the Fund's expenses, the Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund the amount of any fees waived and Fund expenses paid or absorbed (other than organizational and initial offering expenses, which are those expenses incurred by the Fund in order to permit the Fund to be declared effective by the SEC and to commence operations) to the extent that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable not more than three years from the date on which such fees are foregone or expenses are incurred by the Adviser; and (2) such recoupment does not cause the Fund's ordinary operating expenses plus recoupment to exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. The Expense Limitation Agreement will remain in effect until at least May 1, 2027, unless and until the Board approves its modification or termination. The Expense Limitation Agreement may not be amended or terminated unless approved by the Board.

The REIT Subsidiaries entered into a separate investment advisory agreement with the Adviser in July 2016 and June 2022. To the extent fees are paid to the Adviser by the REIT Subsidiaries, such fees will be offset against fees otherwise payable by the Fund to the Advisor, such that shareholders of the Fund will only be subject to one layer of fees to the Adviser. Notwithstanding this arrangement, the Fund and its shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses associated with forming the REIT Subsidiaries, non-advisory fees paid by the REIT Subsidiaries (if any) and operating expenses, including maintaining their REIT qualification. To the extent the Fund forms one or more other REIT subsidiaries, it is expected that they will enter into separate investment advisory agreements that have substantially similar terms. The Fund may invest in funds not managed by an affiliate of the Adviser (including closed-end funds, ETFs, private funds, externally managed traded and non-traded REITs, etc.), in which case two layers of fees will be paid by the Fund.

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides administration services to the Fund, provides executive and other personnel necessary to administer the Fund and furnishes office space. Under a separate sub-administration agreement, dated July 23, 2018, the Adviser has delegated certain administrative functions to SEI Global Funds Services ("SEI") and pays SEI a portion of the fee it receives from the Fund. Under the Sub-Administration Agreement, SEI has agreed to provide fund accounting services; asset data services; fund administration and reporting services; and regulatory administration services, including preparation and filing of various reports with the appropriate regulatory agencies and the SEC for the Fund.

#### Portfolio Managers
James Dondero and Matthew McGraner serve as the portfolio managers and are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. In addition to the portfolio managers, Paul Richards serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Real Estate for the Adviser and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

**James Dondero** is the founder and President of NexPoint and co-founder of NAM. Mr. Dondero has over 30 years of experience investing across the alternative landscape. In that time, he established a number of integrated businesses to manage investments in real estate, private equity, and high-yield and structured credit, among other areas. Mr. Dondero holds various leadership roles at NexPoint, NAM, and other NexPoint affiliates. Mr. Dondero holds various leadership roles across the NexPoint businesses; he serves as a portfolio manager for several funds and is an officer and director at NexPoint's publicly traded REITs. Additionally, Mr. Dondero holds director positions at several companies within financial services, real estate, and other industries. He is the chairman of NexBank Capital, Inc. and a director of NexBank. A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Dondero actively contributes to initiatives in education, veterans' affairs, and community and economic development, and has been instrumental in supporting a number of civic and cultural institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is a member of the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Executive Board and the George W. Bush

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Presidential Center Executive Advisory Council. Mr. Dondero graduated from the University of Virginia where he earned highest honors (Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi) from the McIntire School of Commerce with dual majors in accounting and finance. He received certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) and is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

**Matthew McGraner** has extensive experience in real estate and private equity transactions and currently leads the operations of the real estate platform of NexPoint and its affiliates, a suite of leading alternative investment managers he co-founded. In that role, he sources and executes investments, manages risk and develops potential business opportunities, including fundraising, private investments and joint ventures. In his role at NexPoint, Mr. McGraner has served as the Executive VP and Chief Investment Officer of NXRT, a multifamily real estate investment trust, since 2016; NREF, a mortgage REIT, since 2020; VineBrook Homes Trust, a single family rental REIT, since 2019; NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust, a diversified REIT, since 2022; and as a member of the board of directors and President of NexPoint Storage Partners, a self-storage REIT, since 2020. Mr. McGraner is also a licensed attorney and was formerly an attorney at an AmLaw 20 multinational law firm, where his practice primarily focused on private equity, real estate and mergers and acquisitions. Since 2013, Mr. McGraner has led the acquisition and financing of over $21.9 billion of real estate investments. Mr. McGraner holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from the Washington University School of Law.

**Paul Richards** oversees research and conducts due diligence on new investment ideas, performs valuation and benchmark analysis, monitors and manages investments in real estate portfolios, and provides industry support to the real estate platform of the Adviser and its affiliates. Mr. Richards serves as the CFO, Executive Vice President – Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of NXRT, NXDT, NREF, and NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., an affiliated registered investment advisor, CFO, Secretary and Treasurer of NSP, CFO, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of Vinebrook, and CFO and Corporate Secretary of NHT. Mr. Richards has been with the Adviser and its affiliates since 2014. Mr. Richards hold a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Finance from Texas A&M University. He received certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is actively licensed as a CPA. The SAI provides additional information about the Fund's portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed and ownership of Fund shares.

#### Transfer Agent
SS&C serves as the transfer agent of the Fund.

#### Custodian
Bank of New York Mellon ("BNY"), with principal offices at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, serves as custodian for the securities and cash of the Fund's portfolio. Under a Custodian Agreement, BNY holds the Fund's assets in safekeeping and keeps all necessary records and documents relating to its duties.

#### Fund Expenses
The Adviser is obligated to pay expenses associated with providing the services stated in the Investment Advisory Agreement, including compensation of and office space for its officers and employees connected with investment and economic research, trading and investment management and administration of the Fund. The Adviser is obligated to pay the fees of any Trustee of the Fund who is affiliated with it. The Adviser will provide such services either directly or through the Services Agreement with Skyview.

The Fund pays all other expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund, which consist of: (i) expenses for legal and independent accountants' services; (ii) costs of printing proxies, share certificates, if any, and reports to shareholders; (iii) charges of the custodian and transfer agent in connection with the Fund's distribution reinvestment policy; (iv) fees and expenses of independent Trustees; (v) printing costs; (vi) membership fees in

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trade associations; (vii) fidelity bond coverage for the Fund's officers and Trustees; (viii) errors and omissions insurance for the Fund's officers and Trustees; (ix) brokerage costs; (x) taxes; (xi) costs associated with the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers; (xii) servicing fees; and (xiii) other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses and other expenses properly payable by the Fund. The expenses incident to the offering and issuance of shares to be issued by the Fund will be capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months.

Class C shares will pay to the Distributor a Distribution Fee that will accrue at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, and is payable on a quarterly basis. Class A and Class Z shares are not subject to Distribution Fees. The Fund will also pay a monthly shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares. See "Plan of Distribution."

The Fund will pay organizational costs and offering expenses incurred with respect to the offering of its shares from the proceeds of the offering, less amounts advanced under the Expense Limitation. Since February 9, 2018, the Adviser paid or reimbursed the Fund's organizational and offering expenses incurred with respect to its initial and continuous offering and will not seek recoupment of such fees. For tax purposes, offering costs cannot be deducted by the Fund or the Fund's shareholders. Therefore, for tax purposes, the expenses incident to the offering and issuance of shares to be issued by the Fund will be capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months.

The Investment Advisory Agreement authorizes the Adviser to select brokers or dealers (including affiliates) to arrange for the purchase and sale of Fund securities, including principal transactions. Any commission, fee or other remuneration paid to an affiliated broker or dealer will be paid in compliance with the Fund's procedures adopted in accordance with Rule 17e-1 under the 1940 Act.

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#### DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE
The net asset value (or NAV) per share of each class of shares of the Fund is calculated as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on each day that the NYSE is open for business, except on days on which regular trading on the NYSE is scheduled to close before 4:00 p.m., when the Fund calculates NAV as of the scheduled close of regular trading. The NYSE is open Monday through Friday, but currently is scheduled to be closed on New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day or on the preceding Friday or subsequent Monday when a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, respectively. The NAV per share of each class of shares of the Fund is computed by dividing the value of the Fund's net assets (i.e., the value of its securities and other assets less its liabilities, including expenses payable or accrued but excluding capital stock and surplus) attributable to the class of shares by the total number of shares of the class outstanding at the time the determination is made. The value of the Fund's portfolio assets may change on days the Fund is closed. Class A shares will be offered at net asset value plus their respective sales load, while Class C and Class Z shares will be offered at net asset value. During the continuous offering, the price of the shares will increase or decrease on a daily basis according to the net asset value of the shares.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated NexPoint as the Fund's valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee") to perform the fair valuation determination for securities and other assets held by the Fund. NexPoint acting through its "Valuation Committee," is responsible for determining the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee is comprised of officers of NexPoint and certain of NexPoint's affiliated companies and determines fair value and oversees the calculation of the NAV. The Valuation Designee is subject to Board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to provide the Board the information it needs to oversee the Valuation Designee.

The Fund's portfolio securities are valued in accordance with valuation policies and procedures established by the Adviser and approved by the Board.

NexPoint uses the following valuation methods to determine either current market value for investments for which market quotations are available or, if not available, the fair value, as determined in good faith pursuant to NexPoint's policies and procedures:

• The market value of each security listed or traded on any recognized securities exchange or automated quotation system will be the last reported sale price at the relevant valuation date on the composite tape or on the principal exchange on which such security is traded. If no sale is reported on that date, or for over-the-counter securities, the Adviser utilizes, when available, pricing quotations from principal market makers. Such quotations may be obtained from third-party pricing services or directly from investment brokers and dealers in the secondary market. Generally, the Fund's loan and bond positions are not traded on exchanges and consequently are valued based on market prices received from third-party pricing services or broker-dealer sources. 

• Dividends declared but not yet received, and rights in respect of securities which are quoted ex-dividend or ex-rights, will be recorded at the fair value thereof, as determined by the Adviser, which may (but need not) be the value so determined on the day such securities are first quoted ex-dividend or ex-rights. 

• Listed options, or over-the-counter options for which representative brokers' quotations are available, will be valued in the same manner as listed or over-the-counter securities as hereinabove provided. Premiums for the sale of such options written by the Fund will be included in the assets of the Fund, and the market value of such options shall be included as a liability. 

• The Fund's non-marketable investments for which market quotations are not readily available will generally be valued in such manner as the Adviser determines in good faith to reflect their fair values under procedures approved by the Board. The Valuation Committee has been established to provide 

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oversight of the valuation policies, processes and procedures, and is comprised of personnel from the Adviser and its affiliates. The Valuation Committee meets monthly to review the proposed valuations for investments and financial instruments and is responsible for evaluating the overall fairness and consistent application of established policies. <br>

• The pricing of all assets that are fair valued in this manner will be subsequently reported to the Board. Pursuant to the Fund's pricing procedures, securities for which market quotations are not readily available may include securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, securities for which no or limited trading activity has occurred for a period of time, or securities that are otherwise deemed to be illiquid (i.e., securities that cannot be disposed of within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is currently priced by the Fund). Swaps and other derivatives would generally fall under this category. 

• Investments by the Fund in any other mutual fund are valued at their respective NAVs as determined by those mutual funds each business day. The prospectuses for those mutual funds explain the circumstances under which those funds will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing. 

Rule 2a-5 states that a market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that the Fund can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market quotations may also be not "readily available" if a significant event occurs that causes the Adviser to believe that the market price of a security no longer represents the security's current value at the time of the Fund's NAV calculation. In determining the fair value price of a security, the Adviser may use a number of other methodologies, including those based on discounted cash flows, multiples, recovery rates, yield to maturity or discounts to public comparables.

When determining the fair value of an asset, the Adviser will seek to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from the current sale of that asset in an arm's-length transaction. Fair value is defined as the amount for which assets could be sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time, taking into account the nature of the asset. Fair value determinations are based upon all available factors that the Adviser deems relevant. Fair value pricing, however, involves judgments that are inherently subjective and inexact, since fair valuation procedures are used only when it is not possible to be sure what value should be attributed to a particular asset or when an event will affect the market price of an asset and to what extent. As a result, there can be no assurance that fair value pricing will reflect actual market value, and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security will be materially different from the value that actually could be or is realized upon the sale of that asset.

Private Real Estate Investment Funds and Non-Traded REITs will be difficult to value, particularly to the extent that their underlying investments are not publicly traded. In the event a Non-Traded REIT does not report a value to the Fund on a timely basis, the Adviser, acting pursuant to policies approved by the Board, will determine the fair value of the Fund's investment based on the most recent value reported by the Non-Traded REIT, as well as any other relevant information available at the time the Fund values its investments. Following procedures approved by the Board, in the absence of specific transaction activity in a particular investment fund, the Adviser will consider whether it is appropriate, in light of all relevant circumstances, to value the Fund's investment at the net asset value reported by the Non-Traded REIT at the time of valuation or to adjust the value to reflect a premium or discount.

The Adviser will provide the Board with periodic reports, no less frequently than quarterly, that discuss the functioning of the valuation process, if applicable to that period, and that identify issues and valuation problems that have arisen, if any.

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#### CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

If a potential investment is appropriate for either the Fund or another entity managed by the Adviser or its affiliates, such as NXDT, NXRT, VineBrook, NHT, NREF, NexPoint Real Estate Capital, LLC, NexPoint Real Estate Opportunities, LLC, NFRO REIT Sub, LLC or NexPoint Capital REIT, LLC, the Adviser and its affiliates have an allocation policy that provides that opportunities will be allocated among those accounts for which participation in the respective opportunity is considered most appropriate, taking into account, among other considerations with respect to any real estate investments:

First, the allocation policy looks to the investment objectives of the funds managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. To the extent the opportunity is consistent with the investment objectives of more than one fund managed by the Adviser and its affiliates, the allocation policy then looks to other factors, such as:

• which fund has available cash (including availability under lines of credit) to acquire the investment; 

• whether there are any positive or negative income tax effects on any of the funds relating to the purchase; 

• whether the investment opportunity creates geographic, asset class or tenant concentration / diversification concerns for any of the funds; 

• how the investment size, potential leverage, transaction structure and anticipated cash flows affect each fund, including earnings and distribution coverage; and 

• whether one or more of the funds has an existing relationship with the tenant(s), operator, facility or system associated with the investment, or a significant geographic presence that would make the investment strategically more important. 

The Adviser will allocate investment opportunities across the entities for which such opportunities are appropriate, consistent with its internal conflict of interest and allocation policies. The Adviser will seek to allocate investment opportunities among such entities in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its allocation policy. However, there is no assurance that such investment opportunities will be allocated to the Fund fairly or equitably in the short-term or over time and there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to participate in all such investment opportunities that are suitable for it. Please see "Risk Factors — Conflicts of Interest" for a description of risks associated with conflicts of interest.

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Below are policies and procedures developed by the Adviser to address various conflicts of interest that may involve the Fund.

*Affiliated Services* 

In situations where NexPoint and/or its affiliates, including, without limitation, any of their respective employees, provide services (including serving as an officer or director) to various companies in which the Fund has an interest, the relevant employee(s) must promptly notify NexPoint's Chief Compliance Officer of the activity prior to commencement of the service. All compensation in whatever form, including any non-cash compensation such as restricted shares, attributable to NexPoint and/or its affiliates serving as an officer or director to such companies must be immediately paid to the Fund in proportion to the Fund's relative ownership of such companies as of the date paid.

*Portfolio Management* 

The Adviser's policies also require the Adviser and its personnel to: (i) ensure that the investment advice provided to the Fund is suitable to the Fund's investment objectives, needs and circumstances; (ii) ensuring fair and equitable allocations of investment opportunities among the Fund and the Adviser's other advisory clients and in the aggregation of orders; and (iii) trading for the Fund only on an agency basis.

The portfolio managers and their teams are responsible for the monitoring and positioning of the investments of the Fund. This includes the evaluation of a variety of factors affecting each investment such as industry and currency risks, concentration and liquidity and the suitability of the investment for the Fund.

The Adviser will not consider: (i) performance fees or differences in management fees between accounts in determining allocations; (ii) direct and indirect ownership of the Adviser or its affiliates or employees in an account in determining allocations; and (iii) relative performance of accounts in determining allocations.

The Adviser and/or any of its affiliates may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Fund, or of other investment funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. In serving in these multiple capacities, they may have obligations to other clients or investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which may not be in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders. The Fund may compete with other entities managed by the Adviser and its affiliates for capital and investment opportunities.

There is no limitation or restriction on the Adviser or any of its affiliates with regard to acting as investment manager (or in a similar role) to other parties or persons. This and other future activities of the Adviser and/or its affiliates may give rise to additional conflicts of interest. Such conflicts may be related to obligations that the Adviser or its affiliates have to other clients.

Subject to prior approval of the Board, certain affiliates of the Adviser, including NexBank and Governance Re Ltd. among others, may provide banking, agency, insurance and other services to the Fund and its subsidiaries for customary fees, and neither the Fund, nor its subsidiaries will have a right to any such fees.

*Capital Structure Conflicts* 

Conflicts may arise in cases when the Fund invests in different parts of an issuer's capital structure, including circumstances in which one or more advisory clients of NexPoint or its affiliates own private securities or obligations of an issuer and other clients may own public securities of the same issuer. As discussed above, in the event of conflicting interests within an issuer's capital structure, NexPoint will generally pursue the strategy that NexPoint believes best reflects what would be expected to be negotiated in an arm's length transaction with due consideration being given to NexPoint's fiduciary duties to each of its accounts (without regard to the nature of the accounts involved or the fees received from such accounts).

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*Affiliated Transactions and Cross Trading* 

As further described below, the Adviser may effect client cross-transactions where the Adviser causes a transaction to be effected between the Fund and another client advised by the Adviser or any of its affiliates. The Adviser may engage in a client cross-transaction involving the Fund any time that the Adviser believes such transaction to be fair to the Fund and the other client of the Adviser or its affiliates in accordance with the Adviser's internal written cross-transaction policies and procedures.

The Adviser may direct the Fund to acquire or dispose of investments in cross trades between the Fund and other clients of the Adviser or its affiliates in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretation, the Fund may make and/or hold an investment, including an investment in securities, in which the Adviser and/or its affiliates have a debt, equity or participation interest, and the holding and sale of such investments by the Fund may enhance the profitability of the Adviser's own investments in such companies.

*Participation in Creditor Committees, Underwriting and Other Activities* 

The Adviser and/or any of its affiliates may participate in creditors or other committees with respect to the bankruptcy, restructuring or workout or foreclosure of the Fund's investments. In such circumstances, the Adviser may take positions on behalf of itself or its affiliates that are adverse to the Fund's interests.

The Adviser and/or any of its affiliates may act as an underwriter, arranger or placement agent, or otherwise participate in the origination, structuring, negotiation, syndication or offering of investments purchased by the Fund. Such transactions are on an arm's-length basis and may be subject to arm's-length fees. There is no expectation for preferential access to transactions involving investments that are underwritten, originated, arranged or placed by the Adviser and/or any of its affiliates and neither the Fund nor its shareholders shall have the right to any such fees.

*Material Non-Public Information* 

There are generally no ethical screens or information barriers among the Adviser and certain of its affiliates of the type that many firms implement to separate persons who make investment decisions from others who might possess material, non-public information that could influence such decisions. If the Adviser, any of its personnel or its affiliates were to receive material non-public information about an investment or issuer, or have an interest in causing us to acquire a particular investment, the Adviser may be prevented from causing the Fund to purchase or sell such asset due to internal restrictions imposed on the Adviser. Notwithstanding the maintenance of certain internal controls relating to the management of material non-public information, it is possible that such controls could fail and result in the Adviser, or one of its investment professionals, buying or selling an asset while, at least constructively, in possession of material non-public information. Inadvertent trading on material non-public information could have adverse effects on the Adviser's reputation, result in the imposition of regulatory or financial sanctions, and as a consequence, negatively impact the Adviser's ability to perform its investment management services to the Fund. In addition, while the Adviser and certain of its affiliates currently operate without information barriers on an integrated basis, such entities could be required by certain regulations, or decide that it is advisable, to establish information barriers. In such event, the Adviser's ability to operate as an integrated platform could also be impaired, which would limit the Adviser's access to personnel of its affiliates and potentially impair its ability to manage the Fund's investments.

NexPoint and its affiliates believe these policies and procedures are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the federal securities laws with respect to the conflicts identified above.

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#### QUARTERLY REPURCHASES OF SHARES
Once each quarter, the Fund will offer to repurchase at NAV no less than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund, unless such offer is suspended or postponed in accordance with regulatory requirements (as discussed below). The offer to purchase shares is a fundamental policy that may not be changed without the vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act). Shareholders will be notified in writing of each quarterly repurchase offer and the date the repurchase offer ends (the "Repurchase Request Deadline"). Shares received by the Fund or a Financial Intermediary (as defined below) prior to the Repurchase Request Deadline will be repurchased at the NAV per share determined as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE no later than the 14th day after the Repurchase Request Deadline, or the next business day if the 14th day is not a business day (each a "Repurchase Pricing Date").

Shareholders will be notified in writing about each quarterly repurchase offer, how they may request that the Fund repurchase their shares and the "Repurchase Request Deadline," which is the date the repurchase offer ends. The Fund will be deemed to have received a repurchase request order prior to the Repurchase Request Deadline when a financial intermediary or its agent or authorized designee, which may include other intermediaries designated by the financial intermediary to receive orders on the Fund's behalf (collectively, "Financial Intermediaries") receives the order from the shareholder prior to the Repurchase Request Deadline, provided the Fund receives the repurchase request order from the Financial Intermediary prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the repurchase offer ends. Financial Intermediaries are responsible for placing orders correctly and promptly with the Fund. Shares tendered for repurchase by shareholders prior to any Repurchase Request Deadline will be repurchased subject to the aggregate repurchase amounts established for that Repurchase Request Deadline. The time between the notification to shareholders and the Repurchase Request Deadline is generally 30 days, but may vary from no more than 42 days to no less than 21 days. Payment pursuant to the repurchase will be made by checks to the shareholder's address of record, or credited directly to a predetermined bank account on the Purchase Payment Date, which will be no more than seven days after the Repurchase Pricing Date. The Board may establish other policies for repurchases of shares that are consistent with the 1940 Act, regulations thereunder and other pertinent laws.

#### Determination of Repurchase Offer Amount
The Board, or a committee thereof, in its sole discretion, will determine the number of shares that the Fund will offer to repurchase (the "Repurchase Offer Amount") for a given Repurchase Request Deadline. The Repurchase Offer Amount will be no less than 5% and no more than 25% of the total number of shares outstanding on the Repurchase Request Deadline. In determining the Repurchase Offer Amount, the Board, or a committee thereof, may consider any information it deems necessary or appropriate, including the percentage of the Fund's outstanding shares tendered in previous repurchase offers; the Adviser's assessment of the liquidity of the Fund's investment portfolio; the potential impact of the Repurchase Offer Amount on Fund shareholders who do not tender their shares; and the potential impact of the Repurchase Offer Amount on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Investors should not rely on repurchase offers being made in amounts in excess of 5% of Fund assets, even in the event that shareholders tender more than the Repurchase Offer Amount with respect a repurchase offer.

If shareholders tender for repurchase more than the Repurchase Offer Amount for a given repurchase offer, the Fund will repurchase the shares on a pro rata basis. However, the Fund may accept all shares tendered for repurchase by shareholders who own less than one hundred shares and who tender all of their shares, before prorating other amounts tendered. In addition, the Fund will accept the total number of shares tendered in connection with required minimum distributions from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan. It is the shareholder's obligation to both notify and provide the Fund supporting documentation of a required minimum distribution from an individual retirement account ("IRA") or other qualified retirement plan.

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#### Notice to Shareholders
Approximately 30 days (but no less than 21 days and more than 42 days) before each Repurchase Request Deadline, the Fund shall send to each shareholder of record and to each beneficial owner of the shares that are the subject of the repurchase offer a notification ("Shareholder Notification"). The Shareholder Notification will contain information shareholders should consider in deciding whether or not to tender their shares for repurchase. The notice also will include detailed instructions on how to tender shares for repurchase, state the Repurchase Offer Amount and identify the dates of the Repurchase Request Deadline, the scheduled Repurchase Pricing Date, and the date the repurchase proceeds are scheduled for payment (the "Repurchase Payment Deadline"), which will be no more than seven days after the Repurchase Pricing Date. The notice also will set forth the NAV that has been computed no more than seven days before the date of notification, and how shareholders may ascertain the NAV after the notification date.

#### Repurchase Price
The repurchase price of the shares will be the NAV as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the Repurchase Pricing Date. You may call (844) 485-9167 to learn the NAV. The notice of the repurchase offer also will provide information concerning the NAV, such as the NAV as of a recent date or a sampling of recent NAVs, and a toll-free number for information regarding the repurchase offer.

#### Repurchase Amounts and Payment of Proceeds
Shares tendered for repurchase by shareholders prior to any Repurchase Request Deadline will be repurchased subject to the aggregate Repurchase Offer Amount established for that Repurchase Request Deadline. Payment pursuant to the repurchase offer will be made by check to the shareholder's address of record, or credited directly to a predetermined bank account on the Repurchase Payment Deadline. The Board may establish other policies for repurchases of shares that are consistent with the 1940 Act, regulations thereunder and other pertinent laws.

If shareholders tender for repurchase more than the Repurchase Offer Amount for a given repurchase offer, the Board may, but is not required to, authorize the Fund to repurchase an additional amount of shares not to exceed 2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund on the Repurchase Request Deadline. If the Fund determines not to repurchase more than the Repurchase Offer Amount, or if shareholders tender shares in an amount exceeding the Repurchase Offer Amount plus 2% of the outstanding shares on the Repurchase Request Deadline, the Fund will repurchase the shares on a pro rata basis. However, the Fund may accept all shares tendered for repurchase by shareholders who own less than one hundred shares and who tender all of their shares, before prorating other amounts tendered.

#### Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC")
Selling brokers, or other Financial Intermediaries that have entered into distribution agreements with the Distributor with respect to the sale of Class A and Class C shares, may receive a commission of up to 1.00% of the purchase price of Class A or Class C shares of $5,000,000 or more. Shareholders who tender for repurchase of such shareholder's Class A or Class C shares within 18 months of purchase will be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% of the original purchase price, which will be deducted from repurchase proceeds, if: (i) the original purchase was for amounts of $500,000 or more; and (ii) the shares were purchased without an initial sales charge. The Distributor may waive the imposition of the CDSC in the following situations: (1) shareholder death; or (2) shareholder disability. Any such waiver does not imply that the CDSC will be waived at any time in the future or that such CDSC will be waived for any other shareholder. Class Z shares will not be subject to an early-withdrawal charge.

