# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001206774-25-000816.hdr.sgml**: 20251229

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001206774-25-000816

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BPOS

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 73

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251229

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251229

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20251229

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000924628

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 137044280
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-08542
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251607398

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1616 N LITCHFIELD RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 165
- **CITY:** GOODYEAR
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85395
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 623-266-4567

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1616 N LITCHFIELD RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 165
- **CITY:** GOODYEAR
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85395
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000924628

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 137044280
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-79708
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251607397

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1616 N LITCHFIELD RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 165
- **CITY:** GOODYEAR
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85395
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 623-266-4567

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1616 N LITCHFIELD RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 165
- **CITY:** GOODYEAR
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85395

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio (Series ID: S000010883)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030147 | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio Class A | SGAXX           |
| C000030148 | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio Class I | SGMXX           |
| C000030150 | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio Class C | SZCXX           |

### Health & Biotechnology Portfolio (Series ID: S000010884)

| Class ID   | Class Name                               | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030151 | Health & Biotechnology Portfolio Class I | SBHIX           |
| C000030153 | Health & Biotechnology Porfolio Class C  | SHPCX           |
| C000030154 | Health & Biotechnology Portfolio Class A | SHPAX           |

### Mid Capitalization Portfolio (Series ID: S000010885)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030155 | Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I | SMIPX           |
| C000030157 | Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C | SPMCX           |
| C000030158 | Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A | SPMAX           |

### Technology & Communications Portfolio (Series ID: S000010886)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030159 | Technology & Communications Portfolio Class I | STPIX           |
| C000030161 | Technology & Communications Portfolio Class C | STPCX           |
| C000030162 | Technology & Communications Portfolio Class A | STPAX           |

### Investment Quality Bond Portfolio (Series ID: S000010887)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030163 | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Class A | SQBAX           |
| C000030164 | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Class I | SIBPX           |
| C000030166 | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio Class C | SQBCX           |

### Large Capitalization Value Portfolio (Series ID: S000010889)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030171 | Large Capitalization Value Portfolio Class A | SLVYX           |
| C000030172 | Large Capitalization Value Portfolio Class I | SLCVX           |
| C000030174 | Large Capitalization Value Portfolio Class C | SLVCX           |

### Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio (Series ID: S000010890)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030175 | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio Class A | SLGYX           |
| C000030176 | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio Class I | SLCGX           |
| C000030178 | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio Class C | SLGCX           |

### Small Capitalization Portfolio (Series ID: S000010891)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030179 | Small Capitalization Portfolio Class A | SSCYX           |
| C000030180 | Small Capitalization Portfolio Class I | SSCPX           |
| C000030182 | Small Capitalization Portfolio Class C | SSCCX           |

### International Equity Portfolio (Series ID: S000010892)

| Class ID   | Class Name                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030183 | International Equity Portfolio Class A | SIEYX           |
| C000030184 | International Equity Portfolio Class I | SIEPX           |
| C000030186 | International Equity Portfolio Class C | SIECX           |

### Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (Series ID: S000060149)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                       | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000196871 | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class A | SABAX           |
| C000196872 | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class C | SABCX           |
| C000196873 | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class I | SABIX           |

### Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio (Series ID: S000060150)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                         | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000196874 | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class A | SCAAX           |
| C000196875 | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class C | SUMCX           |
| C000196876 | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class I | LUNAX           |

### Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio (Series ID: S000060151)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000196877 | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class A | SMPAX           |
| C000196878 | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class C | SBMCX           |
| C000196879 | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class I | SBMIX           |

### Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (Series ID: S000060152)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000196880 | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class A | SAMAX           |
| C000196881 | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class C | SAMCX           |
| C000196882 | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class I | SAMIX           |

### Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio (Series ID: S000060153)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000196883 | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class A | SMACX           |
| C000196884 | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class C | SBCCX           |
| C000196885 | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio Class I | SMICX           |

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 29, 2025

Securities Act File No. 033-79708

Investment Company Act File No. 811-08542

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-1A

☒ REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No.__ <br>☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 167

and/or

☒ REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Amendment No. 169

**THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST**

(a Delaware business trust)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

12725 W. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, SUITE E-101,

AVONDALE, ARIZONA 85392

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(623) 266-4567

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

ALLISON FUMAI, ESQ.

DECHERT LLP

1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036-6797

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

**It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)**

☒ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

☐ on [date] pursuant to paragraph (b)

☐ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)

☐ on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)

☐ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)

☐ on [date] pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485.

**If appropriate, check the following box:**

☐ This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

![](class_logo.jpg)

**CLASS A SHARES**

**PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 29, 2025**

**THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST**

The SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST (the "Trust") is an open-end, management investment company comprised of mutual fund portfolios each with its own distinctive investment objectives and policies, 14 of which are described herein.

*The Portfolios are managed by Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the* "*Manager*"*). Each Portfolio, except for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio is advised by an Investment Adviser selected and supervised by the Manager.*

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad of choices available. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

**The Securities And Exchange Commission Has Not Approved Or Disapproved These Securities Or Passed Upon The Adequacy Of This Prospectus. Any Representation To The Contrary Is A Criminal Offense.**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** | | **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation | SCAAX | **** | Large Capitalization Value | SLVYX |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation | SMACX | **** | Large Capitalization Growth | SLGYX |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation | SMPAX | **** | Mid Capitalization | SPMAX |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SAMAX | | Small Capitalization | SSCYX |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SABAX | | International Equity | SIEYX |
| U.S. Government Money Market | SGAXX | | Health & Biotechnology | SHPAX |
| Investment Quality Bond | SQBAX | | Technology & Communications | STPAX |

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**Table of Contents**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **PAGE** |
| **PORTFOLIO SUMMARIES:** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-a_001) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-a_002) | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-a_003) | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-a_004) | 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-a_005) | 35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio](#pro-a_006) | 44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Investment Quality Bond Portfolio](#pro-a_007) | 50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Value Portfolio](#pro-a_009) | 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio](#pro-a_010) | 61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Mid Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-a_011) | 66 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Small Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-a_012) | 72 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[International Equity Portfolio](#pro-a_013) | 77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Health & Biotechnology Portfolio](#pro-a_014) | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Technology & Communications Portfolio](#pro-a_015) | 89 |
| **[PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-a_018)** | 95 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS](#pro-a_019)** | 112 |
| **[portfolio holdings](#pro-a_020)** | 113 |
| **[MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-a_021)** | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Manager](#pro-a_022) | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Advisers](#pro-a_023) | 115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Administration](#pro-a_024) | 115 |
| **[SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION](#pro-a_025)** | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Pricing of Portfolio Shares](#pro-a_026) | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Purchase of Shares](#pro-a_027) | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Reduced Sales Charge](#pro-a_028) | 119 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Right of Accumulation](#pro-a_029) | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Letter of Intent](#pro-a_030) | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Class A Shares Sales Charge Waivers](#pro-a_031) | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Contingent Deferred Sales Charge](#pro-a_032) | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Plan of Distribution](#pro-a_033) | 122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares](#pro-a_034) | 122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Redemption of Shares](#pro-a_035) | 123 |
| **[DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS](#pro-a_036)** | 127 |
| **[TAX CONSEQUENCES](#pro-a_037)** | 127 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#pro-a_038)** | 129 |
| **[FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#pro-a_039)** | 131 |
| **[Privacy policy notice](#pro-a_040)** | 141 |
| **[APPENDIX A](#pro-a_041)** | A-1 |

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**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **Conservative Balanced<br> Allocation Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees** <br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25% |
| Other Expenses | 1.38% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.76% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 3.29% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.29)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.00% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds") .

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.24% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $766 | $1416 | $2088 | $3872 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover**:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 5%-65% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 8%-75% to fixed income investments; 10%-75% to money market investments; and 2%-30% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 8.78% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -10.65% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 9.12%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 2.21% | 3.78% | 3.89% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 1.09% | 2.72% | 2.86% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 1.51% | 2.66% | 2.73% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk TR | 6.40% | 3.88% | 4.33% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Conservative Allocation Category | 7.88% | 4.05% | 4.06% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25% |
| Other Expenses | 2.42% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.99% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.56% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.33)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.23% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.24% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $788 | $1675 | $2571 | $4843 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 10%-75% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7%-70% to fixed income investments; 8.5%-70% to money market investments; and 2.5%-32.5% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 11.48% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -13.93% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 10.36%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 4.67% | 5.38% | 4.98% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 3.29% | 3.95% | 3.66% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 3.02% | 3.85% | 3.53% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.50% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.45% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 10, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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| **Shareholder Fees** <br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25% |
| Other Expenses | 1.56% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.11% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 3.82% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.47)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.35% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.24% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $799 | $1546 | $2311 | $4304 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 20%-82.5% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 2.5%-25% to sector equity investments; 6%-65% to fixed income investments; 7%-65% to money market investments; and 3%-35% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 12.37% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -14.60% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 10.29%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 4.70% | 5.57% | 5.43% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 3.61% | 4.38% | 4.27% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 3.11% | 4.04% | 3.92% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25% |
| Other Expenses | 2.15% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.48% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.06)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.42% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.24% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $806 | $1676 | $2556 | $4795 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 30%-90% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 5%-27.5% to sector equity investments; 3%-60% to fixed income investments; 5%-60% to money market investments; and 3.5%-37.5% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 13.19% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -16.28% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 10.49%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 4.89% | 5.66% | 5.26% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 3.84% | 4.44% | 4.11% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 3.23% | 4.12% | 3.78% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in The Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.25% |
| Other Expenses | 1.82% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.29% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.26% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.73)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.53% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.24% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $816 | $1645 | $2487 | $4645 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 35%-95% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7.5%-30% to sector equity investments; 2%-55% to fixed income investments; 2.5%-55% to money market investments; and 4%-40% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.64% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -18.60% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 10.85%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **Since Inception\*** |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 5.79% | 6.19% | 5.74% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 4.90% | 4.84% | 4.46% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 3.74% | 4.51% | 4.14% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk TR | 10.66% | 7.02% | 6.83% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category | 12.97% | 7.50% | 6.83% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.** 

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to provide maximum current income to the extent consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **U.S. Government Money<br> Market Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.475% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 0.945% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.00% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $766 | $1166 | $1591 | $2768 |

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**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds."**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in unaffiliated registered investment companies (the "Underlying Funds") that invest in high quality, short-term U.S. government securities. In addition, in order to qualify as a "government money market fund" under the rules governing money market funds, the Portfolio has adopted a policy to invest 99.5% or more of its total assets, through the Underlying Funds, in cash, U.S. government securities, and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully by cash and U.S. government securities. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the Portfolio's investments refer to those investments of the Underlying Funds. The Manager seeks to maintain the Portfolio's share price at $1.00.

The U.S. government securities that the Portfolio may purchase include:

● U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, all of which are direct obligations of the U.S. government.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Among the agencies and instrumentalities issuing these obligations are the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") and the Federal Housing Administration.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, but whose issuing agency or instrumentality has the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations. Among these agencies and instrumentalities are the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and the Federal Home Loan Bank. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each may borrow from the Treasury to meet their obligations, but the Treasury is under no obligation to lend to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are backed solely by the credit of the issuing agency or instrumentality. Among these agencies and instrumentalities is the Federal Farm Credit System.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest in repurchase agreements collateralized by securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities.

By operating as a government money market fund, the Portfolio is exempt from requirements relating to the imposition of a liquidity fee. While the Portfolio's Board of Trustees may elect to subject the Portfolio to a discretionary liquidity fee in the future, the Board has not elected to do so at this time.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Portfolio. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress.

U.S. Government Securities Risk. There are different types of U.S. government securities with different levels of credit risk, including the risk of default, depending on the nature of the particular government support for that security. For example, U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Investment in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Interest Rate Risk. The value of the Portfolio's investments generally will fall when interest rates rise, and its yield will tend to lag behind prevailing rates. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve. Portfolios with longer average portfolio durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than portfolios with a shorter average duration. Additionally, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate risks associated with changing interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns or a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.

Credit Risk. Issuers of money market instruments or financial institutions that have entered into repurchase agreements with an Underlying Fund may fail to make payments when due or complete transactions, or they may become less willing or less able to do so. Credit ratings may not be an accurate assessment of liquidity or credit risk. Although credit quality may not accurately reflect the true credit risk of an instrument, a change in the credit quality rating of an instrument or an issuer can have a rapid, adverse effect on the instrument's liquidity and make it more difficult for the Portfolio to sell at an advantageous price or time. These risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

Market Risk. The market value of the Portfolio's investments may fluctuate, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, as the markets fluctuate, which may affect the Portfolio's ability to maintain a $1.00 share price. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, or sector of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. Moreover, changing market, economic, political and social conditions in one country or geographic region could adversely impact market, economic, political and social conditions in other countries or regions. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio.

NAV Risk. The Portfolio may not be able to maintain a stable $1.00 share price at all times. If the Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the Portfolio's share price.

Liquidity Risk. Although the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality instruments, the Portfolio's investments may become less liquid as a result of market developments or adverse investor perception.

Tax Risk. While dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest directly earned on U.S. government obligations may be exempt from state and local income taxes, dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest indirectly earned through the Underlying Funds with respect to U.S. government obligations are unlikely to be exempt from state and local income tax. Thus, the use of a fund of funds structure may result in a higher state income tax burden for certain shareholders, as compared to a structure in which the Portfolio invests directly in U.S. government obligations.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

Risk Associated with the Portfolio Holding Cash. The Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject the Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

Transactions Risk. The Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that the Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's current 7-day yield by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 0.95% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was 0.00% (quarter ended March 31, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 2.27%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | -3.39% | 0.13% | 0.17% |
| 90 Day T-Bills | 4.97% | 2.47% | 1.76% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar US Fund Money Market Taxable | 4.88% | 2.23% | 1.50% |

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**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is no minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Investment Quality Bond Portfolio seeks current income and reasonable stability of principal.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Investment Quality<br> Bond Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.55% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.21% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.06% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.22% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $787 | $1229 | $1696 | $2982 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 29% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in Underlying Funds which invest in investment grade fixed-income securities or mortgage pass-through securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or Fitch Inc. ("Fitch") or, if not rated, securities considered by an Underlying Fund's adviser to be of comparable quality. In deciding which Underlying Funds to buy, hold or sell in pursuing the Portfolio's investment objective, the Manager considers economic developments, interest rate trends and performance history of an Underlying Fund's management team, among other factors. The average maturity of the securities held by an Underlying Fund will generally range from three to ten years. Mortgage pass-through securities are mortgage-backed securities that represent a participation interest in a pool of residential mortgage loans originated by the United States government or private lenders such as banks.

They differ from conventional debt securities, which provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts and principal payments at maturity or on specified call dates. Mortgage pass-through securities provide for monthly payments that are a "pass-through" of the monthly interest and principal payments made by the individual borrowers on the pooled mortgage loans.

An Underlying Fund may invest in mortgage pass-through securities that are issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government, but they have the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations, although the Treasury is not legally required to extend credit to the agencies/instrumentalities.

Private mortgage pass-through securities also can be Underlying Fund investments. They are issued by private originators of and investors in mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations and mortgage banks. Since private mortgage pass-through securities typically are not guaranteed by an entity having the credit status of a U.S. government agency, the securities generally are structured with one or more type of credit enhancement.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest up to 5% of its net assets in Underlying Funds that invest in fixed-income securities of any grade, including those that are rated lower than investment grade at the time of purchase, commonly known as "junk bonds."

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio's share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Limited Holdings Risk. The Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause the Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – C**ALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 4.22% (quarter ended September 30, 2024) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -2.88% (quarter ended December 31, 2024). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 5.43%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | -5.25% | -1.04% | -0.17% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -6.08% | -1.35% | -0.51% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | -3.16% | -0.89% | -0.24% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 1.25% | -0.33% | 1.35% |
| Morningstar US Fund Intermediate Core Bond | 1.68% | -0.20% | 1.30% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION VALUE PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Large Capitalization Value Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and dividend income.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Large Capitalization<br> Value Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.11% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.17% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $782 | $1215 | $1672 | $2934 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 93% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants. In determining which securities to buy, hold or sell, the Portfolio's Adviser focuses its investment selection on finding high quality companies with compelling valuations, measurable catalysts to unlock value and above-average long-term earnings growth potential. In general, the Adviser looks for companies that have value-added product lines to help preserve pricing power, a strong history of free cash flow generation, strong balance sheets, competent management with no record of misleading shareholders and financially sound customers. Independent research is used to produce estimates for future earnings, which are inputs into the Adviser's proprietary valuation model. The Adviser focuses its investments where it has a differentiated view and there exists, in its view, significant price appreciation potential to its estimate of the stocks' intrinsic value.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Value Style Investing Risk. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, the Portfolio's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 24.34% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -31.96% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 12.38%.

A**VERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 0.45% | 9.06% | 6.86% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -3.05% | 6.30% | 4.95% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 2.90% | 6.52% | 4.92% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Value Average | 14.28% | 9.31% | 8.72% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since August 2008. The Portfolio is managed by M.D. Sass's team of equity portfolio analysts. Ari Sass, President of M.D. Sass, has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio, which he assumed in January 2019. Previously Mr. Sass served as Co-Portfolio Manager since January 2018.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.**

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION GROWTH PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Large Capitalization<br> Growth Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.23% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $788 | $1232 | $1701 | $2992 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 66% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants.

The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis that seeks to identify high quality companies that it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations. The Adviser's selection process consists of three steps. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance. Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. The Adviser uses the results of this analysis to construct the Portfolio's security positions.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Growth Style Investing Risk. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, the Portfolio's performance may suffer.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Technology Sector Risk. Because of its investments, the Portfolio's performance is affected by events occurring in the technology sector. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 26.60% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.80% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 20.02%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 32.40% | 17.00% | 14.52% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 24.11% | 12.67% | 10.08% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 23.47% | 12.64% | 10.23% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Growth Average | 28.96% | 15.42% | 14.02% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since December 29, 2015. Stephen S. Smith, CFA, Founder of the Adviser, John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer, and Christopher M. Zogg, CFA, Director of US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Prior to founding the Adviser in 1995, Mr. Smith held a number of senior investment positions at Bank of America. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP. Mr. Zogg joined the Adviser in November 1997, and prior to that he was an Independent Computer Consultant, specializing in network design and systems integration.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MID CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Mid Capitalization Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Mid Capitalization<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.50% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.65% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $828 | $1351 | $1899 | $3387 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 152% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of the capitalizations in the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $132.82 million to $105.82 billion. The Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually in June of each year. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio invests in securities of companies that are believed by the Adviser to be undervalued, thereby offering above-average potential for capital appreciation. The Portfolio may also invest in equity securities of foreign companies.

The Adviser invests in medium capitalization companies with a focus on total return using a bottom-up value-oriented investment process. The Adviser seeks companies with the following characteristics, although not all of the companies it selects will have these attributes:

● companies earning a positive economic margin with stable-to-improving returns;

● companies valued at a discount to their asset value; and

● companies with an attractive dividend yield and minimal basis risk.

In selecting investments, the Adviser generally employs the following strategy:

● value-driven investment philosophy that selects stocks selling at attractive values based upon business fundamentals, economic margin analysis, discounted cash flow models and historical valuation multiples. The Adviser reviews companies that it believes are out-of-favor or misunderstood;

● use of value-driven screens to create a research universe of companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion; and

● use of fundamental and risk analysis to construct a portfolio of securities that the Adviser believes has an attractive return potential.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 22.33% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -28.32% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 8.54%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Mid Capitalization Portfolio |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 10.66% | 8.18% | 6.13% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 6.44% | 5.85% | 4.19% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 9.23% | 6.09% | 4.45% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Mid Capitalization Blend Average | 14.40% | 9.80% | 8.92% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Advise**r: Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since April 2006. The Portfolio is advised by Vaughan Nelson's Mid Cap Value team which consists of portfolio managers and analysts.

The portfolio managers on the team that are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio are Dennis G. Alff, CFA (lead portfolio manager), Chris D. Wallis, CFA, and Sundeep Khanna. Dennis G. Alff, Senior Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in April 2006. Chris D. Wallis CEO/CIO has been associated with Vaughan Nelson since 1999. Sundeep Khanna, Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in 2020. Messrs. Alff and Wallis have served the Portfolio as Senior Portfolio Managers since April 2006. Mr. Khanna has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since October 2024.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: SMALL CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Small Capitalization Portfolio seeks maximum capital appreciation.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.87% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.92% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $853 | $1427 | $2024 | $3631 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 145% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of capitalizations in the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $119.4 million to $4.6 billion. The Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually at the midpoint of the calendar year. The Portfolio will also occasionally invest a portion of its assets in mid-cap stocks that are small relative to their industries that the Adviser believes have compelling valuations and fundamentals, and it will not immediately sell a security that was bought as a small-cap stock but through appreciation has become a mid-cap stock. In selecting securities for the Portfolio, the Adviser begins with a screening process that seeks to identify growing companies whose stocks sell at discounted price-to-earnings and price-to-cash flow multiples. The Adviser also attempts to discern situations where intrinsic asset values are not widely recognized. The Adviser favors such higher-quality companies that generate strong cash flow, provide above-average free cash flow yields and maintain sound balance sheets. Rigorous fundamental analysis, from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint, is applied to all investment candidates. While the Adviser employs a disciplined "bottom-up" approach that attempts to identify undervalued stocks, it nonetheless is sensitive to emerging secular trends. The Adviser does not, however, rely on macroeconomic forecasts in its stock selection efforts and prefers to remain fully invested. Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.**

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio's investments in small and medium capitalization companies carry more risk than investments in larger companies. While some of the Portfolio's holdings in these companies may be listed on a national securities exchange, such securities are more likely to be traded in the over-the-counter ("OTC") market. The low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse impact on the Portfolio's ability to sell certain securities at favorable prices and may also make it difficult for the Portfolio to obtain market quotations based on actual trades, for purposes of valuing its securities. Investing in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies involves greater risk of volatility of the Portfolio's net asset value ("NAV") than is customarily associated with larger, more established companies. Often small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are focused are still evolving and, while this may offer better growth potential than larger, more established companies, it also may make them more sensitive to changing market conditions. Small capitalization companies may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small capitalization companies may not pay a dividend.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 28.43% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -29.18% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 6.96%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 4.07% | 8.83% | 6.22% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 1.31% | 6.43% | 3.62% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 4.66% | 6.79% | 4.30% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Small Blend Average | 11.15% | 8.63% | 7.95% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser:** Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks" or the "Adviser") has served as the Portfolio's Adviser since August 2015. Mitchel Zacks has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Mr. Zacks, who joined the Adviser in 1996, is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Zacks has written two books on quantitative investment strategies.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The International Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **International Equity<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 2.68% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.84% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $939 | $1680 | $2438 | $4411 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies located outside of the United States. Equity securities consist of common stock and other securities such as depositary receipts. Under normal market conditions, at least 65% of the Portfolio's assets will be invested in securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries (generally in excess of three), which may include countries with developing and emerging economies. The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify high quality, reasonably valued stocks it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations.**

**The Adviser utilizes a three-step process in stock selection. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance. Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. A stock is sold when it no longer meets the Adviser's criteria.**

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities.

When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 18.58% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -27.13% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 30.11%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| International Equity Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | -1.10% | 1.96% | 1.00% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -1.08% | 1.92% | 0.90% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | -0.51% | 1.53% | 0.74% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| MSCI ACWI EX-USA Index | 5.54% | 4.10% | 4.80% |
| Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Average | 4.85% | 4.45% | 4.97% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser: Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since February 20, 2018. Stephanie Jones, CPA, Director of Non-US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Ms. Jones joined the Adviser in February 2010 and prior to that she was an Equity Analyst for Cimarron Asset Management, LLC. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP.**

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: HEALTH & BIOTECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Health & Biotechnology<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee on Shares Held 30 Days or Less (as a % of amount redeemed) |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.35% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.00% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $861 | $1449 | $2061 | $3702 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign healthcare companies and biotechnology companies, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Adviser utilizes a top-down investment approach focused on long-term economic trends. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then seeks to identify specific industries with attractive characteristics and long-term growth potential. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies within the selected industries and to acquire them at attractive prices. The Adviser's stock selection process is based on an analysis of individual companies' fundamental values, such as earnings growth potential and the quality of corporate management.

Companies described as Health Care Equipment and Supplies, Health Care Provider Services, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Companies under the North American Industry Classification System are considered healthcare or biotechnology companies for purposes of investment by the Portfolio. These companies are principally engaged in: the design, manufacture or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health, medical, or personal care such as medical, dental and optical supplies or equipment; research and development of pharmaceutical products and services; the operation of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinical test laboratories and convalescent and mental healthcare facilities; and the design, manufacture, or sale of healthcare-related products and services, research, development, manufacture or distribution of products and services relating to human health care, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and veterinary applications and the environment; and manufacturing and/or distributing biotechnological and biomedical products, devices or instruments or provide materials, products or services to the foregoing companies.

Factors considered include growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and management. When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Health & Biotechnology Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to and affected by events occurring in the healthcare and biotechnology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to, and move in unison with, one another. Healthcare companies are subject to government regulation and approval of their products and services, which can have a significant effect on their market price. Furthermore, the types of products or services produced or provided by these companies may quickly become obsolete. Moreover, liability for products that are later alleged to be harmful or unsafe may be substantial, and may have a significant impact on a healthcare company's market value and/or share price. Biotechnology companies are affected by patent considerations, intense competition, rapid technology change and obsolescence and regulatory requirements of various federal and state agencies. In addition, many of these companies are relatively small and have thinly-traded securities, may not yet offer products or offer a single product, and may have persistent losses during a new product's transition from development to production or erratic revenue patterns. Moreover, stock prices of biotechnology companies are very volatile, particularly when their products are up for regulatory approval and/or under regulatory scrutiny. Consequently, the Portfolio's performance may sometimes be significantly better or worse than that of other types of funds.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with a healthcare index. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.92% (quarter ended December 31, 2022) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -13.14% (quarter ended December 31, 2018). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 5.32%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | -5.51% | 3.05% | 4.12% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -5.79% | 1.61% | 1.97% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | -3.04% | 2.24% | 2.89% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Health | 0.96% | 3.92% | 6.47% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since July 2005. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, Portfolio Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a Portfolio Manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001. Mr. Stimpson has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since January 2019.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Technology & Communications Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. 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 Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under "Shareholder Information – Reduced Sales Charge" on page 119 of the Portfolio's Prospectus. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Technology & Communications<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) | 5.75% |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.40% |
| Other Expenses | 1.17% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.82% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $844 | $1399 | $1978 | $3541 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by technology and communications companies, both domestic and foreign, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign companies. The Adviser employs a top-down and bottom-up investment approach. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then identifies specific industries which should benefit from economic trends and the investment environment. Individual securities are then selected based on fundamental analysis, growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and the opportunity of each issuer. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies at attractive prices whose long-term enduring value is underappreciated.**

The Portfolio defines a "technology company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from technology activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year. Technology companies may include, among others, companies that are engaged in the research, design, development or manufacturing of technology products. These companies include, among others, those in the Internet, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, computer software and hardware industries. The Portfolio defines a "communications company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from communications activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year.

Communications activities may include, among others, regular telephone service; communications equipment and services; electronic components and equipment; broadcasting; computer software and hardware; semiconductors; mobile communications and cellular radio/paging; electronic mail and other electronic data transmission services; networking and linkage of word and data processing systems; publishing and information systems; video text and teletext; emerging technologies combining telephone, television and/or computer systems; and Internet and network equipment and services.

When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Technology & Communications Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the information, communications and related technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Emerging Technology Sector Risk. Because of its narrow focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the emerging technology and general technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition.

In some cases, there are some emerging technology companies that sell stock before they have a commercially viable product and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many emerging technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled emerging technology professionals.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class A shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5, and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 26.17% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.86% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class A shares was 14.00%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 13.18% | 10.56% | 13.09% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 9.96% | 7.28% | 10.45% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 10.20% | 7.81% | 10.17% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Technology | 21.96% | 14.61% | 16.26% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to a portion of the Portfolio since August 2011 through December 28, 2015. As of December 29, 2015, Oak Associates is the sole Adviser to the Portfolio. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. He has served as a Portfolio Manager to the Portfolio since August 2011. Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $2,500 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS**

**Principal Investment Strategies for U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and Technology & Communications Portfolio (the "Saratoga Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Portfolio's investment strategies.

INVESTMENT POLICIES**.** The percentage limitations relating to the composition of a Portfolio referenced in the discussion of a Portfolio apply at the time a Portfolio acquires an investment and refer to the Portfolio's net assets, unless otherwise noted. Subsequent percentage changes that result from market fluctuations will not require a Portfolio to sell any Portfolio security. The Portfolios' investment objective and strategies are non-fundamental (unless otherwise indicated) and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolios' shareholders.

DEFENSIVE INVESTING. The Portfolios are intended primarily as vehicles for the implementation of a long-term investment program utilizing asset allocation strategies rendered through investment advisory programs that are based on an evaluation of an investor's investment objectives and risk tolerance. Because these asset allocation strategies are designed to spread investment risk across the various segments of the securities markets through investment in a number of Portfolios, each individual Portfolio generally intends to be substantially fully invested in accordance with its investment objectives and policies during most market conditions. Although the Manager or the Adviser of a Portfolio, upon the concurrence of the Manager, may take a temporary defensive position during adverse market conditions, it can be expected that a defensive posture will be adopted less frequently than would be by other mutual funds. This policy may impede the Manager or an Adviser's ability to protect a Portfolio's capital during declines in the particular segment of the market to which the Portfolio's assets are committed.

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. Certain Portfolios' investments also may include forward currency contracts, which involve the purchase or sale of a specific amount of foreign currency at the current price with delivery at a specified future date. A Portfolio may use these contracts to hedge against adverse price movements in its portfolio securities or securities it may purchase and the currencies in which they are determined or to gain exposure to currencies underlying various securities or financial instruments.

DERIVATIVES AND OTHER STRATEGIES. Certain Portfolios may invest in options, futures, foreign securities, foreign currencies and other derivatives (collectively, "Derivative Transactions"), and may enter into certain types of short sales. If these practices are used by a Portfolio, the intent would be primarily to hedge the Portfolio's holdings. For example, a Portfolio may purchase or sell options contracts on equity securities to hedge against the risk of fluctuations in the prices of securities held by the Portfolio. Or, a Portfolio may purchase or sell stock index futures contracts and might purchase put options or write call options on such futures contracts to protect against a general stock market decline or decline in a specific market sector that could adversely affect the Portfolio's holdings.

Investing for hedging purposes may result in certain transaction costs, which may reduce a Portfolio's performance. In addition, no assurances can be given that hedging will be implemented or that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency being hedged against.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. The International Equity Portfolio may invest in participation notes ("P-Notes").

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS. The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio and Mid Capitalization Portfolio may invest up to 10% of their net assets in shares of various ETFs. No more than 5% of a Portfolio's net assets will be invested in any one ETF. Each of these Portfolios may count investments in ETFs towards their 80% investment policy.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES**.** Real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and foreign real estate companies pool investors' funds for investment primarily in income producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests. A shareholder, by investing in REITs and foreign real estate companies indirectly through a Portfolio, will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Portfolio, but also, indirectly, the management expenses of the underlying REITs.

MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Each Portfolio's cash balances may be invested in money market funds.

**Principal Investment Strategies for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Asset Allocation Portfolio's investment strategies.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios described in this Prospectus are "funds of funds." Each Asset Allocation Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds"). The Asset Allocation Portfolios are designed to provide investors access to five distinct asset allocation strategies that vary in composition from more "conservative" strategies that typically have higher weightings in fixed-income and money market instruments to more "aggressive" strategies typically have higher weightings in equity and alternative instruments. The target allocations for each Asset Allocation Portfolio are discussed in the "PORTFOLIO SUMMARY – Principal Investment Strategies" section with respect to each portfolio above. In constructing the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager currently allocates assets among the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. These investment categories may be changed by the Manager in the future. Exposure and diversification to such investment categories is achieved primarily by investing in the Underlying Funds.

Currently, the Saratoga Funds eligible for investments by the Manager include:

**Core Equity**

● Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio

● Large Capitalization Value Portfolio

● Mid Capitalization Portfolio

● Small Capitalization Portfolio

● International Equity Portfolio

**Sector Equity**

● Health & Biotechnology Portfolio

● Technology & Communications Portfolio

**Fixed Income**

● Investment Quality Bond Portfolio

**Money Market**

● U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Portfolios**

As with any mutual fund, it is possible to lose money by investing in a Portfolio. There is no assurance that a Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in a Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

This section provides information relating to risks of investing in the Portfolios or in Underlying Funds in addition to the principal risks described previously. The risks set forth below are applicable to a Portfolio only to the extent that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in the investment described.

FOREIGN SECURITIES. The Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio or Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio or Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could, for instance, cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country. Market volatility could result, as well as disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and related measures could limit or prevent a Portfolio or Underlying Fund from buying and selling securities (in the sanctioned country and other markets), significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance.

Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

EMERGING MARKETS RISK. Investing in emerging markets companies, which may be smaller and have shorter operating histories than companies in developed markets, involves risks in addition to, and greater than, those generally associated with investing in companies in developed foreign markets. The extent of economic development, political stability, market depth, infrastructure, capitalization, accounting standards and transparency and regulatory oversight in emerging market economies is generally less than in more developed markets. Settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets. Certain investments may take more than seven days to settle. Such differences include delays beyond periods customary in the U.S. and practices, such as delivery of securities prior to receipt of payment, which increase the likelihood of a "failed settlement." Failed settlements can result in losses to a Portfolio.

Low trading volumes and volatile prices in less developed markets make trades harder to complete and settle, and governments or trade groups may compel local agents to hold securities in designated depositories that are not subject to independent evaluation. Local agents are held only to the standards of care of their local markets. Certain emerging market countries may be subject to less stringent requirements regarding accounting, auditing, financial reporting and record keeping and therefore, material information related to an investment may not be available or reliable. Such emerging market countries could also subject a Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio. In addition, a Portfolio's investments (including the companies in which a Portfolio may invest) in emerging market or developing countries may be subject to expropriation, nationalization and confiscation of assets and property. Furthermore, a Portfolio is limited in its ability to exercise its legal rights or enforce a counterparty's legal obligations in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States, in particular, in emerging markets countries. Geopolitical developments, including current regional armed conflict in Europe, could negatively impact the value of a Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's investments.

JUNK BONDS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in securities rated lower than investment grade or if unrated of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser or the Underlying Fund's adviser (commonly known as "junk bonds") pose significant risks. The prices of junk bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments than higher rated securities. During an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, junk bond issuers and, in particular, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress that would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet their projected business goals or to obtain additional financing. In the event of a default, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. The secondary market for junk bonds may be less liquid than the markets for higher quality securities and, as such, may have an adverse effect on the market prices of certain securities. The illiquidity of the market may also adversely affect the ability of the Trust's Trustees to arrive at a fair value for certain junk bonds at certain times and could make it difficult for the Portfolios or an Underlying Fund to sell certain securities. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and change probably would result in increased volatility of market prices of high yield securities and a corresponding volatility in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's net asset value ("NAV").

INVESTMENT AND MARKET RISK. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments because, among other reasons, the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial condition.

Global events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations cause a significant negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility, exacerbate pre-existing political, social and economic risks to the Fund. The Portfolio's operations may be interrupted as a result, which may contribute to the negative impact on investment performance. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the instruments in which the Portfolio invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that could have a significant negative impact on the Portfolio's investment performance.

NAV RISK. You could lose money by investing in a Portfolio. Although the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress. If the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's ability to maintain a stable NAV of $1.00 per share. In general, certain other money market funds have in the past failed to maintain stable NAVs, and there can be no assurance that such failures and resulting redemption pressures will not occur in the future. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is permitted, among other things, to reduce or withhold any income and gains generated by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio to maintain a stable $1.00 share price.

CREDIT RISK. The issuers of fixed income instruments in which the Underlying Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. This risk is increased to the extent the Underlying Fund invests in bonds related below investment-grade bonds (junk bonds). An issuer's securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

INTEREST RATE RISK. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise; conversely, bond prices generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific bonds differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. One measure of this sensitivity is called duration. The longer the duration of a particular bond, the greater is its price sensitivity to interest rates. Similarly, a longer duration portfolio of securities has greater price sensitivity. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. An increase in interest rates will generally cause the value of securities held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund to decline, may lead to heightened volatility in the fixed-income markets and may adversely affect the liquidity of certain fixed-income investments, including those held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

Falling interest rates may also prompt some issuers to refinance existing debt, which could affect an Underlying Fund's performance.

During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns.

Certain countries have experienced negative interest rates on certain debt securities. Negative or very low interest rates could magnify the risks associated with changes in interest rates. In general, changing interest rates, including rates that fall below zero, could have unpredictable effects on markets and may expose debt and related markets to heightened volatility and may detract from Portfolio performance to the extent a Portfolio is exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility.

Governmental authorities and regulators may enact significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, including providing direct capital infusions into companies, creating new monetary programs and lowering interest rates considerably. These actions present heightened risks to debt instruments, and such risks could be even further heightened if these actions are unexpectedly or suddenly reversed or are ineffective in achieving their desired outcomes.

OPTIONS AND FUTURES RISK. If a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in options and/or futures, its participation in these markets would subject the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to certain risks. An Adviser's predictions of movements in the direction of the stock, bond, stock index, currency or interest rate markets may be inaccurate, and the adverse consequences to the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund (e.g., a reduction in the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's NAV or a reduction in the amount of income available for distribution) may leave the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund in a worse position than if these strategies were not used. Other risks inherent in the use of options and futures include, for example, the possible imperfect correlation between the price of options and futures contracts and movements in the prices of the securities being hedged, and the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument. Certain options may be OTC options, which are options negotiated with dealers; there is no secondary market for these investments.

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's participation in forward currency contracts also involves risks. If the Adviser employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's investments or the currencies in which the investments are denominated, currency contracts could result in a loss. The contracts also may increase the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's volatility and may involve a significant risk.

DERIVATIVES RISK. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives primarily used by a Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds include options, futures and swaps. The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Portfolio or Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives.

Certain derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Portfolio or Underlying Fund. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive). Central clearing and exchange trading of certain derivatives are designed to reduce counterparty and liquidity risk, but they do not eliminate those risks completely.

The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of OTC derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Portfolio's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Portfolio's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Portfolio's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to change its investment strategy. The Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FUTURES. Futures contracts are exchange-traded contracts that call for the future delivery of an asset at a certain price and date, or cash settlement of the terms of the contract. Risks of futures contracts may be caused by an imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the instruments and the price of the underlying assets. The liquidity of the futures market generally depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent that participants decide to make or take delivery of the underlying investments, liquidity in this market could be reduced. Futures contracts can be purchased with relatively small amounts of initial margin compared to the cash value of the contracts. This economic leverage can increase the volatility of the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. Further, exchanges can limit the number of positions that can be held or controlled by the Portfolio or the Manager, thus limiting the ability to implement the Portfolio's strategies. Even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful due to market events.

SPECIAL RISKS OF SWAPS. Certain swap transactions are structured as over-the-counter two-party contracts and are therefore often less liquid than other types of investments, and the Portfolio may be unable to sell or terminate its swap positions at a desired time or price. Certain swaps, such as total return swaps where two parties agree to "swap" payments on defined underlying assets or interest rates, can have the potential for unlimited losses. Swaps are also subject to the risk that the swap counterparty will not fulfill its contractual obligations. The swaps market is subject to extensive regulation under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") and certain SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") rules promulgated thereunder. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including new and additional government regulation, could result in higher Portfolio or Underlying Fund costs and expenses and could adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability, among other things, to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

SPECIAL RISKS OF OPTIONS. If the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund sells (writes) a put option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to buy the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund sells (writes) a call option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to sell the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases a put option or call option, there is risk that the price of the underlying investment will move in a direction that causes the option to expire worthless. Options can involve economic leverage, which could result in these investments experiencing greater volatility than other investments, which could increase the volatility of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A forward foreign currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract. The cost to the Portfolio of engaging in forward foreign currency contracts varies with factors such as the currencies involved, the length of the contract period, interest rate differentials and the prevailing market conditions. Because forward foreign currency contracts are usually entered into on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are typically involved. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the underlying securities the Portfolio owns or intends to acquire, but it does establish a rate of exchange in advance. While forward foreign currency contract sales limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currencies, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currencies increase.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes can have the characteristics or take the form of various instruments, including, but not limited to, certificates or warrants. The holder of a P-Note that is linked to a particular underlying security is entitled to receive any dividends paid in connection with the underlying security. However, the holder of a P-Note generally does not receive voting rights as it would if it directly owned the underlying security.

P-Notes constitute direct, general and unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, subjecting a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to counterparty risk. Investments in P-Notes involve certain risks in addition to those associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets whose return they seek to replicate. For instance, there can be no assurance that the trading price of a P-Note will equal the underlying value of the foreign company or foreign securities market that it seeks to replicate.

As the purchaser of a P-Note, a Portfolio is relying on the creditworthiness of the counterparty issuing the P-Note and has no rights under a P-Note against the issuer of the underlying security. Therefore, if such counterparty were to become insolvent, the Portfolio or Underlying Fund would lose its investment. The risk that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may lose its investments due to the insolvency of a single counterparty may be amplified to the extent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases P-Notes issued by one issuer or a small number of issuers. P-Notes also include transaction costs in addition to those applicable to a direct investment in securities.

Due to liquidity and transfer restrictions, the secondary markets on which P-Notes are traded may be less liquid than the markets for other securities, which may lead to the absence of readily available market quotations for securities in a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. The ability of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to value its securities becomes more difficult and the judgment in the application of fair value procedures may play a greater role in the valuation of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's securities due to reduced availability of reliable objective pricing data. Consequently, while such determinations will be made in good faith, it may nevertheless be more difficult for a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to accurately assign a daily value to such securities.

SMALL AND MEDIUM CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with small and/or medium market capitalizations. Market capitalization refers to the total market value of the outstanding stock of a company.

Investing in such companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. Small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are involved frequently are still maturing and are more sensitive to changing market conditions than larger companies in more established industries. Small companies often have limited product lines, markets, financial resources and less experienced management. Small and medium capitalization companies are often traded in the OTC market, and the low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse effect on the ability of a Portfolio to sell certain securities at favorable prices. Such securities usually trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price fluctuations than larger capitalization securities or the stock market in general. This also may impede the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to obtain market quotations based on actual trades in order to value the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's securities.

Small and medium capitalization securities may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small and medium capitalization companies may not pay a dividend. Although income may not be a primary goal of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, dividends can cushion returns in a falling market.

MICRO CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with micro capitalizations. Micro capitalization stocks may offer greater opportunity for capital appreciation than the stocks of larger and more established companies; however, they also involve substantially greater risks of loss and price fluctuations. Micro capitalization companies carry additional risks because their earnings and revenues tend to be less predictable (and some companies may be experiencing significant losses), and their share prices tend to be more volatile and their markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. Micro capitalization companies may be newly formed or in the early stages of development, with limited product lines, markets or financial resources, and may lack management depth. In addition, there may be less public information available about these companies. The shares of micro capitalization companies tend to trade less frequently than those of larger, more established companies, which can adversely affect the pricing of these securities and the future ability to sell these securities. Also, it may take a long time before the Portfolio realizes a gain, if any, on an investment in a micro capitalization company.

VALUE STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "value" style investment strategy. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

GROWTH STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "growth" style investment strategy. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's performance may suffer.

SECTOR CONCENTRATION RISK. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent a Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

LIMITED HOLDINGS RISK. A Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause a Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest a portion of their assets in convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. These securities may carry risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. The frequency of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's performance.

ZERO-COUPON SECURITIES RISK. The market value of a zero-coupon security is generally more volatile than the market value of an interest-paying security, and is more likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates and credit quality than other fixed income securities with similar maturities that pay interest periodically. In addition, federal income tax law requires that the holder of a zero-coupon bond accrue a portion of the discount at which the bond was purchased as taxable income each year, even though the holder receives no interest payment on the bond during the year.

Each Underlying Fund must distribute substantially all of its net income (including non-cash income attributable to zero-coupon bonds) to its shareholders each year to maintain its status as a regulated investment company and to eliminate tax at the Underlying Fund level. Accordingly, such accrued discount must be taken into account in determining the amount of taxable distributions to shareholders. An Underlying Fund may consequently have to dispose of portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances to generate cash to satisfy such distribution requirements. These actions may reduce the assets to which the Underlying Fund's expenses could otherwise be allocated and may reduce the Underlying Fund's (and thus the Portfolio's) rate of return.

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS RISK. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in securities. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or portfolio securities rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value of the particular fund and shares may trade at a price above their NAV (premium) or below their NAV (discount), especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio.

Also, ETFs that track particular indices typically will be unable to match the performance of the index exactly due to, among other things, the ETF's operating expenses and transaction costs. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), if a Portfolio invests in shares of ETFs it would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses.

At the same time, the Portfolio would continue to pay its own investment management fees and other expenses. As a result, the Portfolio and its shareholders, in effect, will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in ETFs. In addition, the Portfolio would have increased market exposure to those companies held in its portfolio that are also held by the ETF. The securities of other investment companies and ETFs in which a Portfolio may invest may be leveraged. As a result, the Portfolio may be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. The Portfolios will not invest in leveraged ETFs as a principal investment strategy. An investment in securities of other investment companies and ETFs that use leverage may expose the Portfolio to higher volatility in the market value of such securities and the possibility that the Portfolio's long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of the shares) will be diminished. Subject to applicable law and/or pursuant to an exemptive order obtained from the SEC or under an exemptive rule adopted by the SEC, the Portfolio may invest in other investment companies, including ETFs, in excess of the limits of Section 12(d)(1) of the Investment Company of 1940 Act, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The market prices of ETF shares will fluctuate, in some cases materially, in response to changes in the ETF's NAV and supply and demand for shares. Differences between secondary market prices and the value of an ETF's holdings may be due largely to supply and demand forces in the secondary market, which may not be the same forces as those influencing prices for securities held by the ETF at a particular time. While the creation/redemption feature of ETFs is designed to make it likely that shares normally will trade close to the value of an ETF's holdings, disruptions to creations and redemptions, including disruptions at market makers, authorized participants ("APs") or market participants, or during periods of market volatility, may result in trading prices that differ significantly from the value of an ETF's holdings. Although market makers will generally take advantage of differences between the NAV and the market price of ETF shares through arbitrage opportunities, there is no guarantee that they will do so. In addition, an ETF may have a limited number of financial institutions that may act as APs or market makers. If those APs exit the business or are unable to process creation and/or redemption orders (including in situations where APs have limited or diminished access to capital required to post collateral), and no other AP is able to step forward to create and redeem in either of these cases, an ETF's shares may trade at a discount to NAV like closed-end fund shares (and may even face delisting). Similar effects may result if market makers exit the business or are unable to continue making markets in ETF shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

The market price of shares, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a "bid-ask spread" charged by the exchange specialist, market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. In times of severe market disruption, the bid-ask spread often increases significantly. This means that shares may trade at a discount to an ETF's NAV, and the discount is likely to be greatest when the price of shares is falling fastest. In addition, the securities held by an ETF may be traded in markets that close at a different time than the NYSE. Liquidity in those securities may be reduced after the applicable closing times. Accordingly, during the time when NYSE is open but after the applicable market closing, fixing or settlement times, bid-ask spreads and the resulting premium or discount to the ETF shares' NAV is likely to widen. More generally, secondary markets may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid-ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods, which could cause a material decline in an ETF's NAV. The bid-ask spread varies over time for shares of an ETF based on the ETF's trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if the ETF has substantial trading volume and market liquidity, and higher if the ETF has little trading volume and market liquidity (which is often the case for funds that are newly launched or small in size).

An ETF's bid-ask spread may also be impacted by the liquidity of the underlying securities held by the ETF, particularly for newly launched or smaller funds or in instances of significant volatility of the underlying securities. In addition, transactions by large shareholders may account for a large percentage of the trading volume of an ETF and may, therefore, have a material effect on the market price of the ETF's shares.