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#### Suspension or Postponement of Repurchase Offer
The Fund may suspend or postpone a repurchase offer only: (a) if making or effecting the repurchase offer would cause the Fund to lose its status as a RIC under the Code; (b) for any period during which the NYSE or any market on which the securities owned by the Fund are principally traded is closed, other than customary weekend and holiday closings, or during which trading in such market is restricted; (c) for any period during which an emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the Fund of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable, or during which it is not reasonably practicable for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net assets; or (d) for such other periods as the Commission may by order permit for the protection of shareholders of the Fund.

#### Liquidity Requirements
The Fund must maintain liquid assets equal to the Repurchase Offer Amount from the time that the notice is sent to shareholders until the Repurchase Pricing Date. The Fund will ensure that a percentage of its net assets equal to at least 100% of the Repurchase Offer Amount consists of assets that can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business at approximately the price at which the Fund has valued the investment within the time period between the Repurchase Request Deadline and the Repurchase Payment Deadline. The Board has adopted procedures that are reasonably designed to ensure that the Fund's assets are sufficiently liquid so that the Fund can comply with the repurchase offer and the liquidity requirements described in the previous paragraph. If, at any time, the Fund falls out of compliance with these liquidity requirements, the Board will take whatever action it deems appropriate to ensure compliance.

#### Consequences of Repurchase Offers
Repurchase offers will typically be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. Payment for repurchased shares, however, may require the Fund to liquidate portfolio holdings earlier than the Adviser otherwise would, thus increasing the Fund's portfolio turnover and potentially causing the Fund to realize losses.

The Adviser intends to take measures to attempt to avoid or minimize such potential losses and turnover, and instead of liquidating portfolio holdings, may borrow money to finance repurchases of shares. If the Fund borrows to finance repurchases, interest on that borrowing will negatively affect shareholders who do not tender their shares in a repurchase offer by increasing the Fund's expenses and reducing any net investment income. To the extent the Fund finances repurchase amounts by selling Fund investments, the Fund may hold a larger proportion of its assets in less liquid securities. The sale of portfolio securities to fund repurchases also could reduce the market price of those underlying securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's NAV.

Repurchase of the Fund's shares will tend to reduce the amount of outstanding shares and, depending upon the Fund's investment performance, its net assets. A reduction in the Fund's net assets would increase the Fund's expense ratio, to the extent that additional shares are not sold and expenses otherwise remain the same (or increase). In addition, the repurchase of shares by the Fund will be a taxable event to shareholders.

The Fund is intended as a long-term investment. The Fund's quarterly repurchase offers are a shareholder's only means of liquidity with respect to his or her shares. Shareholders have no rights to redeem or transfer their shares, other than limited rights of a shareholder's descendants to redeem shares in the event of such shareholder's death pursuant to certain conditions and restrictions. The shares are not traded on a national securities exchange and no secondary market exists for the shares, nor does the Fund expect a secondary market for its shares to exist in the future.

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#### DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Fund's distribution policy is to make monthly distributions to shareholders. The Fund's Board has the ultimate discretion as to whether such distributions will be in kind or in cash. If, for any distribution, investment company taxable income (which term includes net short-term capital gain), if any, and net tax-exempt income, if any, is less than the amount of the distribution, such difference will generally constitute a tax-free return of capital distributed from the Fund's assets. The Fund's final distribution for each taxable year will include any remaining investment company taxable income and net tax-exempt income undistributed during the year, as well as all net capital gain realized during the year. If the total distributions made in any taxable year exceed investment company taxable income, net tax-exempt income and net capital gain, such excess distributed amount would be treated as ordinary dividend income to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions in excess of the earnings and profits would first be a tax-free return of capital to the extent of a shareholder's adjusted tax basis in the shares. After such adjusted tax basis is reduced to zero, the distribution would constitute capital gain (assuming the shares are held as capital assets).

This distribution policy may, under certain circumstances, have certain adverse consequences to the Fund and its shareholders because it may result in a return of capital, which in turn may result in fewer of a shareholder's assets being invested in the Fund and which, over time, would increase the Fund's expense ratio and decrease returns of shareholders. The distribution policy also may cause the Fund to sell securities at a time it would not otherwise do so in order to manage the distribution of income and gain. The initial distribution will be declared on a date determined by the Board. If the Fund's investments are delayed, the initial distribution may consist principally of a return of capital.

Unless the registered owner of shares elects to receive cash, all dividends declared on shares will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. See "Distribution Reinvestment Policy."

The dividend distribution described above may result in the payment of approximately the same amount or percentage to the Fund's shareholders each period.

Shareholders receiving periodic payments from the Fund may be under the impression that they are receiving net profits. However, all or a portion of a distribution may consist of a return of capital. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. A return of capital distribution is not taxable to a shareholder unless it exceeds a shareholder's tax cost (or "tax basis") in the Fund's shares. Returns of capital distributions reduce a shareholder's tax basis, thereby potentially increasing the taxable gain, if any, or decreasing the loss recognized by a shareholder upon a subsequent disposition of Fund shares. Once a shareholder's tax basis is reduced to zero, any further return of capital distribution would be taxable as capital gains, provided shares are held as capital assets. As required under Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act, the Fund will provide a notice to shareholders at the time of distribution when such distribution does not consist solely of net income. Additionally, each distribution payment will be accompanied by a written statement which discloses the source or sources of each distribution. The IRS requires you to report the amounts so received in any calendar year, excluding returns of capital, in each case as determined and reported on Forms 1099 (which amounts may differ from the sum of the amounts reported in prior notices under Section 19(a) as a result of the Fund's performance subsequent to such notices), on your income tax return, generally for the calendar year in which such amounts were received. The Fund will provide disclosures, with each distribution, that estimate the percentages of the current and year-to-date distributions that represent: (1) net investment income; (2) capital gains; and (3) return of capital. At the end of the year, the Fund may be required under applicable law to re-characterize distributions made previously during that year among: (1) ordinary income; (2) capital gains; and (3) return of capital for tax purposes. An additional distribution may be made in December, and other additional distributions may be made with respect to a particular fiscal year in order to comply with applicable law. Shareholders should read any written disclosure provided pursuant to Section 19(a) and Rule 19a-1 carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution from the Fund is net profit.

The Board reserves the right to change the monthly distribution policy from time to time.

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#### DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT POLICY
The Fund will operate under a distribution reinvestment policy administered by SS&C Technologies, Inc. (the "Agent"). Pursuant to the policy, the Fund's ordinary income dividends, capital gain distributions or other distributions (each, a "Distribution" and collectively, "Distributions"), net of any applicable U.S. withholding tax, are reinvested in shares of the Fund.

Shareholders automatically participate in the distribution reinvestment policy, unless and until an election is made to withdraw from the policy on behalf of such participating shareholder. Shareholders who do not wish to have Distributions automatically reinvested should so notify the Agent in writing at NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, c/o SS&C Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 219630, Kansas City, MO 64121-9730. Such written notice must be received by the Agent 30 days prior to the record date of the Distribution or the shareholder will receive such Distribution in shares through the distribution reinvestment policy. Under the distribution reinvestment policy, the Fund's Distributions to shareholders are reinvested in full and fractional shares as described below.

When the Fund declares a Distribution, the Agent, on the shareholder's behalf, will receive additional authorized shares from the Fund either newly-issued or repurchased from shareholders by the Fund and held as treasury shares. The number of shares to be received when Distributions are reinvested will be determined by dividing the amount of the Distribution by the Fund's NAV per share.

The Agent will maintain all shareholder accounts and furnish written confirmations of all transactions in the accounts, including information needed by shareholders for personal and tax records. The Agent will hold shares in the account of the shareholders in non-certificated form in the name of the participant, and each shareholder's proxy, if any, will include those shares purchased pursuant to the distribution reinvestment policy. Each participant, nevertheless, has the right to request certificates for whole and fractional shares owned. The Fund will issue certificates in its sole discretion. The Agent will distribute all proxy solicitation materials, if any, to participating shareholders.

In the case of shareholders, such as banks, brokers or nominees, that hold shares for others who are beneficial owners participating under the distribution reinvestment policy, the Agent will administer the distribution reinvestment policy on the basis of the number of shares certified from time to time by the record shareholder as representing the total amount of shares registered in the shareholder's name and held for the account of beneficial owners participating under the distribution reinvestment policy.

Neither the Agent nor the Fund shall have any responsibility or liability beyond the exercise of ordinary care for any action taken or omitted pursuant to the distribution reinvestment policy, nor shall they have any duties, responsibilities or liabilities except as expressly set forth herein. Neither shall they be liable hereunder for any act done in good faith or for any good faith omissions to act, including, without limitation, failure to terminate a participant's account prior to receipt of written notice of his or her death or with respect to prices at which shares are purchased or sold for the participants account and the terms on which such purchases and sales are made, subject to applicable provisions of the federal securities laws.

The automatic reinvestment of Distributions will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such Distributions. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters."

The Fund reserves the right to amend or terminate the distribution reinvestment policy. There is no direct service charge to participants with regard to purchases under the distribution reinvestment policy; however, the Fund reserves the right to amend the distribution reinvestment policy to include a service charge payable by the participants.

All correspondence concerning the distribution reinvestment policy should be directed to the Agent at NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, c/o SS&C Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 219630, Kansas City, MO 64121-9730. Certain transactions can be performed by calling the toll free number (844) 485-9167.

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#### U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS
The following briefly summarizes some of the important federal income tax consequences to shareholders of investing in the Fund's shares, reflects the federal tax law as of the date of this Prospectus, and does not address special tax rules applicable to certain types of investors, such as corporate, tax-exempt and foreign investors. The summary discusses certain U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a shareholder of the Fund that acquires, holds and/or disposes of shares of the Fund, and reflects provisions of the Code, existing Treasury regulations, rulings published by the IRS, and other applicable authority, as of the date of this Prospectus. These authorities are subject to change by legislative or administrative action, possibly with retroactive effect. The following discussion is only a summary of some of the important tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund and the discussion set forth herein does not constitute tax advice. For more detailed information regarding tax considerations, see the SAI. There may be other tax considerations applicable to particular investors such as those holding shares in a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA or 401(k) plan. In addition, income earned through an investment in the Fund may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes. Investors should consult their tax advisers regarding other federal, state or local tax considerations that may be applicable in their particular circumstances, as well as any proposed tax law changes.

The Fund has elected to be treated and intends to qualify each year for taxation as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order for the Fund to qualify as a RIC, it must meet certain requirements regarding the sources of its income, the diversification of its assets, and the amount and timing of its distributions each year. If the Fund meets such requirements and so qualifies for the favorable tax treatment accorded to RICs, the Fund (but not the shareholder) will not be subject to federal income tax on income or gains distributed in a timely manner to its shareholders in the form of dividends or capital gain distributions. The Code imposes a 4% nondeductible excise tax on RICs, such as the Fund, to the extent they do not meet certain distribution requirements by the end of each calendar year. The Fund anticipates meeting these distribution requirements so as to avoid being subject to the 4% excise tax.

The Fund intends to make distributions of investment company taxable income after payment of the Fund's operating expenses no less frequently than annually. Unless a shareholder is ineligible to participate or elects otherwise, all distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund pursuant to the distribution reinvestment policy. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, all dividends are generally taxable whether a shareholder receives them in cash or reinvests them in additional shares of the Fund. Distributions of the Fund's investment company taxable income (including short-term capital gains) will generally be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Distributions of the Fund's net capital gains (that is, the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss, in each case determined with reference to any loss carryforwards) properly reported by the Fund as capital gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends"), if any, are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains, regardless of the length of time shares have been held by shareholders. Distributions, if any, in excess of the Fund's earnings and profits will first reduce the adjusted tax basis of a holder's shares (thereby increasing any taxable gain or decreasing any taxable loss in connection with a subsequent taxable disposition of such shares) and, after that basis has been reduced to zero, will constitute capital gains to the shareholder of the Fund (assuming the shares are held as a capital asset). Some portions of the Fund's distributions may be eligible for the dividends-received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders and may be eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals, provided, in both cases, the shareholder meets certain holding period and other requirements in respect of the Fund's shares. Dividends received by the Fund from a REIT will not qualify for the corporate dividends-received deduction and generally will not constitute qualified dividend income. There can be no assurance as to what portion of Fund distributions, if any, may be eligible for the dividends received deduction or for treatment as qualified dividend income.

If you sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any of your shares of the Fund (including (i) exchanging them for shares of another eligible Fund as described in "Exchange of Shares" below or (ii) through a redemption) you will generally recognize a gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between your tax basis in such shares

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of the Fund and the amount you receive upon disposition of such shares. If you hold your shares as capital assets, any such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if you have held (or are treated as having held) such shares for more than one year at the time of sale. All or a portion of any loss you realize on a taxable sale or exchange of your shares of the Fund will be disallowed if you acquire other shares of the Fund (whether through the automatic reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a 61-day period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after your sale or exchange of the shares. In such case, the basis of the shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.

In addition, any loss realized upon a taxable sale or exchange of Fund shares held (or deemed held) by you for six months or less will be treated as long-term, rather than short-term, to the extent of any capital gain dividends received (or deemed received) by you with respect to those shares.

The Fund will inform its shareholders of the source and tax status of all distributions promptly after the close of each calendar year.

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#### DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHARES
The Fund is an unincorporated statutory trust established under the laws of the State of Delaware upon the filing of a Certificate of Trust with the Secretary of State of Delaware on January 11, 2016. The Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the "Declaration of Trust") provides that the Trustees of the Fund may authorize separate classes of shares of beneficial interest. The Trustees have authorized an unlimited number of shares. The Fund does not intend to hold annual meetings of its shareholders.

The Declaration of Trust, which has been filed with the SEC, permits the Fund to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, no par value. The Fund offers three different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, and Class Z shares. The Fund has received exemptive relief from the SEC to issue multiple classes of shares and to impose asset-based distribution fees and early-withdrawal charges (See IC Release No. 28908, September 22, 2009). An investment in any share class of the Fund represents an investment in the same assets of the Fund. However, the minimum investment amounts, sales loads, and ongoing fees and expenses for each share class are different. The fees and expenses for the Fund are set forth in "Fees and Fund Expenses." The details of each share class are set forth in "Plan of Distribution."

Holders of shares will be entitled to the payment of dividends when, as and if declared by the Board. The Fund currently intends to make dividend distributions to its shareholders after payment of Fund operating expenses including interest on outstanding borrowings, if any, no less frequently than quarterly. Unless the registered owner of shares elects to receive cash, all dividends declared on shares will be automatically reinvested for shareholders in additional shares of the same class of the Fund. See "Distribution Policy." The 1940 Act may limit the payment of dividends to the holders of shares.

Each whole share shall be entitled to one vote as to matters on which it is entitled to vote pursuant to the terms of the Declaration of Trust on file with the SEC. Upon liquidation of the Fund, after paying or adequately providing for the payment of all liabilities of the Fund, and upon receipt of such releases, indemnities and refunding agreements as they deem necessary for their protection, the Trustees may distribute the remaining assets of the Fund among its shareholders. The shares are not liable to further calls or to assessment by the Fund. There are no pre-emptive rights associated with the shares. The Declaration of Trust provides that the Fund's shareholders are not liable for any liabilities of the Fund. Although shareholders of an unincorporated statutory trust established under Delaware law, in certain limited circumstances, may be held personally liable for the obligations of the Fund as though they were general partners, the provisions of the Declaration of Trust described in the foregoing sentence make the likelihood of such personal liability remote.

The Fund generally will not issue share certificates. However, upon written request to the Fund's transfer agent, a share certificate may be issued at the Fund's discretion for any or all of the full shares credited to an investor's account. Share certificates that have been issued to an investor may be returned at any time. The Fund's transfer agent will maintain an account for each shareholder upon which the registration of shares are recorded, and transfers, permitted only in rare circumstances, such as death or bona fide gift, will be reflected by bookkeeping entry, without physical delivery. The transfer agent will require that a shareholder provide requests in writing, accompanied by a valid signature guarantee form, when changing certain information in an account such as wiring instructions or telephone privileges.

The following table shows the amounts of Fund shares that have been authorized and are outstanding as of March 31, 2026:

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| **Title of Class** | **Amount**<br>**Authorized** | **Amount**<br>**Authorized** | **Amount Held by Fund**<br>**or for its Account** | **Amount Held by Fund**<br>**or for its Account** | **Amount Outstanding**<br>**Excluding Amount**<br>**Shown Under** | **Amount Outstanding**<br>**Excluding Amount**<br>**Shown Under** |
|  Class A |  | Unlimited |  | None |  | 403488 |
|  Class C |  | Unlimited |  | None |  | 108942 |
|  Class Z |  | Unlimited |  | None |  | 1262069 |

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#### ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS IN THE DECLARATION OF TRUST
The Declaration of Trust includes provisions that could have the effect of limiting the ability of other entities or persons to acquire control of the Fund or to change the composition of the Board, and could have the effect of depriving the Fund's shareholders of an opportunity to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices, if any, by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Fund. These provisions may have the effect of discouraging attempts to acquire control of the Fund, which attempts could have the effect of increasing the expenses of the Fund and interfering with the normal operation of the Fund. The Trustees are elected for indefinite terms and do not stand for reelection. A Trustee may be removed from office without cause only by a written instrument signed or adopted by a majority of the remaining Trustees or by a vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the class of shares of the Fund that are entitled to elect a Trustee and that are entitled to vote on the matter. The Declaration of Trust does not contain any other specific inhibiting provisions that would operate only with respect to an extraordinary transaction such as a merger, reorganization, tender offer, sale or transfer of substantially all of the Fund's asset, or liquidation.

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#### PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
NexPoint Securities, Inc. (the "Distributor"), located at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, serves as the Fund's principal underwriter, within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and acts as the distributor of the Fund's shares on a reasonable efforts basis, subject to various conditions. The Distributor is an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund's shares are offered for sale through the Distributor at NAV plus the applicable sales load. The Distributor also may enter into selected dealer agreements with other broker-dealers for the sale and distribution of the Fund's shares. No arrangement has been made to place funds received in an escrow, trust or similar account. The Distributor is not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of the Fund's shares, but will use its reasonable efforts to sell the shares. Shares of the Fund will not be listed on any national securities exchange and the Distributor will not act as a market marker in Fund shares.

On a quarterly basis, Class C shares will pay a Distribution Fee that will accrue at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Class A and Class Z shares are not subject to Distribution Fees. Class A and Class C shares are subject to a monthly shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to each respective share class.

#### Additional Broker Dealer Compensation
The Adviser or its affiliates, in the Adviser's discretion and from their own resources (which may include the Adviser's legitimate profits from the advisory fee it receives from the Fund), may pay additional compensation to brokers or dealers in connection with the sale and distribution of Fund shares (the "Additional Compensation"). In return for the Additional Compensation, the Fund may receive certain marketing advantages including access to a broker's or dealer's registered representatives, placement on a list of investment options offered by a broker or dealer, or the ability to assist in training and educating the broker's or dealer's registered representatives. The Additional Compensation may differ among brokers or dealers in amount or in the manner of calculation: payments of Additional Compensation may be fixed dollar amounts, or based on the aggregate value of outstanding shares held by shareholders introduced by the broker or dealer, or determined in some other manner. The receipt of Additional Compensation by a selling broker or dealer may create potential conflicts of interest between an investor and its broker or dealer who is recommending the Fund over other potential investments. The payment of Additional Compensation may also have the effect of increasing the Fund's assets under management, which would increase management fees payable to the Adviser. There is no limit on the amount of additional compensation paid by the Adviser or its affiliates, subject to the limitations imposed by FINRA.

Additionally, the Fund, the Adviser and/or their respective affiliates, may pay a servicing fee to the Distributor and to other selected securities dealers and other financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of clients with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. Such services may include electronic processing of client orders, electronic fund transfers between clients and the Fund, account reconciliations with the Fund's transfer agent, facilitation of electronic delivery to clients of Fund documentation, monitoring client accounts for back-up withholding and any other special tax reporting obligations, maintenance of books and records with respect to the foregoing, and such other information and liaison services as the Fund or the Adviser may reasonably request. Pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement, the Fund's (and, indirectly, the Class A and Class C holders') share of such servicing fees will not exceed an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net asset value.

Prior to the initial public offering of shares, the Adviser purchased $101,750 in shares of the Fund, which amount meets the net worth requirements of Section 14(a) of the 1940 Act.

#### Purchasing Shares
Investors may purchase shares directly from the Fund in accordance with the instructions below. Investors may buy and sell shares of the Fund through Financial Intermediaries that have made arrangements with the Fund and

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are authorized to buy and sell shares of the Fund. Orders will be priced at the appropriate price next computed after it is received by the Fund or a Financial Intermediary. A Financial Intermediary may hold shares in an omnibus account in the Financial Intermediary's name or the Financial Intermediary may maintain individual ownership records. The Fund may pay the Financial Intermediary for maintaining individual ownership records as well as providing other shareholder services. Financial Intermediaries may charge fees for the services they provide in connection with processing your transaction order or maintaining an investor's account with them. Investors should check with their Financial Intermediary to determine if their account is subject to these arrangements. The Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase order prior to the Repurchase Request Deadline <u>when a</u> <u>financial intermediary or its agent or authorized designee (which may include other intermediaries designated by the financial intermediary to receive orders on the Fund's behalf) (collectively, "Financial Intermediaries")</u> receives the order from the shareholder prior to the Repurchase Request Deadline, provided the Fund receives the repurchase request order from the Financial Intermediary prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the repurchase offer ends. Financial Intermediaries are responsible for placing orders correctly and promptly with the Fund, forwarding payment promptly. Orders transmitted with a Financial Intermediary before the close of regular trading (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time) on a day that the NYSE is open for business will be priced based on the Fund's NAV next computed after it is received by the Financial Intermediary.

#### By Mail
To make an initial purchase by mail, complete an account application and mail the application, together with a check made payable to NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund to:

#### Regular Mail
NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

c/o SS&C Technologies, Inc.

P.O. Box 219630

Kansas City, MO 64121-9730

#### Express Mail
NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

c/o SS&C Technologies, Inc.

801 Pennsylvania Ave

Kansas City, MO 64105

All checks must be in U.S. Dollars drawn on a domestic bank. The Fund will not accept payment in cash or money orders. The Fund also does not accept cashier's checks in amounts of less than $500. To prevent check fraud, the Fund will neither accept third party checks, Treasury checks, credit card checks, traveler's checks or starter checks for the purchase of shares, nor post-dated checks, post-dated on-line bill pay checks, or any conditional purchase order or payment.

It is the policy of the Fund not to accept applications under certain circumstances or in amounts considered disadvantageous to shareholders. The Fund reserves the right to reject any application.

#### By Wire — Initial Investment
To make an initial investment in the Fund, the transfer agent must receive a completed account application before an investor wires funds. Investors may mail or overnight deliver an account application to the transfer agent. Upon receipt of the completed account application, the transfer agent will establish an account. The account

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number assigned will be required as part of the instruction that should be provided to an investor's bank to send the wire. An investor's bank must include both the name of the Fund, the account number, and the investor's name so that monies can be correctly applied. If you wish to wire money to make an investment in the Fund, please call the Fund at (844) 485-9167 for wiring instructions and to notify the Fund that a wire transfer is coming. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds via wire. The Fund will normally accept wired funds for investment on the day received if they are received by the Fund's designated bank before the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Your bank may charge you a fee for wiring same-day funds. The bank should transmit funds by wire to:

ABA #: (number provided by calling toll-free number above)

Credit: SS&C Technologies, Inc.

Account #: (number provided by calling toll-free number above)

Further Credit:

NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

(shareholder registration)

(shareholder account number)

#### By Wire — Subsequent Investments
Before sending a wire, investors must contact the transfer agent to advise them of the intent to wire funds. This will ensure prompt and accurate credit upon receipt of the wire. Wired funds must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time to be eligible for same day pricing. The Fund, and its agents, including the transfer agent and custodian, are not responsible for the consequences of delays resulting from the banking or Federal Reserve wire system, or from incomplete wiring instructions.

#### Automatic Investment Plan — Subsequent Investments
You may participate in the Fund's Automatic Investment Plan, an investment plan that automatically moves money from your bank account and invests it in the Fund through the use of electronic funds transfers or automatic bank drafts. You may elect to make subsequent investments by transfers of a minimum of $50 on specified days of each month into your established Fund account. Please contact the Fund at (844) 485-9167 for more information about the Fund's Automatic Investment Plan.

#### By Telephone
Investors may purchase additional shares of the Fund by calling (844) 485-9167. If an investor elected this option on the account application, and the account has been open for at least 15 days, telephone orders will be accepted via electronic funds transfer from your bank account through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. Banking information must be established on the account prior to making a purchase. Orders for shares received prior to 4 p.m. Eastern time will be purchased at the appropriate price calculated on that day.

Telephone trades must be received by or prior to market close. During periods of high market activity, shareholders may encounter higher than usual call waits. Please allow sufficient time to place your telephone transaction.

In compliance with the USA Patriot Act of 2001, SS&C will verify certain information on each account application as part of the Fund's Anti-Money Laundering Program. As requested on the application, investors must supply full name, date of birth, social security number and permanent street address. Mailing addresses containing only a P.O. Box will not be accepted. Investors may call SS&C at (844) 485-9167 for additional assistance when completing an application.

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If SS&C does not have a reasonable belief of the identity of a customer, the account will be rejected or the customer will not be allowed to perform a transaction on the account until such information is received. The Fund also may reserve the right to close the account within 5 business days if clarifying information/documentation is not received.

#### Exchange of Shares
Shareholders of the Fund whose shares are repurchased during a Repurchase Offer may exchange those shares for shares of the same share class of any series within NexPoint Funds I. Such exchanges will be effected at the daily NAV per share, such exchanges will be available during all Repurchase offer periods, subject to the limitations set forth below. **Call (844) 485-9167 for the prospectus of the fund being purchased, including applicable investment minimums, and read it carefully before investing.** 

Your exchange privilege will be revoked if the exchange activity is considered excessive. In addition, the Fund may reject any exchange request for any reason, including if it does not think that the exchange is in the best interests of the Fund and/or its shareholders. The Fund may also terminate your exchange privilege if the Adviser determines that your exchange activity is likely to adversely impact its ability to manage the Fund or if the Fund otherwise determines that your exchange activity is contrary to its short-term trading policies and procedures.

Unless you are a tax-exempt investor or investing through a tax-advantaged retirement account or other tax-advantaged arrangement, an exchange is generally a taxable event, and you may realize a gain or a loss for federal income tax purposes. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters." To exchange by telephone, call (844) 485-9167. Please have your account and taxpayer identification number available when calling.

#### Financial Consultants — Subsequent Investments
Investors may purchase additional shares of the Fund by contacting their financial consultants, such as a broker or investment adviser, and such intermediaries can arrange additional purchases for them.

#### Share Class Considerations
When selecting a share class, you should consider the following:

• which share classes are available to you; 

• how much you intend to invest; 

• how long you expect to own the shares; and 

• total costs and expenses associated with a particular share class. 

Each investor's financial considerations are different. You should speak with your financial advisor to help you decide which share class is best for you. Not all Financial Intermediaries offer all classes of shares. If your Financial Intermediary offers more than one class of shares, you should carefully consider which class of shares to purchase.

#### Purchase Terms

#### Class A Shares
Class A shares are sold at the prevailing net asset value per Class A share plus the applicable sales load (which may be reduced as described below); however, the following are additional features that should be taken into account when purchasing Class A shares:

• a minimum initial investment of $500 for regular accounts and $50 for retirement plan accounts, and a minimum subsequent investment of: (i) $50 under the Fund's automatic investment program; and (ii) $50 if not made pursuant to the automatic investment program; 

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• a monthly shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class A shares; and 

• shareholders tendering Class A shares fewer than 18 months after the original purchase date may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00%, which will be deducted from repurchase proceeds, if: (i) the original purchase was for amounts of $500,000 or more; and (ii) the shares were purchased without an initial sales charge. 

The price of the Class A shares during the Fund's continuous offering will fluctuate over time with the net asset value of the Class A shares. Investors in Class A shares will pay a sales load based on the amount of their investment in the Fund. The sales load payable by each investor depends upon the amount invested by such investor in the Fund, but may range from 0.00% to 5.75%, as set forth in the table below. A reallowance to participating broker-dealers will be made by the Distributor from the sales load paid by each investor. There are no sales loads on reinvested distributions. The Fund reserves the right to waive broker commissions. The following sales loads apply to your purchases of Class A shares of the Fund:

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| **Amount Invested** | **Dealer**<br>**Reallowance** | **Distributor**<br>**Fee** | **Total Sales Load as a**<br>**% of Offering Price** | **Total Sales Load**<br>**as a % of**<br>**Amount Invested** |
|  Under $50,000 | 5.00% | 0.75% | 5.75% | 6.10% |
|  $50,000 to $99,999 | 4.50% | 0.50% | 5.00% | 5.26% |
|  $100,000 to $249,999 | 3.50% | 0.50% | 4.00% | 4.17% |
|  $250,000 to $499,999 | 2.50% | 0.50% | 3.00% | 3.09% |
|  $500,000 and above\* | \* |  | \* | see below |

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\* Class A Shares bought without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $500,000 or more at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase. Subsequent Class A Share purchases that bring a shareholder's account value above $500,000 are not subject to a front-end sales charge, but are subject to a CDSC if redeemed within 18 months of purchase. The 18-month period begins on the day the purchase is made. The CDSC does not apply to load waived shares purchased for certain retirement plans or other eligible fee-based programs. 

\*\* A selling broker may receive a commission on purchases of Class A shares of $500,000 or above as detailed below: 

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| **Amount Invested** | **Dealer**<br>**Reallowance** |
|  Less than $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
|  $5,000,000 to less than $25,000,000 | 0.50% |
|  $25,000,000 or more | 0.25% |

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You may be able to buy Class A shares without a sales charge (i.e., "load-waived") when you are:

• reinvesting dividends or distributions; 

• participating in an investment advisory or agency commission program under which you pay a fee to an investment advisor or other firm for portfolio management or brokerage service; 

• exchanging an investment in Class A (or equivalent type) shares of another fund for an investment in the Fund; 

• a current or former director or Trustee of the Fund; 

• an employee (including the employee's spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings or any dependent of the employee, as defined in section 152 of the Code) of the Fund's Adviser or its affiliates or of a broker-dealer authorized to sell shares of the Fund; 

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• purchasing shares through the Fund's Adviser; or 

• purchasing shares through a financial services firm (such as a broker-dealer, investment adviser or financial institution) that has a special arrangement with the Fund. 

In addition, concurrent purchases of Class A shares by related accounts may be combined to determine the application of the sales load. The Fund will combine purchases made by an investor, the investor's spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children when it calculates the sales load.

It is the investor's responsibility to determine whether a reduced sales load would apply. The Fund is not responsible for making such determination. To receive a reduced sales load, notification must be provided at the time of the purchase order. If you purchase Class A shares directly from the Fund, you must notify the Fund in writing. Otherwise, notice should be provided to the Financial Intermediary through whom the purchase is made so they can notify the Fund.

#### Right of Accumulation
For the purposes of determining the applicable reduced sales charge, the right of accumulation allows you to include prior purchases of Class A shares of the Fund as part of your current investment as well as reinvested dividends. To qualify for this option, you must be either:

• an individual; 

• an individual and spouse purchasing shares for your own account or trust or custodial accounts for your minor children; or 

• a fiduciary purchasing for any one trust, estate or fiduciary account, including employee benefit plans created under Sections 401, 403 or 457 of the Code, including related plans of the same employer. 

If you plan to rely on this right of accumulation, you must notify the Fund's Distributor at the time of your purchase. You will need to give the Distributor your account numbers. Existing holdings of family members or other related accounts of a shareholder may be combined for purposes of determining eligibility. If applicable, you will need to provide the account numbers of your spouse and your minor children as well as the ages of your minor children.

#### Class C Shares
Class C shares are sold at the prevailing NAV per Class C share; however, the following are additional features that should be taken into account when purchasing Class C shares:

• a minimum initial investment of $500 for regular accounts and $50 for retirement plan accounts, and a minimum subsequent investment of: (i) $50 under the Fund's automatic investment program; and (ii) $50 if not made pursuant to the automatic investment program; 

• a monthly shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class C shares; 

• a Distribution Fee which will accrue at an annual rate equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to Class C shares; and 

• a CDSC equal to 1.00% of the original purchase price of Class C shares repurchased by the Fund for repurchases of Class C shares within 18 months following such shareholder's initial purchase. 

• The Distributor will pay your financial advisor an up-front commission of 1.00% on sales of Class C shares. 

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The price of the Class C shares during the Fund's continuous offering will fluctuate over time with the net asset value of the Class C shares. Investors in Class C shares will not pay any upfront sales charges. A selling broker may receive commissions on purchases of Class C shares over $1,000,000.

#### Class Z Shares
Class Z shares will be sold at the prevailing NAV per Class Z share and are not subject to any upfront sales charge. The Class Z shares are not subject to a Distribution Fee, a CDSC or a monthly shareholder servicing fee. Class Z shares may only be available through certain Financial Intermediaries. Because the Class Z shares of the Fund are sold at the prevailing NAV per Class Z share without an upfront sales charge, the entire amount of your purchase is invested immediately. However, Class Z shares require a minimum investment of $100,000 and a minimum subsequent investment in any amount. The Fund reserves the right to waive minimum investment amounts.

#### Shareholder Service Expenses
The Fund has adopted a "Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement" (the "Plan") under which the Fund may compensate financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of clients with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. The Plan operates in a manner consistent with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the manner in which an open-end investment company may directly or indirectly bear the expenses of distributing its shares. Although the Fund is not an open-end investment company, it has undertaken to comply with the terms of Rule 12b-1 as a condition of an exemptive order under the 1940 Act which permits it to have a multi-class structure, CDSCs and distribution and shareholder servicing fees. Such services may include electronic processing of client orders, electronic fund transfers between clients and the Fund, account reconciliations with the Fund's transfer agent, facilitation of electronic delivery to clients of Fund documentation, monitoring client accounts for back-up withholding and any other special tax reporting obligations, maintenance of books and records with respect to the foregoing, and such other information and liaison services as the Fund or the Adviser may reasonably request. Under the Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement, the Fund may incur expenses on an annual basis equal to 0.25% of its average net assets attributable to Class A and Class C shares.

In addition to payments under the Plan, from time to time the Fund may pay broker-dealers and other intermediaries' account-based fees for networking and account maintenance. In addition, the Adviser and/or the Distributor may, from time to time, at their own expense out of the revenues they receive from the Fund and/or its own financial resources, make cash payments to broker-dealers and other Financial Intermediaries (directly and not as an expense of the Fund) as an incentive to sell shares of the Fund and/or to promote retention of customer assets in the Fund. Such cash payments may be calculated on sales of shares of the Fund ("Sales-Based Payments") or on the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to that particular broker-dealer or other Financial Intermediary ("Asset-Based Payments"). Each of the Adviser and/or the Distributor may agree to make such cash payments to a broker-dealer or other Financial Intermediary in the form of either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.

The Adviser and/or the Distributor may also make other cash payments to broker-dealers or other Financial Intermediaries in addition to or in lieu of Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments, in the form of payment for travel expenses, including lodging, incurred in connection with trips taken by qualifying registered representatives of those broker-dealers or other Financial Intermediaries and their families to places within or outside the United States; meeting fees; entertainment; transaction processing and transmission charges; advertising or other promotional expenses; allocable portions, based on shares of the Fund sold, of salaries and bonuses of registered representatives of an affiliated broker-dealer or other Financial Intermediary that is a financial advisor; or other expenses as determined in the Adviser or the Distributor's discretion, as applicable. In certain cases these other payments could be significant to the broker-dealers or other Financial Intermediaries. Any payments described above will not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the shares of the Fund, the amount that the Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales, or the amounts payable under the Plan.

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#### LEGAL MATTERS
K&L Gates, LLP, located at 1 Congress Street, Suite 2900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, acts as the Fund's legal counsel.

#### REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Fund will send to its shareholders unaudited semi-annual and audited annual reports (or, if applicable, a notice of electronic accessibility thereof), including a list of investments held.

#### Householding
In an effort to decrease costs, the Fund intends to reduce the number of duplicate annual and semi-annual reports (or, if applicable, notices of electronic accessibility thereof) by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts and to shareholders reasonably believed to be from the same family or household. Once implemented, a shareholder must call (844) 485-9167 to discontinue householding and request individual copies of these documents. Once the Fund receives notice to stop householding, individual copies will be sent beginning thirty days after receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.

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#### INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Cohen & Company, Ltd. has been appointed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Cohen & Company, Ltd. is located at 1350 Euclid Ave, Suite 800, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

#### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Prospectus and the SAI do not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement that the Fund has filed with the SEC (File No. 333-209022). The complete Registration Statement may be obtained from the SEC at www.sec.gov. See the cover page of this Prospectus for information about how to obtain a paper copy of the Registration Statement or SAI without charge.

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#### PRIVACY NOTICE
The Fund recognizes and respects your privacy expectations, whether you are a visitor to the Fund's web site, a potential shareholder, a current shareholder or even a former shareholder.

I. Collection of Information.

The Fund may collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

1. *Account applications and other forms,* which may include your name, address and social security number, written and electronic correspondence and telephone contacts; 

2. *Web site information,* including any information captured through our use of "cookies"; and 

3. *Account history,* including information about the transactions and balances in your accounts with us or our affiliates. 

II. Disclosure of Information.

The Fund may share the information it collects with its affiliates for a specific business purpose such as the execution of a client transaction, the performance of a service function, respond to court orders and legal investigations, report to credit bureaus, or to take an action authorized by or at the direction of a client. The Fund may also disclose this information as otherwise as permitted by law. The Fund does not sell your personal information to third parties for their independent use.

III. Confidentiality and Security of Information.

The Fund restricts access to nonpublic personal information about you to its employees and agents who need to know such information to provide products or services to you. The Fund maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic personal information, although you should be aware that data protection cannot be guaranteed.

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## NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund

### Class A (NRSAX), Class C (NRSCX)

### and Class Z (NRSZX) Shares

#### PROSPECTUS

### Distributor

### NexPoint Securities, Inc.

### Member FINRA/ SIPC
April 30, 2026

All dealers that buy, sell or trade the Fund's shares, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus when acting on behalf of the Fund's Distributor.

You should rely only on the information contained in this Prospectus. The Fund has not authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. The Fund is not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

NRES-PROS-0426

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### STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

### NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND

#### Principal Executive Offices

#### 300 Crescent Court

#### Suite 700

#### Dallas, Texas 75201
(833) 697-6246

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. This SAI should be read in conjunction with the prospectus of NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund (the "Fund"), dated April 30, 2026 (the "Prospectus"), as it may be supplemented from time to time. The Prospectus is hereby incorporated by reference into this SAI (legally made a part of this SAI). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SAI have the meanings given to them in the Prospectus. This SAI does not include all information that a prospective investor should consider before purchasing the Fund's securities.

You should obtain and read the Prospectus and any related Prospectus supplement prior to purchasing any of the Fund's securities. A copy of the Prospectus may be obtained without charge by calling the Fund toll-free at (844) 485-9167 or by visiting the Fund's website at https://www.nexpoint.com/funds/nexpoint-real-estate-strategies-fund/. Information on the website is not incorporated herein by reference. The registration statement of which the Prospectus is a part can be reviewed and copied at the Public Reference Room of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 202-551-8090. The Fund's filings with the SEC are also available to the public on the SEC's Internet web site at *www.sec.gov*. Copies of these filings may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC's Public Reference Section, 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.

#### April 30, 2026

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#### **TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  [GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY](#saitoc129902_1) | S-1 |
|  [INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES](#saitoc129902_2) | S-1 |
|  [MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND](#saitoc129902_3) | S-15 |
|  [CODES OF ETHICS](#saitoc129902_4) | S-22 |
|  [PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES](#saitoc129902_5) | S-22 |
|  [CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS](#saitoc129902_6) | S-22 |
|  [INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES](#saitoc129902_7) | S-24 |
|  [PORTFOLIO MANAGERS](#saitoc129902_8) | S-29 |
|  [ALLOCATION OF BROKERAGE](#saitoc129902_9) | S-31 |
|  [TAX STATUS](#saitoc129902_10) | S-33 |
|  [OTHER INFORMATION](#saitoc129902_11) | S-45 |
|  [INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM](#saitoc129902_12) | S-45 |
|  [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#saitoc129902_13) | S-46 |
|  [APPENDIX A](#saitoc129902_14) | A-1 |

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#### GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY
The Fund is a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an interval fund. The Fund is a non-diversified investment company, which means that the Fund is not limited by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") with respect to the proportion of its assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer. As a registered investment company (a "RIC"), however, the Fund will be required to comply with certain asset diversification tests at the end of each quarter of its taxable year. The Fund was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 11, 2016. The Fund's principal office is located at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, and its telephone number is (833) 697-6246. The Fund is advised by NexPoint Advisors, L.P. ("NexPoint" or the "Adviser"). The investment objective and principal investment strategies of the Fund, as well as the principal risks associated with the Fund's investment strategies, are set forth in the Prospectus. Certain additional investment information is set forth below.

#### INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES

#### Investment Objective
The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term total return with an emphasis on current income. The Fund seeks to achieve this objective by primarily investing in a broad range of private and public real estate-related debt, equity and preferred equity investments across multiple real estate sectors. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve this objective. The Fund's investment objective is non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") without shareholder approval. Shareholders will, however, receive at least 60 days' prior notice of any change in this investment objective.

#### Fundamental Policies
The Fund's stated fundamental policies, which may only be changed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund (the shares), are listed below. For the purposes of this SAI, "majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund" means the vote, at an annual or special meeting of shareholders, duly called: (a) of 67% or more of the shares present at such meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present or represented by proxy; or (b) of more than 50% of the outstanding shares, whichever is less.

The Fund may not:

(1) Borrow money, except to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act (which currently limits borrowing to no more than 33-1/3% of the value of the Fund's total assets, including the value of the assets purchased with the proceeds of its indebtedness, if any). The Fund may borrow for investment purposes, for temporary liquidity, or to finance repurchases of its shares.

(2) Issue senior securities, except to the extent permitted by Section 18 of the 1940 Act (which currently limits the issuance of a class of senior securities that is indebtedness to no more than 33-1/3% of the value of the Fund's total assets or, if the class of senior security is stock, to no more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets).

(3) Purchase securities on margin.

(4) Underwrite securities of other issuers, except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), in connection with the disposition of its portfolio securities. The Fund may invest in restricted securities (those that must be registered under the Securities Act before they may be offered or sold to the public).

(5) Invest 25% or more of the value of its total assets in the securities of companies or entities engaged in any one industry or group of industries, except that, under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest

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over 25% of its total assets in the securities of companies in the real estate industry. This limitation does not apply to investment in the securities of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. For purposes of this limitation, the Fund will define an industry or group of industries by reference to Standard & Poor's Global Industry Classification Standard codes for industry classifications.

(6) Purchase or sell commodities, unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other investments, except that the Fund may purchase and sell forward and futures contracts and options to the full extent permitted under the 1940 Act, sell foreign currency contracts in accordance with any rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC"), invest in securities or other instruments backed by or linked to commodities, and invest in companies that are engaged in a commodities business or have a significant portion of their assets in commodities, and may invest in commodity pools and other entities that purchase and sell commodities and commodity contracts.

(7) Make loans to others, except (a) where each loan is represented by a note executed by the borrower, (b) through the purchase of debt securities in accordance with its investment objective and policies, (c) to the extent the entry into a repurchase agreement, in a manner consistent with the Fund's investment policies or as otherwise permitted under the 1940 Act, is deemed to be a loan, and (d) by loaning portfolio securities.

(8) Purchase or sell real estate, except that the Fund may invest in securities of companies that deal in real estate or are engaged in the real estate business, including real estate investment Funds and real estate operating companies, and instruments secured by real estate or interests therein and the Fund may acquire, hold and sell real estate acquired through default, liquidation, or other distributions of an interest in real estate as a result of the Fund's ownership of such other assets.

In addition, the Fund has adopted a fundamental policy that it will make quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value ("NAV") less any repurchase fee, unless suspended or postponed in accordance with regulatory requirements, and each repurchase pricing shall occur no later than the 14th day after the Repurchase Request Deadline, or the next business day if the 14th is not a business day.

If a restriction on the Fund's investments is adhered to at the time an investment is made, a subsequent change in the percentage of Fund assets invested in certain securities or other instruments, or change in average duration of the Fund's investment portfolio, resulting from changes in the value of the Fund's total assets, will not be considered a violation of the restriction; provided, however, that the asset coverage requirement applicable to borrowings shall be maintained in the manner contemplated by applicable law.

There can be no assurance that any leveraging strategy the Fund employs will be successful during any period in which it is employed. The Fund may also invest in private real estate investment funds ("Private Real Estate Investment Funds"), public real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), real estate operating companies ("REOCs"), and non-traded REITs, which may incur higher levels of leverage. Accordingly, the Fund, through these investments, may be exposed to higher levels of leverage than the Fund is permitted to. The Fund's asset coverage was 8,507% as of March 31, 2026. See "Risk Factors – Leverage Risk".

In addition to any indebtedness incurred by the Fund, any subsidiary of the Fund, including NRESF REIT Sub, LLC and NRESF REIT Sub II, LLC (the "REIT Subsidiaries"), may also utilize leverage, including by mortgaging properties held by special purpose vehicles, or by acquiring property with existing debt. Any such borrowings will generally be the sole obligation of each respective special purpose vehicle, without any recourse to any other special purpose vehicle, the REIT Subsidiaries, the Fund or its assets, and the Fund will not treat such non-recourse borrowings as senior securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage unless the financial statements of the special purpose vehicle, or the subsidiary of the Fund that owns such special purpose vehicle, will be consolidated in accordance with Regulation S-X and other accounting rules. If cash flow is insufficient to pay principal and interest on a special purpose vehicle's borrowings, a default could occur, ultimately resulting in foreclosure of any security

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instrument securing the debt and a complete loss of the investment, which could result in losses to the REIT Subsidiaries and, therefore, to the Fund. To the extent that any subsidiaries of the Fund, including the REIT Subsidiaries, directly incur leverage in the form of debt (as opposed to non-recourse borrowings made through special purpose vehicles), the amount of such recourse leverage used by the Fund and such subsidiaries, including the REIT Subsidiaries, will be consolidated and treated as senior securities for purposes of complying with the 1940 Act's limitations on leverage by the Fund.

#### Non-Fundamental Policies
The following are additional investment limitations of the Fund and may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.

**80% Investment Policy.** The Fund has adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in "real estate and real estate-related securities," as defined in the Prospectus. Shareholders of the Fund will be provided with at least 60 days prior notice of any change in the Fund's 80% policy.

If a restriction on the Fund's investments is adhered to at the time an investment is made, a subsequent change in the percentage of Fund assets invested in certain securities or other instruments, or change in average duration of the Fund's investment portfolio, resulting from changes in the value of the Fund's total assets, will not be considered a violation of the restriction; provided, however, that the asset coverage requirement applicable to borrowings shall be maintained in the manner contemplated by applicable law.

**Covered Obligations.** Consistent with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") staff guidance, financial instruments that involve obligations to make future payments to third parties will not be viewed as creating any senior security provided that the Fund covers its obligations as described below.

Those financial instruments can include, among others: (i) securities purchased on a when-issued, delayed delivery, and to be announced basis; (ii) futures contracts; (iii) forward currency contracts; (iv) written options; and (vi) securities sold short. Consistent with SEC staff guidance, the Fund will consider its obligations involving such a financial instrument as "covered" when the Fund: (1) maintains an offsetting financial position; or (2) segregates liquid assets (constituting cash, cash equivalents or other liquid portfolio securities) equal to the Fund's exposures relating to the financial instrument, as determined on a daily basis. Dedicated Fund compliance policies and procedures, which the Board has approved, govern the kinds of transactions that can be deemed to be offsetting transactions for purposes of (1) above, and the amounts of assets that need to be segregated for purposes of (2) above. The Fund will seek to value financial instruments on a mark-to-market basis but may also rely on the instrument's notional value or upon valuations provided by third party pricing services, subject to the approval of the Board.

**Short Selling.** Although the Fund does not currently intend to engage in short sales as a principal investment strategy, the Fund may engage in short sales for hedging purposes.

#### Non-Principal Investment Strategies
**Convertible Securities.** The Fund may invest in convertible securities, which are typically issued as bonds or preferred shares with the option to convert to equities. As a result, convertible securities are a hybrid that have characteristics of both bonds and common stocks and are subject to risks associated with both debt securities and equity securities. The market value of bonds and preferred shares tend to decline as interest rates increase. Fixed-income and preferred securities also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that an issuer of a security may not be able to make principal and interest or dividend payments as due. Convertible securities may have characteristics similar to common stocks especially when their conversion value is higher than their value as a

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bond. The price of equity securities into which a convertible security may convert may fall because of economic or political changes. Stock prices in general may decline over short or even extended periods of time. Additionally, the value of the embedded conversion option may be difficult to value and evaluate because the option does not trade separately from the convertible security.

**Foreign Securities.** The Fund may invest in non-U.S. real estate companies and other foreign securities. Purchases of foreign securities entail certain risks. For example, there may be less information publicly available about a foreign company than about a U.S. company, and foreign companies generally are not subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices comparable to those in the U.S. Other risks associated with investments in foreign securities include changes in restrictions on foreign currency transactions and rates of exchanges, changes in the administrations or economic and monetary policies of foreign governments, the imposition of exchange control regulations, the possibility of expropriation decrees and other adverse foreign governmental action, the imposition of foreign taxes, less liquid markets, less government supervision of exchanges, brokers and issuers, difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations, delays in settlement of securities transactions and greater price volatility. In addition, investing in foreign securities will generally result in higher commissions than investing in similar domestic securities.

**Money Market Instruments.** The Fund may invest, for defensive purposes or otherwise, some or all of its assets in high quality fixed-income securities, money market instruments and money market mutual funds, or hold cash or cash equivalents in such amounts as the Adviser deems appropriate under the circumstances. In addition, the Fund or a Private Real Estate Investment Fund or registered closed-end funds that invest principally in real estate may invest in these instruments pending allocation of its respective offering proceeds. Money market instruments are high quality, short-term fixed-income obligations, which generally have remaining maturities of one year or less and may include U.S. Government securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and bankers acceptances issued by domestic branches of U.S. banks that are members of the FDIC, and repurchase agreements.

**Investment Companies.** The Fund may invest in investment companies such as open-end funds (mutual funds), closed-end funds and exchange traded funds (also referred to as "Underlying Funds"). Such investments are subject to limitations prescribed by the 1940 Act unless a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") exemption is applicable or as may be permitted by rules under the 1940 Act, including Section 12 of the 1940 Act, or SEC staff interpretations thereof. The Fund may invest in other investment companies beyond the statutory limits set forth in Section 12 of the 1940 Act to the extent permitted by an exemptive rule adopted by the SEC. The 1940 Act limitations currently provide, in part, that the Fund may not purchase shares of an investment company if: (a) such a purchase would cause the Fund to own in the aggregate more than 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of the investment company; (b) such a purchase would cause the Fund to have more than 5% of its total assets invested in the investment company; or (c) more than 10% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in the aggregate in all investment companies. The Fund may invest in excess of the foregoing limitations in an exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that is not part of the same group of investment companies (e.g., an unaffiliated ETF) if the ETF has obtained exemptive relief from the SEC and both the ETF and the Fund adhere to the conditions in the exemptive relief. Accordingly, when affiliated persons hold shares of any of the Underlying Funds, the Fund's ability to invest fully in shares of those funds may be restricted, and the Adviser must then, in some instances, select alternative investments that would not have been its first preference.

The Fund may invest in investment companies that are advised by the Adviser or its affiliates, including ETFs, to the extent permitted by applicable law and/or pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC. These investment companies typically incur fees that are separate from those fees incurred directly by the Fund. The Fund's purchase of such investment company securities results in the layering of expenses, such that shareholders would indirectly bear a proportionate share of the operating expenses of such investment companies, including advisory fees, in addition to paying Fund expenses.

The 1940 Act also provides that an Underlying Fund whose shares are purchased by the Fund will be obligated to redeem shares held by the Fund only in an amount up to 1% of the Underlying Fund's outstanding securities

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during any period of less than 30 days. Shares held by the Fund in excess of 1% of an Underlying Fund's outstanding securities therefore, will be considered not readily marketable securities, which, together with other such securities, may not exceed 15% of the Fund's total assets.