INTEREST RATE CHANGES. Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a debt security may fall when interest rates rise and may rise when interest rates fall. Securities with longer maturities may be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Generally, the longer the average duration of the bonds in a Portfolio, the more the Portfolio's share price will fluctuate in response to interest rate changes. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates that incorporates a security's yield, coupon, final maturity and call features, among other characteristics. For example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. However, duration may not accurately reflect the true interest rate sensitivity of instruments held by a Portfolio and, in turn, a Portfolio's susceptibility to changes in interest rates.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES. REITs and foreign real estate companies expose a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to the risks of the real estate market. These risks can include fluctuations in the value of underlying properties; defaults by borrowers or tenants; market saturation; changes in general and local, regional or general economic conditions; decreases in market rates for rents; increases in vacancies, competition, property taxes, capital expenditures, or operating expenses, deterioration of the real estate market and the financial circumstances of tenants and sellers, environmental factors and other economic, political or regulatory occurrences affecting the real estate industry. REITs and foreign real estate companies may also be affected by risks similar to those associated with investment in debt securities, including changes in interest rates and the quality of credit extended. REITs and foreign real estate companies require specialized management and pay management expenses; may have less trading volume; may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets; may not qualify for preferential tax treatments or exemptions; and may invest in a limited number of properties, in a narrow geographic area, or in a single property type, which increases the risk that the portfolio could be unfavorably affected by the poor performance of a single investment or investment type. The failure of a company to qualify as a REIT could have adverse consequences for a Portfolio, including significantly reducing return to a Portfolio on its investment in such company. In the event of a default of an underlying borrower or lessee, a REIT could experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessor and may incur substantial costs associated with protecting its investments. In addition, defaults on or sales of investments the REIT holds could reduce the cash flow needed to make distributions to investors. Furthermore, investments in REITs and foreign real estate companies may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by REITs and foreign real estate companies in which it invests.

FUND OF FUNDS RISK. To the extent that a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's exposure is achieved through investments in Underlying Funds, the Portfolio's performance will depend on such funds and it will be subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds. There can be no assurance that the Underlying Funds will achieve their investment objectives, and their performance may be lower than their represented asset classes. The Underlying Funds may change their investment objectives, policies or practices without the approval of the Portfolios or the Underlying Fund, which may cause the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund to withdraw its investments therein at a disadvantageous time.

MORTGAGE- AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in mortgage and asset-backed securities that are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that the borrower's payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. Faster prepayments often happen when interest rates are falling. As a result, the Underlying Fund may reinvest these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Underlying Fund's income. Conversely, when interest rates rise, prepayments may happen more slowly, causing the security to lengthen in duration. Longer duration securities tend to be more volatile as the value of most mortgage- and asset-backed securities tends to vary inversely with changes in interest rates (*i.e.*, as interest rates increase, the value of the securities decrease). Securities may be prepaid at a price less than the original purchase value.

The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities are elevated in distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions, notably, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters.

Delinquencies, defaults and losses on residential mortgage loans may increase substantially over certain periods, including periods of rising interest rates, which may affect the performance of the mortgage-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest. Mortgage loans backing non-agency mortgage-backed securities are more sensitive to economic factors that could affect the ability of borrowers to pay their obligations under the mortgage loans backing these securities. In addition, housing prices and appraisal values in many states and localities over certain periods have declined or stopped appreciating. A sustained decline or an extended flattening of those values may result in additional increases in delinquencies and losses on mortgage-backed securities generally (including the mortgage-backed securities that the Portfolio may invest in as described above). Adverse changes in market conditions and regulatory climate may reduce the cash flow which a Portfolio, to the extent it invests in mortgage-backed securities or other asset-backed securities, receives from such securities and increase the incidence and severity of credit events and losses in respect of such securities. In the event that interest rate spreads for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities widen following the purchase of such assets by a Portfolio, the market value of such securities is likely to decline and, in the case of a substantial spread widening, could decline by a substantial amount. Furthermore, adverse changes in market conditions may result in reduced liquidity in the market for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities (including the mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest) and an unwillingness by banks, financial institutions and investors to extend credit to servicers, originators and other participants in the market for mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. As a result, the liquidity and/or the market value of any mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are owned by a Portfolio may experience declines after they are purchased by a Portfolio.

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Manager and/or the Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. Certain Portfolios may invest in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so a Portfolio's performance is directly related to the performance of the Underlying funds. A Portfolio's net asset value will change with the value of the Underlying Funds and changes in the markets where the Underlying Funds invest. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, some of the investments in a Portfolio benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, a Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, a Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for a Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

LIQUIDITY RISK. Certain Portfolios may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Illiquidity can result because of a reduction in market trading volume, an inability to find a buyer, or legal restrictions on the securities' resale. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager and/or Sub-Adviser otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The Portfolio may also make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. When there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Portfolio may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the security or instrument at all and could lose its entire investment in such investments. Investments in foreign securities, particularly those of issuers located in emerging market countries, tend to have greater exposure to liquidity risk than domestic securities. In unusual market conditions, including periods of rapid interest rate changes, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced). The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Liquidity risk also refers to the risk that the Portfolio will not be able to pay redemption proceeds in time or without significant dilution to remaining investors' interests. This may occur for reasons including unusual market conditions, declining prices of the securities sold, and/or an unusually high volume of redemption requests.

COMMON STOCK RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest their net assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in a company. Common stocks are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Portfolio may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors' perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer, the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuer occur. In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers. The common stocks in which an Underlying Fund invests are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and, therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES RISK. U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK. Certain Portfolios are subject to risks associated with investing in equity securities, including market risk, issuer risk, price volatility risks and market trends risk. A Portfolio's ability to achieve its investment objective may be affected by the risks attendant to any investment in equity securities.

EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE ("ETN") RISK. Generally, ETNs are structured as senior, unsecured notes in which an issuer such as a bank agrees to pay a return based on the target commodity index less any fees. ETNs are synthetic instruments that allow individual investors to have access to derivatives linked to commodities and assets such as oil, currencies and foreign stock indexes. ETNs combine certain aspects of bond and ETFs. Similar to ETFs, ETNs are traded on a major exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")) during normal trading hours. There may be restrictions on the Portfolio's right to redeem its investment in an ETN, which is meant to be held until maturity. The Portfolio's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the unavailability of a secondary market. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's index factor. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees. ETNs are subject to the credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or assets remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the exchange-traded note, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying market, changes in the applicable interest rates, and economic, legal, political or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying market or assets. ETNs are also subject to the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Portfolio. When a Portfolio invests in exchange-traded notes it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN, which may cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to be higher and its performance to be lower.

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE PORTFOLIO HOLDING CASH. A Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject a Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

TRANSACTIONS RISK. A Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that a Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

In addition to the Principal Risks above, the Asset Allocation Portfolios are subject to the following Principal Risks:

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Asset Allocation Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings. The Portfolios do not seek to maintain a set duration with respect to their investments in fixed income investments and any duration target may change. The Underlying Funds may target a range of durations in connection with their investment strategies. Duration is a measure of price sensitivity of a debt security or a portfolio of debt securities to relative changes in interest rates. For instance, a duration of "five years" means that a security's or portfolio's price would be expected to decrease by approximately 5% with a 1% increase in interest rates (assuming a parallel shift in yield curve).

SOVEREIGN DEBT RISK. A Portfolio may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by foreign governmental entities (known as sovereign debt securities). The governmental authority that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may be unwilling or unable to repay the principal and/or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such securities due to: cash flow problems; the extent of its foreign currency reserves; the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due; the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole; the general economic environment of a country; the government debtor's policy towards the International Monetary Fund and the political and social constraints to which a government debtor may be subject. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. If an issuer of sovereign debt defaults on payments of principal and/or interest, the Portfolio may have limited legal recourse against the issuer and/or guarantor. In certain cases, remedies must be pursued in the courts.

ISSUER RISK. The value of an issuer's securities that are held in an Underlying Fund's portfolio may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RISK. Certain Asset Allocation Funds may use alternative investment strategies. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

COUNTERPARTY RISK. Individually negotiated or OTC derivative instruments in which an Underlying Fund may invest such as OTC swaps and options, are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Underlying Fund.

COMMODITIES RISK. An Underlying Fund or its subsidiary may invest in commodity-linked investments that may subject it to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The commodities markets may fluctuate widely based on a variety of factors, including changes in overall market movements, domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies, war, acts of terrorism, changes in domestic or foreign interest rates and/or investor expectations concerning interest rates, domestic and foreign inflation rates and investment and trading activities of mutual funds, hedge funds and commodities funds. Prices of various commodities may also be affected by factors such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments. The prices of commodities can also fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions. Also, ETFs and certain other commodity- linked derivative investments may subject the Underlying Fund and its subsidiary to leveraged market exposure for commodities.

HEDGE FUND RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in private investment funds, or "hedge funds," which pursue alternative investment strategies. Certain investment instruments and techniques that a hedge fund may use are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Because of the speculative nature of a hedge fund's investments and trading strategies, the Underlying Fund may suffer a significant or complete loss of its invested capital in one or more hedge funds. In addition to the Underlying Fund's direct fees and expenses, shareholders will also bear, indirectly, fees and expenses charged by the underlying hedge funds, which are often greater than the Underlying Fund's fees and expenses. In addition, interests in a hedge fund are typically less liquid than shares of a registered investment companies such as an Underlying Fund and, therefore, the Underlying Fund may be unable to sell its shares in the hedge fund at a desirable time or price.

MLP RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest in master limited partnerships ("MLPs") An MLP is a public limited partnership or limited liability company. Although the characteristics of MLPs closely resemble a traditional limited partnership, a major difference is that MLPs may trade on a public exchange or in the over- the-counter market. The ability to trade on a public exchange or in the over-the-counter market provides a certain amount of liquidity not found in many limited partnership investments. However, MLP interests may be less liquid than conventional publicly traded securities. The risks of investing in an MLP are similar to those of investing in a partnership, including more flexible governance structures, which could result in less protection for investors than investments in a corporation.

The managing general partner of an MLP may receive an incentive allocation based on increases in the amount and growth of cash distributions to investors in the MLP. This method of compensation may create an incentive for the managing general partner to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangements. Investors in an MLP would normally not be liable for the debts of the MLP beyond the amount that the investor has contributed but investors may not be shielded to the same extent that a shareholder of a corporation would be. In addition, MLP distributions may be reduced by fees and other expenses incurred by the MLP. Investments in MLPs may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Portfolio indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by MLPs in which it invests. Such expenses are not reflected in the above fee table. MLPs are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments. During periods of interest rate volatility, these investments may not provide attractive returns.

Certain MLPs may operate in, or have exposure to, the energy sector. The energy sector can be significantly affected by changes in the prices and supplies of oil and other energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects and tax and other government regulations, policies of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and relationships among OPEC members and between OPEC and oil importing nations.

MLP TAX RISK. MLPs generally do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level. Rather, each partner is allocated a share of the partnership's income, gains, losses, deductions and expenses. A change in current tax law, or a change in the underlying business mix of a given MLP, could result in an MLP being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would result in such MLP being required to pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income. The classification of an MLP as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes would have the effect of reducing the amount of cash available for distribution by the MLP. Thus, if any of the MLPs owned by the Underlying Fund were treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it could result in a reduction in the value of the Portfolio's investment in the Underlying Fund and lower income.

Distributions from an MLP in excess of the Underlying Fund's basis in the MLP will generally be treated as capital gain. However, a portion of the gain may instead be treated as ordinary income to the extent attributable to certain assets held by the MLP the sale of which would produce ordinary income. To the extent a distribution received by the Underlying Fund from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Underlying Fund's adjusted tax basis in the interests of the MLP may be reduced, which will result in an increase in an amount of income or gain (or de-crease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the Underlying Fund for tax purposes upon the sale of any such interests or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests. Furthermore, any return of capital distribution received from the MLP may require the Underlying Fund (and thus a Portfolio) to restate the character of its distributions and amend any shareholder tax reporting previously issued.

PRIVATE EQUITY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in instruments that provide exposure to private equity strategies, including direct or indirect investments in mezzanine debt and leveraged buyout strategies. The risks an Underlying Fund may face when investing in private equity-related investments, including the possible illiquidity of such investments and the risk that the companies in which a private equity firm invests its capital do not survive (which would decrease the value of the firm or the fund it creates and, consequently, the value of the Underlying Fund's private equity-related investments). Investments in private equity instruments are subject to additional risks, including liquidity risk, valuation risk, legal and regulatory risks and tax risk. Private equity-related investments may include illiquid securities that the Portfolio is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.

Private equity-related investments are subject to valuation risk partly because there is little or no publicly available information about private companies. These instruments are usually highly illiquid and may have restrictions on redemptions. In addition, recent economic events have given rise to a political climate that may result in private equity investments becoming subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and/or entirely new legal, tax or regulatory regimes both within the United States and in other countries in which the Portfolio may directly or indirectly invest. The Portfolio's private equity-related investments may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation, or regulations imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Federal Reserve, other U.S. or non-U.S. tax or governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that supervise the financial markets.

Structurally, mezzanine debt usually ranks subordinate in priority of payment to senior debt, such as senior bank debt, and are often unsecured. However, mezzanine loans rank senior to common and preferred equity in a borrower's capital structure. Mezzanine debt is often used in leveraged buyout and real estate finance transactions. Due to the higher risk profile and often less restrictive covenants of mezzanine loans as compared to senior loans, mezzanine loans sometimes earn a higher return than senior secured loans. Typically, mezzanine debt has elements of both debt and equity instruments, offering fixed returns in the form of interest payments associated with senior debt, while providing lenders an opportunity to participate in the capital appreciation of a borrower, if any, through an equity interest. This equity interest typically takes the form of warrants.

LEVERAGE RISK. Leverage exists when an Underlying Fund purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing cash in an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. Such instruments may include, among others, written options and other derivatives.

To the extent that an Underlying Fund is not able to close out a leveraged position because of market illiquidity, the Underlying Fund's liquidity may be impaired. In such cases, the Underlying Fund may be required to liquidate positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging may cause an Underlying Fund to be more volatile because it may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Underlying Fund's portfolio securities. There can be no assurance that an Underlying Fund's leverage strategies will be successful. Certain investments, such as ETFs, may include "embedded" leverage, which means the ETF pays a return linked to a multiple of the performance of an underlying index, securities basket or other reference asset. These investments may be more volatile than investments in unlevered securities, which may increase the volatility of an Underlying Fund, and thus a Portfolio.

QUANTITATIVE STRATEGY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may use quantitative mathematical models that rely on patterns inferred from historical prices and other financial data in evaluating prospective investments. However, most quantitative models cannot fully match the complexity of the financial markets and therefore sudden unanticipated changes in underlying market conditions can significantly impact the performance of the Underlying Fund. Further, as market dynamics shift over time, a previously highly successful model may become outdated. Moreover, there are an increasing number of market participants who rely on quantitative mathematical models. These models may be similar to those used by the Underlying Fund, which may result in a substantial number of market participants taking the same action with respect to an investment and some of these market participants may be substantially larger than the Underlying Fund.

SHORT SALES RISK. Short sales involve selling a security the Portfolio does not own in anticipation that the security's price will decline. If an Underlying Fund sells short a security that it does not own and the security increases in value, the Underlying Fund will pay a higher price to repurchase the security and thereby incur a loss. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding a long position in the same security. It is possible that the market value of the securities the Underlying Fund holds in long positions will decline at the same time that the market value of the securities the Portfolio has sold short increases, thereby increasing the Underlying Fund's potential volatility. The more the Underlying Fund pays, the more it will lose on the transaction, which adversely affects its share price. The loss on a long position is limited to what the Underlying Fund originally paid for the security together with any transaction costs. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Underlying Fund's exposure is theoretically unlimited.

In order to establish a short position in a security, the Underlying Fund must borrow the security from a broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to borrow a security the Underlying Fund seeks to sell short at a particular time or at an acceptable price. As such, there is a risk that the Underlying Fund may be unable to implement its investment strategy due to a lack of available securities or for other reasons. The Underlying Fund normally closes a short sale of securities that it does not own by purchasing an equivalent number of shares of the borrowed security on the open market and delivering them to the broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to complete or "close out" the short position by replacing the borrowed securities at a particular time or at an acceptable price. The Underlying Fund may be prematurely forced to close out a short position if the broker demands the return of the borrowed security. The Portfolio incurs a loss if the Underlying Fund is required to buy the security at a time when the security has appreciated in value from the date of the short sale.

The Underlying Fund will incur increased transaction costs when selling securities short. In addition, taking short positions results in a form of leverage which may increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund.

SUBSIDIARY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest through a wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Cayman Subsidiary"). The Cayman Subsidiary, unlike the Underlying Fund, may invest without limitation in commodity-linked derivatives. By investing in the Cayman Subsidiary, the Underlying Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Cayman Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Underlying Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Underlying Fund. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Cayman Subsidiary will be achieved. The Cayman Subsidiary is not registered under 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in this Prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Accordingly, the Underlying Fund, as the sole investor in the Cayman Subsidiary, will not have all of the protections offered to investors in registered investment companies. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Underlying Fund and/or the Cayman Subsidiary to operate as described in the Underlying Fund's prospectus and the statement of additional information and could adversely affect the Cayman Subsidiary and the Underlying Fund and its shareholders, including a Portfolio. For example, Cayman Islands law does not currently impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax or withholding tax on the subsidiary. If this were to change, the subsidiary may have to pay such taxes and Underlying Fund shareholders will experience decreased returns.

Additionally, as a regulated investment company, each Underlying Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from sources treated as qualifying income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"). Each Underlying Fund that invests in a Cayman Subsidiary expects to treat the income it derives from the Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income based on the principles underlying a number of private letter rulings provided to third-parties not associated with the Underlying Fund. However, an Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. Additionally, the IRS recently issued final regulations that would generally treat an Underlying Fund's income inclusion with respect to a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a current distribution out of the earnings and profits of the Cayman Subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Underlying Fund's business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies. Each Underlying Fund intends to treat the income it derives from a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income. However, each Underling Fund has not received a private letter ruling, and the Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings issued by the IRS to third-parties, the IRS were to determine such income is nonqualifying, an Underlying Fund might fail to satisfy the income requirement. Additionally, each Underlying Fund intends to limit its investment in a Cayman Subsidiary to no more than 25% of the value of the Underlying Fund's total assets in order to satisfy the asset diversification requirement.

UNDERLYING POOLS RISK. Underlying Pools are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Portfolio as an investor in swaps whose returns are based on the returns of Underlying Pools. As a result, the cost of investing in the Portfolio may be higher than the cost of investing directly in an Underlying Pool. The Underlying Pools will pay management fees, brokerage commissions and operating expenses, and may also pay performance-based fees to each Underlying Pool manager, which may be reflected in the return earned by the Portfolio on swaps based on Underlying Pools. Underlying Pools are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the fund. There is no guarantee that any of the trading strategies used by the managers retained by an Underlying Pool will be profitable or avoid losses and, therefore, that the Portfolio's investments based on these Underlying Pools will not lose money. The Underlying Pools on which a portion of the Portfolio's returns will be based are not registered investment companies and, therefore, will not be subject to the same controls and regulatory protections as registered investment companies.

Shares of the Portfolios are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

**ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS**

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Saratoga Portfolios**

As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes ("ETNs").

SECURITIES LENDING. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions desiring to borrow securities to complete transactions and for other purposes. In connection with such loans, a Portfolio receives liquid collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of the portfolio securities being lent. This collateral is marked to market on a daily basis. A Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets.

Securities lending involves the risk that a Portfolio may lose money because the borrower of the loaned securities fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. A Portfolio could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for the loaned securities or a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral. These events, and securities lending in general, could trigger adverse tax consequences for a Portfolio and its investors. For example, if a Portfolio loans its securities, the Portfolio and its investors may lose the ability to treat certain Portfolio distributions associated with those securities as qualified dividend income.

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

When the Manager believes market conditions are unfavorable, the Manager may attempt to "hedge" a Portfolio with defensive positions and strategies using derivative instruments (e.g., exchange-traded futures and options, and other derivatives such as swaps, options on swaps, and caps and floors).

A Portfolio is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so even in unfavorable conditions. As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes.

**General Investment Policies of the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

Temporary or Cash Investments. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolios will stay fully invested according to their principal investment strategies as noted above. The Portfolios, however, may temporarily depart from their principal investment strategies by making short-term investments in cash, cash equivalents, and high-quality, short-term debt securities and money market instruments, including affiliated and unaffiliated instruments, for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse conditions, including adverse market, economic or political conditions, amongst others. This may result in the Portfolios not achieving their investment objectives during that period. To the extent that the Portfolios use a money market fund for their cash position, there will be some duplication of expenses because the Portfolios would bear their *pro rata* portion of such money market fund's advisory fees and operational expenses.

Change in Investment Objective and Strategies. Each Portfolio's investment objective and strategies, including the principal investment strategies are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolio's shareholders.

**Additional Risk Information (Asset Allocation Portfolios only)**

While the Portfolios intend to primarily allocate their assets to investments in the Underlying Funds, a Portfolio may be exposed to the investment risks described above under "Principal Investment Risks" to the extent such Portfolio directly invests in individual securities and ETNs.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS**

A description of the Portfolios' policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of each of the Portfolios' securities is available in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information.

The Trust discloses each Portfolio's top holdings on a calendar quarter basis with a one to three-week lag on its public website until they are included in the Trust's next shareholder report or quarterly report. Each Portfolio will make available complete month-end portfolio holdings information with a 30-day lag. Such information can be obtained by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

In addition, you may obtain complete Portfolio holdings information or other disclosure of holdings as required by applicable legal or regulatory requirements on a fiscal quarterly basis within two months after the end of the fiscal period by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

**MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS**

***The Manager***

Saratoga Capital Management, LLC ("SCM"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392. The Manager is a Delaware limited liability company. As of September 30, 2025, the Manager had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management. The Manager and the Trust have obtained an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC that permits the Manager to enter into investment advisory agreements with advisers without obtaining shareholder approval. The Manager, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, may select Advisers for each Portfolio and supervises and monitors the performance of each Adviser.

The Order also permits the Manager, subject to the approval of the Trustees, to replace investment advisers or amend investment advisory agreements, including fees, without shareholder approval whenever the Manager and the Trustees believe such action will benefit a Portfolio and its shareholders.

This means that the Manager can reduce the sub-advisory fees and retain a larger portion of the management fee, or increase the sub-advisory fees and retain a smaller portion of the management fee. Pursuant to the Order, the Manager or the Adviser is not required to disclose its contractual fee arrangements with any sub-adviser. The Manager compensates each Adviser out of its management fee.

The total amount of investment management fees payable by each Portfolio to the Manager may not be changed without shareholder approval.

The management fee for each Portfolio is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Portfolios:

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| **Portfolio** | **Management Fee** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 0.475% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 0.55% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 0.65% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 1.25% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 1.25% |

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*Expense Reductions and Reimbursements and Net Expenses.* The Trust and the Manager have entered into an Excess Expense Agreement (the "Expense Agreement") effective January 1, 1999.

In connection with the Expense Agreement, the Manager is currently voluntarily waiving all or a portion of its management fees and/or assuming certain other operating expenses of the Portfolios in order to maintain the expense ratios of each class of the Portfolios at or below predetermined levels (each, an "Expense Cap"). Under the terms of the Expense Agreement, fees waived and expenses paid by the Manager are subject to reimbursement by the relevant class of the Portfolio within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses were paid. Prior Board approval is required with respect to any such expense reimbursements. No reimbursement payment will be made by a Portfolio if it would result in that Portfolio exceeding its current Expense Cap. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the Expense Cap. The Expense Agreement can be terminated by either party, without penalty, upon 30 days' prior notice. Currently, the Manager is voluntarily limiting total annual operating expenses of the Portfolios as follows:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 3.40% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 3.40% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 2.80% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 2.15% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 3.40% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 3.40% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 3.40% |

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*Portfolio Expenses.* Each Asset Allocation Portfolio is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an Operating Expense Limitation Agreement between the Manager and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager has agreed to waive its management fees and/or pay expenses of the Portfolios to ensure that the total amount of Portfolio operating expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses for a Portfolio) do not exceed 1.24% of a Portfolio's average net assets for Class A shares through December 31, 2026, subject thereafter to annual re-approval of the agreement by the Board of Trustees (the "Expense Cap"). Any reduction in management fees or payment of expenses made by the Manager may be reimbursed by a Portfolio in subsequent fiscal years if the Manager so requests. This reimbursement may be requested if the aggregate amount actually paid by the Manager toward operating expenses for such fiscal year (taking into account the reimbursement) does not exceed the applicable limitation on Portfolio expenses. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolios for management fees waived and/or expense payments made by the Manager within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause a Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less. Any such reimbursement will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. A Portfolio must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Manager is entitled to any reimbursement of management fees and/or expenses. This Operating Expense Limitation Agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees.

The Expense Cap in place for each Asset Allocation Portfolio is shown in the table below:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.24% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.24% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.24% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.24% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.24% |

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***The Advisers***

The following sets forth certain information about each of the Advisers:

SCM, a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and Adviser to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Markey Portfolio. SCM, which is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392, had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management as of September 30, 2025.