Under certain circumstances an Underlying Fund may determine to make payment of a redemption by the Fund wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities from its portfolio, in lieu of cash, in conformity with the rules of the SEC. In such cases, the Fund may hold securities distributed by an Underlying Fund until the Adviser determines that it is appropriate to dispose of such securities.

Investment decisions by the investment advisers of the Underlying Funds are made independently of the Fund and its Adviser. Therefore, the investment advisor of one Underlying Fund may be purchasing shares of the same issuer whose shares are being sold by the investment advisor of another such fund. The result would be an indirect expense to the Fund without accomplishing any investment purpose. Because other investment companies employ an investment adviser, such investments by the Fund may cause shareholders to bear duplicate fees.

**Hedge Funds.** The Fund may invest up to 15% of its gross assets in "hedge funds," which are private investment funds that would be required to register as investment companies but for an exemption under section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act. Hedge funds are not subject to the requirements and protections of the 1940 Act and carry all of the risks associated with Private Real Estate Investment Funds, as disclosed in the Fund's prospectus. In addition, investors should be aware that hedge funds often engage in leverage, short-selling, arbitrage, hedging, derivatives, and other speculative investment practices that may significantly increase investment loss. Hedge funds are highly illiquid, are not required to provide periodic pricing or valuation information to investors, and often charge high fees that can erode investment performance. Certain hedge funds charge performance fees that may create an incentive for its manager to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than those it might have made in the absence of a performance fee. Additionally, hedge funds need not have independent boards of trustees and do not require investor approval of advisory contracts.

**Debtor-in-Possession ("DIP") Loans.** The Fund may invest in or extend loans to companies that have filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11"). DIP financings allow the entity to continue its business operations while reorganizing under Chapter 11 and such financings must be approved by the bankruptcy court. These DIP loans are most often working-capital facilities put into place at the outset of a Chapter 11 case to provide the debtor with both immediate cash and the ongoing working capital that will be required during the reorganization process. DIP financings are typically fully secured by a lien on the debtor's otherwise unencumbered assets or secured by a junior lien on the debtor's encumbered assets (so long as the loan is fully secured based on the most recent current valuation or appraisal report of the debtor). DIP financings are often required to close with certainty and in a rapid manner in order to satisfy existing creditors and to enable the issuer to emerge from bankruptcy or to avoid a bankruptcy proceeding. There is a risk that the borrower will not emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and be forced to liquidate its assets under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In the event of liquidation, the Fund's only recourse will be against the property securing the DIP financing.

**Rights Offerings and Warrants to Purchase.** The Fund may participate in rights offerings and may purchase warrants, which are privileges issued by corporations enabling the owners to subscribe to and purchase a specified number of shares of the corporation at a specified price during a specified period of time. Subscription rights normally have a short life span to expiration. The purchase of rights or warrants involves the risk that the Fund could lose the purchase value of a right or warrant if the right to subscribe to additional shares is not exercised prior to the rights' and warrants' expiration. Also, the purchase of rights and/or warrants involves the risk that the effective price paid for the right and/or warrant added to the subscription price of the related security may exceed the value of the subscribed security's market price such as when there is no movement in the level of the underlying security.

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**Special Situations.** The Fund may invest in companies undergoing work-outs, liquidations, reorganizations, bankruptcies, insolvencies or other fundamental changes or similar transactions. In any investment opportunity involving any such type of special situation, there exists the risk that the contemplated transaction either will be unsuccessful, will take considerable time or will result in a distribution of cash or new securities the value of which will be less than the purchase price to the Fund of the securities or other financial instruments in respect of which such distribution is received. Similarly, if an anticipated transaction does not in fact occur, the Fund may be required to sell its investment at a loss. The consummation of such transactions can be prevented or delayed by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: (i) intervention of a regulatory agency; (ii) market conditions resulting in material changes in securities prices; (iii) compliance with any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or securities laws; and (iv) the inability to obtain adequate financing. Because there is substantial uncertainty concerning the outcome of transactions involving financially troubled companies in which the Fund intends to invest, there is a potential risk of loss by the Fund of its entire investment in such companies.

**Certain Bankruptcy and Insolvency Issues.** Some of the companies in which the Fund invests may be involved in a complex bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding in the United States or elsewhere. There are a number of significant risks inherent in the bankruptcy or insolvency process. The Fund cannot guarantee the outcome of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

Under U.S. bankruptcy proceedings or other insolvency proceedings, the Fund may risk taking a loss on its investment and having its claim released or discharged against the debtor and third parties. For example, under a plan of reorganization, the Fund could receive a cash distribution for less than its initial investment or receive securities or other financial instruments in exchange for its claims, which then could be discharged and released against the debtor or other third parties. In addition, under U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, a debtor can effectuate a sale of assets with a purchaser acquiring such assets free and clear of any claims or liens underlying the Fund's investment with the Fund having only potential recourse to the proceeds of the sale.

Under certain circumstances, payments to the Fund may be reclaimed, recharacterized or avoided if any such payment or distribution is later determined by the applicable court to have been a fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, a preferential payment or otherwise subject to avoidance under applicable law. In addition, especially in the case of investments made prior to the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, creditors can lose their ranking and priority if they exercise "domination and control" of a debtor and other creditors can demonstrate that they have been harmed by such actions.

Many events in a bankruptcy are often beyond the control of the creditors. While creditors may be given an opportunity to object to or otherwise participate in significant actions, there can be no assurance that a court in the exercise of its broad powers or discretion would not approve actions that would be contrary to the interests of the Fund as a creditor.

The duration of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is difficult to predict. A creditor's return on investment can be adversely impacted by delays while a plan of reorganization is being negotiated, approved by the creditors, confirmed by the bankruptcy court and until the plan ultimately becomes effective. Similar delays can occur while a court may be considering a sale or other restructuring transaction. In addition, the administrative costs in connection with a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding are frequently high and will be paid out of the debtor's estate prior to any return to unsecured creditors or equity holders. If a proceeding involves protracted or difficult litigation, or turns into a liquidation, substantial assets may be devoted to administrative costs. Also, in the early stages of the bankruptcy process, it is often difficult to estimate the extent of, or even to identify, any contingent claims that might be made. Further, certain claims that have priority by law (for example, claims for taxes) may be quite substantial.

The effect of a bankruptcy filing on or by a portfolio company may adversely and permanently affect the portfolio company. The portfolio company may lose its market position, going concern value and key employees and otherwise become incapable of restoring itself as a viable entity. If for this or any other reason the

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proceeding is converted to a liquidation, the liquidation value of the portfolio company may not equal the liquidation value that was believed to exist at the time of the investment.

**Co-Investments.** Opportunities for co-investments may arise when the Adviser or its affiliates become aware of investment opportunities that may be appropriate for the Fund and its affiliates' other clients. The Fund will only make investments in which the Adviser or an affiliate hold an interest to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretations or pursuant to the terms and conditions of the exemptive order received by the Adviser and certain funds affiliated with the Fund, dated April 19, 2016. For example, exemptive relief is not required for the Fund to invest in syndicated deals and secondary loan market transactions in which the Adviser or an affiliate has an interest where price is the only negotiated point. The order applies to all "Investment Companies," which includes future closed-end investment companies registered under the 1940 Act that are managed by the Adviser, which includes the Fund. The Fund, therefore, may in the future invest in accordance with the terms and conditions of the exemptive order.

Investment opportunities that are presented to an affiliate's other clients may be referred to the Fund and vice versa. For each such referral, the Adviser intends to independently analyze and evaluate whether the co-investment transaction is appropriate for the Fund. In addition, co-investment transactions that are recommended and approved by the Adviser will generally be subject to the review and approval by a committee consisting of independent trustees on the Fund's Board. For each type of co-investment transaction, the Fund intends to apply a specific protocol, which will be approved by the Fund's independent trustees and be designed to ensure the fairness to the Fund of the specific type of co-investment transaction. However, neither the Fund nor any affiliates' other clients will be obligated to invest or co-invest when investment opportunities are referred to by the Fund or them.

**Short-Term Trading.** The portfolio managers of the Fund may also give trading desk personnel of the Adviser general authorization to enter into a limited amount of short-term trades (purchases expected to be sold within 15 business days) in debt instruments on behalf of the Fund. Over time, it is expected that these trades will not exceed 2% of the Fund's assets.

#### Derivatives
**Generally.** The Fund may invest up to 10% of its gross assets in transactions involving options, futures and other derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes or to hedge against risks or other factors and variables that may affect the values of the Fund's portfolio securities. A hedging transaction may not perform as anticipated, and the Fund may suffer losses as a result of its hedging activities. Derivatives can be volatile and involve various types and degrees of risk. By using derivatives, the Fund may be permitted to increase or decrease the level of risk, or change the character of the risk, to which the portfolio is exposed.

A small investment in derivatives could have a substantial impact on the Fund's performance. The market for many derivatives is, or suddenly can become, illiquid. Changes in liquidity may result in significant and rapid changes in the prices for derivatives. If the Fund were to invest in derivatives at an inopportune time, or the Adviser evaluates market conditions incorrectly, the Fund's derivative investment could negatively impact the Fund's return, or result in a loss. In addition, the Fund could experience a loss if its derivatives were poorly correlated with its other investments, or if the Fund were unable to liquidate its position because of an illiquid secondary market.

**Options and Futures.** The Fund may engage in the use of options and futures contracts, so-called "synthetic" options, including options on baskets of specific securities, or other derivative instruments written by broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries. These transactions may be effected on securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter market, or they may be negotiated directly with counterparties. In cases where instruments are purchased over-the-counter or negotiated directly with counterparties, the Fund is subject to the risk that the counterparty will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the contract. These transactions may also be illiquid and, if so, it might be difficult to close out the Fund's position.

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The Fund may purchase call and put options on specific securities. The Fund may also write and sell covered or uncovered call and put options for both hedging and speculative purposes. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, the underlying security at a stated price at any time before the option expires. Similarly, a call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and obligates the writer to sell, the underlying security at a stated price at any time before the option expires.

In a covered call option, the Fund owns the underlying security. The sale of such an option exposes the Fund to a potential loss of opportunity to realize appreciation in the market price of the underlying security during the term of the option. Using covered call options might expose the Fund to other risks, as well. For example, the Fund might be required to continue holding a security that the Fund might otherwise have sold to protect against depreciation in the market price of the security.

In a covered put option, cash or liquid securities are placed in a segregated account on the Fund's books. The sale of such an option exposes the seller, during the term of the option, to a decline in price of the underlying security while also depriving the seller of the opportunity to invest the segregated assets.

When writing options, the Fund may close its position by purchasing an option on the same security with the same exercise price and expiration date as the option that it has previously written on the security. If the amount paid to purchase an option is less or more than the amount received from the sale, the Fund will, accordingly, realize a profit or loss. To close out a position as a purchaser of an option, the Fund would liquidate the position by selling the option previously purchased.

The use of derivatives that are subject to regulation by the CFTC under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"), by the Fund could cause the Fund to be a commodity pool, which, absent an available exemption would require the Fund to comply with certain rules of the CFTC. In connection with its management of the Fund, the Adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA") and is therefore not currently subject to registration or regulation as a pool operator.

The Fund may enter into futures contracts in U.S. domestic markets or on exchanges located outside the United States. Foreign markets may offer advantages, such as trading opportunities or arbitrage possibilities not available in the United States, but they also may subject the Fund to greater risk than domestic markets. For example, common clearing facilities may not exist in markets where foreign exchanges are the principal markets, and investors may look only to the broker to perform the contract. Adverse changes in the exchange rate could eliminate any profits that might be realized in trading, or a loss could be incurred as a result of those changes. Transactions on foreign exchanges may include both commodities traded on domestic exchanges and those that are not. Unlike trading on domestic commodity exchanges, trading on foreign commodity exchanges is not regulated by the CFTC.

Engaging in these transactions involves risk of loss, which could adversely affect the value of the Fund's gross assets. No assurance can be made that a liquid market will exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time. Many futures exchanges and boards of trade limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in futures contract prices during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in a particular contract, no trades may be made that day at a price beyond that limit, or trading may be suspended for specified periods during the trading day. Futures contract prices could move to the limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions, and potentially subjecting the Fund to substantial losses.

Successful use of futures also is subject to the Adviser's ability to correctly predict movements in the relevant market and to evaluate the appropriate correlation between the transaction being hedged and the price movements of the futures contract.

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The Fund may also purchase and sell stock index futures contracts. A stock index futures contract obligates the Fund to pay or receive an amount of cash equal to a fixed dollar amount specified in the futures contract, multiplied by the difference between the settlement price of the contract on the contract's last trading day, and the value of the index based on the stock prices of the securities that comprise it at the opening of trading in those securities on the next business day. The Fund may purchase and sell interest rate futures contracts, which represent obligations to purchase or sell an amount of a specific debt security at a future date at a specific price. In addition, the Fund may purchase and sell currency futures or commodity futures. A currency future creates an obligation to purchase or sell an amount of a specific currency at a future date at a specific price. A commodity future creates an obligation to purchase or sell an amount of a specific commodity at a future date at a specific price.

**Options on Securities Indexes.** The Fund may purchase and sell call and put options on stock indexes listed on national securities exchanges or traded in the over-the-counter market for hedging and speculative purposes. A stock index fluctuates with changes in the market values of the stocks included in the index. Accordingly, successful use of options on stock indexes will be subject to the Adviser's ability to correctly evaluate movements in the stock market generally, or of a particular industry or market segment.

**Swap Agreements.** The Fund may enter into a swap agreements, which generally include equity, interest rate, and index and currency rate swap agreements. The Fund is not limited to any particular form of swap agreement if the Adviser determines that other forms are consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies. Swap agreements are contracts entered into by two parties (primarily institutional investors) for periods ranging from a few weeks to more than a year. In a standard swap transaction, the parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments, which may be adjusted for an interest factor. The gross returns to be exchanged or "swapped" between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a "notional amount," *i.e*., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate, in a particular foreign currency, or in a "basket" of securities representing a particular index. Additional forms of swap agreements include: (i) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent interest rates exceed a specified rate or "cap"; (ii) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent interest rates fall below a specified level or "floor"; and (iii) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor (or vice versa) in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding certain minimum or maximum levels.

Generally, the Fund's obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement, based on the relative values of the positions held by the parties. The risk of loss is limited to the net amount of interest payments that a party is contractually required to make. As such, if the counterparty to a swap defaults, the Fund's risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that it is entitled to receive.

**Derivatives Rule.** The regulation of the U.S. and non-U.S. derivatives markets has undergone substantial change in recent years and such change may continue. In particular, on October 28, 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies ("Rule 18f-4" or the "Derivatives Rule"). Funds were required to implement and comply with Rule18f-4 by August 19, 2022. Rule 18f-4 eliminates the asset segregation framework formerly used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, as amended.

The Derivatives Rule mandates that a fund adopt and/or implement: (i) value-at-risk limitations ("VaR"); (ii) a written derivatives risk management program; (iii) new board oversight responsibilities; and (iv) new reporting and recordkeeping requirements. In the event that a fund's derivative exposure is 10% or less of its net assets, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions, it can elect to be classified as a limited derivatives user ("Limited Derivatives User") under the Derivatives Rule, in which case the fund is not subject to the full requirements of the Derivatives Rule. Limited Derivatives Users are excepted from VaR testing,

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implementing a derivatives risk management program, and certain board oversight and reporting requirements mandated by the Derivatives Rule. However, a Limited Derivatives User is still required to implement written compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to manage its derivatives risks.

The Derivatives Rule also provides special treatment for reverse repurchase agreements, similar financing transactions and unfunded commitment agreements. Specifically, a fund may elect whether to treat reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions as "derivatives transactions" subject to the requirements of the Derivatives Rule or as senior securities equivalent to bank borrowings for purposes of Section 18 of the 1940 Act. Repurchase agreements are not subject to the Derivatives Rule, but are still subject to other provisions of the 1940 Act. In addition, when-issued or forward settling securities transactions that physically settle within 35-days are deemed not to involve a senior security.

Additional legislation may be enacted subsequent to the date of this SAI that could negatively affect the assets of the Fund. Legislation or regulation may change the way in which the Fund itself is regulated. The Adviser cannot predict the effects of any new governmental regulation that may be implemented, and there can be no assurance that any new governmental regulation will not adversely affect the Fund's performance or ability to achieve its investment objectives.

In addition, regulations adopted by the prudential regulators that took effect with regards to most funds in 2019 require certain banks to include in a range of financial contracts, including derivative and short-term funding transactions, terms delaying or restricting a counterparty's default, termination and other rights in the event that the bank and/or its affiliates become subject to certain types of resolution or insolvency proceedings. The regulations could limit the Fund's ability to exercise a range of cross-default rights if its counterparty, or an affiliate of the counterparty, is subject to bankruptcy or similar proceedings. Such regulations could further negatively impact the Fund's use of derivatives.

**Valuation of Derivative Instruments.** The Fund will seek to value financial instruments on a mark-to-market basis, but may also rely on valuations provided by third party pricing services.

#### Portfolio Turnover
The Fund's portfolio turnover rate is not expected to exceed 100%, but may vary greatly from year to year and will not be a limiting factor when the Adviser deems portfolio changes appropriate. Although the Fund generally does not intend to trade for short-term profits, the Fund may engage in short-term trading strategies, and securities may be sold without regard to the length of time held when, in the opinion of the Adviser, investment considerations warrant such action. These policies may have the effect of increasing the annual rate of portfolio turnover of the Fund. Higher rates of portfolio turnover would likely result in higher brokerage commissions and may generate short-term capital gains taxable as ordinary income. If securities are not held for certain applicable holding periods, dividends paid on them will not qualify for the advantageous federal tax rates applicable to "qualified dividend income." See "Tax Status."

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 13%. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 3%.

#### Repurchases and Transfers of Shares
**Repurchase Offers.** The Board has adopted a resolution setting forth the Fund's fundamental policy that it will conduct quarterly repurchase offers (the "Repurchase Offer Policy"). The Repurchase Offer Policy sets the interval between each repurchase offer at one quarter and provides that the Fund shall conduct a repurchase offer each quarter (unless suspended or postponed in accordance with regulatory requirements). The Repurchase Offer Policy also provides that the repurchase pricing shall occur not later than the 14<sup>th</sup> day after the Repurchase Request Deadline or the next business day if the 14<sup>th</sup> day is not a business day. Under normal circumstances, it is

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expected that the repurchase pricing date will be the Repurchase Request Deadline and that the repurchase price will be the Fund's NAV determined after the close of business on the Repurchase Request Deadline. The Fund's Repurchase Offer Policy is fundamental and cannot be changed without shareholder approval. The Fund may, for the purpose of paying for repurchased shares, be required to liquidate portfolio holdings earlier than the Adviser would otherwise have liquidated these holdings. Such liquidations may result in losses, and may increase the Fund's portfolio turnover.

<u>Repurchase Offer Policy Summary of Terms.</u>

1. The Fund will make repurchase offers at periodic intervals pursuant to Rule 23c-3 under the 1940 Act, as that rule may be amended from time to time. Rule 23c-3 establishes requirements that closed-end funds must follow when making repurchase offers to their shareholders.

2. The repurchase offers will be made in March, June, September and December of each year.

3. The Fund must receive repurchase requests submitted by shareholders in response to the Fund's repurchase offer within 21 to 42 days of the date the repurchase offer is made (or the preceding business day if the New York Stock Exchange is closed on that day), as specified by the Fund (the "Repurchase Request Deadline").

4. The maximum time between the Repurchase Request Deadline and the next date on which the Fund determines the NAV applicable to the purchase of shares (the "Repurchase Pricing Date") is 14 calendar days (or the next business day if the fourteenth day is not a business day).

The Fund may not condition a repurchase offer upon the tender of any minimum amount of shares. The Fund may deduct from the repurchase proceeds only a repurchase fee that is paid to the Fund and is reasonably intended to compensate the Fund for expenses directly related to the repurchase. The repurchase fee may not exceed 2% of the proceeds. However, the Fund does not currently charge a repurchase fee. The Fund may rely on Rule 23c-3 only so long as the Board satisfies the fund governance standards defined in Rule 0-1(a)(7) under the 1940 Act.

**Procedures.** All periodic repurchase offers must comply with the following procedures:

*<u>Repurchase Offer Amount</u>.* Each quarter, the Fund may offer to repurchase at least 5% and no more than 25% of the Fund's outstanding shares on the Repurchase Request Deadline (the "Repurchase Offer Amount"). The Board shall determine the quarterly Repurchase Offer Amount. In determining the Repurchase Offer Amount, the Board, or a committee thereof, may consider any information it deems necessary or appropriate, including the percentage of the Fund's outstanding shares tendered in previous repurchase offers; the Adviser's assessment of the liquidity of the Fund's investment portfolio; the potential impact of the Repurchase Offer Amount on Fund shareholders who do not tender their shares; and the potential impact of the Repurchase Offer Amount on the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

*<u>Shareholder Notification</u>.* Thirty days before each Repurchase Request Deadline, the Fund shall send to each shareholder of record and to each beneficial owner of the shares that are the subject of the repurchase offer a notification ("Shareholder Notification") providing the following information:

1. A statement that the Fund is offering to repurchase its shares from shareholders at NAV;

2. Any fees applicable to such repurchase, if any;

3. The Repurchase Offer Amount;

4. The dates of the Repurchase Request Deadline, Repurchase Pricing Date, and the date by which the Fund must pay shareholders for any shares repurchased (which shall not be more than seven days after the Repurchase Pricing Date) (the "Repurchase Payment Deadline");

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5. The risk of fluctuation in NAV between the Repurchase Request Deadline and the Repurchase Pricing Date, and the possibility that the Fund may use an earlier Repurchase Pricing Date;

6. The procedures for shareholders to request repurchase of their shares and the right of shareholders to withdraw or modify their repurchase requests until the Repurchase Request Deadline;

7. The procedures under which the Fund may repurchase such shares on a pro rata basis if shareholders tender more than the Repurchase Offer Amount;

8. The circumstances in which the Fund may suspend or postpone a repurchase offer;

9. The NAV of the shares computed no more than seven days before the date of the notification and the means by which shareholders may ascertain the NAV thereafter; and

10. The market price, if any, of the shares on the date on which such NAV was computed, and the means by which shareholders may ascertain the market price thereafter.

The Fund must file a Form N-23c-3 ("Notification of Repurchase Offer'') and three copies of the Shareholder Notification with the SEC within three business days after sending the notification to shareholders.

*<u>Notification of Beneficial Owners</u>.* Where the Fund knows that shares subject to a repurchase offer are held of record by a broker, dealer, voting trustee, bank, association or other entity that exercises fiduciary powers in nominee name or otherwise, the Fund must follow the procedures for transmitting materials to beneficial owners of securities that are set forth in Rule 14a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

*<u>Repurchase Requests</u>.* Repurchase requests must be submitted by shareholders by the Repurchase Request Deadline. The Fund shall permit repurchase requests to be withdrawn or modified at any time until the Repurchase Request Deadline, but shall not permit repurchase requests to be withdrawn or modified after the Repurchase Request Deadline.

*<u>Repurchase Requests in Excess of the Repurchase Offer Amount</u>.* If shareholders tender more than the Repurchase Offer Amount, the Fund may, but is not required to, repurchase an additional amount of shares not to exceed 2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund on the Repurchase Request Deadline. If the Fund determines not to repurchase more than the Repurchase Offer Amount, or if shareholders tender shares in an amount exceeding the Repurchase Offer Amount plus 2% of the outstanding shares on the Repurchase Request Deadline, the Fund shall repurchase the shares tendered on a pro rata basis. This policy, however, does not prohibit the Fund from:

1. Accepting all repurchase requests by persons who own, beneficially or of record, an aggregate of not more than 100 shares and who tender all of their stock for repurchase, before prorating shares tendered by others, or

2. Accepting by lot shares tendered by shareholders who request repurchase of all shares held by them and who, when tendering their shares, elect to have either: (i) all or none; or (ii) at least a minimum amount or none accepted, if the Fund first accepts all shares tendered by shareholders who do not make this election.

*<u>Suspension or Postponement of Repurchase Offers</u>.* The Fund shall not suspend or postpone a repurchase offer except pursuant to a vote of a majority of the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund, and only:

1. If the repurchase would cause the Fund to lose its status as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code");

2. If the repurchase would cause the shares that are the subject of the offer that are either listed on a national securities exchange or quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a national securities association to be neither listed on any national securities exchange nor quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system of a national securities association;

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3. For any period during which the New York Stock Exchange or any other market in which the securities owned by the Fund are principally traded is closed, other than customary weekend and holiday closings, or during which trading in such market is restricted;

4. For any period during which an emergency exists as a result of which disposal by the Fund of securities owned by it is not reasonably practicable, or during which it is not reasonably practicable for the Fund fairly to determine the value of its net assets; or

5. For such other periods as the SEC may by order permit for the protection of shareholders of the Fund.

If a repurchase offer is suspended or postponed, the Fund shall provide notice to shareholders of such suspension or postponement. If the Fund renews the repurchase offer, the Fund shall send a new Shareholder Notification to shareholders.

*Computing Net Asset Value*. The Fund's current NAV shall be computed no less frequently than weekly, and daily on the five business days preceding a Repurchase Request Deadline, on such days and at such specific time or times during the day as set by the Board. Currently, the Board has determined that the Fund's NAV shall be determined daily following the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's NAV need not be calculated on:

1. Days on which changes in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities will not materially affect the current NAV of the shares;

2. Days during which no order to purchase shares is received, other than days when the NAV would otherwise be computed; or

3. Customary national, local, and regional business holidays described or listed in the Prospectus.

*Liquidity Requirements*. From the time the Fund sends a Shareholder Notification to shareholders until the Repurchase Pricing Date, a percentage of the Fund's assets equal to at least 100% of the Repurchase Offer Amount (the "Liquidity Amount") shall consist of assets that individually can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business, at approximately the price at which the Fund has valued the investment, within a period equal to the period between a Repurchase Request Deadline and the Repurchase Payment Deadline, or of assets that mature by the next Repurchase Payment Deadline. This requirement means that individual assets must be salable under these circumstances. It does not require that the entire Liquidity Amount must be salable. In the event that the Fund's assets fail to comply with this requirement, the Board shall cause the Fund to take such action as it deems appropriate to ensure compliance.

*Liquidity Policy*. The Board may delegate day-to-day responsibility for evaluating liquidity of specific assets to the Adviser, but shall continue to be responsible for monitoring the Adviser's performance of its duties and the overall composition of the portfolio. Accordingly, the Board has approved this policy that is reasonably designed to ensure that the Fund's portfolio assets are sufficiently liquid so that the Fund can comply with its fundamental policy on repurchases and comply with the liquidity requirements in the preceding paragraph.

1. In evaluating liquidity, the following factors are relevant, but not necessarily determinative:

(a) The frequency of trades and quotes for the security.

(b) The number of dealers willing to purchase or sell the security and the number of potential purchasers.

(c) Dealer undertakings to make a market in the security.

(d) The nature of the marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offer and the mechanics of transfer).

(e) The size of the fund's holdings of a given security in relation to the total amount of outstanding of such security or to the average trading volume for the security.

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2. If market developments impair the liquidity of a security, the Adviser should review the advisability of retaining the security in the portfolio. The Adviser should report to the basis for its determination to retain a security at the next Board meeting.

3. The Board shall review the overall composition and liquidity of the Fund's portfolio on a quarterly basis.

4. These procedures may be modified as the Board deems necessary.

*<u>Registration Statement Disclosure</u>.* The Fund's registration statement must disclose its intention to make or consider making such repurchase offers.

*Annual Report Disclosure*. The Fund shall include in its annual report to shareholders the following:

1. Disclosure of its fundamental policy regarding periodic repurchase offers.

2. Disclosure regarding repurchase offers by the Fund during the period covered by the annual report, which disclosure shall include:

(a) the number of repurchase offers,

(b) the repurchase offer amount and the amount tendered in each repurchase offer,

(c) and the extent to which in any repurchase offer the Fund repurchased stock pursuant to the procedures in Rule 23c-3(b)(5) under the 1940 Act.

*Advertising*. The Fund, or any underwriter for the Fund, must comply, as if the Fund were an open-end company, with the provisions of Section 24(b) of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder and file, if necessary, with FINRA or the SEC any advertisement, pamphlet, circular, form letter, or other sales literature addressed to or intended for distribution to prospective investors.

**Transfers of Shares.** No person may become a substituted shareholder without the written consent of the Board, which consent may be withheld for any reason in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board. Shares may be transferred only: (i) by operation of law pursuant to the death, bankruptcy, insolvency or dissolution of a shareholder; or (ii) with the written consent of the Board, which may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. The Board may, in its discretion, delegate to the Adviser its authority to consent to transfers of shares. Each shareholder and transferee is required to pay all expenses, including attorneys and accountants fees, incurred by the Fund in connection with such transfer.

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#### MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
The Board has overall responsibility to manage and control the business affairs of the Fund, including the complete and exclusive authority to oversee and to establish policies regarding the management, conduct and operation of the Fund's business. The Board exercises the same powers, authority and responsibilities on behalf of the Fund as are customarily exercised by the board of directors of a registered investment company organized as a corporation. The business of the Fund is managed under the direction of the Board in accordance with the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and the Fund's Bylaws (the "Governing Documents"), each as amended from time to time, which have been filed with the SEC and are available upon request.

The Board consists of four individuals, all of whom are not "interested persons" (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Fund, the Adviser, or the Fund's distributor ("Independent Trustees"). Interested Persons generally include affiliates, immediate family members of affiliates, any partner or employee of the Fund's legal counsel, and any person who has engaged in portfolio transactions for the Fund or who has loaned the Fund money or property within the previous six months. Pursuant to the Governing Documents of the Fund, the Trustees shall elect officers including a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Principal Executive Officer and a Principal Accounting Officer. The Board retains the power to conduct, operate and carry on the business of the Fund and has the power to incur and pay any expenses, which, in the opinion of the Board, are necessary or incidental to carry out any of the Fund's purposes. The Trustees, officers, employees and agents of the Fund, when acting in such capacities, shall not be subject to any personal liability except for his or her own bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or her duties.

#### Trustee Qualifications
Generally, the Fund believes that each Trustee is competent to serve because of their individual overall merits including: (i) experience; (ii) qualifications; (iii) attributes; and (iv) skills.

The Fund does not believe any one factor is determinative in assessing a Trustee's qualifications, but that the collective experience of each Trustee makes them each highly qualified.

Following is a list of the Trustees and executive officers of the Fund and their principal occupation over the last five years.

The "Fund Complex," as referred to herein consists of: the Fund, each series of NexPoint Funds I ("NFI"), Highland Global Allocation Fund ("GAF"), Highland Opportunities and Income Fund ("HFRO"), and NexPoint Capital, Inc. (the "BDC"), a closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940 Act.

#### Trustees

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| **Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) with the**<br> **Fund and Length of Time Served, Term**<br> **of Office<sup>1</sup> and Number of Portfolios in the**<br> **Fund Complex Overseen by the Trustee** | **Principal Occupations(s) During the Past**<br> **Five Years and Other Directorships/**<br> **Trusteeships Held During the Past**<br> **Five Years** | **Experience, Qualifications,**<br> **Attributes, Skills for Board Membership** |
| **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** |
| **Dr. Bob Froehlich**<br> (4/28/1953)<br>Trustee since March 2016;<br> Indefinite term<br> 7 funds | Retired.<br>Director of KC Concessions, Inc. (from January 2013 to March 2025); Director of American Sports Enterprise, Inc. (from January 2013 to March 2025); Chairman and owner, Kane County Cougars Baseball Club (from January 2013 | Significant experience in the financial industry; significant managerial and executive experience; significant experience on other boards of directors, including as a member of several audit committees. |

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| **Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) with the**<br> **Fund and Length of Time Served, Term**<br> **of Office<sup>1</sup> and Number of Portfolios in the**<br> **Fund Complex Overseen by the Trustee** | **Principal Occupations(s) During the Past**<br> **Five Years and Other Directorships/**<br> **Trusteeships Held During the Past**<br> **Five Years** | **Experience, Qualifications,**<br> **Attributes, Skills for Board Membership** |
|  | to March 2025); Director of The Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. (from January 2013 to December 2021); Board Member of Kane County Cougars Foundation, Inc. (from October 2014 to March 2025); Director of Galen Robotics, Inc. (from August 2016 to September 2023); Director and Special Advisor to Vault Data, LLC (from February 2018 to December 2023); Director of American Association of Professional Baseball, Inc. (from February 2021 to March 2025); Director of National Amateur Fall Baseball Federation (since December 2023); Executive Director of Kane County Cougars Baseball Foundation Inc. (from July 2023 to March 2025); and Director of the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame (since November 2025). |  |
| **Ethan Powell**<br> (6/20/1975)<br>Trustee since March 2016; Chairman<br> of the Board since March 2016;<br>Indefinite term<br> 7 funds | Principal and CIO of Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (since May 2020); CEO, Chairman and Founder of Impact Shares LLC (from 2015 to 2025); Trustee/Director of the Fund Complex (from June 2012 until July 2013 and since December 2013); and Trustee of Strategic Trust (since June 2021).<br>Trustee of Tidal Trust III (formerly Impact Shares Trust I) (since May 2016). | Significant experience in the financial industry; significant executive experience including past service as an officer of funds in the Fund Complex; significant administrative and managerial experience. |
| **Dorri McWhorter**<br> (6/30/1973)<br>Trustee since May 2022;<br> Indefinite term<br> 7 funds | President & CEO of the Executives' Club of Chicago (since June 2025); President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (from July 2021 to February 2025). Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (from 2013 to July 2021).<br>Board Director of William Blair Funds (since 2019); Board Director of Skyway Concession Company, LLC (since 2018); Board Director of Illinois CPA Society (from 2017 to 2022); Board Director of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (since 2020); Board | Significant managerial and executive experience, including experience as president and chief executive officer; significant background and experience in financial accounting; significant experience on other boards of directors, including for other registered investment companies. |

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| **Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) with the**<br> **Fund and Length of Time Served, Term**<br> **of Office<sup>1</sup> and Number of Portfolios in the**<br> **Fund Complex Overseen by the Trustee** | **Principal Occupations(s) During the Past**<br> **Five Years and Other Directorships/**<br> **Trusteeships Held During the Past**<br> **Five Years** | **Experience, Qualifications,**<br> **Attributes, Skills for Board Membership** |
|  | Director of Green Thumb Industries, Inc. (from February 2022 to October 2022); Member of Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (since 2021); Board Director of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (since 2023). |  |
| **John Honis<sup>2</sup>**<br> (6/16/1958)<br>Trustee since March 2016;<br> Indefinite term<br> 7 funds | President of Rand Advisors, LLC (August 2013 – August 2022); CEO of Valience Group, LLC (since July 2021) and Consultant of Rand Advisors, LLC (since August 2022). | Significant experience in the financial industry; significant managerial and executive experience, including experience as president, chief executive officer or chief restructuring officer of five telecommunication firms; experience on other boards of directors. |

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<sup>1</sup> On an annual basis, as a matter of Board policy, the Governance and Compliance Committee reviews each Trustee's performance and determines whether to extend each such Trustee's service for another year. The Board has adopted a retirement policy wherein the Governance and Compliance Committee shall not recommend the continued service as a Trustee of a Board member who is older than 80 years of age at the time the Governance and Compliance Committee reports its findings to the Board. 

<sup>2</sup> Since December 5, 2025, Mr. Honis has been treated as an Independent Trustee of the Fund. Prior to that date, Mr. Honis was treated as an Interested Trustee in light of certain relationships between Mr. Honis and historically affiliated entities of the Adviser, including Highland Capital Management, L.P. ("HCMLP"), arising out of HCMLP's pending Chapter 11 proceedings, from January 28, 2020 to December 5, 2025. 

#### Officers\*

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| **Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) held**<br> **with the Trust and Length of Time**<br> **Served, Term of Office** | **Principal Occupations(s) During the Past Five Years** |
| **James Dondero**<br> (6/29/1962)<br>President and Principal Executive Officer since March<br> 2016; Indefinite Term | Founder of NexPoint; Co-founder of HCMLP and NexPoint Asset Management, L.P. ("NAM"); Chairman of the Board of NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc ("NXRT"). since 2015; NexPoint Hospitality Trust ("NHT"), NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. ("NREF"), Texmark Timber Treasury, L.P. since 2015; Portfolio Manager of GAF, HFRO, NexPoint Event Driven Fund, NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund and NexPoint Credit Catalyst Fund (each a series of NFI); the BDC; and NRESF. |
| **Frank Waterhouse**<br> (4/14/1971)<br>Treasurer since March 2016; Principal Financial and Accounting Officer since April 2021; Indefinite Term | Chief Financial Officer of Skyview (since February 2021); CFO of NexPoint (since March 2021); Treasurer of the Fund Complex (since May 2015); Treasurer of NexPoint (since November 2012). |

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| **Name, Date of Birth, Position(s) held**<br> **with the Trust and Length of Time**<br> **Served, Term of Office** | **Principal Occupations(s) During the Past Five Years** |
| **Dustin Norris**<br> (1/6/1984)<br>Executive Vice President since<br> April 2019; Indefinite Term | Head of Distribution (since November 2017) and Chief Product Strategist (since September 2015) at NexPoint; President of NexPoint Securities, Inc. (since April 2018); Officer of the Fund Complex (since November 2012). |
| **Stephanie Vitiello**<br> (6/21/1983)<br>Secretary since April 2021; Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer since November 2021; Indefinite Term | Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel of and NexPoint Advisors, L.P. Previously Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel of Skyview Group (from February 2021 to May 2025). |
| **Will Mabry**<br> (7/2/1986)<br>Assistant Treasurer since April 2021; Indefinite Term | Chief Accounting Officer of NexPoint Advisors, L.P. and Skyview. Previously Director, Fund Analysis of Skyview and NexPoint (February 2021 to March 2025). |

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\* The address for each Trustee and Officer is c/o NexPoint Advisors, L.P., 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201.

#### Board Committees
**Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee.** The members of the Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee are Dr. Froehlich and Messrs. Powell and Honis and Ms. McWhorter, each of whom is independent for purposes of the 1940 Act. Ms. McWhorter serves as Chairperson of the Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee. The Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee is responsible for: (i) approving the Fund's independent accountants; (ii) reviewing with the Fund's independent accountants the plans and results of the audit engagement and reviewing the adequacy of the Fund's internal accounting controls; and (iii) approving professional services provided by the Fund's independent accountants. The Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee is charged with compliance with Rules 205.2(k) and 205.3(c) of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations regarding alternative reporting procedures for attorneys representing the Fund who appear and practice before the SEC on behalf of the Fund. The Audit Committee also oversees valuations determined by the Adviser, who pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, has been designated by the Board as the Fund's valuation designee to perform the fair valuation determination for securities and other assets held by the Fund in accordance with valuation policies and procedures established by the Adviser and approved by the Board. In addition, each member of the Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee meets the current independence and experience requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee held four meetings.

**The Governance and Compliance Committee.** The Fund's Governance and Compliance Committee's function is to oversee and make recommendations to the full Board or the Independent Trustees, as applicable, with respect to the governance of the Fund, selection and nomination of Trustees, compensation of Trustees, and related matters, as well as to oversee and assist Board oversight of the Fund's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and to seek to address any potential conflicts of interest between the Fund and the Adviser in connection with any potential or existing litigation or other legal proceeding related to securities held by the Fund and the Adviser or another client of the Adviser. The Governance and Compliance

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Committee is also responsible for evaluating each Trustee and determining whether to recommend each Trustee's continued service in that capacity. The Governance and Compliance Committee will consider recommendations for Trustee nominees from shareholders sent to the Secretary of the Fund, 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. A nomination submission must include all information relating to the recommended nominee that is required to be disclosed in solicitations or proxy statements for the election of Trustees, as well as information sufficient to evaluate the recommended nominee's ability to meet the responsibilities of a Trustee of the Fund. Nomination submissions must be accompanied by a written consent of the individual to stand for election if nominated by the Board and to serve if elected by the shareholders, and such additional information must be provided regarding the recommended nominee as reasonably requested by the Governance and Compliance Committee. The Governance and Compliance Committee is currently comprised of Dr. Froehlich and Messrs. Honis and Powell and Ms. McWhorter, each of whom is independent for purposes of the 1940 Act. Dr. Froehlich serves as the Chairperson of the Governance and Compliance Committee. The Governance and Compliance Committee met five times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

**The Administration and Operations Committee.** The members of the Administration and Operations Committee are Dr. Froehlich and Messrs. Honis, and Powell and Ms. McWhorter. Mr. Honis serves as Chairperson of the Administration and Operations Committee. The Administration and Operations Committee is responsible for reviewing arrangements with financial intermediaries who provide service to the Fund, including Fund payments to financial intermediaries, and for overseeing any funds that, in the Board's determination, employ alternative investment strategies. The Administration and Operations Committee met four times during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

#### Board Leadership Structure
The Board is led by Ethan Powell, an Independent Trustee, who has served as the Chairman of the Board since March 2016. Under certain 1940 Act governance guidelines that apply to the Fund, the Independent Trustees will meet in executive session, at least quarterly. Under the Fund's governing documents, the Chairman of the Board is responsible for: (a) presiding at board meetings; (b) calling special meetings on an as-needed basis; and (c) execution and administration of Fund policies, including: (i) setting the agendas for board meetings; and (ii) providing information to board members in advance of each board meeting and between board meetings. The Fund believes that the Chairman, and, as an entity, the full Board, provide effective leadership that is in the best interests of the Fund and each shareholder.

The Board periodically reviews its leadership structure, including the role of the Chairman. The Board also completes an annual self-assessment during which it reviews its leadership and Committee structure and considers whether its structure remains appropriate in light of the Fund's current operations. The Board believes that its leadership structure, including the current percentage of the Board who are Independent Trustees is appropriate given its specific characteristics. These characteristics include: (i) the extent to which the work of the Board is conducted through the standing committees, and that the Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee and the Governance and Compliance Committee meetings are each chaired by an Independent Trustee; (ii) the extent to which the Independent Trustees meet as needed, together with their independent legal counsel, in the absence of members of management and any member of the Board who is considered an "interested person" of the Fund; and (iii) Mr. Powell's and Mr. Honis's previous positions with historical affiliates of the Adviser which enhances the Board's understanding of the operations of the Adviser.

#### Board Oversight of Risk Management
The Board's role is one of oversight, rather than active management. This oversight extends to the Fund's risk management processes. These processes are embedded in the responsibilities of officers of, and service providers to, the Fund. For example, the Adviser and other service providers to the Fund are primarily responsible for the management of the Fund's investment risks. The Board has not established a formal risk oversight committee.

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However, much of the regular work of the Board and its standing Committees addresses aspects of risk oversight. For example, the Trustees seek to understand the key risks facing the Fund, including those involving conflicts of interest; how management identifies and monitors these risks on an ongoing basis; how management develops and implements controls to mitigate these risks; and how management tests the effectiveness of those controls.

In the course of providing that oversight, the Board will receive a wide range of reports on the Fund's activities from the Adviser and other service providers, including reports regarding the Fund's investment portfolio, the compliance of the Fund with applicable laws, and the Fund's financial accounting and reporting. The Board will also meet periodically with the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer to receive reports regarding the compliance of the Fund with the federal securities laws and the Fund's internal compliance policies and procedures and meets with the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer periodically, including at least annually, to review the Chief Compliance Officer's annual report. The Board's Audit and Qualified Legal Compliance Committee will also meet regularly with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Fund's independent public accounting firm to discuss, among other things, the internal control structure of the Fund's financial reporting function. The Board will also meet periodically with the portfolio managers of the Fund to receive reports regarding the management of the Fund, including its investment risks.

The Board recognizes that not all risks that may affect the Fund can be identified, that it may not be practical or cost-effective to eliminate or mitigate certain risks, that it may be necessary to bear certain risks (such as investment-related risks) to achieve the Fund's goals, that reports received by the Trustees with respect to risk management matters are typically summaries of the relevant information, and that the processes, procedures and controls employed to address risks may be limited in their effectiveness. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, risk management oversight by the Board and by the Committees is subject to substantial limitations.

#### Trustee Ownership
The following table indicates the dollar range of equity securities that each Trustee beneficially owned in the Fund and the aggregate dollar range of equity securities owned by the Trustees in all funds overseen by the Trustees in the Fund Complex as of December 31, 2025.

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| **Name of Trustee** | **Dollar Range of**<br>**Equity Securities**<br>**in the Fund** | **Aggregate Dollar Range of Equity Securities<sup>(1)</sup>**<br>**Owned in All Funds of the Funds**<br>**Complex Overseen by Trustee<sup>(2)</sup>** |
|  **Independent Trustees** |  |  |
|  Ethan Powell |  | Over $100,000 |
|  Dr. Bob Froehlich |  | Over $100,000 |
|  Dorri McWhorter |  | $10001-$50000 |
|  John W. Honis |  | $10001-$50000 |

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<sup>1</sup> Based on market value as of December 31, 2025.

<sup>2</sup> Dollar ranges are as follows: None, $1-$10,000, $10,001-$50,000, $50,001-$100,000 and over $100,000. 

#### Compensation
The executive officers of the Fund receive no direct remuneration from the Fund. Each Trustee who oversees all of the funds in the Fund Complex receives an annual retainer of $150,000 payable in quarterly installments and allocated among each portfolio in the Fund Complex based on relative net assets. Trustees are reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at Board meetings. The Trustees do not receive any separate compensation in connection with service on Committees or for attending Board or Committee meetings; however, the Chairman of the Board receives an additional annual payment of $20,000 and the Chairperson of the each Committee each receive an additional annual payment of $10,000 payable in quarterly installments and allocated among each portfolio in the Fund Complex based on relative net assets. The Trustees do not have any pension or retirement plan.

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The table below details the amount of compensation the Trustees received from the Fund during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Fund does not have a bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plan.

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| **Name of Trustee** | **Aggregate**<br>**Compensation From**<br>**the Fund** | **Pension or**<br>**Retirement**<br>**Benefits Accrued as**<br>**Part of the Fund's**<br>**Expenses** | **Estimated Annual**<br>**Benefits Upon**<br>**Retirement** | **Aggregate**<br>**Compensation**<br>**From the Funds**<br>**Complex** |
|  **Independent Trustees** |  |  |  |  |
|  Dr. Bob Froehlich | $2231 | $0 | $0 | $160000 |
|  Bryan A. Ward<sup>1</sup> | $1504 | $0 | $0 | $107836 |
|  Ethan Powell | $2370 | $0 | $0 | $170000 |
|  Dorri McWhorter | $2091 | $0 | $0 | $150000 |
|  John W. Honis | $2231 | $0 | $0 | $160000 |

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<sup>1</sup> Effective September 3, 2025, Bryan A. Ward no longer serves as Trustee of the Fund.

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#### CODES OF ETHICS
The Fund and the Adviser have adopted codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act. These codes permit personnel subject to the codes to invest in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Fund. The codes of ethics are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov), and copies of these codes may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC's Public Reference Section, Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.

#### PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Board has delegated the voting of proxies for Fund securities to the Adviser pursuant to the Adviser's proxy voting policies and procedures. Under these policies and procedures, the Adviser will vote proxies related to Fund securities in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. A copy of the Adviser's proxy voting policies and procedures is attached as Appendix A to this SAI. The Fund's proxy voting record for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 844-485-9167; and (ii) on the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov).

#### CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS
A principal shareholder is any person who owns (either of record or beneficially) 5% or more of the outstanding shares of a fund. A control person is one who owns, either directly or indirectly more than 25% of the voting securities of a company or acknowledges the existence of control. A control person may be able to determine the outcome of a matter put to a shareholder vote.

As of March 31, 2026, as a result of Mr. Dondero's controlling interest in the Adviser, the Trustees and officers beneficially owned approximately 8.38% of the Fund's outstanding shares.

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As of March 31, 2026, the only persons known by the Fund to own of record or beneficially 5% or more of any class of the outstanding shares of the Fund were as follows:

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| **Name and Address** | **Outstanding**<br> **Shares Held** | **Percentage of**<br> **Class (%)** |
|  **NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND – CLASS A** |  |  |
|  Pershing LLC<br> PO Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-2052 | 36596 | 9.07% |
|  Calton & Associates, Inc.<br> 2701 N Rocky Point Dr.<br> Suite 1000<br> Tampa, FL 33607 | 25343 | 6.28% |
|  **NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND – CLASS C** |  |  |
|  Hilltop Securities Inc.<br> 717 N Harwood Street Suite 3400<br> Dallas, TX 75201-6534 | 15851 | 14.55% |
|  Pershing LLC<br> PO Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-2052 | 11314 | 10.38% |
|  **NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND – CLASS Z** |  |  |
|  Liberty CLO Holdco Ltd.<br> c/o Campbell Corporate Services Limited<br> Floor 4, Willow House, Cricket Square<br> George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-9010<br> Cayman Islands | 500120 | 39.63% |
|  Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.<br> Special Custody Account FBO Customers<br> Attn. Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 346192 | 27.43% |
|  Axos Clearing LLC<br> FBO #861 PB BOX 6503<br> Englewood, CO 80155-6503 | 91316 | 7.24% |

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#### INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES

#### The Adviser
NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (the "Adviser"), which serves as the investment adviser of the Fund, is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act. NexPoint is owned by The Dugaboy Investment Trust, of which James Dondero is the beneficiary, and NexPoint Advisors GP, LLC, NexPoint's general partner. Mr. Dondero is the President and sole member of NexPoint Advisors GP, LLC.

The Adviser also externally manages NexPoint Capital, Inc., a non-traded business development company. Affiliates of the Adviser manage NXDT, a diversified REIT whose share trades on the NYSE; NXRT, a publicly-traded REIT whose shares trade on the NYSE; VineBrook, a Private Real Estate Investment Fund that manages a portfolio of single-family housing properties in the Midwest U.S.; NHT, a REIT listed on the TSX Venture Exchange that manages a portfolio of hospitality assets located in the U.S.; NREF, an externally managed publicly traded mortgage REIT; and certain wholly-owned REIT subsidiaries of other closed-end funds in the Fund Complex. NAM, an affiliate of the Adviser, manages HFRO and GAF, registered closed-end funds whose shares trade on the NYSE. The Adviser's senior management team has experience across private lending, private equity, real estate investing and other investment strategies. Collectively, the Adviser and its affiliates managed approximately $16.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, including approximately $12.3 billion in gross real estate assets.

Under the general supervision of the Board, the Adviser will carry out the investment and reinvestment of the net assets of the Fund, will furnish continuously an investment program with respect to the Fund, and determine which securities should be purchased, sold or exchanged. In addition, the Adviser will supervise and provide oversight of the Fund's service providers. The Adviser entered into a Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Highgate Consulting Group, Inc., doing business as Skyview Group ("Skyview"), pursuant to which NexPoint receives administrative and operational support services to enable it to provide the required advisory services to the Fund.

In July 2022, the Adviser formed NexPoint Services, LLC ("NexPoint Services") as a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary to perform administrative and accounting services for the Adviser. Certain Skyview personnel were dual-employees of NexPoint Services, with the same services being performed by the dual-employees. As of July 2025, the Adviser started transitioning certain Skyview and all NexPoint Services personnel back to the Adviser. The Adviser, and not the Fund, will compensate all Adviser, Skyview, and dual-employee personnel who provide services to the Fund. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Fund, the Adviser receives a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.25% of the Fund's Daily Gross Assets. Daily Gross Assets is defined in the Investment Advisory Agreement as total assets, less any liabilities, but excluding liabilities evidencing leverage. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Fund's Investment Advisory Agreement is available in the Fund's annual report for the period ended December 31, 2025.

The Adviser and the Fund have entered into the Expense Limitation Agreement under which the Adviser has agreed contractually to waive its fees and to pay or absorb the ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (including organizational and offering expenses, but excluding distribution fees, interest, dividend expenses on short sales, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, expenses payable by the Fund for third party administration services, litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses), to the extent that they exceed 1.75% per annum of the Fund's average Daily Gross Assets (the "Expense Limitation"). "Daily Gross Assets" is defined in the Expense Limitation Agreement as an amount equal to total assets, less any liabilities, but excluding liabilities evidencing leverage. If the Fund incurs expenses excluded from the Expense Limitation Agreement, the Fund's expense ratio would be higher and could exceed the Expense Limitation. In consideration of the Adviser's agreement to limit the Fund's expenses, the Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund the amount of any fees waived and Fund expenses paid or absorbed (other than organizational and initial

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offering expenses, which are those expenses incurred by the Fund in order to permit the Fund to be declared effective by the SEC and to commence operations) to the extent that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable not more than three years from the date on which such fees are foregone or expenses are incurred by the Adviser; and (2) such recoupment does not cause the Fund's ordinary operating expenses plus recoupment to exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. The Expense Limitation Agreement may not be amended or terminated for one year from the date of the Prospectus, unless approved by the Board. See "Management of the Fund." During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund paid $535,940 in advisory fees. The Adviser waived $461,692 in advisory fees during that same period. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Fund paid $479,153 in advisory fees. The Adviser waived $331,916 in advisory fees during that same period. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Fund paid $377,899 in advisory fees. The Adviser waived $377,899 in advisory fees and reimbursed $58,275 in additional fund expenses during that same period.