M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass"), a registered investment adviser founded in 1972, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Value Portfolio. M.D. Sass is a privately-owned investment manager for family offices, high net worth individuals and institutional investors such as corporations, endowments and foundations. As of September 30, 2025, M.D. Sass advised accounts having assets of approximately $3.0 billion. M.D. Sass is located at 55 West 46<sup>th</sup> Street, 28<sup>th</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10036.

Oak Associates *ltd.* ("Oak Associates"), a registered investment adviser, located at 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 310, Akron, Ohio 44333-8398, serves as the Adviser to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and the Technology & Communications Portfolio. Oak Associates advises mutual funds and other investors. As of September 30, 2025, Oak Associates had approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM"), a registered investment adviser, located at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1150, Dallas, Texas, 75201, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio and International Equity Portfolio. SGAM advises institutional, high net worth and mutual fund clients. SGAM managed assets of approximately $3.2 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson"), a registered investment adviser located at 600 Travis, Suite 3800, Houston, Texas 77002, serves as the Adviser to the Mid Capitalization Portfolio. With approximately $16.1 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Vaughan Nelson provides investment services to foundations, endowments, institutions, corporate pension funds, mutual funds and families/individuals.

Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Adviser to the Small Capitalization Portfolio. Zacks, located at 101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60606, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zacks Investment Research. Zacks acts as an investment manager for individuals and institutions. As of September 30, 2025, Zacks had approximately $14.34 billion in assets under management.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Advisory Agreements of the Portfolios in this Prospectus is available in the Portfolios' Form N-CSR filing for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

***Administration***

The Bank of New York Mellon, located at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, is the custodian of the assets of the Trust.

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, serves as the Trust's transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent").

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, provides administrative (including custody administration) and fund accounting services to the Trust. As such, they manage the administrative affairs of the Trust, calculate the NAV of the shares of each Portfolio, and create and maintain the Trust's required financial records.

**SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION**

***Pricing of Portfolio Shares***

The price of shares of each Portfolio called "net asset value" or "NAV" is based on the value of the Portfolio's investments. The NAV per share of each Portfolio is determined once daily at the close of trading on the NYSE (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) ("Valuation Time") on each day that the NYSE is open. Shares will not be priced on days that the NYSE is closed.

Generally, a Portfolio's securities are valued each day at the last quoted sales price on each security's primary securities exchange. Securities traded or dealt in upon one or more securities exchanges (whether domestic or foreign, and including the National Association of Securities Dealers' Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ")) for which market quotations are readily available and not subject to restrictions against resale shall be valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary securities exchange (or in the case of NASDAQ securities, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price) or, in the absence of a sale on the primary exchange, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange. When a market price is not readily available, including circumstances under which the Manager or an Adviser determines that a security's market price is not accurate, a portfolio security is valued by a pricing committee at its fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. In these cases, the Portfolio's NAV will reflect certain portfolio securities' fair value rather than their market price. All securities held by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and debt securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost. The amortized cost valuation method involves valuing a debt obligation in reference to its cost rather than market forces.

Securities traded on a foreign exchange which has not closed by the Valuation Time or for which the official closing prices are not available at the time the NAV is determined may use alternative market prices provided by a pricing service. In addition, with respect to securities that primarily are listed on a foreign exchange, when an event occurs after the close of a foreign exchange that is likely to have changed the value of the foreign securities (for example, a percentage change in value of one or more U.S. securities indices in excess of specified thresholds), such securities will be valued at their fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. Securities also may be fair valued in the event of a development affecting a country or region or an issuer-specific development, which is likely to have changed the value of the security. To the extent a Portfolio invests in ETFs, such Portfolio's NAV is calculated, in relevant part, based upon the NAV of such ETFs (which are registered open-end management investment companies). The prospectuses for these ETFs explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.

Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.

**P*urchase of Shares***

Purchase of shares of a Portfolio must be made through a Financial Intermediary having a sales agreement with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, the Trust's distributor (the "Distributor"), or through a broker or intermediary designated by that Financial Intermediary, or directly through the Transfer Agent. Shares of a Portfolio are available to participants in Consulting Programs and to other investors and investment advisory services. Purchase requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day. Requests received after the close of regular trading will receive the NAV per share determined on the following business day. A purchase order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary, or a broker or intermediary designated by a Financial Intermediary, authorized to accept purchase orders on behalf of the Trust. The Portfolios, however, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject any application to purchase shares. Make all checks payable to a Portfolio. Applications will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a check drawn on a U.S. bank, thrift institution, or credit union in U.S. funds for the full amount of the shares to be purchased. The Portfolios do not accept payment in cash, third party checks (except for properly endorsed IRA rollover checks), counter checks, starter checks, traveler's checks, money orders, credit card checks, and checks drawn on non-U.S. financial institutions will not be accepted. Cashier's checks bank official checks, and bank money orders are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be accepted under certain circumstances. Redemption of shares of a Portfolio purchased by check may be subject to a hold period until the check has been cleared by the issuing bank. To avoid such holding periods, shares may be purchased through a broker or by wire, as described in this section. The sales charge for Class A shares is 5.75% of the offering price. However, this sales charge may be reduced or waived as described in "Reduced Sales Charge."

Current shareholders may purchase additional shares via Automated Clearing House ("ACH"). To have this option added to your account, please send a letter to the Portfolio requesting this option and supply a voided check for the bank account. Only bank accounts held at domestic institutions that are ACH members may be used for these transactions. You may not use ACH transactions for your initial purchase of Portfolio shares. ACH purchases will be effective at the closing price per share on the business day after the order is placed. The Trust may alter, modify or terminate this purchase option at any time.

New Accounts can be established online. To establish internet transaction privileges, you must enroll through the website. You automatically have the ability to establish internet transaction privileges unless you decline the privileges on your New Account Application or IRA Application. You will be required to enter into a user's agreement through the website in order to enroll in these privileges. To purchase shares through the website, you must also have ACH instructions on your account. Redemption proceeds may be sent to you by check to the address or record, or if your account has existing bank information, by wire or ACH. Only bank accounts held at domestic financial institutions that are ACH members can be used for transactions through the Fund's website. Transactions through the website are subject to the same minimums and maximums as other transaction methods. Please call 1-888-672-4839 for assistance in establishing online access.

You should be aware that the internet is an unsecured, unstable, unregulated and unpredictable environment. Your ability to use the website for transactions is dependent upon the internet and equipment, software, systems, data and services provided by various vendors and third parties. While the Fund and its service providers have established certain security procedures, the Fund, their distributor and their transfer agent cannot assure you that trading information will be completely secure.

There may also be delays, malfunctions, or other inconveniences generally associated with this medium. There also may be times when the website is unavailable for Fund transactions or other purposes. Should this happen, you should consider purchasing or redeeming shares by another method. Neither the Fund nor their transfer agent, distributor nor Advisor will be liable for any such delays or malfunctions or unauthorized interception or access to communications or account information.

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad choices available. The Trust offers several classes of shares to investors designed to provide them with the flexibility of selecting an investment best suited to their needs. Not all share classes may be available for purchase in all states. For more information regarding the purchase of shares, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

*Note*: Gemini Fund Services, LLC, the Portfolios' Transfer Agent, will charge a $25 fee against a shareholder's account, in addition to any loss sustained by the Portfolios, for any check or electronic payment returned to the Transfer Agent for insufficient funds.

Information regarding transaction processing and the establishment of new accounts should be sent to:

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| <u>**via Regular Mail**</u> | <u>**via Overnight Mail**</u> |
| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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If you wish to wire money to make a subsequent investment in a Portfolio, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839 to receive wiring instructions and to notify the Trust that a wire transfer is coming. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire. The Trust will normally accept wired funds for investment on the day of receipt provided that such funds are received by the Trust's designated bank before the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Your bank may charge you a fee for wiring same-day funds.

Purchase of Shares in Good Order. All purchase requests directly through the Transfer Agent must be received by the Transfer Agent in "good order."

This means that your request must include:

● The Portfolio and account number.

● The amount of the transaction (in dollars or shares).

● Accurately completed orders.

● Any supporting legal documentation that may be required.

If you are purchasing shares through a Financial Intermediary, please consult your intermediary for purchase instructions. Orders to purchase shares through a Financial Intermediary will be effected at the NAV per share next determined after the purchase order has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The investors are solely responsible for determining their risk tolerances, investment objectives and which Portfolios are appropriate for them to invest in. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

Financial Intermediaries may charge a processing or service fee in connection with the purchase or redemption of Trust shares. The amount and applicability of such a fee is determined and disclosed to its customers by each individual Financial Intermediary. Processing or service fees typically are fixed, nominal dollar amounts and are in addition to the sales and other charges described in this Prospectus. Your Financial Intermediary will provide you with specific information about any processing or service fees you will be charged.

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you: when you open an account we will ask your name, residential or business address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you, including your social security number, tax identification number or other identifying number. Throughout the life of your account, we may request updated identifying information in accordance with our customer identification program. If we are unable to verify your identity, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to restrict additional transactions and/or liquidate your account at the next calculated NAV after your account is closed (less any applicable sales/account charges and/or tax penalties) or take any other action required by law.

CONTINUOUS OFFERING. For Class A shares of the Trust's Portfolios described in this Prospectus (other than the Asset Allocation Portfolios) the minimum initial investment in the Trust is generally $2,500 and the minimum initial investment in any individual Portfolio (other than the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) is generally $250 (there is no minimum investment for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio). The minimum initial investment for the Asset Allocation Portfolios is generally $2,500. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for any Portfolio. For employees and relatives of the Manager, firms distributing shares of the Trust, and the Trust service providers and their affiliates, the minimum initial investment in the Trust is $1,000 with no individual Portfolio minimum. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. The Trust reserves the right at any time to vary the initial and subsequent investment minimums.

The Trust offers an Automatic Investment Plan under which purchase orders of $100 or more may be placed periodically in the Trust. The purchase price is paid automatically from cash held in the shareholder's designated account. For further information regarding the Automatic Investment Plan, shareholders should contact their Consulting Broker or the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

The sale of shares will be suspended during any period when the determination of NAV is suspended and may be suspended by the Board of Trustees whenever the Board judges it to be in the best interest of the Trust to do so. The Distributor in its sole discretion, may accept or reject any purchase order.

Generally, each Portfolio reserves the right to reject any purchase requests, including exchanges from other Saratoga Portfolios, which it regards as disruptive to efficient Portfolio management. A purchase request could be rejected because of, amongst other things, the timing or amount of the investment or because of a history of excessive trading by the investor.

***Reduced Sales Charge***

Certain shareholders may be eligible for reduced sales charges (i.e., breakpoint discounts), CDSC waivers and eligibility minimums. Please see the information set forth below for specific eligibility requirements. You must notify your authorized Financial Intermediary or the Transfer Agent at the time a purchase order is placed that the purchase (or redemption) qualifies for a reduced sales charge (i.e., breakpoint discount), CDSC waiver or eligibility minimum.

Similar notification must be made in writing when an order is placed by mail. The reduced sales charge, CDSC waiver or eligibility minimum will not be granted if: (i) notification is not furnished at the time of order; or (ii) a review of the records of the authorized dealer of the Portfolios' shares or the Trust's Transfer Agent does not confirm your represented holdings. The Portfolios make available (free of charge) information regarding sales charge waivers and discounts at www.saratogacap.com.

In order to obtain a reduced sales charge (i.e., breakpoint discount) or to meet an eligibility minimum, it may be necessary at the time of purchase for you to inform your authorized financial representative or the Transfer Agent of the existence of other accounts in which there are holdings eligible to be aggregated to meet the sales load breakpoints or eligibility minimums. In order to verify your eligibility, you may be required to provide account statements and/or confirmations regarding shares of a Portfolio or other Trust Portfolios held in all related accounts described below, as well as shares held by related parties, such as members of the same family or household, in order to determine whether you have met a sales load breakpoint or eligibility minimum.

You can qualify for a reduction of the sales charge by investing one lump sum in Class A shares of the Portfolios. You can also qualify for a sales charge reduction or waiver through a right of accumulation or a letter of intent if you are a U.S. resident. See the discussions of "Right of Accumulation" and "Letter of Intent" below. If you are a U.S. resident and are investing more than $50,000, then you will pay a reduced sales charge. The following chart shows the sales charge you will pay based on the amount of your purchase. You can purchase Class A shares without any initial sales charge if you are a U.S. resident and invest $1 million or more in Class A shares.

*Reduced Sales Charge for U.S. Residents*

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| **Amount of Purchase** | **Sales Charge as a<br> Percentage of <br> Offering Price<sup>1</sup>** | **Sales Charge as a<br> Percentage of<br> Net Investment<br> (Net Asset Value)** | **Broker Reallowance<br> as a Percentage<br> of Offering Price<sup>2</sup>** |
| Less than $50,000 | 5.75% | 6.10% | 5.00% |
| $50,000 but less than $100,000 | 4.50% | 4.71% | 3.75% |
| $100,000 but less than $250,000 | 3.50% | 3.63% | 2.75% |
| $250,000 but less than $500,000 | 2.50% | 2.56% | 2.00% |
| $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 | 2.00% | 2.04% | 1.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | None (See below)<sup>3</sup> | None (See below)<sup>3</sup> | (See below)<sup>3</sup> |

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(1) Offering price includes the front-end sales load. The sales charge you pay may differ slightly from the amount set forth above because of rounding that occurs in the calculation used to determine your sales charge.

(2) At the discretion of The Saratoga Advantage Trust, however, the entire sales charge may at times be reallowed to dealers. The staff of the SEC has indicated that dealers who receive more than 90% of the sales charge may be considered underwriters.

(3) The Manager may pay, monthly in 12 equal installments, certain commissions to brokers who initiate and are responsible for purchases by any single purchaser who is a resident of the United States as follows:

Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio; Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio; Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio; Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio; Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - for purchases of $1 million to $3 million, the Manager will pay 0.55%, plus 0.40% on any amounts over $3 million up to $50 million and 0.20% on any amounts over $50 million.

Health & Biotechnology Portfolio; and Technology & Communications Portfolio- for purchases of $1 million to $3 million, the Manager will pay 0.75%, plus 0.50% on any amounts over $3 million up to $50 million and 0.25% on any amounts over $50 million.

U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio; Investment Quality Bond Portfolio; Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio; Mid Capitalization Portfolio; Small Capitalization Portfolio; and International Equity Portfolio - for purchases of $1 million to $3 million, the Manager will pay 0.25%, plus 0.20% on any amounts over $3 million up to $50 million and 0.10% on any amounts over $50 million.

***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 any Saratoga Portfolio 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 Internal Revenue Code, including related plans of the same employer.

If you plan to rely on this right of accumulation, you must notify the 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.

***Letter of Intent***

The letter of intent allows you to count all investments within a 13-month period in Class A shares of any Saratoga Portfolio as if you were making them all at once for the purposes of calculating the applicable reduced sales charges. The minimum initial investment under a letter of intent is 5% of the total letter of intent amount.

The letter of intent does not preclude the Portfolio from discontinuing sales of its shares. You may include a purchase not originally made pursuant to a letter of intent under a letter of intent entered into within 90 days of the original purchase. To determine the applicable sales charge reduction, you may also include (1) the cost of shares of a Saratoga Portfolio which were previously purchased at a price including a front end sales charge during the 90-day period prior to the Distributor receiving the letter of intent, and (2) the historical cost of shares of other Portfolios you currently own acquired in exchange for shares of Portfolios purchased during that period at a price including a front-end sales charge.

You may combine purchases and exchanges by family members (limited to spouse and children, under the age of 21, living in the same household). You should retain any records necessary to substantiate historical costs because the Trust, its Transfer Agent and any financial intermediaries may not maintain this information. Shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends are not aggregated to achieve the stated investment goal.

***Class A Shares Sales Charge Waivers***

The sales charge on purchases of Class A shares is waived for certain types of investors, including:

● Employees of broker-dealers or other financial institutions (including registered investment advisors and financial planners) having agreements with the Distributor or the Manager (a "Selling Representative") and their immediate families (or any trust, pension, profit sharing or other benefit plan for the benefit of such persons).

● Employees of a bank, savings and loan, credit union or other financial institution that utilize a Selling Representative to clear purchases of the Trust's shares and their immediate families.

● Participants in certain "wrap-fee" programs, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, or asset allocation programs or other fee-based arrangements sponsored by broker-dealers and other financial institutions.

● Clients of financial intermediaries use the shares in particular investment products made available to such clients and for which such registered investment advisors may charge a separate fee.

● Institutional investors (which may include bank trust departments and registered investment advisors).

● Any accounts established on behalf of registered investment advisors or their clients by broker-dealers that charge a transaction fee.

● Insurance company separate accounts, separate accounts used to fund certain unregistered variable annuity contracts, Section 403(b), 401(a) or 401(k) accounts and college savings plans organized under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

● Employer-sponsored retirement or benefit plans with total plan assets of at least $1 million where the plan's investments in the Trust are part of an omnibus account. A minimum initial investment of $1 million in the Trust is required. The Manager in its sole discretion may waive these minimum dollar requirements.

● Reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividends.

● Direct accounts without an assigned broker will not be charged a sales load.

Whether a sales charge waiver is available for your retirement plan or charitable account depends upon the policies and procedures of your intermediary. Please consult your plan sponsor or financial adviser for further information.

Certain waivers may not be available depending on the policies at certain Financial Intermediaries. Please consult your Financial Intermediary for more information. For specific information with respect to sales charge waivers and discounts available through a specific Financial Intermediary, please refer to Appendix A attached to this Prospectus.

***Contingent Deferred Sales Charge***

Class A shares may be redeemed on each business day without charge at net asset value per share next determined, except in the case of investors who paid no initial sales charge because they invested $1 million or more, in which case the investor will pay a 1.00% Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") on shares redeemed within one year after purchase. For investments made prior to January 1, 2003, the CDSC is based upon the investor's original purchase price, or the current net asset value of the shares that they redeem, whichever is lower. For investments that are made on or after January 1, 2003, the CDSC is based upon the investor's original purchase price. Any CDSC paid on the redemptions of Class A shares expressed as a percentage of the applicable redemption amount may be higher or lower than the charge described due to rounding. Brokers may receive distribution and/or shareholder service fees for Class A shares.

***Plan of Distribution***

The Portfolios have adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Plan") with respect to the sale and distribution of shares of the Portfolios. The Plan provides that each Portfolio will pay the Distributor or other entities, including the Manager, a fee, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of: 0.40% of the average net assets of U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, and Technology & Communications Portfolio; and 0.25% of Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio. A portion of the fee payable pursuant to the Plan, equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets, is currently characterized as a service fee as such term is defined under Rule 2830 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") Conduct Rules and it may be paid directly to the Manager or other entities for providing support services. A service fee is a payment made for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The fee is treated by each Portfolio as an expense in the year it is accrued.

Because the fee is paid out of each Portfolio's assets on an ongoing basis, over time the fee may increase the costs of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of service charges.

Additional amounts paid under the Plan are paid to the Distributor or other entities for services provided and the expenses borne by the Distributor and others in the distribution of the shares, including the payment of commissions for sales of the shares and incentive compensation to and expenses of dealers and others who engage in or support distribution of shares or who service shareholder accounts, including overhead and telephone expenses; printing and distribution of prospectuses and reports used in connection with the offering of the Portfolios' shares to other than current shareholders; and preparation, printing and distribution of sales literature and advertising materials. In addition, the Distributor or other entities may utilize fees paid pursuant to the Plan to compensate dealers or other entities for their opportunity costs in advancing such amounts, which compensation would be in the form of a carrying charge on any unreimbursed expenses.

***Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares***

"Market-timing" often times involves the frequent purchases and redemptions of shares of the Portfolios by shareholders, and "market-timing" may present risks for other shareholders of the Portfolios, which may include, among other things, dilution in the value of Portfolio shares held by long-term shareholders, interference with the efficient management of the Trust's Portfolios, increased brokerage and administrative costs, incurring unwanted taxable gains, and forcing the Portfolios to hold excess levels of cash.

Short term trading strategies also present certain risks based on a Portfolio's investment objective, strategies and policies. To the extent that a Portfolio invests substantially in foreign securities it is particularly susceptible to the risk that market timers may take advantage of time zone differences. The foreign securities in which a Portfolio invests may be traded on foreign markets that close well before the Portfolio calculates its NAV. This gives rise to the possibility that developments may have occurred in the interim that would affect the value of these securities. A market timer may seek to capitalize on these time zone differences by purchasing shares of the Portfolio based on events occurring after foreign market closing prices are established, but before the Portfolio's NAV calculation, that are likely to result in higher prices in foreign markets the following day ("time zone arbitrage"). The market timer might redeem the Portfolio's shares the next day when the Portfolio's share price would reflect the increased prices in foreign markets, for a quick profit at the expense of long-term Portfolio shareholders.

Investments in other types of securities may also be susceptible to short-term trading strategies. These investments include securities that are, among other things, thinly traded, traded infrequently, or relatively illiquid, which have the risk that the current market price for the securities may not accurately reflect current market values. A shareholder may seek to engage in short-term trading to take advantage of these pricing differences (referred to as "price arbitrage"). To the extent that a Portfolio invests in small capitalization securities, technology and other specific industry sector securities, and in certain fixed-income securities, such as high-yield bonds (also referred to as junk bonds) or municipal bonds, a Portfolio may be adversely affected by price arbitrage trading strategies.

The Trust discourages frequent purchases and redemptions of Portfolio shares by Portfolio shareholders and the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to such frequent purchases and redemptions. The Trust does not accommodate frequent purchases and sales by Portfolio shareholders. The Trust's policies with respect to purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Portfolio shares are described in the "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION–Purchase of Shares" and "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION–Redemption of Shares" sections of this Prospectus. Except as described in these sections, the Trust's policies regarding frequent trading of Portfolio shares are applied uniformly to all shareholders. The Trust requires all intermediaries to enforce all of the Trust's policies contained in this Prospectus and in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information. Omnibus accounts intermediaries generally do not identify customers' trading activity to the Trust on an individual basis.

The ability of the Trust to monitor exchanges made by the underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts, therefore, is severely limited. Consequently, the Trust must rely on the Financial Intermediary to monitor frequent short-term trading within the Portfolios by the Financial Intermediary's customers. The Trust monitors enforcement by Financial Intermediaries, and if a Financial Intermediary fails to enforce the Trust's restrictions, the Trust may take certain actions, including terminating the relationship. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to eliminate all market-timing activities.

Certain patterns of past exchanges and/or purchase or redemption transactions involving a Portfolio may result in a Portfolio sending a warning letter, rejecting, limiting or prohibiting, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, additional purchases and/or exchanges. Determinations in this regard may be made based on, amongst other things, the frequency or dollar amount of the previous exchanges or purchase or redemption transactions.

***Redemption of Shares***

Shares of a Portfolio may be redeemed on any day that the Portfolio calculates its NAV. Redemption requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day. Redemption requests received by the Trust after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV next determined by the Trust. Orders to redeem shares through a Financial Intermediary will receive the NAV per share next determined after the redemption request has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. A redemption order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary authorized to accept redemption orders on behalf of the Trust. A Portfolio is required to transmit redemption proceeds for credit to the shareholder's account within seven days after receipt of a redemption request. However, payments for redemptions of shares purchased by check will not be transmitted until the check clears.

Redemption requests may be given to a Financial Intermediary having a selling agreement with the Distributor. The Financial Intermediary is responsible for transmitting such redemption requests to the Trust's Transfer Agent. Redemption requests also may be given directly to the Transfer Agent, if the shareholder purchased shares directly through the Transfer Agent. In order to be effective, redemption requests of a shareholder in the event of death, divorce or other legal matter may require the submission of documents commonly required to assure the safety of a particular account. Generally, all redemptions will be for cash. The Portfolios typically expect to satisfy redemption requests by selling portfolio assets or by using holdings of cash or cash equivalents. These methods may be used during both normal and stressed market conditions.

The agreement relating to participation in a Consulting Program between a client and the investment adviser typically will provide that, absent separate payment by the participant, fees charged pursuant to that agreement may be paid through automatic redemptions of a portion of the participant's Trust account.

The Trust may suspend redemption procedures and postpone redemption payment during any period when the NYSE is closed other than for customary weekend or holiday closing or when the SEC has determined an emergency exists or has otherwise permitted such suspension or postponement.