**Other Services.** Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides administration services to the Fund, provides executive and other personnel necessary to administer the Fund and furnishes office space. The Adviser waived its fees for administration services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Under a separate sub-administration agreement entered into as of October 1, 2018, the Adviser has delegated certain administrative functions to SEI Global Funds Services ("SEI") and pays SEI a fee for administration services. Under the administration agreement, SEI has agreed to provide fund accounting services; asset data services; fund administration and reporting services; and regulatory administration services, including preparation and filing of various reports with the appropriate regulatory agencies and the SEC for the Fund. The Adviser generally assists in all aspects of the Fund's administration and operations and furnishes offices, necessary facilities, equipment and personnel. SS&C Technologies, Inc. ("SS&C") serves as the transfer agent of the Fund.

#### Conflicts of Interest
Because each portfolio manager manages other accounts, including accounts that may pay higher fees, potential conflicts of interest exist, including potential conflicts between the investment strategy of the Fund and the investment strategy of the other accounts managed by the portfolio manager and potential conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities between the Fund and the other accounts. The Adviser has policies and procedures in place that are reasonably designed to mitigate these conflicts of interest, which are also described below.

The Adviser and/or its general partner, limited partners, officers, affiliates and employees provide investment advice to other parties and manage other accounts and investment vehicles similar to the Fund. For the purposes of this section, the term "NexPoint" shall include the Adviser and its affiliated investment advisors and all affiliates listed on its Form ADV, as filed with the SEC March 31, 2026 (CRD No. 163564).

In connection with such other investment management activities, the Adviser and/or its general partner, limited partners, officers, affiliates and employees may decide to invest the funds of one or more other accounts or recommend the investment of funds by other parties, rather than the Fund's monies, in a particular security or strategy. In addition, the Adviser and such other persons will determine the allocation of funds from the Fund and such other accounts to investment strategies and techniques on whatever basis they consider appropriate or desirable in their sole and absolute discretion.

NexPoint has built a professional working environment, a firm-wide compliance culture and compliance procedures and systems designed to protect against potential incentives that may favor one account over another. The Adviser has adopted policies and procedures that address the allocation of investment opportunities, execution of portfolio transactions, personal trading by employees and other potential conflicts of interest that are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Nevertheless, the Adviser furnishes advisory services to numerous clients in addition to the Fund, and the Adviser may, consistent with applicable

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law, make investment recommendations to other clients or accounts (including accounts that have performance or higher fees paid to the Adviser or in which portfolio managers have a personal interest in the receipt of such fees) that may be the same as or different from those made to the Fund. In addition, the Adviser, its affiliates and any of their partners, directors, officers, stockholders or employees may or may not have an interest in the securities whose purchase and sale the Adviser recommends to the Fund. Actions with respect to securities of the same kind may be the same as or different from the action that the Adviser, or any of its affiliates, or any of their partners, directors, officers, stockholders or employees or any member of their families may take with respect to the same securities. Moreover, the Adviser may refrain from rendering any advice or services concerning securities of companies of which any of the Adviser's (or its affiliates') partners, directors, officers or employees are directors or officers, or companies as to which the Adviser or any of its affiliates or partners, directors, officers and employees of any of them has any substantial economic interest or possesses material non-public information.

The Adviser, its affiliates or their partners, directors, officers or employees similarly serve or may serve other entities that operate in the same or related lines of business, including accounts managed by an investment adviser affiliated with the Adviser. Accordingly, these individuals may have obligations to investors in those entities or funds or to other clients, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of the Fund. As a

result, the Adviser will face conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities to the Fund and other funds and clients. In order to enable such affiliates to fulfill their fiduciary duties to each of the clients for which they have responsibility, the Adviser will endeavor to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner, pursuant to policies and procedures adopted by the Adviser and its advisory affiliates that are designed to manage potential conflicts of interest, which may, subject to applicable regulatory constraints, involve pro rata co-investment by the Fund and such other clients or may involve a rotation of opportunities among the Fund and such other clients. The Fund will only make investments in which the Adviser or an affiliate hold an interest to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretations or pursuant to the terms and conditions of the exemptive order received by the Adviser and certain funds affiliated with the Fund, dated April 19, 2016. For example, exemptive relief is not required for the Fund to invest in syndicated deals and secondary loan market transactions in which the Adviser or an affiliate has an interest where price is the only negotiated point. The order applies to all "Investment Companies," including future closed-end investment companies registered under the 1940 Act that are managed by the Adviser, which includes the Fund. The Fund, therefore, may in the future invest in accordance with the terms and conditions of the exemptive order. To mitigate any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, allocation of limited offering securities (such as IPOs and registered secondary offerings) to principal accounts that do not include third party investors may only be made after all other client account orders for the security have been filled. However, there can be no assurance that such policies and procedures will in every case ensure fair and equitable allocations of investment opportunities, particularly when considered in hindsight.

Conflicts may arise in cases when clients and/or the Adviser and other affiliated entities invest in different parts of an issuer's capital structure, including circumstances in which one or more clients own private securities or obligations of an issuer and other clients may own public securities of the same issuer. In addition, one or more clients may invest in securities, or other financial instruments, of an issuer that are senior or junior to securities, or financial instruments, of the same issuer that are held by or acquired for, one or more other clients. For example, if such issuer encounters financial problems, decisions related to such securities (such as over the terms of any workout or proposed waivers and amendments to debt covenants) may raise conflicts of interests. In such a distressed situation, a client holding debt securities of the issuer may be better served by a liquidation of the issuer in which it may be paid in full, whereas a client holding equity securities of the issuer might prefer a reorganization that holds the potential to create value for the equity holders. In the event of conflicting interests within an issuer's capital structure, the Adviser will generally pursue the strategy that the Adviser believes best reflects what would be expected to be negotiated in an arm's length transaction, but in all instances with due consideration being given to NexPoint's fiduciary duties to each of its accounts (without regard to the nature of the accounts involved or fees received from such accounts). This strategy may be recommended by one or more NexPoint investment professionals. A single person may make decisions with respect to more than one part of an

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issuer's capital structure. Adviser personnel board members may still make recommendations to the applicable investment professional(s). A portfolio manager with respect to any applicable NexPoint registered investment company clients ("Retail Accounts") will make an independent determination as to which course of action he or she determines is in the best interest of the applicable Retail Accounts. NexPoint may use external counsel for guidance and assistance.

The Adviser and its affiliates have both subjective and objective procedures and policies in place designed to manage potential conflicts of interest involving clients so that, for example, investment opportunities are allocated in a fair and equitable manner among the Fund and such other clients. An investment opportunity that is suitable for multiple clients of the Adviser and its affiliates may not be capable of being shared among some or all of such clients due to the limited scale of the opportunity or other factors, including regulatory restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act. There can be no assurance that the Adviser's or its affiliates' efforts to allocate any particular investment opportunity fairly among all clients for whom such opportunity is appropriate will result in an allocation of all or part of such opportunity to the Fund. Not all conflicts of interest can be expected to be resolved in favor of the Fund.

Another type of conflict may arise if one client account buys a security and another client account sells or shorts the same security. Currently, such opposing positions are generally not permitted within the same account without prior trade approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. However, a portfolio manager may enter into opposing positions for different clients to the extent each such client has a different investment objective and each such position is consistent with the investment objective of the applicable client. In addition, transactions in investments by one or more affiliated client accounts may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of other client accounts.

Because certain client accounts may have investment objectives, strategies or legal, contractual, tax or other requirements that differ (such as the need to take tax losses, realize profits, raise cash, diversification, etc.), an affiliated adviser may purchase, sell or continue to hold securities for certain client accounts contrary to other recommendations. In addition, an affiliated adviser may be permitted to sell securities or instruments short for certain client accounts and may not be permitted to do so for other affiliated client accounts.

As a result of the Fund's arrangements with NexPoint, there may be times when NexPoint, the Adviser or their affiliates have interests that differ from those of the Fund's shareholders, giving rise to a conflict of interest. NexPoint and the Adviser are under common ownership, and the Fund's officers serve or may serve as officers, directors or principals of entities that operate in the same or a related line of business as the Fund does, or of investment funds managed by the Adviser or its affiliates. Similarly, the Adviser or its affiliates may have other clients with similar, different or competing investment objectives. In serving in these multiple capacities, they may have obligations to other clients or investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which may not be in the best interests of the Fund or its shareholders. For example, the Fund's officers have, and will continue to have, management responsibilities for other investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles managed or sponsored by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Fund's investment objective may overlap, in part or in whole, with the investment objective of such affiliated investment funds, accounts or other investment vehicles. As a result, those individuals may face conflicts in the allocation of investment opportunities among the Fund and other investment funds or accounts advised by or affiliated with the Adviser. The Adviser will seek to allocate investment opportunities among eligible accounts in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its allocation policy. However, the Fund can offer no assurance that such opportunities will be allocated to it fairly or equitably in the short-term or over time.

In addition, it is anticipated that a significant portion of the Fund's assets will be represented by securities sponsored, organized and/or managed by NexPoint and its affiliates, which may include REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities. The Adviser will monitor for conflicts of interest in accordance with its fiduciary duties and will provide the independent trustees of the Fund with an opportunity to periodically review the Fund's

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investments in such REITs, asset-backed securities and/or structured finance securities and assure themselves that continued investment in such securities remains in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Adviser may direct the Fund to acquire or dispose of investments in cross trades between the Fund and other clients of the Adviser or its affiliates in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and SEC staff interpretations, the Fund may make and/or hold an investment, including an investment in securities, in which the Adviser and/or its affiliates have a debt, equity or participation interest, and the holding and sale of such investments by the Fund may enhance the profitability of the Adviser's own investments in such companies.

#### Shareholder Service Expenses
The Fund has adopted a "Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement" (the "Plan") under which the Fund may compensate financial industry professionals for providing ongoing services in respect of clients with whom they have distributed shares of the Fund. The Plan operates in a manner consistent with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates the manner in which an open-end investment company may directly or indirectly bear the expenses of distributing its shares. Although the Fund is not an open-end investment company, it has undertaken to comply with the terms of Rule 12b-1 as a condition of an exemptive order under the 1940 Act which permits it to have a multi-class structure, CDSCs and distribution and shareholder servicing fees. Such services may include electronic processing of client orders, electronic fund transfers between clients and the Fund, account reconciliations with the Fund's transfer agent, facilitation of electronic delivery to clients of Fund documentation, monitoring client accounts for back-up withholding and any other special tax reporting obligations, maintenance of books and records with respect to the foregoing, and such other information and liaison services as the Fund or the Adviser may reasonably request. Under the Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement, the Fund may incur expenses on an annual basis equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A and Class C shares.

In addition to payments under the Plan, from time to time the Fund may pay broker-dealers and other intermediaries' account-based fees for networking and account maintenance. In addition, the Adviser and/or the Distributor may, from time to time, at their own expense out of the revenues they receive from the Fund and/or its own financial resources, make cash payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries (directly and not as an expense of the Fund) as an incentive to sell shares of the Fund and/or to promote retention of customer assets in the Fund. Such cash payments may be calculated on sales of shares of the Fund ("Sales-Based Payments") or on the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to that particular broker-dealer or other financial intermediary ("Asset-Based Payments"). Each of the Adviser and/or the Distributor may agree to make such cash payments to a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary in the form of either or both Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments.

The Adviser and/or the Distributor may also make other cash payments to broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries in addition to or in lieu of Sales-Based Payments and Asset-Based Payments, in the form of payment for travel expenses, including lodging, incurred in connection with trips taken by qualifying registered representatives of those broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries and their families to places within or outside the United States; meeting fees; entertainment; transaction processing and transmission charges; advertising or other promotional expenses; allocable portions, based on shares of the Fund sold, of salaries and bonuses of registered representatives of an affiliated broker-dealer or other financial intermediary that is a financial advisor; or other expenses as determined in the Adviser or the Distributor's discretion, as applicable. In certain cases these other payments could be significant to the broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries. Any payments described above will not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the shares of the Fund, the amount that the Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales, or the amounts payable under the Plan.

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#### PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
As described in the prospectus, James Dondero and Matthew McGraner serve as portfolio managers and are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. In addition to the portfolio managers, Paul Richards serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Real Estate for the Adviser and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

**Mr. Dondero** is the founder and President of NexPoint and co-founder of NAM. Mr. Dondero has over 30 years of experience investing across the alternative landscape. In that time, he established a number of integrated businesses to manage investments in real estate, private equity, and high-yield and structured credit, among other areas. Mr. Dondero holds various leadership roles at NexPoint Advisors, L.P., NexPoint Asset Management, L.P., and other NexPoint affiliates. Mr. Dondero holds various leadership roles across the NexPoint businesses; he serves as a portfolio manager for several funds and is an officer and director at NexPoint's publicly traded REITs. Additionally, Mr. Dondero holds director positions at several companies within financial services, real estate, and other industries. He is the chairman of NexBank Capital, Inc. and a director of NexBank. A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Dondero actively contributes to initiatives in education, veterans' affairs, and community and economic development, and has been instrumental in supporting a number of civic and cultural institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is a member of the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Executive Board and the George W. Bush Presidential Center Executive Advisory Council. Mr. Dondero graduated from the University of Virginia where he earned highest honors (Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi) from the McIntire School of Commerce with dual majors in accounting and finance. He received certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) and is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

**Mr. McGraner** has extensive experience in real estate and private equity transactions and currently leads the operations of the real estate platform of NexPoint and its affiliates, a suite of leading alternative investment managers he co-founded. In that role, he sources and executes investments, manages risk and develops potential business opportunities, including fundraising, private investments and joint ventures. In his role at NexPoint, Mr. McGraner has served as the Executive VP and Chief Investment Officer of NXRT, a multifamily real estate investment trust, since 2016; NREF, a mortgage REIT, since 2020; VineBrook Homes Trust, a single family rental REIT, since 2019; NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust, a diversified REIT, since 2022; and as a member of the board of directors and President of NexPoint Storage Partners, a self-storage REIT, since 2020. Mr. McGraner is also a licensed attorney and was formerly an attorney at an AmLaw 20 multinational law firm, where his practice primarily focused on private equity, real estate and mergers and acquisitions. Since 2013, Mr. McGraner has led the acquisition and financing of over $21.9 billion of real estate investments. Mr. McGraner holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from the Washington University School of Law.

**Paul Richards** oversees research and conducts due diligence on new investment ideas, performs valuation and benchmark analysis, monitors and manages investments in real estate portfolios, and provides industry support to the real estate platform of the Adviser and its affiliates. Mr. Richards serves as the CFO, Executive Vice President – Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of NXRT, NXDT, NREF, and NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., an affiliated registered investment advisor, CFO, Secretary and Treasurer of NSP, CFO, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of Vinebrook, and CFO and Corporate Secretary of NHT. Mr. Richards has been with the Adviser and its affiliates since 2014. Mr. Richards hold a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Finance from Texas A&M University. He received certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is actively licensed as a CPA.

As of March 31, 2026, Mr. Dondero beneficially owned approximately 5.37% of the Fund's outstanding shares, Mr. McGraner beneficially owned approximately 3.01% of the Fund's outstanding shares. Of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Dondero, approximately 0.93% of such shares are held by the Dugaboy Investment Trust, of which Mr. Dondero is the beneficiary. Approximately 1.15% of such shares are held by NexPoint. Mr. Dondero is the President and sole member of NexPoint Advisors GP, LLC, NexPoint's general partner, and may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held by NexPoint. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

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#### Compensation of Portfolio Managers
The Fund's financial arrangements with its portfolio managers, its competitive compensation and its career path emphasis at all levels reflect the value senior management places on key resources. Compensation may include a variety of components and may vary from year to year based on a number of factors, including the pre-tax relative performance of the portfolio manager's underlying account, the pre-tax combined performance of the portfolio manager's underlying accounts, and the pre-tax relative performance of the portfolio manager's underlying accounts measured against other employees.

The principal components of compensation include a base salary, a discretionary bonus, and various retirement benefits.

*Base compensation*. Generally, the portfolio managers will receive base compensation based on his seniority and/or position with the Fund, which may include the amount of assets supervised and other management roles within the Fund. Base compensation is determined by taking into account current industry norms and market data to ensure that the Fund pays a competitive base compensation.

*Discretionary compensation*. In addition to base compensation, the portfolio managers may receive discretionary compensation, which can be a substantial portion of total compensation. Discretionary compensation can include a discretionary cash bonus paid to recognize specific business contributions and to ensure that the total level of compensation is competitive with the market.

Because the portfolio manager's compensation is based on his individual performance, the Fund does not have a typical percentage split among base salary, bonus and other compensation. Senior portfolio managers who perform additional management functions may receive additional compensation in these other capacities. Compensation is structured such that key professionals benefit from remaining with the Fund.

As of December 31, 2025, the portfolio managers were responsible for the management of the following types of accounts other than the Fund*:* 

#### James Dondero

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| **Type of Account** | **Number of**<br>**Accounts**<br>**Managed** | **Total Assets**<br>**(millions)** | **Number of Accounts**<br>**Managed Subject to**<br>**Performance-Based**<br>**Advisory Fee** | **Total Assets**<br>**Subject to**<br>**Performance-**<br>**Based**<br>**Advisory Fee**<br>**(millions)** |
|  Registered Investment Companies | 6 | $2517 | 1 | $38 |
|  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 3 | $5052 | 3 | $5052 |
|  Other Accounts |  | $— |  | $— |

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#### Matthew McGraner

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Type of Account** | **Number of**<br>**Accounts** | **Total Assets**<br>**(millions)** | **Number of Accounts**<br>**Managed Subject to**<br>**Performance-Based**<br>**Advisory Fee** | **Total Assets**<br>**Subject to**<br>**Performance-**<br>**Based**<br>**Advisory Fee**<br>**(millions)** |
|  Registered Investment Companies |  | $— |  | $— |
|  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 3 | $5052 | 3 | $5052 |
|  Other Accounts |  | $— |  | $— |

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#### Distributor
NexPoint Securities, Inc. (the "Distributor"), located at 200 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201, serves as the Fund's principal underwriter and acts as the distributor of the Fund's shares on a reasonable efforts basis, subject to various conditions.

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#### ALLOCATION OF BROKERAGE
Specific decisions to purchase or sell securities for the Fund are made by the portfolio managers who are employees of the Adviser. The Adviser is authorized by the Trustees to allocate the orders placed on behalf of the Fund to brokers or dealers who may, but need not, provide research or statistical material or other services to the Fund or the Adviser for the Fund's use. Such allocation is to be in such amounts and proportions as the Adviser may determine. Some of the services received as the result of Fund transactions may primarily benefit accounts other than the Fund, while services received as the result of portfolio transactions effected on behalf of those other accounts may primarily benefit the Fund. While such services are useful and important in supplementing its own research and facilities, the Adviser believes the value of such services is not determinable and does not significantly reduce its expenses. Any research or other benefits received by the Adviser from a broker-dealer, for transactions where the Fund will be "paying-up", will qualify for the safe harbor provisions under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

In selecting a broker or dealer to execute each particular transaction, the Adviser will take the following into consideration:

• the best net price available;

• the reliability, integrity and financial condition of the broker or dealer;

• the size of and difficulty in executing the order; and

• the value of the expected contribution of the broker or dealer to the investment performance of the Fund on a continuing basis.

Brokers or dealers executing a portfolio transaction on behalf of the Fund may receive a commission in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for executing the transaction if the Adviser determines in good faith that such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of brokerage and research services provided to the Fund. In allocating portfolio brokerage, the Adviser may select brokers or dealers who also provide brokerage, research and other services to other accounts over which the Adviser exercises investment discretion. Some of the services received as the result of Fund transactions may primarily

benefit accounts other than the Fund, while services received as the result of portfolio transactions effected on behalf of those other accounts may primarily benefit the Fund.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund paid brokerage commissions of $0, of which $0 was paid to NexBank.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Fund paid brokerage commissions of $0, of which $0 was paid to NexBank.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Fund paid brokerage commissions of $0, of which $0 was paid to NexBank.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Fund did not acquire any securities of its regular brokers or dealers. At that date, the Fund did not hold any securities of its regular brokers or dealers. For these purposes, regular brokers or dealers are: (a) the brokers or dealers that received the greatest dollar amount of brokerage commissions by virtue of direct or indirect participation in the Fund's portfolio transactions during the Fund's most recent fiscal year; (b) the brokers or dealers that engaged as principal in the largest dollar amount of portfolio transactions of the Fund during the Fund's most recent fiscal year; or (c) the brokers or dealers that sold the largest dollar amount of securities of the Fund during the Fund's most recent fiscal year.

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#### Affiliated Party Transactions
The Adviser and its affiliates will not purchase securities or other property from, or sell securities or other property to, the Fund, except that the Fund may in accordance with rules under the 1940 Act engage in transactions with accounts that are affiliated with the Fund as a result of common officers, directors, advisers, members, managing general partners or common control. These transactions would be effected in circumstances pursuant to policies adopted by the Trustees pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act, in which the Adviser determined that it would be appropriate for the Fund to purchase and another client to sell, or the Fund to sell and another client to purchase, the same security or instrument on the same day.

If the Adviser places Fund trades through an affiliated broker, the trades will be executed under a policy adopted by the Trustees pursuant to Section 17(e) and Rule 17(e)(1) under the 1940 Act which places limitations on the securities transactions effected through affiliates. The policy of the Fund with respect to brokerage is reviewed by the Trustees from time to time. Because of the possibility of further regulatory developments affecting the securities exchanges and brokerage practices generally, the foregoing practices may be modified.

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#### TAX STATUS
The following discussion is general in nature and should not be regarded as an exhaustive presentation of all possible tax ramifications.

The discussion summarizes certain U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant to a shareholder of the Fund that acquires, holds and/or disposes of shares of the Fund, and reflects provisions of the Code, existing Treasury regulations, rulings published by the IRS, and other applicable authority as of the date of this SAI. These authorities are subject to change by legislative or administrative action, possibly with retroactive effect. The following discussion is only a summary of some of the important tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund and the discussion set forth herein does not constitute tax advice. There may be other tax considerations applicable to particular investors such as those holding shares in a tax-advantaged account such as an IRA or 401(k) plan. In addition, income earned through an investment in the Fund may be subject to state, local and foreign taxes. All shareholders should consult a qualified tax adviser regarding their investment in the Fund.

The Fund has elected to be treated and intends to qualify each year for taxation as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, which requires compliance with certain requirements concerning the sources of its income, diversification of its assets, and the amount and timing of its distributions to shareholders (as described below). If the Fund so qualifies, the Fund will not be subject to federal income or excise tax on net investment income or net capital gain that are distributed to shareholders in accordance with the applicable timing requirements. Net investment income and net capital gain of the Fund will be computed in accordance with Section 852 of the Code. Very generally, net investment income consists of dividends and interest less expenses. Net capital gain for a fiscal year is computed by taking into account any capital loss carryforward of the Fund.

The Fund intends to distribute all of its net investment income, any excess of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses, and any excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses in accordance with the timing requirements imposed by the Code so as to avoid imposition of federal income or excise taxes. Distributions of net investment income will be made quarterly and net capital gain will be made no later than December 31 of each year. Both types of distributions will be in shares of the Fund unless a shareholder elects to receive cash.

In order to qualify for the favorable tax treatment accorded to RICs under Subchapter M of the Code, the Fund must: (a) derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, net income from interests in "qualified publicly traded partnerships" and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including, but not limited to, gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to the business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, and net income derived from interests in "qualified publicly traded partnerships"; (b) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of its taxable year: (i) at least 50% of the market value of the Fund's assets is represented by cash, U.S. government securities and securities of other RICs, and other securities (for purposes of this calculation, generally limited in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the market value of the Fund's assets and 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer); and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of its assets is invested, including through corporations in which it owns a 20% or more voting stock interest, in the securities of (other than U.S. government securities or the securities of other RICs) any one issuer, two or more issuers which the Fund controls and which are determined to be engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more "qualified publicly traded partnerships"; and (c) distribute to its shareholders with respect to each taxable year at least the sum of 90% of the Fund's "investment company taxable income" (as that term is defined in the Code, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid — generally taxable ordinary income and the excess, if any, of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) and 90% of any net tax-exempt interest income (the excess of the Fund's gross tax-exempt interest over certain disallowed deductions), for such year, in a manner qualifying for the dividends paid deduction.

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If the Fund qualifies and is eligible for treatment as a RIC (i.e., satisfies the source of income and diversification requirements described in (i) and (ii) above and satisfies the annual distribution requirement described in (iii) above), it will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income distributed in a timely manner to its shareholders in the form of dividends (including Capital Gain Dividends, as defined below). If the Fund were not a "publicly offered" RIC within the meaning of Code Section 67(c)(2)(B) for any year, certain of the Fund's direct and indirect expenses, including management fees and certain other advisory expenses, would be subject to special "pass-through" rules. Such rules would treat these expenses as additional dividends to certain of the Fund's direct or indirect shareholders (generally including individuals and entities that compute their taxable income in the same manner as an individual).

If, for any taxable year, the Fund were to fail to meet the income, diversification or distribution test described above, the Fund could in some cases cure such failure, including by paying a fund-level tax, paying interest, making additional distributions, or disposing of certain assets. If the Fund were ineligible to or otherwise did not cure such failure for any year, or if the Fund were otherwise to fail to qualify as a RIC accorded favorable tax treatment for such year, the Fund would be subject to tax on its taxable income at the applicable corporate income tax rate, and all distributions from earnings and profits, including any distributions of net tax-exempt income and net long-term capital gains, would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income. Some portions of such distributions may be eligible for the dividends-received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders and may be eligible to be treated as "qualified dividend income" and thus taxable at the lower long-term capital gain rate in the case of shareholders taxed at individual rates, provided, in both cases, the shareholder meets certain holding period and other requirements in respect of the Fund's shares (as described below). In addition, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest and make substantial distributions before re-qualifying as a RIC that is accorded favorable tax treatment.

If in a calendar year the Fund fails to distribute at least an amount equal to the sum of 98% of its ordinary income for such year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such year (unless an election is made to use the Fund's taxable year), plus any such undistributed amounts from the prior year, the Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% excise tax on the undistributed amounts. For purposes of the required excise tax distribution, a RIC's ordinary gains and losses from the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of property that would otherwise be taken into account after October 31 of a calendar year generally (unless an election is made to use the Fund's taxable year) are treated as arising on January 1 of the following calendar year. Also, for these purposes, the Fund will be treated as having distributed any amount on which the Fund has been subject to corporate income tax in the taxable year ending with the calendar year. The Fund reserves the right to pay the excise tax when circumstances warrant. Under ordinary circumstances, the Fund expects to make sufficient distributions so as to avoid liability for this tax.

The Fund is not permitted to deduct capital losses in excess of capital gains ("net capital losses") against its net investment income. Instead, potentially subject to certain limitations, it may carry net capital losses from any taxable year forward to subsequent taxable years to offset capital gains, if any, realized during such subsequent taxable year. Capital loss carryforwards are reduced to the extent they offset current-year net realized capital gains, whether the Fund retains or distributes such gains. Net capital losses will be carried forward to one or more subsequent taxable years without expiration to offset capital gains realized during such subsequent taxable years; any such carryforward losses will retain their character as short-term or long-term.

Distributions of taxable net investment income and the excess of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss are taxable to shareholders as ordinary income.

Distributions of net capital gain (that is, the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss, in each case determined with reference to any loss carryforwards) properly reported by the Fund as capital gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends") generally are taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gain, regardless of the length of time the shares of the Fund have been held by such shareholders.

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In order for some portion of the dividends received by one of the Fund's shareholders to be qualified dividend income, the Fund must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to some portion of the dividend-paying stocks in its portfolio and the shareholder must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to Fund shares. In general, a dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income (at either the corporate or stockholder level): (1) if the dividend is received with respect to any share of stock held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day period beginning on the date which is 60 days before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend (or, in the case of certain preferred stock, 91 days during the 181-day period beginning 90 days before such date); (2) to the extent that the recipient is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property; (3) if the recipient elects to have the dividend income treated as investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment interest; or (4) if the dividend is received from a foreign corporation that is: (a) not eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States (with the exception of dividends paid on stock of such a foreign corporation readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States); or (b) treated as a passive foreign investment company.

In general, distributions of investment income the Fund designates as derived from qualified dividend income will be treated as qualified dividend income by a shareholder taxed at individual rates, provided the shareholder meets the holding period and other requirements described in the paragraph immediately above with respect to Fund shares. The Fund does not expect a significant portion of its distributions to constitute qualified dividend income.

"Qualified REIT dividends" (i.e., ordinary REIT dividends other than capital gain dividends and portions of REIT dividends designated as qualified dividend income) are treated as eligible for a 20% deduction by non-corporate taxpayers. This deduction, if allowed in full, equates to a maximum effective tax rate of 29.6% (37% top rate applied to income after 20% deduction). Regulations allow a RIC to pass the character of its qualified REIT dividends through to its shareholders provided certain holding period requirements are met.

In general, dividends of net investment income received by the Fund's corporate shareholders will qualify for the 50% dividends-received deduction generally available to corporations to the extent of the amount of eligible dividends the Fund receives from domestic corporations for the taxable year. A dividend the Fund receives will not be treated as a qualifying dividend: (i) if it has been received with respect to any share of stock that the Fund has held for less than 46 days (91 days in the case of certain preferred stock) during the 91-day period beginning on the date which is 45 days before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend (during the 181-day period beginning 90 days before such date in the case of certain preferred stock); or (ii) to the extent that the Fund is under an obligation (pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property. Moreover, the dividends-received deduction may be disallowed or reduced: (i) if the corporate stockholder fails to satisfy the foregoing requirements with respect to Fund shares; or (ii) by application of various provisions of the Code (for instance, the dividends-received deduction is reduced in the case of a dividend received on debt-financed portfolio stock (generally, stock acquired with borrowed funds)). The Fund does not expect a significant portion of its distributions to be eligible for this corporate dividends-received deduction.

When the Fund makes a repurchase offer for its shares (as described in "Quarterly Repurchase of Shares") and a shareholder tenders all shares he or she holds, or is considered to be holding, and such shareholder does not hold (directly or by attribution) any other of the Fund's shares, such shareholder will be treated as having sold his or her shares and generally will realize a capital gain or loss (as described further below). If a shareholder tenders fewer than all of his or her shares or continues to hold (directly or by attribution) other units of the Fund's shares, there is some risk that such shareholder may be treated as having received a dividend distribution under Section 301 of the Code (a "Section 301 distribution") unless the redemption is treated as being either: (i) "substantially disproportionate"; or (ii) otherwise "not essentially equivalent to a dividend" under the relevant

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rules of the Code. A Section 301 distribution is not treated as a sale or exchange giving rise to a capital gain or loss, but rather is treated as a dividend to the extent supported by the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, with the excess treated as a return of capital reducing a shareholder's tax basis in Fund shares, but not below zero, and thereafter as capital gain. Where a redeeming shareholder is treated as receiving a dividend, there is a risk that non-tendering shareholders whose interests in the Fund increase as a result of such tender will be treated as having received a taxable distribution from the Fund. Dividend treatment of a tender would also affect the amount and character of income that the Fund is required to distribute for the year in which the redemption occurred. It is possible that such a dividend would qualify as "qualified dividend income"; otherwise, it would be taxable as ordinary income. To the extent the Fund recognizes net gains on the liquidation of portfolio securities to meet such tenders, the Fund will be required to make additional distributions to its common shareholders.

A disposition of Fund shares by a shareholder treated as a sale or exchange will generally result in the recognition of taxable gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the shareholder's tax basis in his or her Fund shares. Such gain or loss is treated as a capital gain or loss if the shares are held as capital assets. However, any loss realized upon the sale or exchange of shares within six months from the date of their purchase will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as Capital Gain Dividends during such six-month period. All or a portion of any loss realized upon the sale or exchange of shares may be disallowed under the "wash sale" rules of the Code to the extent shares are purchased (including shares acquired by means of reinvested dividends) within 30 days before or after such sale or exchange. In such case, the basis of the shares acquired will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss. Sales or exchanges of Fund shares are also subject to reporting requirements.

Distributions of taxable net investment income and net capital gain will be taxable as described above, whether received in additional cash or reinvested in additional shares. Shareholders electing to receive distributions in the form of additional shares will have a cost basis for federal income tax purposes in each share so received equal to the net asset value of a share on the reinvestment date.

All distributions of taxable net investment income and net capital gain, whether received in shares or in cash, must be reported by each taxable shareholder on his or her federal income tax return. Dividends or distributions declared in October, November or December as of a record date in such a month, if any, will be deemed to have been received by shareholders on December 31, if paid during January of the following year.

Under the Code, the Fund will be required to report to the Internal Revenue Service all distributions of taxable income and capital gains as well as gross proceeds from the sale or exchange of Fund shares, except in the case of certain exempt shareholders. Under the backup withholding provisions of Section 3406 of the Code, distributions of taxable net investment income and net capital gain and proceeds from the sale or exchange of the shares of a RIC may be subject to withholding of federal income tax: (i) in the case of non-exempt shareholders who fail to furnish the Fund with their taxpayer identification numbers ("TIN") and with required certifications regarding their status under the federal income tax law; or (ii) if the Fund is notified by the IRS or a broker that withholding is required due to an incorrect TIN or a shareholder's previous failure to report taxable interest or dividends. If the backup withholding provisions are applicable, any such distributions and proceeds, whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares, will be reduced by the amounts required to be withheld. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder's federal income tax liability, provided the appropriate information is furnished to the IRS.

The Code imposes a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on the "net investment income" of certain individuals, estates and trusts to the extent their income exceeds certain amounts. Net investment income generally includes for this purpose dividends the Fund pays, including any Capital Gain Dividends, and net capital gains recognized on the sale or exchange of Fund shares. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors regarding the possible implications of this additional tax on their investment with the Fund.

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#### Return of Capital Distributions
If, for any taxable year, the Fund's total distributions exceed both current and accumulated earnings and profits, the excess will generally be treated as a tax-free return of capital up to the amount of your tax basis in Fund shares. The amount treated as a tax-free return of capital will reduce your tax basis in Fund shares, thereby increasing your potential gain or reducing your potential loss on the subsequent sale of Fund shares. Any such amounts distributed to you in excess of your tax basis in Fund shares will be taxable to you as capital gain.

Distributions the Fund pays with respect to its shares are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax as described herein to the extent they do not exceed the Fund's realized income and gains, even though such dividends and distributions may economically represent a return of a particular shareholder's investment. Such distributions are likely to occur in respect of shares purchased at a time when the Fund's net asset value reflects either unrealized gains, or realized but undistributed income or gains, that were therefore included in the price the shareholder paid. Such distributions may reduce the value of Fund shares below the shareholder's cost basis in those shares. As described above, the Fund is required to distribute realized income and gains regardless of whether its net asset value also reflects unrealized losses.

#### Tax Implications of Certain Investments
Some debt obligations with a fixed maturity date of more than one year from the date of issuance that the Fund acquires in the secondary market may be treated as having "market discount." Very generally, market discount is the excess of the stated redemption price of a debt obligation (or in the case of an obligation issued with OID (as defined below), its "revised issue price") over the purchase price of such obligation. Generally, any gain recognized on the disposition of, and any partial payment of principal on, a debt obligation having market discount is treated as ordinary income to the extent the gain, or principal payment, does not exceed the "accrued market discount" on such debt obligation. Alternatively, a holder may elect to accrue market discount currently. If the Fund makes this election, it would be required to include currently any accrued market discount on such debt obligations in its taxable income (as ordinary income) and thus distribute it over the terms of the obligations, even though payment of those amounts is not received until a later time, upon partial or full repayment or disposition of the applicable debt obligations. The rate at which market discount accrues, and thus is included in the Fund's income, will depend upon which of the permitted accrual methods it elects.

In addition, some debt obligations with a fixed maturity date of more than one year from the date of issuance (and zero-coupon debt obligations with a fixed maturity date of more than one year from the date of issuance) that the Fund originates or acquires will be treated as debt obligations that are issued originally at a discount. Generally, the amount of the original issue discount ("OID") is treated as interest income and is included in taxable income (and the Fund is required to distribute it) over the term of the debt obligation, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, upon partial or full repayment or disposition of the debt obligation. In addition, payment-in-kind ("PIK") securities the Fund originates or acquires will give rise to income which is required to be distributed and is taxable even though the Fund receives no interest payment in cash on the security during the year in which the income was accrued.

Some debt obligations with a fixed maturity date of one year or less from the date of issuance that the Fund originates or acquires may be treated as having OID or, in certain cases, "acquisition discount" (very generally, the excess of the stated redemption price over the purchase price). Generally, the Fund will be required to include the OID or acquisition discount in income (as ordinary income) over the term of the debt obligation and thus distribute it over the term of the debt obligation, even though payment of that amount is not received until a later time, upon partial or full repayment or disposition of the debt obligation. The rate at which OID or acquisition discount accrues, and thus is included in the Fund's income, will depend upon which of the permitted accrual methods the Fund elects.

Some preferred securities may include provisions that permit the issuer, at its discretion, to defer the payment of distributions for a stated period without any adverse consequences to the issuer. If the Fund owns a preferred

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security that is deferring the payment of its distributions, the Fund may be required to report income for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of any such deferred distribution even though it has not yet actually received the cash distribution.

As a result of holding the foregoing kinds of obligations, the Fund may be required to pay out as an income distribution each year an amount which is greater than the total amount of cash interest (or dividends in the case of preferred securities) the Fund actually received. Such distributions may be made from, among other things, the Fund's cash assets or cash generated from its liquidation of portfolio securities. The Fund may realize gains or losses from such liquidations. In the event the Fund realizes net long-term or short- term capital gains from such transactions, its shareholders may receive a larger capital gain or ordinary dividend, respectively, than they would in the absence of such transactions.

Investments in distressed debt obligations that are at risk of or in default present special tax issues. Tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as whether and to what extent the Fund should recognize market discount on these debt obligations; when the Fund may cease to accrue interest, OID or market discount; when and to what extent the Fund may take deductions for bad debts or worthless securities and how the Fund should allocate payments received on obligations in default between principal and income. The Fund will address these and other related issues when, as and if it invests in such obligations, in order to seek to ensure that it distributes sufficient income to preserve its eligibility for treatment as a RIC and does not become subject to U.S. federal income or excise tax.

A portion of the OID accrued on certain high-yield discount obligations the Fund owns may not be deductible to the issuer and will instead be treated as a dividend paid by the issuer for purposes of the dividends-received deduction. In such cases, if the issuer of the obligation is a domestic corporation, dividend payments the Fund makes may be eligible for the dividends-received deduction to the extent of the deemed dividend portion of such OID.

The Fund's transactions, if any, in options, futures contracts, hedging transactions, forward contracts, straddles and foreign currencies will be subject to special tax rules (including mark-to-market, constructive sale, straddle, wash sale and short sale rules), the effect of which may be to accelerate income to the Fund, defer losses to the Fund, cause adjustments in the holding periods of the Fund's securities, convert long-term capital gains into short-term capital gains and convert short-term capital losses into long-term capital losses. These rules could therefore affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders.

Certain of the Fund's hedging activities (including its transactions, if any, in foreign currencies or foreign currency-denominated instruments) are likely to produce a difference between its book income and its taxable income. If the Fund's book income exceeds its taxable income, the distribution (if any) of such excess book income will be treated as: (i) a dividend to the extent of the Fund's remaining earnings and profits (including earnings and profits arising from tax-exempt income); (ii) thereafter, as a return of capital to the extent of the recipient's basis in the shares; and (iii) thereafter, as gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset. If the Fund's book income is less than its taxable income, the Fund could be required to make distributions exceeding book income to qualify as a RIC that is accorded favorable tax treatment and to avoid an entity-level tax.

Because the tax rules applicable to derivative financial instruments are in some cases uncertain under current law, an adverse determination or future guidance by the IRS with respect to these rules (which determination or guidance could be retroactive) may affect whether the Fund has made sufficient distributions, and otherwise satisfied the relevant requirements, to maintain its qualification as a RIC and avoid a fund-level tax.

Pursuant to a notice issued by the IRS and Treasury Regulations that have yet to be issued but may apply retroactively, a portion of the Fund's income (including income allocated from certain pass-through entities) that is attributable to a residual interest in a real estate mortgage investment conduit or taxable mortgage pool (referred to in the Code as an "excess inclusion") will be subject to U.S. federal income tax in all events. This notice also provides, and the regulations are expected to provide, that excess inclusion income of a RIC will be

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allocated to shareholders of the RIC in proportion to the dividends received by such shareholders, with the same consequences as if the shareholders held the related interest directly. As a result, to the extent the Fund invests in any such interests, it may not be a suitable investment for certain tax-exempt shareholders. Although the Fund does not expect to make investments that generate or pass through excess inclusion income in the manner described above, the Fund may make such investments, and may need to make certain elections set forth in the IRS notice governing such matters.

In general, excess inclusion income allocated to shareholders: (i) cannot be offset by net operating losses (subject to a limited exception for certain thrift institutions); (ii) will constitute unrelated business taxable income ("UBTI") to entities (including a qualified pension plan, an individual retirement account, a 401(k) plan, a Keogh plan or other tax-exempt entity) subject to tax on UBTI, thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and otherwise might not be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return, to file such a tax return and pay tax on such income; and (iii) in the case of a non-U.S. shareholder, will not qualify for any reduction in U.S. federal withholding tax. A shareholder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on such inclusions notwithstanding any exemption from such income tax otherwise available under the Code.

#### Passive Foreign Investment Companies
Equity investments by the Fund in certain "passive foreign investment companies" ("PFICs") could subject the Fund to a U.S. federal income tax (including interest charges) on distributions received from the company or on proceeds received from the disposition of shares in the company, which tax cannot be eliminated by making distributions to Fund shareholders. However, the Fund may elect to treat a PFIC as a "qualified electing fund" ("QEF election"), in which case the Fund will be required to include its share of the company's income and net capital gains annually, regardless of whether they receives any distribution from the company.

The Fund also may make an election to mark the gains (and to a limited extent losses) in such holdings "to the market" as though it had sold and repurchased its holdings in those PFICs on the last day of the Fund's taxable year. Such gains and losses are treated as ordinary income and loss. The QEF and mark-to-market elections may accelerate the recognition of income (without the receipt of cash) and increase the amount required to be distributed for the Fund to avoid taxation. Making either of these elections therefore may require the Fund to liquidate other investments (including when it is not advantageous to do so) to meet its distribution requirement, which also may accelerate the recognition of gain and affect the Fund's total return. Because it is not always possible to identify a foreign corporation as a PFIC, the Fund may incur the tax and interest charges described above in some instances.

#### Foreign Currency Transactions
The Fund's transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency-denominated debt securities and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward contracts (and similar instruments) may give rise to ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned. Such ordinary income treatment may accelerate the Fund's distributions to shareholders and increase the distributions taxed to shareholders as ordinary income. The Fund cannot carry forward any net ordinary losses so created to offset income or gains earned in subsequent years.

#### Foreign Taxation
Income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax treaties and conventions between certain countries and the U.S. may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets at the close of its taxable year consists of securities of foreign corporations, the Fund may be able to elect to "pass through" to the Fund's shareholders the amount of eligible foreign income and similar taxes paid by the Fund. If this election is made, a shareholder generally will be required to include in gross income (in addition to taxable dividends actually

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received) his or her pro rata share of the foreign taxes paid by the Fund, and may be entitled either to deduct (as an itemized deduction), or claim a credit for, his or her pro rata share of such foreign taxes in computing his or her taxable income, subject to certain limitations. In particular, a shareholder must hold his or her shares (without protection from risk of loss) on the ex-dividend date and for at least 15 more days during the 30-day period surrounding the ex-dividend date to be eligible to claim a foreign tax credit with respect to a dividend. No deduction for foreign taxes may be claimed by a shareholder who does not itemize deductions. Each shareholder will be notified within 60 days after the close of the Fund's taxable year whether the foreign taxes paid by the Fund will "pass through" for that year. If the Fund does not qualify for or does not make such election, shareholders generally will not be entitled to claim a credit or deduction with respect to foreign taxes paid by the Fund; in that case the foreign tax will nonetheless reduce the Fund's taxable income.

#### Non-U.S. Shareholders
Distributions the Fund pays to shareholders that are not "U.S. persons" within the meaning of the Code ("foreign shareholders") and that the Fund properly reports as: (1) Capital Gain Dividends; (2) interest-related dividends; and (3) short-term capital gain dividends, each as defined below and subject to certain conditions described below, generally are not subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax."

In general, the Code defines: (1) "short-term capital gain dividends" as distributions of net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses; and (2) "interest-related dividends" as distributions from U.S. source interest income of types similar to those not subject to U.S. federal income tax if earned directly by an individual foreign shareholder, in each case to the extent such distributions are properly reported as such by the Fund in a written notice to shareholders. The exceptions to withholding for Capital Gain Dividends and short-term capital gain dividends do not apply to: (A) distributions to an individual foreign shareholder who is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the year of the distribution and (B) distributions attributable to gain that is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the foreign shareholder of a trade or business within the United States under special rules regarding the disposition of U.S. real property interests. The exception to withholding for "interest-related dividends" does not apply to distributions to a foreign shareholder: (A) that has not provided a satisfactory statement that the beneficial owner is not a U.S. person; (B) to the extent that the dividend is attributable to certain interest on an obligation if the foreign shareholder is the issuer or is a 10% shareholder of the issuer; (C) that is within certain foreign countries that have inadequate information exchange with the United States; or (D) to the extent the dividend is attributable to interest paid by a person that is a related person of the foreign shareholder and the foreign shareholder is a controlled foreign corporation. The Fund is permitted to report such part of the Fund's dividends as interest-related and/or short-term capital gain dividends as are eligible, but is not required to do so. In the case of shares held through an intermediary, the intermediary may withhold even if the Fund reports all or a portion of a payment as an interest-related or short-term capital gain dividend to shareholders.

Foreign shareholders should contact their intermediaries regarding the application of these rules to their accounts.

Distributions to foreign shareholders other than Capital Gain Dividends, interest-related dividends, and short-term capital gain dividends (e.g., dividends attributable to dividend and foreign-source interest income or to short-term capital gains or U.S. source interest income to which the exception from withholding described above does not apply) are generally subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate).

A foreign shareholder is not, in general, subject to U.S. federal income tax on gains (and is not allowed a deduction for losses) realized on the sale of the Fund's shares unless: (i) such gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business carried on by such holder within the United States; (ii) in the case of an individual holder, the holder is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the year of the sale and certain other conditions are met; or (iii) certain special rules relating to gain attributable to the sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests apply to the foreign shareholder's sale of the Fund's shares.

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Foreign shareholders with respect to whom income from the Fund is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by the foreign shareholder within the United States will in general be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the income derived from the Fund at the graduated rates applicable to U.S. citizens, residents or domestic corporations, whether such income is received in cash or reinvested in additional units of the Fund's shares and, in the case of a foreign corporation, may also be subject to a branch profits tax. If a foreign shareholder is eligible for the benefits of a tax treaty, any effectively connected income or gain will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis only if it is also attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the shareholder in the United States. More generally, foreign shareholders who are residents of a country with an income tax treaty with the United States may obtain different tax results than those described herein, and are urged to consult their tax advisors.

Special rules would apply if the Fund were a qualified investment entity ("QIE") because it is either a "U.S. real property holding corporation" ("USRPHC") or would be a USRPHC but for the operation of certain exceptions to the definition of U.S. real property interests ("USRPIs") described below. Very generally, a USRPHC is a domestic corporation that holds USRPIs the fair market value of which equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market values of the corporation's USRPIs, interests in real property located outside the United States, and other trade or business assets. USRPIs generally are defined as any interest in U.S. real property and any interest (other than solely as a creditor) in a USRPHC or, very generally, an entity that has been a USRPHC in the last five years. A fund that holds, directly or indirectly, significant interests in REITs may be a USRPHC. Interests in domestically controlled QIEs, including REITs and RICs that are QIEs, not-greater-than-10% interests in publicly traded classes of stock in REITs and not-greater-than-5% interests in publicly traded classes of stock in RICs generally are not USRPIs, but these exceptions do not apply for purposes of determining whether the Fund is a QIE.

If an interest in the Fund were a USRPI, a greater-than-5% foreign shareholder, or any foreign shareholder if shares in the Fund are not considered regularly traded on an established securities market, generally would be required to file a U.S. tax return in connection with the sale of its Fund shares, and pay related taxes due on any gain realized on the sale.

Moreover, if the Fund were a USRPHC or, very generally, had been one in the last five years, it would be required to withhold on amounts distributed to a greater-than-5% foreign shareholder to the extent such amounts would not be treated as a dividend, i.e., are in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated "earnings and profits" for the applicable taxable year. Such withholding generally is not required if the Fund is a domestically controlled QIE.

If the Fund were a QIE, under a special "look-through" rule, any distributions to a foreign shareholder attributable directly or indirectly to: (i) distributions received by the Fund from a lower-tier RIC or REIT that the Fund is required to treat as USRPI gain in its hands; and (ii) gains realized on the disposition of USRPIs by the Fund would retain their character as gains realized from USRPIs in the hands of the Fund's foreign shareholders and would be subject to U.S. tax withholding. In addition, such distributions could result in the foreign shareholder being required to file a U.S. tax return and pay tax on the distributions at regular U.S. federal income tax rates. The consequences to a foreign shareholder, including the rate of such withholding and character of such distributions (e.g., as ordinary income or USRPI gain), would vary depending upon the extent of the foreign shareholder's current and past ownership of the Fund.

Foreign shareholders of the Fund also may be subject to "wash sale" rules to prevent the avoidance of the tax-filing and -payment obligations discussed above through the sale and repurchase of Fund shares.

In order to have qualified for any exemption from withholding described above (to the extent applicable) or for lower withholding tax rates under income tax treaties, or to establish an exemption from backup withholding, a foreign shareholder must have complied with applicable certification and filing requirements relating to its non-U.S. status (including, in general, furnishing an IRS Form W-8BEN, Form W-8BEN-E or substitute form). Foreign shareholders should contact their tax advisors in this regard.

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Special rules (including withholding and reporting requirements) apply to foreign partnerships and those holding Fund shares through foreign partnerships. Additional considerations may apply to foreign trusts and estates. Investors holding Fund shares through foreign entities should consult their tax advisors.

A foreign shareholder may be subject to state and local tax and to the U.S. federal estate tax in addition to the U.S. federal tax on income referred to above.

#### Other Reporting and Withholding Requirements
Sections 1471-1474 of the Code, and the U.S. Treasury Regulations and IRS guidance issued thereunder (collectively, "FATCA"), generally require the Fund to obtain information sufficient to identify the status of each of the Fund's shareholders under FATCA or under an applicable intergovernmental agreement (an "IGA"). If a shareholder fails to provide the required information or otherwise fails to comply with FATCA or an IGA, the Fund or its agent may be required to withhold under FATCA 30% of the ordinary dividends that it pays to that shareholder. Proposed regulations (having current effect) eliminate the application of the withholding tax that was scheduled to take effect in 2019 with respect to the gross proceeds of the sale, redemption or exchange of Fund shares and certain Capital Gain Dividends it pays to that shareholder. If the Fund makes a payment that is subject to FATCA withholding, the Fund, or its agent, are required to withhold even if the payment would otherwise be exempt from withholding under rules applicable to non-U.S. shareholders (e.g., Capital Gain Dividends, short-term capital gain dividends and interest-related dividends). You are urged to consult your tax advisor regarding the applicability of FATCA and any other reporting requirements. In addition, foreign countries are considering, and may implement, laws similar in purpose and scope to FATCA.

#### REIT Subsidiary

#### Taxation of a REIT Subsidiary
As discussed above, the Fund may hold certain of its assets, including qualifying real estate investments in the form of debt securities, structured credit, preferred equity and mezzanine investments in real estate properties, through a REIT subsidiary, including the REIT Subsidiaries. The Fund intends to monitor the value of the shares of any REIT subsidiary such that not more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets is invested in REIT subsidiaries.