**Written Redemption Requests.** To redeem shares by mail, send a written redemption request in good order to:

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| <u>**via Regular Mail**</u> | <u>**via Overnight Mail**</u> |
| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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Receipt of a redemption order by the U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") does not constitute receipt of such an order by the Trust or its Transfer Agent. Requests sent via the USPS will be processed at the NAV on the business day the request is received in good order at the Trust's Transfer Agent. There may be a delay between the time the request reaches the P.O. Box and the time of the Trust's receipt of the request, which may affect the NAV at which the request is processed. Regular mail is retrieved from the Transfer Agent's post office box at least once a day by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time and overnight mail is processed as received by the Transfer Agent from the delivery service. In both cases, processing of redemption requests is subject to the provisions described above in the opening paragraph in this section.

If you own an IRA or other retirement plan, you must indicate on your redemption request whether the Portfolio should withhold federal income tax. Unless you elect in your redemption request that you do not want to have federal tax withheld, the redemption will be subject to withholding.

**Redeeming by Telephone.** The telephone redemption privilege is automatically available to all new accounts. If you do not want the telephone redemption privilege, you must indicate this in the appropriate area on your account application or you must write to the Trust and instruct it to remove this privilege from your account. The proceeds will be sent by mail to the address designated on your account or wired directly to your existing account in any commercial bank or brokerage firm in the United States as designated on your application. To redeem by telephone, call 1-888-672-4839. During periods of high market activity, you may encounter higher than usual wait times. Please allow sufficient time to ensure that you will be able to complete your telephone transaction prior to market close. Neither the Fund nor its Transfer Agent will be held liable if you are unable to place your trade due to high call volume. The redemption proceeds normally will be sent by mail or by wire within three business days after receipt of your telephone instructions. If redeeming from an IRA account, you will be asked about tax withholding.

The Trust reserves the right to suspend the telephone redemption privileges with respect to your account if the names(s) or the address on the account has been changed within the previous 30 days. Neither the Trust, the Transfer Agent, nor their respective affiliates will be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expenses in acting on telephone instructions if they reasonably believe such telephone instructions to be genuine and you will be required to bear the risk of any such loss. The Trust or the Transfer Agent, or both, will employ reasonable procedures to determine that telephone instructions are genuine. If the Trust and/or the Transfer Agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable to you for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. These procedures may include, among others, requiring forms of personal identification prior to acting upon telephone instructions, providing written confirmation of the transactions and/or recording telephone instructions.

**Wire Redemptions.** If you request your redemption by wire transfer, you will be required to pay a $15.00 wire transfer fee to the Transfer Agent to cover costs associated with the transfer but the Transfer Agent does not charge a fee when transferring redemption proceeds by electronic funds transfer. In addition, your bank may impose a charge for receiving wires.

**When Redemptions are Sent.** Once the Trust receives your redemption request in "good order" as described below, it will issue a check based on the next determined NAV following your redemption request. If you purchase shares using a check and soon after request a redemption, your redemption proceeds, which are payable at the next determined NAV following the receipt of your redemption request in "good order", will not be processed until the check used for your purchase has cleared. Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via wire or ACH are typically sent 1-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order." Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via check are typically mailed via USPS 2-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order."

**Good Order.** Your redemption request will be processed if it is in "good order." To be in good order, the following conditions must be satisfied:

The request should be in writing indicating the number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;

The request must identify your account number;

The request should be signed by you and any other person listed on the account, exactly as the shares are registered; and If you request the redemption proceeds to be sent to a person, bank or an address other than that of record, or if the proceeds of a requested redemption exceed $100,000, the signature(s) on the request must be medallion signature guaranteed by an eligible signature guarantor.

**Medallion Signature Guarantee.** Certain requests require a medallion signature guarantee. To protect you and the Trust from fraud, certain transactions and redemption requests must be in writing and must include a medallion signature guarantee in the following situations (there may be other situations also requiring a medallion signature guarantee in the discretion of the Trust or Transfer Agent):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Re-registration of the account.

2. Changing bank instructions on the account.

3. Name change on the account.

4. Setting up/changing systematic withdrawal plan to a secondary address.

5. Redemptions greater than $100,000.

6. Any redemption check that is being mailed to a different address than the address of record.

7. Your account registration has changed within the last 30 days.

You should be able to obtain a medallion signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, credit union, broker-dealer, securities exchange or association, clearing agency or savings association, as defined by federal law.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan (the "Withdrawal Plan") is available for shareholders. Any Portfolio from which redemptions will be made pursuant to the Plan will be referred to as a "SWP Portfolio". The Withdrawal Plan provides periodic payments in any amount not less than $25, or in any whole percentage of the value of the SWP Portfolio's shares, on an annualized basis. A shareholder may suspend or terminate participation in the Withdrawal Plan at any time. The Withdrawal Plan may be terminated or revised at any time by the Portfolios.

Withdrawal Plan payments should not be considered dividends, yields or income. If periodic Withdrawal Plan payments continuously exceed net investment income and net capital gains, the shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly reduced and ultimately exhausted.

Each withdrawal constitutes redemption of shares and any gain or loss realized must be recognized for federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should contact their dealer representative or the Manager for further information about the Withdrawal Plan.

REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE. A shareholder who has had his or her shares redeemed or repurchased and has not previously exercised this reinstatement privilege may, within 35 days after the date of the redemption or repurchase, reinstate any portion or all of the proceeds of such redemption or repurchase in shares of the Portfolios in the same Class from which such shares were redeemed or repurchased, at NAV next determined after a reinstatement request (made in writing to and approved by the Manager), together with the proceeds, is received by the Transfer Agent.

INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTIONS. Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust may redeem an account having a current value of $1,000 or less as a result of redemptions, but not as a result of a fluctuation in a Portfolio's NAV or redemptions to pay fees for Consulting Programs, after the shareholder has been given at least 30 days in which to increase the account balance to more than that amount. Involuntary redemptions may result in the liquidation of Portfolio holdings at a time when the value of those holdings is lower than the investor's cost of the investment or may result in the realization of taxable capital gains.

REDEMPTION-IN-KIND. If the Board of Trustees determines that it would be detrimental to the best interests of a Portfolio's shareholders to make a redemption payment wholly in cash, the Portfolio may pay, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, any portion of a redemption in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Portfolio's net assets by a distribution-in-kind of readily marketable portfolio securities in lieu of cash. Redemptions failing to meet this threshold must be made in cash. Redemption in-kind proceeds will typically be made by delivering a pro-rata amount of a Portfolio's holdings that are readily marketable securities to the redeeming shareholder within seven days after the Portfolio's receipt of the redemption order. Shareholders receiving distributions-in-kind of portfolio securities will be subject to market risks on the securities received, and may incur brokerage commissions when subsequently disposing of those securities.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Shares of a Portfolio may be exchanged without payment of any exchange fee for shares of another Portfolio of the same class at their respective NAVs. The Trust may in the future offer an exchange feature involving shares of an unaffiliated fund group subject to receipt of appropriate regulatory relief.

There are special considerations when you exchange Portfolio shares that are subject to a CDSC. When determining the length of time you held the shares and the corresponding CDSC rate, any period (starting at the end of the month) during which you held shares of a Portfolio that does *not* charge a CDSC *will not be counted*. Thus, in effect the "holding period" for purposes of calculating the CDSC is frozen upon exchanging into a fund that does not charge a CDSC.

In addition, shares that are exchanged into or from a Saratoga Portfolio subject to a higher CDSC rate will be subject to the higher rate, even if the shares are re-exchanged into a Portfolio with a lower CDSC rate.

An exchange of shares generally is treated for federal income tax purposes as a redemption (sale) of shares given in exchange by the shareholder, and an exchanging shareholder may, therefore, realize a taxable gain or loss in connection with the exchange. The exchange privilege is available to shareholders residing in any state in which Portfolio shares being acquired may be legally sold.

The Manager reserves the right to reject any exchange request and the exchange privilege may be modified or terminated upon notice to shareholders in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the SEC.

With regard to redemptions and exchanges made by telephone, the Distributor and the Trust's Transfer Agent will request personal or other identifying information to confirm that the instructions received from shareholders or their account representatives are genuine. Calls may be recorded. If our lines are busy or you are otherwise unable to reach us by phone, you may wish to ask your investment representative for assistance or send us written instructions, as described elsewhere in this Prospectus. For your protection, we may delay a transaction or not implement one if we are not reasonably satisfied that the instructions are genuine. If this occurs, we will not be liable for any loss. The Distributor and the Transfer Agent also will not be liable for any losses if they follow instructions by phone that they reasonably believe are genuine or if an investor is unable to execute a transaction by phone.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. An account may be turned over as unclaimed property to the investor's last known state of tax residence if the account is deemed "inactive" or "lost" during the time frame specified within the applicable state's unclaimed property laws. Investors who are residents of the state of Texas may designate a representative to receive legislatively. required unclaimed property due diligence notifications. A Texas Designation of Representative Form is available for making such an election.

**DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS**

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. As a regulated investment company, a Portfolio generally pays no federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to you. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, declares and pays dividends from net investment income, if any, annually. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, will be declared daily and paid monthly. Shareholders of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio receive dividends from the day following the purchase settlement up to and including the date of redemption settlement. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio are paid monthly. Distributions of net realized long-term and short-term capital gains, if any, earned by a Portfolio will be made annually. Each Portfolio may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on the Portfolio. Net investment income (i.e., income other than long and short-term capital gains) and net realized long and short-term capital gains will be determined separately for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, and Technology & Communications Portfolio. Dividends derived from net investment income and distributions of net realized long and short-term capital gains paid by a Portfolio to a shareholder will be automatically reinvested (at current NAV) in additional shares of that Portfolio (which will be deposited in the shareholder's account) unless the shareholder instructs the Trust, in writing, to pay all dividends and distributions in cash.

ANNUAL STATEMENTS. You will be sent annually a statement (IRS Form 1099-DIV) showing the taxable distributions paid to you in the previous calendar year, if any. The statement provides information on your dividends and capital gains for tax purposes. If any dividends are declared in October, November or December to shareholders of record in such months and paid in January of the following year, then such amounts will be treated for tax purposes as received by the shareholders on December 31 of the prior year. The Portfolios may reclassify income after your tax reporting statement is mailed to you. Prior to issuing your statement, the Portfolios make every effort to search for reclassified income to reduce the number of corrected forms mailed to shareholders. However, when necessary, the Portfolios will send you a corrected Form 1099-DIV to reflect reclassified information, or adjust the cost basis of any covered shares (defined below).

AVOID "BUYING A DIVIDEND." At the time you purchase your Portfolio shares, a Portfolio's NAV may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Portfolio. For taxable investors, a subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. For example, if you buy shares in the Portfolio before it makes a distribution, you may receive some of your investment back in the form of a taxable distribution. This is known as "buying a dividend."

**TAX CONSEQUENCES**

The following tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax professional about the tax consequences of an investment in the Trust. Unless your investment in the Trust is through a tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or IRA, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when a Portfolio makes distributions and when you sell Portfolio shares, including an exchange to another Portfolio.

TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Your distributions normally are subject to federal and state income tax when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in Portfolio shares. A distribution also may be subject to local income tax. Depending on your state's rules, however, dividends attributable to interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government may be exempt from state and local taxes.

Any income dividend distributions and any short-term capital gain distributions are taxable to you as ordinary income. Any long-term capital gain distributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you have owned shares in the Trust. Certain ordinary income dividends received by individuals may be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. However, even if income received in the form of ordinary income dividends is taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, such income will not be considered long-term capital gains for other federal income tax purposes. For example, you generally will not be permitted to offset ordinary income dividends with capital losses when calculating your net capital gains or losses. Certain ordinary income dividends received by corporations may be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. Short-term capital gain distributions will continue to be taxed at ordinary income rates.

Given the investment strategies of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, it is not anticipated that a significant portion of the ordinary income dividends paid by these Portfolios will be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, or will be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Individuals and certain other noncorporate entities are generally eligible for a 20% deduction with respect to ordinary dividends received from REITs ("qualified REIT dividends") and certain taxable income from MLPs. Treasury regulations permit a regulated investment company (such as the Portfolio) to pass through to its shareholders qualified REIT dividends eligible for the 20% deduction. However, the regulations do not provide a mechanism for a regulated investment company to pass through to its shareholders income from MLPs that would be eligible for such deduction if received directly by the shareholders.

OTHER. Portfolio distributions and gains from the sale or exchange of your Portfolio shares also may be subject to state and local taxes. If more than 50% of a Portfolio's assets are invested in foreign securities at the end of any fiscal year, or if at least 50% of the value of a Portfolio's assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year consists of interests in Underlying Funds that are regulated investment companies, the Portfolio may elect to permit shareholders to generally take a credit or deduction on their federal income tax return for foreign taxes paid (or deemed to be paid) by the Portfolio (subject to various limitations). In such a case, shareholders would also need to include such foreign taxes in income.

Portfolio investments in Underlying Funds could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders, as compared to a fund that directly invests in stocks, securities or other investments.

TAXES ON SALES. Your sale of Portfolio shares normally is subject to federal and state income tax and may result in a taxable gain or loss to you. A sale also may be subject to local income tax. Your exchange of Portfolio shares for shares of another Portfolio is treated for tax purposes like a sale of your original Portfolio shares and a purchase of your new shares. Thus, the exchange may, like a sale, result in a taxable gain or loss to you and will give you a new tax basis for your new shares.

Generally, the gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether your holding period exceeds one year, except that any loss realized on Portfolio shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term to the extent of any long-term capital gain dividends that were received on the Portfolio shares. If a shareholder realizes a loss on the redemption or exchange of a Portfolio's shares and reinvests in that Portfolio's shares or substantially identical shares within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the transactions may be subject to the "wash sale" rules, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for tax purposes. The ability to deduct losses is subject to further limitations under the Internal Revenue Code.

COST BASIS. A Portfolio (or its administrative agents) is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service and furnish to Portfolio shareholders cost basis and holding period information upon a redemption of "covered shares" (those generally purchased on or after January 1, 2012, and sold on or after that date). In the absence of an election, the Portfolios will use a default cost basis method which is the average cost method. The cost basis method elected by a Portfolio shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Portfolio shares may not be changed after the close of business on the trade date of each such sale of Portfolio shares. Portfolio shareholders should consult with their tax advisers prior to making redemptions to determine the best Internal Revenue Service accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about the cost basis reporting rules.

MEDICARE TAX. An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Portfolio and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Portfolio shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person's "modified adjusted gross income" (in the case of an individual) or "adjusted gross income" (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

BACK-UP WITHHOLDING. By law, a Portfolio must withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds unless you provide your correct social security number or taxpayer identification number, certify that this number is correct, certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, and certify that you are a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).

A Portfolio also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount is currently 24% of your taxable distributions or redemption proceeds.

When you open your Portfolio account, you should provide your social security or tax identification number on your investment application. By providing this information, you can avoid being subject to federal backup withholding on taxable distributions and redemption proceeds. Any withheld amount would be sent to the IRS as an advance tax payment.

FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS. Shareholders other than U.S. persons may be subject to a different U.S. federal income tax treatment, including withholding tax at the rate of 30% on amounts treated as ordinary dividends from a Portfolio, as discussed in more detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

**This discussion of "Tax Consequences" is not intended or written to be used as tax advice. Because everyone's tax situation is unique, you should consult your tax professional about federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences before making an investment in a Portfolio.**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Manager and/or the Distributor may pay additional compensation (out of their own resources and not as an expense of the Portfolios) to selected affiliated or unaffiliated brokers or other service providers in connection with the sale, distribution, retention and/or servicing of the Portfolios' shares. Such compensation may be significant in amount and the prospect of receiving any such additional compensation may provide affiliated or unaffiliated entities with incentive to favor sales of shares of the Portfolios over other investment options. Any such payments will not change the NAV of the price of the Portfolios' shares.

In addition, the Portfolios or the Distributor also may make payments to financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including recordkeeping, sub-accounting and sub-transfer agency of shareholder accounts pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Portfolios and/or their agents. The fees payable by the Portfolios under this category of services are subject to certain limitations approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and, to the extent paid, will increase expenses of the Portfolios. These expenses are not separately identified in the fee table under the sections titled "Portfolio Summary – Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio" in this Prospectus, but are included within "Other Expenses" in the fee tables.

**Benchmark Information**

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THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPETUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE MANAGER, OWNERS OR USERS OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS**

**(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)**

The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each Portfolio's financial performance for the periods shown. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in each respective Portfolio (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The information for the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2025, August 31, 2024, August 31, 2023, August 31, 2022, and August 31, 2021, has been audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Portfolios' financial statements are included in the Portfolios' August 31, 2025 reports filed on Form N-CSR, which are available upon request.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.79 | $10.37 | $10.34 | $12.48 | $10.39 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.03 | (0.06) | (0.04) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.15 | 1.67 | 0.68 | (0.96 | 2.33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.32 | 1.70 | 0.71 | (1.02 | 2.29 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.16) | (0.03) | (0.07) | (0.37) | (0.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.18) | (0.25) | (0.61) | (0.75 | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.34) | (0.28) | (0.68) | (1.12 | (0.20) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.77 | $11.79 | $10.37 | $10.34 | $12.48 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.35% | 16.75% | 7.33% | (9.07) | 22.33%# |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $162 | $145 | $124 | $0 | $5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.97% | 2.91% | 2.84% | 2.73 | 2.73% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24 | 1.18% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.38% | 0.26% | 0.33% | (0.46) | (0.35)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 3% | 8% | 26% | 2 | 54% |
|  | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.26 | $10.33 | $10.39 | $11.98 | $10.56 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.26 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.27 | (0.05) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.78 | 1.02 | 0.25 | (1.01 | 1.49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.04 | 1.17 | 0.39 | (0.74 | 1.44 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.24) | (0.18) | (0.01) | (0.26) | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.13) | (0.06) | (0.44) | (0.59 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.37) | (0.24) | (0.45) | (0.85 | (0.02) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.93 | $11.26 | $10.33 | $10.39 | $11.98 |
| **Total Return\*** | 9.37% | 11.54% | 4.00% | (6.64) | 13.70% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $40 | $38 | $35 | $36 | $38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.53% | 2.37% | 2.32% | 2.26 | 2.19% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24 | 1.18% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 2.27% | 1.36% | 1.41% | 2.47 | (0.45)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% | 22% | 50% | 11 | 71% |

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| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| ^ | Net assets at end of period less than $1,000. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $12.00 | $10.69 | $10.72 | $12.53 | $10.67 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.21 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.39 | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.09 | 1.50 | 0.48 | (1.27) | 2.06 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.30 | 1.56 | 0.56 | (0.88) | 1.98 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.20) | (0.10) |  | (0.32) | (0.05) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.15) | (0.59) | (0.61) | (0.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.41) | (0.25) | (0.59) | (0.93) | (0.12 |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.89 | $12.00 | $10.69 | $10.72 | $12.53 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.04% | 14.83% | 5.55% | (7.59)% | 18.77 |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $26 | $23 | $19 | $16 | $53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.71% | 2.53% | 2.56% | 2.48% | 2.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expenses reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.69% | 0.56% | 0.81% | 3.35% | (0.67) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% | 18% | 41% | 2% | 52 |
|  | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.87 | $10.56 | $10.54 | $12.24 | $10.46 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.36 | 0.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.10 | 1.54 | 0.52 | (1.11) | 1.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.29 | 1.59 | 0.60 | (0.75) | 1.94 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.19) | (0.11) |  | (0.36) | (0.06) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.17) | (0.58) | (0.59) | (0.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.40) | (0.28) | (0.58) | (0.95) | (0.16 |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.76 | $11.87 | $10.56 | $10.54 | $12.24 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.03% | 15.36% | 5.96% | (8.09)% | 18.71 |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $100 | $88 | $67 | $63 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.30% | 3.00% | 2.81% | 2.47% | 2.49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expenses reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.57% | 0.46% | 0.81% | 3.25% | 3.82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 5% | 15% | 34% | 0% | 48 |

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| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| ^ | Net assets at end of period less than $1,000. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.09 | $9.76 | $9.95 | $13.00 | $10.36 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.45 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.28 | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.77 | 1.11 | 0.14 | (2.07) | 2.82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.22 | 1.42 | 0.52 | (1.79) | 2.79 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.26) | (0.09) |  | (0.32) | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.17) | - | (0.71) | (0.94) | (0.14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.43) | (0.09) | (0.71) | (1.26) | (0.15) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.88 | $11.09 | $9.76 | $9.95 | $13.00 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.30% | 14.63% | 5.62% | (7.19)% | 27.25%# |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) ^ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.57% | 3.03% | 3.23% | 2.55% | 2.49% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.24% | 1.17% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.93% | 0.75% | 0.84% | 2.63% | (0.26)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% | 20% | 87% | 10% | 74% |

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| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| ^ | Net assets at end of period less than $1,000. |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $27.35 | $24.05 | $24.22 | $30.50 | $21.26 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.30) | (0.25) | (0.17) | (0.36) | (0.26) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | 3.84 | 3.76 | 2.09 | 0.37 | 9.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 3.54 | 3.51 | 1.92 | 0.01 | 9.24 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $26.74 | $27.35 | $24.05 | $24.22 | $30.50 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 14.50% | 14.72% | 8.71% | (0.62)% | 43.46% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $421 | $401 | $353 | $315 | $398 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.16% | 2.28% | 2.05% | 2.11% | 1.71% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (1.19)% | (0.97)% | (0.72)% | (1.39)% | (0.97)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 93% | 83% | 90% | 117% | 108% |
|  |  | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $25.95 | $20.88 | $19.87 | $30.37 | $25.68 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.35) | (0.32) | (0.24) | (0.32) | (0.25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 6.94 | 7.29 | 2.73 | (3.36) | 7.38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 6.59 | 6.97 | 2.49 | (3.68) | 7.13 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.37) | (2.44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | - | - | - | (0.45) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.82) | (2.44) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $25.68 | $25.95 | $20.88 | $19.87 | $30.37 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 28.29% | 35.90% | 14.05% | (16.80)% | 30.64% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $3496 | $2350 | $1309 | $1087 | $1397 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 2.23% | 2.11% | 2.02% | 2.06% | 1.76% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (1.44)% | (1.39)% | (1.29)% | (1.38)% | (0.97)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66% | 99% | 74% | 60% | 65% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.16% | 2.28% | 2.05% | 2.11% | 1.71% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.23% | 2.11% | 2.02% | 2.06% | 1.76% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $12.58 | $10.34 | $10.11 | $13.14 | $10.30 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.16) | (0.09) | (0.01) | (0.08) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/loss | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/loss | 1.84 | 2.47 | 0.45 | (1.08) | 3.98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.68 | 2.38 | 0.44 | (1.16) | 3.91 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (1.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (1.07) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.14 | $12.58 | $10.34 | $10.11 | $13.14 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 13.63% | 23.32% | 4.41% | (10.28)% | 40.11% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $1392 | $1567 | $1230 | $1355 | $1711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.65% | 2.03% | 2.09% | 2.42% | 2.06% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.40)% | (0.78)% | (0.15)% | (0.73)% | (0.60)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 152% | 129% | 68% | 43% | 55% |
|  |  | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $6.67 | $5.57 | $6.07 | $8.53 | $5.83 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.10) | (0.06) | (0.03) | (0.07) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | 0.49 | 1.16 | 0.15 | (0.40) | 2.78 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.39 | 1.10 | 0.12 | (0.47) | 2.70 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $6.26 | $6.67 | $5.57 | $6.07 | $8.53 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 5.63% | 19.75% | 2.30% | (8.58)% | 46.31% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $70 | $64 | $54 | $55 | $71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 2.92% | 2.28% | 2.23% | 2.47% | 2.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.65)% | (1.05)% | (0.49)% | (1.07)% | (1.02)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 145% | 135% | 95% | 104% | 103% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.65% | 2.03% | 2.09% | 2.42% | 2.06% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.92% | 2.28% | 2.23% | 2.47% | 2.11% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **International Equity Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.90 | $10.56 | $9.11 | $12.15 | $8.90 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | (0.09) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.01) | 0.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.54 | 1.41 | 1.48 | (3.03) | 3.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.45 | 1.39 | 1.45 | (3.04) | 3.30 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.03) | (0.05) | - | - | (0.05) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.03) | (0.05) | - | - | (0.05) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $14.32 | $11.90 | $10.56 | $9.11 | $12.15 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 20.68% | 13.18%# | 15.92%# | (25.02)% | 37.26% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $44 | $41 | $41 | $36 | $106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.83% | 2.80% | 2.59% | 3.78% | 2.78% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (0.74)% | (0.19)% | (0.29)% | (0.13)% | 0.19% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 41% | 38% | 59% | 47% | 59% |
|  |  | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $21.76 | $19.32 | $19.35 | $21.69 | $20.31 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.36) | (0.32) | (0.26) | (0.30) | (0.22) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.06) | 3.78 | 1.50 | (1.25) | 4.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | (2.42) | 3.46 | 1.24 | (1.55) | 3.96 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27) | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27) | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $19.09 | $21.76 | $19.32 | $19.35 | $21.69 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | (11.15)% | 18.90% | 6.12% | (7.28)% | 21.93% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $4311 | $5389 | $4827 | $4821 | $5473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 3.00% | 2.72% | 2.75% | 2.90% | 2.54% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.84)% | (1.65)% | (1.33)% | (1.46)% | (1.08)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% | 17% | 58% | 23% | 19% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.30% | 2.80% | 3.30% | 3.30% | 2.63% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.00% | 2.72% | 2.75% | 2.90% | 2.54% |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $22.11 | $19.75 | $19.65 | $30.39 | $28.24 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.43) | (0.37) | (0.29) | (0.35) | (0.44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 4.06 | 4.23 | 3.69 | (6.75) | 6.23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 3.63 | 3.86 | 3.40 | (7.10) | 5.79 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $22.85 | $22.11 | $19.75 | $19.65 | $30.39 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 17.36% | 20.76% | 22.58% | (26.36)% | 23.38% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $16150 | $15464 | $14494 | $13789 | $20175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.82% | 2.62% | 2.77% | 2.53% | 2.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (2.01)% | (1.79)% | (1.69)% | (1.45)% | (1.60)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% | 8% | 6% | 3% | 10% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.82% | 2.62% | 2.77% | 2.53% | 2.39% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $9.37 | $9.06 | $9.15 | $9.62 | $9.76 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.07 | (0.14) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.09 | 0.30 | (0.09) | (0.21) | (0.04) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.26 | 0.45 | (0.02) | (0.35) | (0.12) |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.03) |  | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains |  |  |  | (0.12) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | - | - | (0.04) | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.07) | (0.12) | (0.02) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $9.47 | $9.37 | $9.06 | $9.15 | $9.62 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 2.76% | 4.98% | (0.26)% | (3.62)% | (1.27)% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $134 | $150 | $146 | $151 | $171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 2.16% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 2.31% | 1.81% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 1.79% | 1.72% | 0.80% | (1.51)% | (0.77)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% | 60% | 103% | 1% | 62% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.16% | 1.80% | 1.78% | 2.30% | 1.81% |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class A Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class A Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.00 | (0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.00 | (0.00 |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 2.68% | 3.09% | 2.86% | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $52 | $77 | $86 | $139 | $409 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 1.82% | 2.11% | 1.35% | 1.36 | 1.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 2.60% | 3.08% | 2.75% | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market |
|  |  | 1.82% | 2.11% | 1.35% | 0.32 | 0.02 |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| \*\* | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |

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**Privacy Policy Notice for The Saratoga Advantage Trust**

Rev. July 2011

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| **FACTS** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** |
| **Why?** | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
| **What?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
| **How?** | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
| **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Does the Trust share?** | **Can you limit<br> this sharing?** |
| **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
| **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | Yes | No |
| **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | Yes | No |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates to market to you** | **For our affiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| Questions? | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND |

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| **Who we are** | **Who we are** |
| **Who is providing this notice?** | The Saratoga Advantage Trust |
| **What we do** | **What we do** |
| **How does The Trust protect my personal information?** | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. |
| **How does The Trust collect my personal information?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We collect your personal information, for example, when you<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● open an account or deposit money<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● seek information about your investments<br>We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
| **Why can't I limit all sharing?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Federal law gives you the right to limit only<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● affiliates from using your information to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for non-affiliates to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
| **Definitions** | **Definitions** |
| **Affiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Our affiliates include financial companies such as Saratoga Capital Management, LLC. |
| **Nonaffiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not share your personal information with nonaffiliates so they can market you. |
| **Joint marketing** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not jointly market. |

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**APPENDIX A**

**Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts**

The availability of certain initial or deferred sales charge waivers and discounts may depend on the particular financial intermediary or type of account through which you purchase or hold Portfolio shares.

Intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the availability of front-end sales load waivers or contingent deferred (back-end) sales load ("CDSC") waivers which are discussed below. In all instances, it is the purchaser's responsibility to notify the fund or the purchaser's financial intermediary at the time of purchase of any relationship or other facts qualifying the purchaser for sales charge waivers or discounts. For waivers and discounts not available through a particular intermediary, shareholders will have to purchase fund shares directly from the fund or through another intermediary to receive these waivers or discounts.

**<u>Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and each entity's affiliates ("Raymond James")</u>**

Effective March 1, 2019, shareholders purchasing Portfolio shares through a Raymond James platform or account, or through an introducing broker-dealer or independent registered investment adviser for which Raymond James provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Portfolios' Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales load waivers on Class A shares available at Raymond James**

● Shares purchased in an investment advisory program.

● Shares purchased within the same fund family through a systematic reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same portfolio (but not any other fund within the fund family).

● Employees and registered representatives of Raymond James or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Raymond James.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same portfolio family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occurs in the same account and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).

● A shareholder in a Portfolio's Class C shares will have their shares converted at NAV to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Portfolio if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Raymond James.

**CDSC Waivers on Classes A and C shares available at Raymond James**

● Death or disability of the shareholder.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Prospectus.

● Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching age 70½ as described in the Prospectus.

● Shares sold to pay Raymond James fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Raymond James.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

**Front-end load discounts available at Raymond James: breakpoints and/or rights of accumulation, and/or letters of intent**

● Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus.

● Rights of accumulation which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Raymond James. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of rights of accumulation calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

● Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

**<u>Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney")</u>**

Effective May 1, 2020, if you purchase fund shares through a Janney brokerage account, you will be eligible for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC"), or back-end sales charge, waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this fund's Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales charge<sup>\*</sup> waivers on Class A shares available at Janney**

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family).

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Janney or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Janney.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within ninety (90) days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (i.e., right of reinstatement).

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Class C shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are converted to Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to Janney's policies and procedures.

**CDSC waivers on Class A and C shares available at Janney**

● Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Shares purchased in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and other retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching age 70½ as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Shares sold to pay Janney fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Janney.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Shares exchanged into the same share class of a different fund.

**Front-end sales charge\* discounts available at Janney: breakpoints, rights of accumulation, and/or letters of intent**

● Breakpoints as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Rights of accumulation ("ROA"), which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Janney. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

● Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney Montgomery Scott may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

\* Also referred to as an "initial sales charge."

**<u>Robert W. Baird & Co. ("Baird")</u>**

Effective September 15, 2020, shareholders purchasing fund shares through a Baird platform or account will only be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and CDSC waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus or the SAI.

**Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Class A shares Available at Baird**

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Baird or its affiliate(s) and their family members as designated by Baird

● Shares purchased using the proceeds of redemptions from a Portfolio, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same accounts, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge (known as rights of reinstatement)

● A shareholder in the Portfolio's Class C shares will have their share converted at net asset value to Class A shares of the same fund if the shares are no longer subject to CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Baird

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans or charitable accounts in a transactional brokerage account at Baird, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs

**CDSC Waivers on Class A and C shares Available at Baird**

● Shares sold due to death or disability of the shareholder

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Portfolio's Prospectus

● Shares bought due to returns of excess contributions from an IRA Account

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations as described in the Portfolio's Prospectus

● Shares sold to pay Baird fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Baird

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement

**Front-End Sales Charge Discounts Available at Baird: Breakpoints and/or Rights of Accumulation**

● Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus

● Rights of accumulation, which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Baird. Eligible fund family assets not held at Baird may be included in the rights of accumulation calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets

● Letters of Intent (LOI) allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family through Baird, over a 13-month period of time

**<u>Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ("Morgan Stanley")</u>**

Shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management brokerage account will be eligible only for the following front-end sales charge waivers with respect to Class A shares, which may differ from and may be more limited than those disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus.

**Front-end Sales Charge Waivers on Class A Shares available at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management**

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans

● Morgan Stanley employee and employee-related accounts according to Morgan Stanley's account linking rules

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions when purchasing shares of the same fund

● Shares purchased through a Morgan Stanley self-directed brokerage account

● Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are converted to Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's share class conversion program

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (i) the repurchase occurs within 90 days' following the redemption, (ii) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (iii) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge.

**<u>Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated ("Stifel")</u>**

Effective December 30, 2025, shareholders purchasing or holding Saratoga Advantage Trust shares, including existing fund shareholders, through a Stifel or affiliated platform that provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible for the following sales charge load waivers (including front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, (CDSC) sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the Fund's SAI.

**CLASS A SHARES**

As described elsewhere in this prospectus, Stifel may receive compensation out of the front-end sales charge if you purchase Class A shares through Stifel.

**Rights of accumulation**

Rights of accumulation (ROA) that entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts on front-end sales charges will be calculated by Stifel based on the aggregated holding of eligible assets in the Saratoga Advantage Trust held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Stifel. Ineligible assets include class A Money Market Funds not assessed a sales charge. Fund Family assets not held at Stifel may be included in the calculation of ROA only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

The employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan may elect to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping as opposed to including all share classes at a shareholder or pricing group level.

**Front-end sales charge waivers on Class A shares available at Stifel** 

● Class C shares that have been held for more than seven (7) years may be converted to Class A shares or other front-end share class(es) of the same fund pursuant to Stifel's policies and procedures. To the extent that this prospectus elsewhere provides for a waiver with respect to the exchange or conversion of such shares following a shorter holding period, those provisions shall continue to apply.

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Stifel or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Stifel.

● Shares purchased in a Stifel fee-based advisory program, often referred to as a "wrap" program.

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same or other fund within the Saratoga Advantage Trust.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redeemed shares of the Saratoga Advantage Trust so long as the proceeds are from the sale of shares from an account with the same owner/beneficiary within 90 days of the purchase. For the absence of doubt, automated transactions (i.e. systematic purchases, including salary deferral transactions and withdrawals) and purchases made after shares are sold to cover Stifel Nicolaus' account maintenance fees are not eligible for rights of reinstatement.

● Shares from rollovers into Stifel from retirement plans to IRAs.

● Shares exchanged into Class A shares from another share class so long as the exchange is into the same fund and was initiated at the direction of Stifel. Stifel is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable. Any future purchases are subject to the applicable sales charge as disclosed in this prospectus.

● Purchases of Class 529-A shares through a rollover from another 529 plan.

● Purchases of Class 529-A shares made for reinvestment of refunded amounts.

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs.

● Charitable organizations and foundations, notably 501(c)(3) organizations.

**Contingent Deferred Sales Charges Waivers on Class A and C Shares**

● Death or disability of the shareholder or, in the case of 529 plans, the account beneficiary.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan not to exceed 12% annually.

● Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Shares sold to pay Stifel fees or costs in such cases where the transaction is initiated by Stifel.

● Shares exchanged or sold in a Stifel fee-based program.

**Share Class Conversions in Advisory Accounts**

● Stifel continually looks to provide our clients with the lowest cost share class available based on account type. Stifel reserves the right to convert shares to the lowest cost share class available at Stifel upon transfer of shares into an advisory program.

**CLASS A SHARES**

**PROSPECTUS**

Additional information about each Portfolio's investments is available in the Trust's reports filed on Form N-CSR. In the Trust's Annual Report to Shareholders, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Portfolio's performance during its last fiscal year. The Trust's Statement of Additional Information also provides additional information about each Portfolio. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated herein by reference (legally is part of this Prospectus). For a free copy of the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report or the Statement of Additional Information, to request other information about the Trust, or to make shareholder inquiries, please call: 1-(800) 807- FUND.

You also may obtain information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, by calling your financial advisor or by visiting our Internet site at: www.saratogacap.com.

Information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, can be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Section. Reports and other information about the Trust are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

The Trust's Investment Company Act file number is 811-08542.

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**CLASS C SHARES**

**PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 29, 2025**

**THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST**

The SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST (the "Trust") is an open-end, management investment company comprised of mutual fund portfolios each with its own distinctive investment objectives and policies, 14 of which are described herein.

*The Portfolios are managed by Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the* "*Manager*"*). Each Portfolio, except for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio is advised by an Investment Adviser selected and supervised by the Manager.*

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad of choices available. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

**The Securities And Exchange Commission Has Not Approved Or Disapproved These Securities Or Passed Upon The Adequacy Of This Prospectus. Any Representation To The Contrary Is A Criminal Offense.**

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| **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** | **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation | SUMCX | Large Capitalization Value | SLVCX |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation | SBCCX | Large Capitalization Growth | SLGCX |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation | SBMCX | Mid Capitalization | SPMCX |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SAMCX | Small Capitalization | SSCCX |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SABCX | International Equity | SIECX |
| U.S. Government Money Market | SZCXX | Health & Biotechnology | SHPCX |
| Investment Quality Bond | SQBCX | Technology & Communications | STPCX |

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**Table of Contents** 

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| **PORTFOLIO SUMMARIES:** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-c_002) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-c_003) | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-c_004) | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-c_005) | 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-c_006) | 35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio](#pro-c_007) | 44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Investment Quality Bond Portfolio](#pro-c_008) | 49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Value Portfolio](#pro-c_010) | 55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio](#pro-c_011) | 60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Mid Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-c_012) | 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Small Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-c_013) | 71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[International Equity Portfolio](#pro-c_014) | 75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Health & Biotechnology Portfolio](#pro-c_015) | 80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Technology & Communications Portfolio](#pro-c_016) | 86 |
| **[PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-c_019)** | 92 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS](#pro-c_020)** | 109 |
| **[PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS](#pro-c_021)** | 110 |
| **[MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-c_022)** | 110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Manager](#pro-c_023) | 110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Advisers](#pro-c_024) | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Administration](#pro-c_025) | 112 |
| **[SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION](#pro-c_026)** | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Pricing of Portfolio Shares](#pro-c_027) | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Purchase of Shares](#pro-c_028) | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Contingent Deferred Sales Charge](#pro-c_029) | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Class C Shares Conversion Feature](#pro-c_030) | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Plan of Distribution](#pro-c_031) | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares](#pro-c_032) | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Redemption of Shares](#pro-c_033) | 118 |
| **[DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS](#pro-c_034)** | 122 |
| **[TAX CONSEQUENCES](#pro-c_035)** | 122 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#pro-c_036)** | 124 |
| **[FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#pro-c_037)** | 126 |
| **[PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE](#pro-c_038)** | 136 |
| **[APPENDIX A](#pro-c_039)** | A-1 |

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**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Conservative Balanced<br> Allocation Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.38% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.76% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.04% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.29)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.75% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $378 | $1112 | $1962 | $4160 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $278 | $1112 | $1962 | $4160 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 5%-65% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 8%-75% to fixed income investments; 10%-75% to money market investments; and 2%-30% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 8.70% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -10.94% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 8.52%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 6.58% | 4.22% | 4.17% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 5.68% | 3.35% | 3.29% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 4.10% | 3.10% | 3.03% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk TR | 6.40% | 3.88% | 4.33% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Conservative Allocation Category | 7.88% | 4.05% | 4.06% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 2.45% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.99% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 5.34% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.36)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.98% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $401 | $1387 | $2466 | $5130 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $301 | $1387 | $2466 | $5130 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 10%-75% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7%-70% to fixed income investments; 8.5%-70% to money market investments; and 2.5%-32.5% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 11.16% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -14.13% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 9.50%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 8.88% | 5.56% | 5.04% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 7.79% | 4.35% | 3.89% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 5.52% | 4.11% | 3.68% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.50% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.45% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 10, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees** <br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.56% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.11% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.57% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.47)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 3.10% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $412 | $1247 | $2190 | $4582 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $312 | $1247 | $2190 | $4582 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 20%-82.5% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 2.5%-25% to sector equity investments; 6%-65% to fixed income investments; 7%-65% to money market investments; and 3%-35% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 12.18% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -14.71% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 9.67%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 9.16% | 6.03% | 5.67% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 8.25% | 5.04% | 4.68% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 5.77% | 4.52% | 4.21% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 2.15% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 5.23% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.06)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 3.17% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $420 | $1382 | $2439 | $5062 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $320 | $1382 | $2439 | $5062 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 30%-90% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 5%-27.5% to sector equity investments; 3%-60% to fixed income investments; 5%-60% to money market investments; and 3.5%-37.5% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 12.86% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -16.46% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 9.82%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 9.44% | 6.10% | 5.51% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 8.64% | 5.11% | 4.55% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 5.93% | 4.58% | 4.09% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.82% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.29% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 5.01% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.73)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 3.28% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 1.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the Expense Cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $431 | $1350 | $2369 | $4915 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $331 | $1350 | $2369 | $4915 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 35%-95% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7.5%-30% to sector equity investments; 2%-55% to fixed income investments; 2.5%-55% to money market investments; and 4%-40% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and include the effect of Class A shares maximum applicable front-end sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.42% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -18.70% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 10.22%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 10.39% | 6.58% | 5.97% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 9.74% | 5.49% | 4.89% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 6.46% | 4.95% | 4.43% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk TR | 10.66% | 7.02% | 6.83% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category | 12.97% | 7.50% | 6.83% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to provide maximum current income to the extent consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.475% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.015% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.67% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $370 | $829 | $1415 | $3003 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $270 | $829 | $1415 | $3003 |

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**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds."**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in unaffiliated registered investment companies (the "Underlying Funds") that invest in high quality, short-term U.S. government securities. In addition, in order to qualify as a "government money market fund" under the rules governing money market funds, the Portfolio has adopted a policy to invest 99.5% or more of its total assets, through the Underlying Funds, in cash, U.S. government securities, and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully by cash and U.S. government securities. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the Portfolio's investments refer to those investments of the Underlying Funds. The Manager seeks to maintain the Portfolio's share price at $1.00. The U.S. government securities that the Portfolio may purchase include:

● U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, all of which are direct obligations of the U.S. government.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Among the agencies and instrumentalities issuing these obligations are the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") and the Federal Housing Administration.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, but whose issuing agency or instrumentality has the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations. Among these agencies and instrumentalities are the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and the Federal Home Loan Bank. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each may borrow from the Treasury to meet their obligations, but the Treasury is under no obligation to lend to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are backed solely by the credit of the issuing agency or instrumentality. Among these agencies and instrumentalities is the Federal Farm Credit System.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest in repurchase agreements collateralized by securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities.

By operating as a government money market fund, the Portfolio is exempt from requirements relating to the imposition of a liquidity fee. While the Portfolio's Board of Trustees may elect to subject the Portfolio to a discretionary liquidity fee in the future, the Board has not elected to do so at this time.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Portfolio. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress.

U.S. Government Securities Risk. There are different types of U.S. government securities with different levels of credit risk, including the risk of default, depending on the nature of the particular government support for that security. For example, U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Investment in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Interest Rate Risk. The value of the Portfolio's investments generally will fall when interest rates rise, and its yield will tend to lag behind prevailing rates. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve. Portfolios with longer average portfolio durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than portfolios with a shorter average duration. Additionally, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate risks associated with changing interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns or a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.

Credit Risk. Issuers of money market instruments or financial institutions that have entered into repurchase agreements with an Underlying Fund may fail to make payments when due or complete transactions, or they may become less willing or less able to do so. Credit ratings may not be an accurate assessment of liquidity or credit risk. Although credit quality may not accurately reflect the true credit risk of an instrument, a change in the credit quality rating of an instrument or an issuer can have a rapid, adverse effect on the instrument's liquidity and make it more difficult for the Portfolio to sell at an advantageous price or time. These risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

Market Risk. The market value of the Portfolio's investments may fluctuate, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, as the markets fluctuate, which may affect the Portfolio's ability to maintain a $1.00 share price. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, or sector of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. Moreover, changing market, economic, political and social conditions in one country or geographic region could adversely impact market, economic, political and social conditions in other countries or regions. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio.

NAV Risk. The Portfolio may not be able to maintain a stable $1.00 share price at all times. If the Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the Portfolio's share price.

Liquidity Risk. Although the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality instruments, the Portfolio's investments may become less liquid as a result of market developments or adverse investor perception.

Tax Risk. While dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest directly earned on U.S. government obligations may be exempt from state and local income taxes, dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest indirectly earned through the Underlying Funds with respect to U.S. government obligations are unlikely to be exempt from state and local income tax. Thus, the use of a fund of funds structure may result in a higher state income tax burden for certain shareholders, as compared to a structure in which the Portfolio invests directly in U.S. government obligations.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

Risk Associated with the Portfolio Holding Cash. The Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject the Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

Transactions Risk. The Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that the Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's current 7-day yield by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 0.80% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was 0.00% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 1.82%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.79% | 1.08% | 0.59% |
| 90 Day T-Bills | 4.97% | 2.47% | 1.76% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar US Fund Money Market Taxable | 4.88% | 2.23% | 1.50% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is no minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Investment Quality Bond Portfolio seeks current income and reasonable stability of principal.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Investment Quality<br> Bond Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.55% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.01% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.06% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.62% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $365 | $814 | $1390 | $2954 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $265 | $814 | $1390 | $2954 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 29% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in Underlying Funds which invest in investment grade fixed-income securities or mortgage pass-through securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or Fitch Inc. ("Fitch") or, if not rated, securities considered by an Underlying Fund's adviser to be of comparable quality. In deciding which Underlying Funds to buy, hold or sell in pursuing the Portfolio's investment objective, the Manager considers economic developments, interest rate trends and performance history of an Underlying Fund's management team, among other factors. The average maturity of the securities held by an Underlying Fund will generally range from three to ten years. Mortgage pass-through securities are mortgage-backed securities that represent a participation interest in a pool of residential mortgage loans originated by the United States government or private lenders such as banks. They differ from conventional debt securities, which provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts and principal payments at maturity or on specified call dates. Mortgage pass-through securities provide for monthly payments that are a "pass-through" of the monthly interest and principal payments made by the individual borrowers on the pooled mortgage loans.

An Underlying Fund may invest in mortgage pass-through securities that are issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government, but they have the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations, although the Treasury is not legally required to extend credit to the agencies/instrumentalities.

Private mortgage pass-through securities also can be Underlying Fund investments. They are issued by private originators of and investors in mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations and mortgage banks. Since private mortgage pass-through securities typically are not guaranteed by an entity having the credit status of a U.S. government agency, the securities generally are structured with one or more type of credit enhancement.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest up to 5% of its net assets in Underlying Funds that invest in fixed-income securities of any grade, including those that are rated lower than investment grade at the time of purchase, commonly known as "junk bonds."

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio's share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Limited Holdings Risk. The Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause the Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 4.00% (quarter ended September 30, 2024) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -3.08% (quarter ended December 31, 2024). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 5.12%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | -1.31% | -0.50% | -0.07% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -1.50% | -0.65% | -0.27% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | -0.77% | -0.41% | -0.10% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 1.25% | -0.33% | 1.35% |
| Morningstar US Fund Intermediate Core Bond | 1.68% | -0.20% | 1.30% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information -Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Portfolio Managers: The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:**

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| **Stephen Ventimiglia** | **Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018.** |
| **Bruce E. Ventimiglia** | **Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018.** |
| **Jonathan W. Ventimiglia** | **President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018.** |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION VALUE PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Large Capitalization Value Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and dividend income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Large Capitalization<br> Value Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.11% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.77% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $380 | $859 | $1464 | $3099 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $280 | $859 | $1464 | $3099 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 93% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants. In determining which securities to buy, hold or sell, the Portfolio's Adviser focuses its investment selection on finding high quality companies with compelling valuations, measurable catalysts to unlock value and above-average long-term earnings growth potential. In general, the Adviser looks for companies that have value-added product lines to help preserve pricing power, a strong history of free cash flow generation, strong balance sheets, competent management with no record of misleading shareholders and financially sound customers. Independent research is used to produce estimates for future earnings, which are inputs into the Adviser's proprietary valuation model. The Adviser focuses its investments where it has a differentiated view and there exists, in its view, significant price appreciation potential to its estimate of the stocks' intrinsic value.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Value Style Investing Risk. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, the Portfolio's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 24.16% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -32.09% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 11.89%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 4.91% | 9.68% | 6.85% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -0.05% | 6.16% | 4.48% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 6.66% | 6.91% | 4.82% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Value Average | 14.28% | 9.31% | 8.72% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since August 2008. The Portfolio is managed by M.D. Sass's team of equity portfolio analysts. Ari Sass, President of M.D. Sass, has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio, which he assumed in January 2019. Previously Mr. Sass served as Co-Portfolio Manager since January 2018.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION GROWTH PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Large Capitalization<br> Growth Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.83% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $386 | $877 | $1494 | $3157 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $286 | $877 | $1494 | $3157 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 66% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants.