The Fund intends that any REIT subsidiary would elect to be treated, and qualify annually, as a REIT under the Code beginning with the first year in which it commenced material operations. The Fund believes that if a REIT subsidiary were to satisfy the 50% Test (as defined below), that subsidiary would be able to qualify as a REIT. A REIT subsidiary's ability to satisfy the 50% Test, is not certain. Given the highly complex nature of the rules governing REITs, the ongoing importance of factual determinations and the possibility of future changes in circumstances or applicable law, no assurance can be given that a REIT subsidiary would qualify as a REIT for any particular year.

Qualification and taxation as a REIT depends on a REIT subsidiary's ability to meet, on a continuing basis, through actual results of operations, distribution levels, share ownership and various other qualification requirements imposed upon REITs by the Code. In addition, a REIT subsidiary's ability to qualify as a REIT may depend in part upon the operating results, organizational structure and entity classification for U.S. federal income tax purposes of certain entities in which the REIT subsidiary invests. A REIT subsidiary's ability to qualify as a REIT also requires that it satisfy certain asset and income tests, some of which depend upon the fair market value of assets directly or indirectly owned by it or which serve as security for loans made by it. Such values may not be susceptible to a precise determination. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the actual results of a REIT subsidiary's operations for any taxable year will satisfy the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT.

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#### Requirements for Qualification as a REIT
To qualify for the beneficial tax regime applicable to REITs, a REIT subsidiary must meet and continue to meet the requirements described below relating to organization, sources of income, nature of assets and distributions of income to its shareholders.

#### Organizational Requirements
The Code defines a REIT as a domestic corporation, trust or association:

(1) which is managed by one or more trustees or directors;

(2) the beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by transferable shares or by transferable certificates of beneficial interest;

(3) which would be taxable as a domestic corporation but for Sections 856 through 859 of the Code;

(4) which is neither a financial institution nor an insurance company subject to certain provisions of the Code;

(5) the beneficial ownership of which is held by 100 or more persons;

(6) not more than 50.0% in value of the outstanding stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly applying various attribution rules, by or for five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code to include for these purposes certain entities) (the "50% Test");

(7) which makes an election to be a REIT (or has made such election for a previous taxable year which has not been revoked or terminated) and satisfies all relevant filing and other administrative requirements established by the IRS that must be met to elect and maintain REIT status;

(8) which uses the calendar year as its taxable year; and

(9) which meets certain other tests, described below, regarding the nature of its income and assets and the amount of its distributions.

The Code provides that conditions (1) through (4), inclusive, must be met during the entire taxable year, that condition (5) must be met during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, or during a proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months, and that condition (6) must be met during the last half of each taxable year. For purposes of condition (6), the beneficiaries of a pension or profit-sharing trust described in Section 401(a) of the Code, and not the pension or profit-sharing trust itself, are treated as REIT shareholders. Conditions (5) and (6) do not apply to a REIT until the second taxable year in which the REIT has made an election to be treated as such. A REIT subsidiary would be treated as having met condition (6) above for a taxable year if it complied with certain Treasury Regulations for ascertaining the ownership of its stock for such year and if it did not know (or after the exercise of reasonable diligence would not have known) that its stock was sufficiently closely held during such year to cause it to fail condition (6).

The Fund intends to structure and operate any REIT subsidiary and conduct its activities in a manner designed to satisfy all of these requirements. However, the application of such requirements is complex, and it is possible that the IRS may interpret or apply those requirements in a manner that jeopardizes the ability of a REIT subsidiary to satisfy all of the requirements for qualification as a REIT or that the REIT subsidiary may be unable to satisfy all of the applicable requirements.

To obtain the favorable tax treatment afforded to REITs under the Code, among other things, a REIT subsidiary generally will be required each year to distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income determined without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and excluding net capital gain. To the extent that it does not distribute all of its net capital gains, or distributes at least 90%, but less than 100%, of its REIT taxable income, as adjusted, it will have to pay an entity-level tax on amounts retained. Furthermore, if it fails to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of: (a) 85% of its ordinary income for that year; (b) 95% of

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its capital gain net income for that year; and (c) any undistributed taxable income from prior periods, it would have to pay a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the excess of the amounts required to be distributed over the sum of (x) the amounts that it actually distributed and (y) the amounts it retained and upon which it paid income tax at the entity level.

These requirements could cause a REIT subsidiary to distribute amounts that otherwise would be spent on investments in real estate assets, and it is possible that the REIT subsidiary might be required to borrow funds, possibly at unfavorable rates, or sell assets to fund the required distributions.

#### Investment in a REIT Subsidiary
Provided that a REIT subsidiary qualifies as a REIT, distributions made to the Fund out of the REIT subsidiary's current or accumulated earnings and profits, and not designated as capital gain dividends, would generally be taken into account by the Fund as ordinary dividend income and would not be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations. In determining the extent to which a distribution with respect to a REIT subsidiary's common shares constituted a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a REIT subsidiary's earnings and profits would be allocated first to distributions with respect to the REIT subsidiary's preferred stock, if any, and then to the REIT subsidiary's common shares. Dividends received from REITs are generally not eligible to be taxed at the preferential qualified dividend income rates applicable to individual U.S. shareholders who receive dividends from taxable subchapter C corporations.

The Code generally allows individuals and certain other non-corporate entities a deduction for 20% of qualified REIT dividends. Regulations allow a RIC to pass the character of its qualified REIT dividends through to its shareholders provided certain holding period requirements are met. As a result, a shareholder in the Fund will be eligible to receive the benefit of the same 20% deduction with respect to qualified REIT dividends included in Fund distributions that is available to direct investors in REITs.

In addition, distributions from a REIT subsidiary that are designated as capital gain dividends will be treated by the Fund as long-term capital gain income, to the extent that they do not exceed the actual net capital gain of the REIT subsidiary for the taxable year, without regard to the period for which the Fund has held the REIT subsidiary's shares. To the extent that a REIT subsidiary elects under the applicable provisions of the Code to retain the REIT subsidiary's net capital gains, the Fund would be treated as having received, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the REIT subsidiary's undistributed capital gains as well as a corresponding credit or refund, as the case may be, for taxes paid by the REIT subsidiary on such retained capital gains. The Fund would increase its adjusted tax basis in the REIT subsidiary's common shares by the difference between its allocable share of such retained capital gain and its share of the tax paid by the REIT subsidiary.

Distributions from a REIT subsidiary in excess of the REIT subsidiary's current or accumulated earnings and profits would not be taxable to the Fund to the extent that they do not exceed the Fund's adjusted tax basis in the REIT subsidiary's common shares in respect of which the distributions were made, but rather would reduce the adjusted tax basis of these shares, thus reducing any loss or increasing any gain on a subsequent taxable disposition by the Fund of these shares. To the extent that such distributions exceed the adjusted tax basis of the Fund's shares of the REIT subsidiary's common shares, they would be included in income as long-term capital gain, or short-term capital gain if the shares have been held for one year or less. In addition, any dividend declared by a REIT subsidiary in October, November or December of any year and payable to the Fund if it is the holder of record on a specified date in any such month would be treated as both paid by the REIT subsidiary and received by the Fund on December 31 of such year if the dividend is actually paid by the REIT subsidiary in January of the following calendar year.

To the extent that a REIT subsidiary has available net operating losses and capital losses carried forward from prior tax years, such losses may reduce the amount of distributions that must be made in order to comply with the REIT distribution requirements. Such losses, however, would not be passed through to the Fund and do not offset income of the Fund from other sources, nor do they affect the character of any distributions that are actually made by a REIT subsidiary, which are generally treated as taxable income in the hands of the Fund to the extent that the REIT subsidiary has current or accumulated earnings and profits.

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#### OTHER INFORMATION
Each share represents a proportional interest in the assets of the Fund. Each share has one vote at shareholder meetings, with fractional shares voting proportionally, on matters submitted to the vote of shareholders. There are no cumulative voting rights. Shares do not have pre-emptive or conversion or redemption provisions. In the event of a liquidation of the Fund, shareholders are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets of the Fund available for distribution to shareholders after all expenses and debts have been paid.

#### Legal Counsel
K&L Gates, LLP, located at 1 Congress Street, Suite 2900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, acts as the Fund's legal counsel.

#### Custodian
BNY Mellon ("BNY"), with principal offices at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10286, serves as custodian for the securities and cash of the Fund's portfolio. Under a Custodian Agreement, BNY holds the Fund's assets in safekeeping and keeps all necessary records and documents relating to its duties.

#### INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Cohen & Company, Ltd. has been appointed the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. Cohen & Company, Ltd. is located at 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

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#### FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Fund's audited financial statements appearing in the Fund's annual shareholder report for the year ended December 31, 2025 are incorporated by reference in this Statement of Additional Information and have been so incorporated in reliance upon the report of Cohen & Company, Ltd., the independent registered public accounting firm for the Fund. The Fund's annual and semiannual shareholder reports are available upon request and without charge by writing to the Fund at 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201 or by calling (844) 485-9167 and viewed on the Fund's website at https://www.nexpoint.com/funds/nexpoint-real-estate-strategies-fund/.

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#### Part C

#### Other Information
**Item 25. Financial Statements and Exhibits** 

1. Financial Statements

Part A — Financial Highlights.

Part B — [Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 are incorporated by reference herein to the Registrant's annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312526101846/0001193125-26-101846-index.htm)

2. Exhibits

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| (a) |  | [Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust of Registrant (2)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99a2.htm) |
| (b) |  | [By-Laws (1)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516552213/d113995dex99b.htm) |
| (c) |  | Not applicable |
| (d) |  | Provisions of instruments defining the rights of holders of securities are contained in the Registrant's Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust and By-Laws |
| (e) |  | [Dividend Reinvestment Plan (8)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000168386320007021/f4703d2.htm) |
| (f) |  | Not applicable |
| (g) | (1) | [Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement, dated May 18, 2016, between the Registrant and NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (2)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99g1.htm) |
| (g) | (2) | [Advisory Agreement for NRESF REIT Sub, LLC (3)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516687548/d245272dex99g3.htm) |
| (g) | (3) | [Advisory Agreement for NRESF REIT Sub II, LLC (12)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312524121199/d796060dex99g3.htm) |
| (h) | (1) | [Distribution Agreement, dated May 18, 2016, between the Registrant and NexPoint Securities, Inc. (formerly, Highland Capital Funds Distributor, Inc.) (2)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99h1.htm) |
| (h) | (2) | [Form of Selling Agreement (1)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516552213/d113995dex99h2.htm) |
| (h) | (3) | [Form of Shareholder Servicing Plan and Agreement (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99h3.htm) |
| (h) | (4) | [Distribution Plan for Class C Shares (2)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99h4.htm) |
| (i) |  | Not applicable |
| (j) | (1) | [Master Custodian Agreement with Bank of New York Mellon, dated October 3, 2018 (7)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312519125546/d696366dex99j1.htm) |
| (j) | (2) | [Amendment 1 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated April 8, 2019 (7)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312519125546/d696366dex99j2.htm) |
| (j) | (3) | [Amendment 2 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated April 8, 2019 (7)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312519125546/d696366dex99j3.htm) |
| (j) | (4) | [Amendment 3 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated June 14, 2019 (8)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000168386320007021/f4703d3.htm) |
| (j) | (5) | [Amendment 4 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated December 21, 2020 (9)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312521144993/d570965dex99j5.htm) |
| (j) | (6) | [Amendment 5 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated February 18, 2021 (9)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312521144993/d570965dex99j6.htm) |
| (j) | (7) | [Amendment 6 to Master Custodian Agreement, dated March 18, 2021 (9)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312521144993/d570965dex99j7.htm) |
| (k) | (1) | [Amended and Restated Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, dated May 1, 2026, between the Registrant and NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (13)](d129902dex99k1.htm) |
| (k) | (2) | [Master Sub-Administration Agreement, dated July 23, 2018, between NexPoint Advisors, L.P., on behalf of the Registrant, and SEI Investments Global Funds Services (6)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312518295893/d625259dex99k9.htm) |
| (k) | (3) | [Agency Agreement, dated August 5, 2014, between the Registrant and SS&C Technologies, Inc. (formerly DST Systems, Inc.) (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99k4.htm) |

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| (k) | (4) | [Amendment No. 1 to Agency Agreement, dated June 10, 2016, between the Registrant and SS&C Technologies, Inc. (formerly DST Systems, Inc.) (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99k5.htm) |
| (k) | (5) | [Form of Joinder Agreement to Agency Agreement, dated September 6, 2016, between the Registrant and SS&C Technologies, Inc. (formerly DST Systems, Inc.) (5)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312518135148/d574727dex99k6.htm) |
| (k) | (6) | [U.S. Prime Brokerage Agreement, dated September 25, 2018, between the Registrant and BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (6)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312518295893/d625259dex99k8.htm) |
| (k) | (7) | [Annex to the Master Repurchase Agreement dated October 3, 2019, between the Registrant and Mizuho Securities USA LLC. (8).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000168386320007021/f4703d5.htm) |
| (k) | (8) | [Bridge Credit Agreement dated February 7, 2020, between NexPoint Real Estate Finance Operating Partnership, L.P., the Registrant, Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (formerly Highland Income Fund), Highland Global Allocation Fund, NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund and KeyBank, National Association. (8)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000168386320007021/f4703d6.htm) |
| (l) | (1) | [Opinion and Consent of Counsel (2)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99l.htm) |
| (l) | (2) | [Consent of Counsel (13)](d129902dex99l2.htm) |
| (m) |  | Not applicable |
| (n) |  | [Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (13)](d129902dex99n.htm) |
| (o) |  | Not applicable |
| (p) | (1) | [Subscription Agreement dated April 19, 2016, between the Registrant and NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99p1.htm) |
| (p) | (2) | [Subscription Agreement dated June 9, 2016, between the Registrant and NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99p2.htm) |
| (q) |  | Not applicable |
| (r) | (1) | [Code of Ethics of the Registrant (9)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312521144993/d570965dex99r1.htm) |
| (r) | (2) | [Code of Ethics of NexPoint Advisors, L.P. (12)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99r2.htm) |
| (r) | (3) | [Code of Ethics of the NexPoint Securities, Inc. (formerly, Highland Capital Funds Distributor, Inc.) (4)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312517147559/d361007dex99r3.htm) |
| (s) |  | Not applicable |
| (t) |  | Powers of Attorney dated June 8, 2021 and January 11, 2022 (10) |
| (t) | (1) | Powers of Attorney dated May 1, 2022 (11) |

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(1) Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 22, 2016.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 17, 2016.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on August 22, 2016.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 28, 2017.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 26, 2018.

(6) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on October 9, 2018.

(7) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 29, 2019.

(8) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 29, 2020.

(9) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 30, 2021.

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(10) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 29, 2022.

(11) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 28, 2023.

(12) Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 29, 2024.

(13) Filed herewith.

**Item 26. Marketing Arrangements** 

Reference is made to the Distribution Agreement and Form of Selling Agreement included as Exhibits (h)(1) and (h)(2) hereto.

**Item 27. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution** 

The following table sets forth the estimated expenses to be incurred in connection with all offerings described in this Registration Statement:

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|:---|:---|
|  SEC Registration Fee | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0 |
|  FINRA Fee | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0 |
|  Legal fees | $1500000 |
|  Blue Sky fees | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100000 |
|  Accounting fees | $1000000 |
|  Printing and Mailing | $2500000 |
|  Total | $5100000 |

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**Item 28. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Registrant** 

NRESF REIT Sub, LLC and NRESF REIT Sub II, LLC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Registrant. NRESF REIT Sub, LLC and NRESF REIT Sub II, LLC are organized under the laws of Delaware and have elected to be treated as real estate investment trusts.

**Item 29. Number of Holders of Shares** 

The following table sets forth the approximate numbers of record holders of the Registrant's outstanding shares as of March 31, 2026:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of Class** | **Number of**<br>**Record Holders** | **Number of**<br>**Record Holders** |
|  Common Shares of Beneficial Interest |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Class A |  | 174 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Class C |  | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Class Z |  | 262 |

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**Item 30. Indemnification** 

Reference is made to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Registrant's [Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99a2.htm) (the "Declaration of Trust"), incorporated by reference hereto, and to Section 8 of the Registrant's [Distribution Agreement,](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312516625033/d113995dex99h1.htm) incorporated by reference hereto. The Registrant hereby undertakes that it will apply the indemnification provisions of the Declaration of Trust and Distribution Agreement in a manner consistent with Release 40-11330 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), so long as the interpretation therein of Sections 17(h) and 17(i) of the 1940 Act remains in effect. The Registrant maintains insurance on behalf of any person who is or was an independent trustee, officer, employee, or agent of the Registrant against certain liability asserted against and incurred by, or arising out of, his or her position. However, in no event will the Registrant pay that portion of the premium, if any, for insurance to indemnify any such person for any act for which the Registrant itself is not permitted to indemnify.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities

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being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

**Item 31. Business and Other Connections of Investment Advisor** 

A description of any other business, profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature in which the investment adviser of the Registrant, and each member, director, executive officer, or partner of any such investment adviser, is or has been, at any time during the past two fiscal years, engaged in for his or her own account or in the capacity of member, trustee, officer, employee, partner or director, is set forth in the Registrant's prospectus and statement of additional information in the sections entitled "Management of the Fund." Information as to the members and officers of the Adviser is included in its Form ADV as filed with the SEC (CRD No. 163564), and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 32. Location of Accounts and Records** 

(1) SS&C Technologies, Inc. (formerly DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.), 30 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 400, Braintree, MA 02184 (records relating to its function as transfer agent).

(2) Bank of New York Mellon, 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10286 (records relating to its function as custodian).

(3) NexPoint Advisors, L.P., 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201 (records relating to its function as adviser and administrator).

(4) SEI Investments Global Fund Services, One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456 (records relating to its function as sub-administrator).

(5) NexPoint Securities, Inc., 200 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201 (records relating to its function as distributor).

(6) Skyview Group, 2711 N Haskell Avenue, Suite 2980 Dallas, Texas 75204 (records relating to its function as administrator).

**Item 33. Management Services** 

Not Applicable.

**Item 34. Undertakings** 

1. The Registrant undertakes to suspend the offering of Shares until the prospectus is amended if (1) subsequent to the effective date of its registration statement, the net asset value of the Fund declines more than ten percent from its net asset value as of the effective date of the registration statement or (2) the net asset value of the Fund increases to an amount greater than its net proceeds as stated in the prospectus.

2. Not Applicable.

3. The Registrant undertakes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to the registration statement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Filing Fee Tables" in the effective registration statement; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Registrant undertakes to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Registrant undertakes that, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Not Applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) if the Registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be a part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness; *provided, however*, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract or sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Registrant undertakes that, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of securities, in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to the purchaser:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned Registrant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the portion of any advertisement pursuant to Rule 482 under the Securities Act relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned Registrant; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned Registrant to the purchaser.

4. Not Applicable.

5. Not Applicable.

6. Not Applicable.

7. The Registrant undertakes to send by first class mail or other means designed to ensure equally prompt delivery within two business days of receipt of a written or oral request, the Registrant's statement of additional information.

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#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act) and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 486(b) under the 1933 Act and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Dallas and the State of Texas, on the 30<sup>th</sup> day of April, 2026.

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| NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND |
| /s/ James Dondero |
| James Dondero |
| President |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities set forth below on the 30<sup>th</sup> day of April, 2026.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Signature** | **Title** |
|  /s/ James Dondero<br> James Dondero | President<br> (Principal Executive Officer) |
|  /s/ Frank Waterhouse<br> Frank Waterhouse | Treasurer (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) |
|  /s/ Ethan Powell\*<br> Ethan Powell | Chairman of the Board of Trustees |
|  /s/ Dr. Bob Froehlich\*<br> Dr. Bob Froehlich | Trustee |
|  /s/ John Honis\*<br> John Honis | Trustee |
|  /s/ Dorri McWhorter\*<br> Dorri McWhorter | Trustee |

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|:---|:---|
| \* By: | /s/ Frank Waterhouse |
|  | Frank Waterhouse |
|  | Attorney in Fact\* |

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\* [Pursuant to powers of attorney dated May 1, 2022, incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registration Statement previously filed with the Commission on April 28, 2023 (Accession Number 0001193125-23-126043)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312523126043/d812313dex99t1.htm)[, and June 8, 2021 incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registration Statement previously filed with the Commission on April 29, 2022 (Accession Number 0001193125-22-131260).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1663712/000119312522131260/d355251dex99t.htm) 

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#### EXHIBIT INDEX

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|:---|:---|
| **EXHIBIT**<br>**NUMBER** | **DESCRIPTION** |
| (k)(1) | [Amended and Restated Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement, dated May 1, 2026, between the Registrant and NexPoint Advisors, L.P.](d129902dex99k1.htm) |
| (l)(2) | [Consent of Counsel](d129902dex99l2.htm) |
| (n) | [Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](d129902dex99n.htm) |

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## Ex-99.(K)(1)

**AMENDED AND RESTATED** 

**EXPENSE LIMITATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT** 

**NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND** 

**THIS AGREEMENT** is hereby made as of the 1<sup>st</sup> of May, 2026 (this "<u>Agreement</u>") between NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "<u>Trust</u>"), and NexPoint Advisors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "<u>Adviser</u>").

**WHEREAS**, the Adviser has been appointed the investment adviser of the Trust pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement, by and between the Trust and the Adviser (the "<u>Advisory Agreement</u>"); and

**WHEREAS**, the Trust and the Adviser desire to enter into the arrangements described herein relating to certain expenses of the Trust.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, the Trust and the Adviser hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Expense Limitation</u>. For the one-year period beginning on the effective date of this Agreement (the "<u>Limitation Period</u>"), subject to the terms hereof, the Adviser agrees that, except as provided in Section 2 below, it will forego an amount of its fees under the Advisory Agreement and pay, absorb or reimburse the certain ordinary operating expenses of the Trust, (the "<u>Ordinary Operating Expenses</u>") to the extent necessary so that, for any fiscal year, the Trust's Ordinary Operating Expenses do not exceed 1.75% per annum of the Trust's average Daily Gross Assets (the "<u>Expense Limitation</u>"). "Daily Gross Assets" will be an amount equal to total assets, less any liabilities, but excluding liabilities evidencing leverage. In any quarter, the Adviser shall reimburse the Trust for Ordinary Operating Expenses over the Expense Limitation for the fiscal year in which such quarter occurs by first foregoing at that time the requisite amount of its quarterly fees under the Advisory Agreement and then, if such foregone amount is insufficient, by directly reimbursing the Trust for any additional excess Ordinary Operating Expenses over such Expense Limitation. For purposes of this Agreement, the Daily Gross Assets will be determined in a manner consistent with the Trust's Prospectus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Specified Expenses</u>. The Expense Limitation applies only to the annual Ordinary Operating Expenses of the Trust, which include organizational and offering expenses, but do not include: (i) distribution fees, interest, taxes, dividend expenses on short sales, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, and other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (ii) expenses incurred indirectly by the Trust as a result of investments in other investment companies and pooled investment vehicles; (iii) other expenses attributable to, and incurred as a result of, the Trust's investments; (iv) expenses payable by the Trust under any Administration or Sub-Administration Agreement; and (v) litigation expenses and extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Trust's business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Term</u>. This Agreement shall become effective on the effective date of this Agreement and shall have an initial term of one year. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for one-year terms unless terminated by the Trust's Board of Trustees or the Adviser upon sixty (60) days' written notice. In addition, this Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of the termination of the Advisory Agreement between the Adviser unless a new investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (or with an affiliate under common control with the Adviser) becomes effective upon such termination.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Excess Expenses</u>. In consideration of the Adviser's agreement as provided herein, the Trust agrees to carry forward the amount of the foregone fees and Ordinary Operating Expenses paid, absorbed or reimbursed by the Adviser (other than organizational and initial offering expenses, which are those expenses incurred by the Trust in order to permit the Trust to be declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission and to commence operations) (the "Excess Expenses"), for a period not to exceed three years from the date on which such fees are foregone or expenses are incurred by the Adviser (the "Recoupment Period"). The Adviser shall be entitled to recoup from the Trust the amount of such Excess Expenses during the Recoupment Period to the extent that such recoupment does not cause the Trust's Ordinary Operating Expenses plus recoupment to exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. For the avoidance of doubt, if, at the end of the Recoupment Period in which the Adviser has recouped from the Trust any Excess Expenses, the Trust's Ordinary Operating Expenses for the Recoupment Period exceed the Expense Limitation in effect at the time the expenses were paid or waived or any Expense Limitation in effect at the time of recoupment, the Adviser shall promptly pay the Trust an amount equal to the lesser of: (i) the amount by which the Trust's Ordinary Operating Expenses for such fiscal year exceed the Expense Limitation; and (ii) the amount recouped by the Adviser for Excess Expenses in such fiscal year. Any payment by the Adviser to the Trust pursuant to the foregoing sentence shall be subject to later recoupment by the Adviser in accordance with this Section 4. The Adviser's obligations under this Section 4 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Entire Agreement; Amendment</u>. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties hereto relating to the matters contained herein and may not be modified, waived or terminated orally and may only be amended by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Construction and Forum</u>. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of any New York State court or Federal court of the United States of America sitting in New York, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but the several counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same agreement of the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Severability</u>. If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or texts of this Agreement shall be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **NEXPOINT ADVISORS, L.P.** | **NEXPOINT ADVISORS, L.P.** |
| By: | NexPoint Advisors GP, LLC, its general partner |
| By: | /s/ Frank Waterhouse |
| Name: | Frank Waterhouse |
| Title: | Treasurer |
| **NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND** | **NEXPOINT REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FUND** |
| By: | /s/ Stephanie Vitiello |
| Name: | Stephanie Vitiello |
| Title: | Secretary |

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## Ex-99.(L)(2)

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

We hereby consent to the use of our name and the references to our firm under the caption "Legal Counsel" included in or made a part of Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to the Registration Statement of NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund (File No. 333-209022), on Form N-2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

<u>/s/ K&L Gates LLP</u> 

K&L Gates LLP

April 30, 2026

## Ex-99.(N)

![LOGO](g129902snap1.jpg)

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated March 5, 2026, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of NexPoint Real Estate Strategies Fund, which are included in Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2025, and to the references to our firm under the headings "Financial Highlights" and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Prospectus, and "Financial Statements" and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information.

![LOGO](g129902g0429114124014.jpg)

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

April 28, 2026

![LOGO](g129902snap2.jpg)