The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis that seeks to identify high quality companies that it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations. The Adviser's selection process consists of three steps. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance. Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. The Adviser uses the results of this analysis to construct the Portfolio's security positions.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Growth Style Investing Risk. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, the Portfolio's performance may suffer.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Technology Sector Risk. Because of its investments, the Portfolio's performance is affected by events occurring in the technology sector. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 26.47% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.86% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 19.42%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 38.45% | 17.68% | 14.51% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 16.89% | 8.86% | 7.24% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 33.94% | 12.36% | 9.46% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Growth Average | 28.96% | 15.42% | 14.02% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since December 29, 2015. Stephen S. Smith, CFA, Founder of the Adviser, John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer, and Christopher M. Zogg, CFA, Director of US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Prior to founding the Adviser in 1995, Mr. Smith held a number of senior investment positions at Bank of America. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP. Mr. Zogg joined the Adviser in November 1997, and prior to that he was an Independent Computer Consultant, specializing in network design and systems integration.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MID CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Mid Capitalization Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **Mid Capitalization**<br> **Portfolio**  |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.35% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.10% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $413 | $957 | $1625 | $3411 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $313 | $957 | $1625 | $3411 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 152% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of the capitalizations in the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $132.82 million to $105.82 billion. The Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually in June of each year. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio invests in securities of companies that are believed by the Adviser to be undervalued, thereby offering above-average potential for capital appreciation. The Portfolio may also invest in equity securities of foreign companies.

The Adviser invests in medium capitalization companies with a focus on total return using a bottom-up value-oriented investment process. The Adviser seeks companies with the following characteristics, although not all of the companies it selects will have these attributes:

● companies earning a positive economic margin with stable-to-improving returns;

● companies valued at a discount to their asset value; and

● companies with an attractive dividend yield and minimal basis risk.

In selecting investments, the Adviser generally employs the following strategy:

● value-driven investment philosophy that selects stocks selling at attractive values based upon business fundamentals, economic margin analysis, discounted cash flow models and historical valuation multiples.

The Adviser reviews companies that it believes are out-of-favor or misunderstood;

● use of value-driven screens to create a research universe of companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion; and

● use of fundamental and risk analysis to construct a portfolio of securities that the Adviser believes has an attractive return potential.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 22.04% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -28.37% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 8.15%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 15.69% | 8.82% | 6.12% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 9.57% | 5.75% | 3.69% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 13.53% | 6.54% | 4.37% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Mid Capitalization Blend Average | 14.40% | 9.80% | 8.92% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser:** Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since April 2006. The Portfolio is advised by Vaughan Nelson's Mid Cap Value team which consists of portfolio managers and analysts.

The portfolio managers on the team that are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio are Dennis G. Alff, CFA (lead portfolio manager), Chris D. Wallis, CFA, and Sundeep Khanna. Dennis G. Alff, Senior Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in April 2006. Chris D. Wallis CEO/CIO has been associated with Vaughan Nelson since 1999. Sundeep Khanna, Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in 2020. Messrs. Alff and Wallis have served the Portfolio as Senior Portfolio Managers since April 2006. Mr. Khanna has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since October 2024.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: SMALL CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Small Capitalization Portfolio seeks maximum capital appreciation.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.94% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.59% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $462 | $1110 | $1859 | $3854 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $362 | $1110 | $1859 | $3854 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 145% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of capitalizations in the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $119.4 million to $4.6 billion. The Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually at the midpoint of the calendar year. The Portfolio will also occasionally invest a portion of its assets in mid-cap stocks that are small relative to their industries that the Adviser believes have compelling valuations and fundamentals, and it will not immediately sell a security that was bought as a small-cap stock but through appreciation has become a mid-cap stock. In selecting securities for the Portfolio, the Adviser begins with a screening process that seeks to identify growing companies whose stocks sell at discounted price-to-earnings and price-to-cash flow multiples. The Adviser also attempts to discern situations where intrinsic asset values are not widely recognized. The Adviser favors such higher-quality companies that generate strong cash flow, provide above-average free cash flow yields and maintain sound balance sheets. Rigorous fundamental analysis, from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint, is applied to all investment candidates. While the Adviser employs a disciplined "bottom-up" approach that attempts to identify undervalued stocks, it nonetheless is sensitive to emerging secular trends. The Adviser does not, however, rely on macroeconomic forecasts in its stock selection efforts and prefers to remain fully invested. Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio's investments in small and medium capitalization companies carry more risk than investments in larger companies. While some of the Portfolio's holdings in these companies may be listed on a national securities exchange, such securities are more likely to be traded in the over-the-counter ("OTC") market. The low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse impact on the Portfolio's ability to sell certain securities at favorable prices and may also make it difficult for the Portfolio to obtain market quotations based on actual trades, for purposes of valuing its securities. Investing in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies involves greater risk of volatility of the Portfolio's net asset value ("NAV") than is customarily associated with larger, more established companies. Often small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are focused are still evolving and, while this may offer better growth potential than larger, more established companies, it also may make them more sensitive to changing market conditions. Small capitalization companies may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small capitalization companies may not pay a dividend.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 28.41% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -29.32% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 8.11%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 8.63% | 9.55% | 6.26% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -8.75% | 0.68% | -0.28% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 19.36% | 7.23% | 4.01% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Small Blend Average | 11.15% | 8.63% | 7.95% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser:** Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks" or the "Adviser") has served as the Portfolio's Adviser since August 2015. Mitchel Zacks has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Mr. Zacks, who joined the Adviser in 1996, is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Zacks has written two books on quantitative investment strategies.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The International Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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|  | **International Equity<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 2.75% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 4.51% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $552 | $1363 | $2283 | $4622 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $452 | $1363 | $2283 | $4622 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies located outside of the United States. Equity securities consist of common stock and other securities such as depositary receipts. Under normal market conditions, at least 65% of the Portfolio's assets will be invested in securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries (generally in excess of three), which may include countries with developing and emerging economies. The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify high quality, reasonably valued stocks it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations.

The Adviser utilizes a three-step process in stock selection. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance. Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. A stock is sold when it no longer meets the Adviser's criteria.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities.

Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 18.48% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -27.21% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 29.60%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| International Equity Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 3.23% | 2.56% | 0.98% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 3.23% | 2.54% | 0.97% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 1.91% | 1.97% | 0.75% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| MSCI ACWI EX-USA Index | 5.54% | 4.10% | 4.80% |
| Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Average | 4.85% | 4.45% | 4.97% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C Shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser:** Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since February 20, 2018. Stephanie Jones, CPA, Director of Non-US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Ms. Jones joined the Adviser in February 2010 and prior to that she was an Equity Analyst for Cimarron Asset Management, LLC. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: HEALTH & BIOTECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.35% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.60% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $463 | $1103 | $1864 | $3862 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $363 | $1103 | $1864 | $3862 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign healthcare companies and biotechnology companies, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Adviser utilizes a top-down investment approach focused on long-term economic trends. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then seeks to identify specific industries with attractive characteristics and long-term growth potential. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies within the selected industries and to acquire them at attractive prices. The Adviser's stock selection process is based on an analysis of individual companies' fundamental values, such as earnings growth potential and the quality of corporate management.

Companies described as Health Care Equipment and Supplies, Health Care Provider Services, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Companies under the North American Industry Classification System are considered healthcare or biotechnology companies for purposes of investment by the Portfolio.

These companies are principally engaged in: the design, manufacture or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health, medical, or personal care such as medical, dental and optical supplies or equipment; research and development of pharmaceutical products and services; the operation of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinical test laboratories and convalescent and mental healthcare facilities; and the design, manufacture, or sale of healthcare-related products and services, research, development, manufacture or distribution of products and services relating to human health care, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and veterinary applications and the environment; and manufacturing and/or distributing biotechnological and biomedical products, devices or instruments or provide materials, products or services to the foregoing companies.

Factors considered include growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and management. When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Health & Biotechnology Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to and affected by events occurring in the healthcare and biotechnology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to, and move in unison with, one another. Healthcare companies are subject to government regulation and approval of their products and services, which can have a significant effect on their market price. Furthermore, the types of products or services produced or provided by these companies may quickly become obsolete. Moreover, liability for products that are later alleged to be harmful or unsafe may be substantial, and may have a significant impact on a healthcare company's market value and/or share price. Biotechnology companies are affected by patent considerations, intense competition, rapid technology change and obsolescence and regulatory requirements of various federal and state agencies. In addition, many of these companies are relatively small and have thinly-traded securities, may not yet offer products or offer a single product and may have persistent losses during a new product's transition from development to production or erratic revenue patterns. Moreover, stock prices of biotechnology companies are very volatile, particularly when their products are up for regulatory approval and/or under regulatory scrutiny. Consequently, the Portfolio's performance may sometimes be significantly better or worse than that of other types of funds.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with a healthcare index. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.74% (quarter ended December 31, 2022) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -13.26% (quarter ended December 31, 2018). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 4.83%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | -1.30% | 3.66% | 4.12% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -1.75% | 1.70% | 1.46% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | -0.42% | 2.70% | 2.87% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Health | 0.96% | 3.92% | 6.47% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since July 2005. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, Portfolio Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio, Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a Portfolio Manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001. Mr. Stimpson has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since January 2019.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Technology & Communications Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. In addition, Appendix A attached to this Prospectus contains information regarding financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and discounts.**

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|  | **Technology & Communications<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a % of offering price) | 1.00% |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees | 1.00% |
| Other Expenses | 1.17% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.42% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

**IF YOU SOLD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $445 | $1051 | $1779 | $3703 |

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**IF YOU HELD YOUR SHARES**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $345 | $1051 | $1779 | $3703 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by technology and communications companies, both domestic and foreign, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign companies. The Adviser employs a top-down and bottom-up investment approach. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then identifies specific industries which should benefit from economic trends and the investment environment. Individual securities are then selected based on fundamental analysis, growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and the opportunity of each issuer. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies at attractive prices whose long-term enduring value is underappreciated.

The Portfolio defines a "technology company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from technology activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year. Technology companies may include, among others, companies that are engaged in the research, design, development or manufacturing of technology products. These companies include, among others, those in the Internet, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, computer software and hardware industries.

The Portfolio defines a "communications company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from communications activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year.

Communications activities may include, among others, regular telephone service; communications equipment and services; electronic components and equipment; broadcasting; computer software and hardware; semiconductors; mobile communications and cellular radio/paging; electronic mail and other electronic data transmission services; networking and linkage of word and data processing systems; publishing and information systems; video text and teletext; emerging technologies combining telephone, television and/or computer systems; and Internet and network equipment and services.

When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Technology & Communications Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the information, communications and related technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Emerging Technology Sector Risk. Because of its narrow focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the emerging technology and general technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition.

In some cases, there are some emerging technology companies that sell stock before they have a commercially viable product and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many emerging technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled emerging technology professionals.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class C shares from year to year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The returns in the bar chart do not reflect the deduction of sales charges. If these amounts were reflected, returns would be less than shown. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period and you were charged a contingent deferred sales charge. Of course, if you did not sell your shares at the end of the period, your return would be higher. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 25.93% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.97% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class C shares was 13.56%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 18.26% | 11.21% | 13.09% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 12.71% | 6.50% | 9.54% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 14.97% | 8.17% | 10.01% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Technology | 21.96% | 14.61% | 16.26% |

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(1) The returns for all periods indicated reflect the imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on Class C shares which is only applicable to redemptions made within one year after purchase as described under "Shareholder Information - Contingent Deferred Sales Charge."

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to a portion of the Portfolio since August 2011 through December 28, 2015. As of December 29, 2015, Oak Associates is the sole Adviser to the Portfolio. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. He has served as a Portfolio Manager to the Portfolio since August 2011. Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS**

**Principal Investment Strategies for U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and Technology & Communications Portfolio (the "Saratoga Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Portfolio's investment strategies.

INVESTMENT POLICIES**.** The percentage limitations relating to the composition of a Portfolio referenced in the discussion of a Portfolio apply at the time a Portfolio acquires an investment and refer to the Portfolio's net assets, unless otherwise noted. Subsequent percentage changes that result from market fluctuations will not require a Portfolio to sell any Portfolio security. The Portfolios' investment objective and strategies are non-fundamental (unless otherwise indicated) and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolios' shareholders.

DEFENSIVE INVESTING. The Portfolios are intended primarily as vehicles for the implementation of a long-term investment program utilizing asset allocation strategies rendered through investment advisory programs that are based on an evaluation of an investor's investment objectives and risk tolerance. Because these asset allocation strategies are designed to spread investment risk across the various segments of the securities markets through investment in a number of Portfolios, each individual Portfolio generally intends to be substantially fully invested in accordance with its investment objectives and policies during most market conditions. Although the Manager or the Adviser of a Portfolio, upon the concurrence of the Manager, may take a temporary defensive position during adverse market conditions, it can be expected that a defensive posture will be adopted less frequently than would be by other mutual funds. This policy may impede the Manager or an Adviser's ability to protect a Portfolio's capital during declines in the particular segment of the market to which the Portfolio's assets are committed.

**FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. Certain Portfolios' investments also may include forward currency contracts, which involve the purchase or sale of a specific amount of foreign currency at the current price with delivery at a specified future date. A Portfolio may use these contracts to hedge against adverse price movements in its portfolio securities or securities it may purchase and the currencies in which they are determined or to gain exposure to currencies underlying various securities or financial instruments.**

DERIVATIVES AND OTHER STRATEGIES. Certain Portfolios may invest in options, futures, foreign securities, foreign currencies and other derivatives (collectively, "Derivative Transactions"), and may enter into certain types of short sales. If these practices are used by a Portfolio, the intent would be primarily to hedge the Portfolio's holdings. For example, a Portfolio may purchase or sell options contracts on equity securities to hedge against the risk of fluctuations in the prices of securities held by the Portfolio. Or, a Portfolio may purchase or sell stock index futures contracts and might purchase put options or write call options on such futures contracts to protect against a general stock market decline or decline in a specific market sector that could adversely affect the Portfolio's holdings.

Investing for hedging purposes may result in certain transaction costs, which may reduce a Portfolio's performance. In addition, no assurances can be given that hedging will be implemented or that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency being hedged against.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. The International Equity Portfolio may invest in participation notes ("P-Notes").

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS. The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio and Mid Capitalization Portfolio may invest up to 10% of their net assets in shares of various ETFs. No more than 5% of a Portfolio's net assets will be invested in any one ETF. Each of these Portfolios may count investments in ETFs towards their 80% investment policy.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES**.** Real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and foreign real estate companies pool investors' funds for investment primarily in income producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests. A shareholder, by investing in REITs and foreign real estate companies indirectly through a Portfolio, will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Portfolio, but also, indirectly, the management expenses of the underlying REITs.

MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Each Portfolio's cash balances may be invested in money market funds.

**Principal Investment Strategies for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Asset Allocation Portfolio's investment strategies.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios described in this Prospectus are "funds of funds." Each Asset Allocation Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds"). The Asset Allocation Portfolios are designed to provide investors access to five distinct asset allocation strategies that vary in composition from more "conservative" strategies that typically have higher weightings in fixed-income and money market instruments to more "aggressive" strategies typically have higher weightings in equity and alternative instruments. The target allocations for each Asset Allocation Portfolio are discussed in the "PORTFOLIO SUMMARY – Principal Investment Strategies" section with respect to each portfolio above. In constructing the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager currently allocates assets among the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. These investment categories may be changed by the Manager in the future. Exposure and diversification to such investment categories is achieved primarily by investing in the Underlying Funds.

Currently, the Saratoga Funds eligible for investments by the Manager include:

**Core Equity**

● Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio

● Large Capitalization Value Portfolio

● Mid Capitalization Portfolio

● Small Capitalization Portfolio

● International Equity Portfolio

**Sector Equity**

● Health & Biotechnology Portfolio

● Technology & Communications Portfolio

**Fixed Income**

● Investment Quality Bond Portfolio

**Money Market**

● U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Portfolios**

As with any mutual fund, it is possible to lose money by investing in a Portfolio. There is no assurance that a Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in a Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

This section provides information relating to risks of investing in the Portfolios or in Underlying Funds in addition to the principal risks described previously. The risks set forth below are applicable to a Portfolio only to the extent that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in the investment described.

FOREIGN SECURITIES. The Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio or Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio or Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could, for instance, cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country. Market volatility could result, as well as disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and related measures could limit or prevent a Portfolio or Underlying Fund from buying and selling securities (in the sanctioned country and other markets), significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance.

Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

EMERGING MARKETS RISK. Investing in emerging markets companies, which may be smaller and have shorter operating histories than companies in developed markets, involves risks in addition to, and greater than, those generally associated with investing in companies in developed foreign markets. The extent of economic development, political stability, market depth, infrastructure, capitalization, accounting standards and transparency and regulatory oversight in emerging market economies is generally less than in more developed markets. Settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets. Certain investments may take more than seven days to settle. Such differences include delays beyond periods customary in the U.S. and practices, such as delivery of securities prior to receipt of payment, which increase the likelihood of a "failed settlement." Failed settlements can result in losses to a Portfolio.

Low trading volumes and volatile prices in less developed markets make trades harder to complete and settle, and governments or trade groups may compel local agents to hold securities in designated depositories that are not subject to independent evaluation. Local agents are held only to the standards of care of their local markets. Certain emerging market countries may be subject to less stringent requirements regarding accounting, auditing, financial reporting and record keeping and therefore, material information related to an investment may not be available or reliable. Such emerging market countries could also subject a Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio. In addition, a Portfolio's investments (including the companies in which a Portfolio may invest) in emerging market or developing countries may be subject to expropriation, nationalization and confiscation of assets and property. Furthermore, a Portfolio is limited in its ability to exercise its legal rights or enforce a counterparty's legal obligations in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States, in particular, in emerging markets countries. Geopolitical developments, including current regional armed conflict in Europe, could negatively impact the value of a Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's investments.

JUNK BONDS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in securities rated lower than investment grade or if unrated of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser or the Underlying Fund's adviser (commonly known as "junk bonds") pose significant risks. The prices of junk bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments than higher rated securities. During an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, junk bond issuers and, in particular, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress that would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet their projected business goals or to obtain additional financing. In the event of a default, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. The secondary market for junk bonds may be less liquid than the markets for higher quality securities and, as such, may have an adverse effect on the market prices of certain securities. The illiquidity of the market may also adversely affect the ability of the Trust's Trustees to arrive at a fair value for certain junk bonds at certain times and could make it difficult for the Portfolios or an Underlying Fund to sell certain securities. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and change probably would result in increased volatility of market prices of high yield securities and a corresponding volatility in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's net asset value ("NAV").

INVESTMENT AND MARKET RISK. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments because, among other reasons, the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial condition.

Global events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations cause a significant negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility, exacerbate pre-existing political, social and economic risks to the Fund. The Portfolio's operations may be interrupted as a result, which may contribute to the negative impact on investment performance. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the instruments in which the Portfolio invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that could have a significant negative impact on the Portfolio's investment performance.

NAV RISK. You could lose money by investing in a Portfolio. Although the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress. If the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's ability to maintain a stable NAV of $1.00 per share. In general, certain other money market funds have in the past failed to maintain stable NAVs, and there can be no assurance that such failures and resulting redemption pressures will not occur in the future. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is permitted, among other things, to reduce or withhold any income and gains generated by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio to maintain a stable $1.00 share price.

CREDIT RISK. The issuers of fixed income instruments in which the Underlying Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. This risk is increased to the extent the Underlying Fund invests in bonds related below investment-grade bonds (junk bonds). An issuer's securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

INTEREST RATE RISK. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise; conversely, bond prices generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific bonds differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. One measure of this sensitivity is called duration. The longer the duration of a particular bond, the greater is its price sensitivity to interest rates. Similarly, a longer duration portfolio of securities has greater price sensitivity. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. An increase in interest rates will generally cause the value of securities held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund to decline, may lead to heightened volatility in the fixed-income markets and may adversely affect the liquidity of certain fixed-income investments, including those held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

Falling interest rates may also prompt some issuers to refinance existing debt, which could affect an Underlying Fund's performance.

During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns.

Certain countries have experienced negative interest rates on certain debt securities. Negative or very low interest rates could magnify the risks associated with changes in interest rates. In general, changing interest rates, including rates that fall below zero, could have unpredictable effects on markets and may expose debt and related markets to heightened volatility and may detract from Portfolio performance to the extent a Portfolio is exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility.

Governmental authorities and regulators may enact significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, including providing direct capital infusions into companies, creating new monetary programs and lowering interest rates considerably. These actions present heightened risks to debt instruments, and such risks could be even further heightened if these actions are unexpectedly or suddenly reversed or are ineffective in achieving their desired outcomes.

OPTIONS AND FUTURES RISK. If a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in options and/or futures, its participation in these markets would subject the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to certain risks. An Adviser's predictions of movements in the direction of the stock, bond, stock index, currency or interest rate markets may be inaccurate, and the adverse consequences to the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund (e.g., a reduction in the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's NAV or a reduction in the amount of income available for distribution) may leave the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund in a worse position than if these strategies were not used. Other risks inherent in the use of options and futures include, for example, the possible imperfect correlation between the price of options and futures contracts and movements in the prices of the securities being hedged, and the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument. Certain options may be OTC options, which are options negotiated with dealers; there is no secondary market for these investments.

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's participation in forward currency contracts also involves risks. If the Adviser employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's investments or the currencies in which the investments are denominated, currency contracts could result in a loss. The contracts also may increase the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's volatility and may involve a significant risk.

DERIVATIVES RISK*.* A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives primarily used by a Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds include options, futures and swaps. The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Portfolio or Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives.

Certain derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Portfolio or Underlying Fund. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive). Central clearing and exchange trading of certain derivatives are designed to reduce counterparty and liquidity risk, but they do not eliminate those risks completely.

The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of OTC derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Portfolio's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Portfolio's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Portfolio's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to change its investment strategy. The Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FUTURES. Futures contracts are exchange-traded contracts that call for the future delivery of an asset at a certain price and date, or cash settlement of the terms of the contract. Risks of futures contracts may be caused by an imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the instruments and the price of the underlying assets. The liquidity of the futures market generally depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent that participants decide to make or take delivery of the underlying investments, liquidity in this market could be reduced. Futures contracts can be purchased with relatively small amounts of initial margin compared to the cash value of the contracts. This economic leverage can increase the volatility of the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. Further, exchanges can limit the number of positions that can be held or controlled by the Portfolio or the Manager, thus limiting the ability to implement the Portfolio's strategies. Even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful due to market events.

SPECIAL RISKS OF SWAPS. Certain swap transactions are structured as over-the-counter two-party contracts and are therefore often less liquid than other types of investments, and the Portfolio may be unable to sell or terminate its swap positions at a desired time or price. Certain swaps, such as total return swaps where two parties agree to "swap" payments on defined underlying assets or interest rates, can have the potential for unlimited losses. Swaps are also subject to the risk that the swap counterparty will not fulfill its contractual obligations. The swaps market is subject to extensive regulation under the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") and certain SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") rules promulgated thereunder. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including new and additional government regulation, could result in higher Portfolio or Underlying Fund costs and expenses and could adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability, among other things, to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

SPECIAL RISKS OF OPTIONS. If the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund sells (writes) a put option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to buy the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund sells (writes) a call option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to sell the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases a put option or call option, there is risk that the price of the underlying investment will move in a direction that causes the option to expire worthless. Options can involve economic leverage, which could result in these investments experiencing greater volatility than other investments, which could increase the volatility of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A forward foreign currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract. The cost to the Portfolio of engaging in forward foreign currency contracts varies with factors such as the currencies involved, the length of the contract period, interest rate differentials and the prevailing market conditions. Because forward foreign currency contracts are usually entered into on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are typically involved. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the underlying securities the Portfolio owns or intends to acquire, but it does establish a rate of exchange in advance. While forward foreign currency contract sales limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currencies, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currencies increase.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes can have the characteristics or take the form of various instruments, including, but not limited to, certificates or warrants. The holder of a P-Note that is linked to a particular underlying security is entitled to receive any dividends paid in connection with the underlying security. However, the holder of a P-Note generally does not receive voting rights as it would if it directly owned the underlying security.

P-Notes constitute direct, general and unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, subjecting a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to counterparty risk. Investments in P-Notes involve certain risks in addition to those associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets whose return they seek to replicate. For instance, there can be no assurance that the trading price of a P-Note will equal the underlying value of the foreign company or foreign securities market that it seeks to replicate.

As the purchaser of a P-Note, a Portfolio is relying on the creditworthiness of the counterparty issuing the P-Note and has no rights under a P-Note against the issuer of the underlying security. Therefore, if such counterparty were to become insolvent, the Portfolio or Underlying Fund would lose its investment. The risk that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may lose its investments due to the insolvency of a single counterparty may be amplified to the extent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases P-Notes issued by one issuer or a small number of issuers. P-Notes also include transaction costs in addition to those applicable to a direct investment in securities.

Due to liquidity and transfer restrictions, the secondary markets on which P-Notes are traded may be less liquid than the markets for other securities, which may lead to the absence of readily available market quotations for securities in a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. The ability of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to value its securities becomes more difficult and the judgment in the application of fair value procedures may play a greater role in the valuation of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's securities due to reduced availability of reliable objective pricing data. Consequently, while such determinations will be made in good faith, it may nevertheless be more difficult for a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to accurately assign a daily value to such securities.

SMALL AND MEDIUM CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with small and/or medium market capitalizations. Market capitalization refers to the total market value of the outstanding stock of a company.

Investing in such companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. Small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are involved frequently are still maturing and are more sensitive to changing market conditions than larger companies in more established industries. Small companies often have limited product lines, markets, financial resources and less experienced management. Small and medium capitalization companies are often traded in the OTC market, and the low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse effect on the ability of a Portfolio to sell certain securities at favorable prices.

Such securities usually trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price fluctuations than larger capitalization securities or the stock market in general. This also may impede the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to obtain market quotations based on actual trades in order to value the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's securities. Small and medium capitalization securities may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small and medium capitalization companies may not pay a dividend. Although income may not be a primary goal of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, dividends can cushion returns in a falling market.

MICRO CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with micro capitalizations. Micro capitalization stocks may offer greater opportunity for capital appreciation than the stocks of larger and more established companies; however, they also involve substantially greater risks of loss and price fluctuations. Micro capitalization companies carry additional risks because their earnings and revenues tend to be less predictable (and some companies may be experiencing significant losses), and their share prices tend to be more volatile and their markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. Micro capitalization companies may be newly formed or in the early stages of development, with limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may lack management depth. In addition, there may be less public information available about these companies. The shares of micro capitalization companies tend to trade less frequently than those of larger, more established companies, which can adversely affect the pricing of these securities and the future ability to sell these securities. Also, it may take a long time before the Portfolio realizes a gain, if any, on an investment in a micro capitalization company.

VALUE STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "value" style investment strategy. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

GROWTH STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "growth" style investment strategy. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's performance may suffer.

SECTOR CONCENTRATION RISK. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent a Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

LIMITED HOLDINGS RISK. A Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause a Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest a portion of their assets in convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. These securities may carry risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. The frequency of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's performance.

ZERO-COUPON SECURITIES RISK. The market value of a zero-coupon security is generally more volatile than the market value of an interest-paying security, and is more likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates and credit quality than other fixed income securities with similar maturities that pay interest periodically. In addition, federal income tax law requires that the holder of a zero-coupon bond accrue a portion of the discount at which the bond was purchased as taxable income each year, even though the holder receives no interest payment on the bond during the year. Each Underlying Fund must distribute substantially all of its net income (including non-cash income attributable to zero-coupon bonds) to its shareholders each year to maintain its status as a regulated investment company and to eliminate tax at the Underlying Fund level. Accordingly, such accrued discount must be taken into account in determining the amount of taxable distributions to shareholders. An Underlying Fund may consequently have to dispose of portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances to generate cash to satisfy such distribution requirements. These actions may reduce the assets to which the Underlying Fund's expenses could otherwise be allocated and may reduce the Underlying Fund's (and thus the Portfolio's) rate of return.

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS RISK. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in securities. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or portfolio securities rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value of the particular fund and shares may trade at a price above their NAV (premium) or below their NAV (discount), especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio. Also, ETFs that track particular indices typically will be unable to match the performance of the index exactly due to, among other things, the ETF's operating expenses and transaction costs.

As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), if a Portfolio invests in shares of ETFs it would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses. At the same time, the Portfolio would continue to pay its own investment management fees and other expenses. As a result, the Portfolio and its shareholders, in effect, will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in ETFs. In addition, the Portfolio would have increased market exposure to those companies held in its portfolio that are also held by the ETF. The securities of other investment companies and ETFs in which a Portfolio may invest may be leveraged. As a result, the Portfolio may be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. The Portfolios will not invest in leveraged ETFs as a principal investment strategy. An investment in securities of other investment companies and ETFs that use leverage may expose the Portfolio to higher volatility in the market value of such securities and the possibility that the Portfolio's long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of the shares) will be diminished. Subject to applicable law and/or pursuant to an exemptive order obtained from the SEC or under an exemptive rule adopted by the SEC, the Portfolio may invest in other investment companies, including ETFs, in excess of the limits of Section 12(d)(1) of the Investment Company of 1940 Act, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The market prices of ETF shares will fluctuate, in some cases materially, in response to changes in the ETF's NAV and supply and demand for shares. Differences between secondary market prices and the value of an ETF's holdings may be due largely to supply and demand forces in the secondary market, which may not be the same forces as those influencing prices for securities held by the ETF at a particular time. While the creation/redemption feature of ETFs is designed to make it likely that shares normally will trade close to the value of an ETF's holdings, disruptions to creations and redemptions, including disruptions at market makers, authorized participants ("APs") or market participants, or during periods of market volatility, may result in trading prices that differ significantly from the value of an ETF's holdings. Although market makers will generally take advantage of differences between the NAV and the market price of ETF shares through arbitrage opportunities, there is no guarantee that they will do so. In addition, an ETF may have a limited number of financial institutions that may act as APs or market makers. If those APs exit the business or are unable to process creation and/or redemption orders (including in situations where APs have limited or diminished access to capital required to post collateral), and no other AP is able to step forward to create and redeem in either of these cases, an ETF's shares may trade at a discount to NAV like closed-end fund shares (and may even face delisting). Similar effects may result if market makers exit the business or are unable to continue making markets in ETF shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

The market price of shares, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a "bid-ask spread" charged by the exchange specialist, market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. In times of severe market disruption, the bid-ask spread often increases significantly. This means that shares may trade at a discount to an ETF's NAV, and the discount is likely to be greatest when the price of shares is falling fastest. In addition, the securities held by an ETF may be traded in markets that close at a different time than the NYSE. Liquidity in those securities may be reduced after the applicable closing times. Accordingly, during the time when NYSE is open but after the applicable market closing, fixing or settlement times, bid-ask spreads and the resulting premium or discount to the ETF shares' NAV is likely to widen. More generally, secondary markets may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid-ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods, which could cause a material decline in an ETF's NAV. The bid-ask spread varies over time for shares of an ETF based on the ETF's trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if the ETF has substantial trading volume and market liquidity, and higher if the ETF has little trading volume and market liquidity (which is often the case for funds that are newly launched or small in size).

An ETF's bid-ask spread may also be impacted by the liquidity of the underlying securities held by the ETF, particularly for newly launched or smaller funds or in instances of significant volatility of the underlying securities. In addition, transactions by large shareholders may account for a large percentage of the trading volume of an ETF and may, therefore, have a material effect on the market price of the ETF's shares.

INTEREST RATE CHANGES. Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a debt security may fall when interest rates rise and may rise when interest rates fall. Securities with longer maturities may be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Generally, the longer the average duration of the bonds in a Portfolio, the more the Portfolio's share price will fluctuate in response to interest rate changes.

Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates that incorporates a security's yield, coupon, final maturity and call features, among other characteristics. For example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. However, duration may not accurately reflect the true interest rate sensitivity of instruments held by a Portfolio and, in turn, a Portfolio's susceptibility to changes in interest rates.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES. REITs and foreign real estate companies expose a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to the risks of the real estate market. These risks can include fluctuations in the value of underlying properties; defaults by borrowers or tenants; market saturation; changes in general and local, regional or general economic conditions; decreases in market rates for rents; increases in vacancies, competition, property taxes, capital expenditures, or operating expenses;, deterioration of the real estate market and the financial circumstances of tenants and sellers, environmental factors and other economic, political or regulatory occurrences affecting the real estate industry. REITs and foreign real estate companies may also be affected by risks similar to those associated with investment in debt securities, including changes in interest rates and the quality of credit extended. REITs and foreign real estate companies require specialized management and pay management expenses; may have less trading volume; may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets; may not qualify for preferential tax treatments or exemptions; and may invest in a limited number of properties, in a narrow geographic area, or in a single property type, which increases the risk that the portfolio could be unfavorably affected by the poor performance of a single investment or investment type. The failure of a company to qualify as a REIT could have adverse consequences for a Portfolio, including significantly reducing return to a Portfolio on its investment in such company.

In the event of a default of an underlying borrower or lessee, a REIT could experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessor and may incur substantial costs associated with protecting its investments. In addition, defaults on or sales of investments the REIT holds could reduce the cash flow needed to make distributions to investors. Furthermore, investments in REITs and foreign real estate companies may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by REITs and foreign real estate companies in which it invests.

FUND OF FUNDS RISK. To the extent that a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's exposure is achieved through investments in Underlying Funds, the Portfolio's performance will depend on such funds and it will be subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds. There can be no assurance that the Underlying Funds will achieve their investment objectives, and their performance may be lower than their represented asset classes. The Underlying Funds may change their investment objectives, policies or practices without the approval of the Portfolios or the Underlying Fund, which may cause the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund to withdraw its investments therein at a disadvantageous time.

MORTGAGE- AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in mortgage and asset-backed securities that are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that the borrower's payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. Faster prepayments often happen when interest rates are falling. As a result, the Underlying Fund may reinvest these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Underlying Fund's income. Conversely, when interest rates rise, prepayments may happen more slowly, causing the security to lengthen in duration. Longer duration securities tend to be more volatile as the value of most mortgage- and asset-backed securities tends to vary inversely with changes in interest rates (*i.e.*, as interest rates increase, the value of the securities decrease). Securities may be prepaid at a price less than the original purchase value.

The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities are elevated in distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions, notably, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters.

Delinquencies, defaults and losses on residential mortgage loans may increase substantially over certain periods, including periods of rising interest rates, which may affect the performance of the mortgage-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest. Mortgage loans backing non-agency mortgage-backed securities are more sensitive to economic factors that could affect the ability of borrowers to pay their obligations under the mortgage loans backing these securities. In addition, housing prices and appraisal values in many states and localities over certain periods have declined or stopped appreciating. A sustained decline or an extended flattening of those values may result in additional increases in delinquencies and losses on mortgage-backed securities generally (including the mortgage-backed securities that the Portfolio may invest in as described above). Adverse changes in market conditions and regulatory climate may reduce the cash flow which a Portfolio, to the extent it invests in mortgage-backed securities or other asset-backed securities, receives from such securities and increase the incidence and severity of credit events and losses in respect of such securities. In the event that interest rate spreads for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities widen following the purchase of such assets by a Portfolio, the market value of such securities is likely to decline and, in the case of a substantial spread widening, could decline by a substantial amount. Furthermore, adverse changes in market conditions may result in reduced liquidity in the market for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities (including the mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest) and an unwillingness by banks, financial institutions and investors to extend credit to servicers, originators and other participants in the market for mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. As a result, the liquidity and/or the market value of any mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are owned by a Portfolio may experience declines after they are purchased by a Portfolio.

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Manager and/or the Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. Certain Portfolios may invest in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so a Portfolio's performance is directly related to the performance of the Underlying funds. A Portfolio's net asset value will change with the value of the Underlying Funds and changes in the markets where the Underlying Funds invest. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, some of the investments in a Portfolio benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, a Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund.

As a result, a Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for a Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

LIQUIDITY RISK. Certain Portfolios may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Illiquidity can result because of a reduction in market trading volume, an inability to find a buyer, or legal restrictions on the securities' resale. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager and/or Sub-Adviser otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The Portfolio may also make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. When there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Portfolio may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the security or instrument at all and could lose its entire investment in such investments. Investments in foreign securities, particularly those of issuers located in emerging market countries, tend to have greater exposure to liquidity risk than domestic securities. In unusual market conditions, including periods of rapid interest rate changes, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced). The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Liquidity risk also refers to the risk that the Portfolio will not be able to pay redemption proceeds in time or without significant dilution to remaining investors' interests. This may occur for reasons including unusual market conditions, declining prices of the securities sold, and/or an unusually high volume of redemption requests.

COMMON STOCK RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest their net assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in a company. Common stocks are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Portfolio may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors' perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer, the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuer occur.

In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers.

The common stocks in which an Underlying Fund invests are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and, therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES RISK. U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK. Certain Portfolios are subject to risks associated with investing in equity securities, including market risk, issuer risk, price volatility risks and market trends risk. A Portfolio's ability to achieve its investment objective may be affected by the risks attendant to any investment in equity securities.

EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE ("ETN") RISK. Generally, ETNs are structured as senior, unsecured notes in which an issuer such as a bank agrees to pay a return based on the target commodity index less any fees. ETNs are synthetic instruments that allow individual investors to have access to derivatives linked to commodities and assets such as oil, currencies and foreign stock indexes. ETNs combine certain aspects of bond and ETFs. Similar to ETFs, ETNs are traded on a major exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")) during normal trading hours. There may be restrictions on the Portfolio's right to redeem its investment in an ETN, which is meant to be held until maturity. The Portfolio's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the unavailability of a secondary market At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's index factor. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees. ETNs are subject to the credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or assets remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the exchange-traded note, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying market, changes in the applicable interest rates and economic, legal, political or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying market or assets. ETNs are also subject to the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Portfolio. When a Portfolio invests in exchange-traded notes it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN, which may cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to be higher and its performance to be lower.

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE PORTFOLIO HOLDING CASH. A Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject a Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

TRANSACTIONS RISK. A Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that a Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

In addition to the Principal Risks above, the Asset Allocation Portfolios are subject to the following Principal Risks:

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Asset Allocation Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings. The Portfolios do not seek to maintain a set duration with respect to their investments in fixed income investments and any duration target may change. The Underlying Funds may target a range of durations in connection with their investment strategies. Duration is a measure of price sensitivity of a debt security or a portfolio of debt securities to relative changes in interest rates. For instance, a duration of "five years" means that a security's or portfolio's price would be expected to decrease by approximately 5% with a 1% increase in interest rates (assuming a parallel shift in yield curve).

SOVEREIGN DEBT RISK. A Portfolio may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by foreign governmental entities (known as sovereign debt securities). The governmental authority that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may be unwilling or unable to repay the principal and/or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such securities due to: cash flow problems; the extent of its foreign currency reserves; the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due; the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole; the general economic environment of a country; the government debtor's policy towards the International Monetary Fund and the political and social constraints to which a government debtor may be subject. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. If an issuer of sovereign debt defaults on payments of principal and/or interest, the Portfolio may have limited legal recourse against the issuer and/or guarantor. In certain cases, remedies must be pursued in the courts.

ISSUER RISK. The value of an issuer's securities that are held in an Underlying Fund's portfolio may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RISK. Certain Asset Allocation Funds may use alternative investment strategies. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

COUNTERPARTY RISK. Individually negotiated or OTC derivative instruments in which an Underlying Fund may invest such as OTC swaps and options, are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Underlying Fund.

COMMODITIES RISK. An Underlying Fund or its subsidiary may invest in commodity-linked investments that may subject it to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The commodities markets may fluctuate widely based on a variety of factors, including changes in overall market movements, domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies, war, acts of terrorism, changes in domestic or foreign interest rates and/or investor expectations concerning interest rates, domestic and foreign inflation rates and investment and trading activities of mutual funds, hedge funds and commodities funds. Prices of various commodities may also be affected by factors such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments. The prices of commodities can also fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions. Also, ETFs and certain other commodity- linked derivative investments may subject the Underlying Fund and its subsidiary to leveraged market exposure for commodities.

HEDGE FUND RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in private investment funds, or "hedge funds," which pursue alternative investment strategies. Certain investment instruments and techniques that a hedge fund may use are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Because of the speculative nature of a hedge fund's investments and trading strategies, the Underlying Fund may suffer a significant or complete loss of its invested capital in one or more hedge funds. In addition to the Underlying Fund's direct fees and expenses, shareholders will also bear, indirectly, fees and expenses charged by the underlying hedge funds, which are often greater than the Underlying Fund's fees and expenses. In addition, interests in a hedge fund are typically less liquid than shares of a registered investment companies such as an Underlying Fund and, therefore, the Underlying Fund may be unable to sell its shares in the hedge fund at a desirable time or price.

MLP RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest in master limited partnerships ("MLPs") An MLP is a public limited partnership or limited liability company. Although the characteristics of MLPs closely resemble a traditional limited partnership, a major difference is that MLPs may trade on a public exchange or in the over- the-counter market. The ability to trade on a public exchange or in the over-the-counter market provides a certain amount of liquidity not found in many limited partnership investments. However, MLP interests may be less liquid than conventional publicly traded securities. The risks of investing in an MLP are similar to those of investing in a partnership, including more flexible governance structures, which could result in less protection for investors than investments in a corporation.

The managing general partner of an MLP may receive an incentive allocation based on increases in the amount and growth of cash distributions to investors in the MLP. This method of compensation may create an incentive for the managing general partner to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangements. Investors in an MLP would normally not be liable for the debts of the MLP beyond the amount that the investor has contributed but investors may not be shielded to the same extent that a shareholder of a corporation would be. In addition, MLP distributions may be reduced by fees and other expenses incurred by the MLP. Investments in MLPs may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Portfolio indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by MLPs in which it invests. Such expenses are not reflected in the above fee table. MLPs are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments. During periods of interest rate volatility, these investments may not provide attractive returns.

Certain MLPs may operate in, or have exposure to, the energy sector. The energy sector can be significantly affected by changes in the prices and supplies of oil and other energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects and tax and other government regulations, policies of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and relationships among OPEC members and between OPEC and oil importing nations.

MLP TAX RISK. MLPs generally do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level. Rather, each partner is allocated a share of the partnership's income, gains, losses, deductions and expenses. A change in current tax law, or a change in the underlying business mix of a given MLP, could result in an MLP being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would result in such MLP being required to pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income. The classification of an MLP as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes would have the effect of reducing the amount of cash available for distribution by the MLP. Thus, if any of the MLPs owned by the Underlying Fund were treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it could result in a reduction in the value of the Portfolio's investment in the Underlying Fund and lower income.

Distributions from an MLP in excess of the Underlying Fund's basis in the MLP will generally be treated as capital gain. However, a portion of the gain may instead be treated as ordinary income to the extent attributable to certain assets held by the MLP the sale of which would produce ordinary income. To the extent a distribution received by the Underlying Fund from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Underlying Fund's adjusted tax basis in the interests of the MLP may be reduced, which will result in an increase in an amount of income or gain (or de-crease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the Underlying Fund for tax purposes upon the sale of any such interests or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests. Furthermore, any return of capital distribution received from the MLP may require the Underlying Fund (and thus a Portfolio) to restate the character of its distributions and amend any shareholder tax reporting previously issued.

PRIVATE EQUITY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in instruments that provide exposure to private equity strategies, including direct or indirect investments in mezzanine debt and leveraged buyout strategies. The risks an Underlying Fund may face when investing in private equity-related investments, including the possible illiquidity of such investments and the risk that the companies in which a private equity firm invests its capital do not survive (which would decrease the value of the firm or the fund it creates and, consequently, the value of the Underlying Fund's private equity-related investments). Investments in private equity instruments are subject to additional risks, including liquidity risk, valuation risk, legal and regulatory risks and tax risk. Private equity-related investments may include illiquid securities that the Portfolio is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.

Private equity-related investments are subject to valuation risk partly because there is little or no publicly available information about private companies. These instruments are usually highly illiquid and may have restrictions on redemptions. In addition, recent economic events have given rise to a political climate that may result in private equity investments becoming subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and/or entirely new legal, tax or regulatory regimes both within the United States and in other countries in which the Portfolio may directly or indirectly invest. The Portfolio's private equity-related investments may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation, or regulations imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Federal Reserve, other U.S. or non-U.S. tax or governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that supervise the financial markets.

Structurally, mezzanine debt usually ranks subordinate in priority of payment to senior debt, such as senior bank debt, and are often unsecured. However, mezzanine loans rank senior to common and preferred equity in a borrower's capital structure. Mezzanine debt is often used in leveraged buyout and real estate finance transactions. Due to the higher risk profile and often less restrictive covenants of mezzanine loans as compared to senior loans, mezzanine loans sometimes earn a higher return than senior secured loans. Typically, mezzanine debt has elements of both debt and equity instruments, offering fixed returns in the form of interest payments associated with senior debt, while providing lenders an opportunity to participate in the capital appreciation of a borrower, if any, through an equity interest. This equity interest typically takes the form of warrants.

LEVERAGE RISK. Leverage exists when an Underlying Fund purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing cash in an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. Such instruments may include, among others, written options and other derivatives.

To the extent that an Underlying Fund is not able to close out a leveraged position because of market illiquidity, the Underlying Fund's liquidity may be impaired. In such cases, the Underlying Fund may be required to liquidate positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging may cause an Underlying Fund to be more volatile because it may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Underlying Fund's portfolio securities. There can be no assurance that an Underlying Fund's leverage strategies will be successful. Certain investments, such as ETFs, may include "embedded" leverage, which means the ETF pays a return linked to a multiple of the performance of an underlying index, securities basket or other reference asset. These investments may be more volatile than investments in unlevered securities, which may increase the volatility of an Underlying Fund, and thus a Portfolio.

QUANTITATIVE STRATEGY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may use quantitative mathematical models that rely on patterns inferred from historical prices and other financial data in evaluating prospective investments. However, most quantitative models cannot fully match the complexity of the financial markets and therefore sudden unanticipated changes in underlying market conditions can significantly impact the performance of the Underlying Fund. Further, as market dynamics shift over time, a previously highly successful model may become outdated. Moreover, there are an increasing number of market participants who rely on quantitative mathematical models. These models may be similar to those used by the Underlying Fund, which may result in a substantial number of market participants taking the same action with respect to an investment and some of these market participants may be substantially larger than the Underlying Fund.

SHORT SALES RISK. Short sales involve selling a security the Portfolio does not own in anticipation that the security's price will decline. If an Underlying Fund sells short a security that it does not own and the security increases in value, the Underlying Fund will pay a higher price to repurchase the security and thereby incur a loss. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding a long position in the same security. It is possible that the market value of the securities the Underlying Fund holds in long positions will decline at the same time that the market value of the securities the Portfolio has sold short increases, thereby increasing the Underlying Fund's potential volatility. The more the Underlying Fund pays, the more it will lose on the transaction, which adversely affects its share price. The loss on a long position is limited to what the Underlying Fund originally paid for the security together with any transaction costs. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Underlying Fund's exposure is theoretically unlimited.

In order to establish a short position in a security, the Underlying Fund must borrow the security from a broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to borrow a security the Underlying Fund seeks to sell short at a particular time or at an acceptable price. As such, there is a risk that the Underlying Fund may be unable to implement its investment strategy due to a lack of available securities or for other reasons. The Underlying Fund normally closes a short sale of securities that it does not own by purchasing an equivalent number of shares of the borrowed security on the open market and delivering them to the broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to complete or "close out" the short position by replacing the borrowed securities at a particular time or at an acceptable price. The Underlying Fund may be prematurely forced to close out a short position if the broker demands the return of the borrowed security. The Portfolio incurs a loss if the Underlying Fund is required to buy the security at a time when the security has appreciated in value from the date of the short sale.

The Underlying Fund will incur increased transaction costs when selling securities short. In addition, taking short positions results in a form of leverage which may increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund.

SUBSIDIARY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest through a wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Cayman Subsidiary"). The Cayman Subsidiary, unlike the Underlying Fund, may invest without limitation in commodity-linked derivatives. By investing in the Cayman Subsidiary, the Underlying Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Cayman Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Underlying Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Underlying Fund. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Cayman Subsidiary will be achieved. The Cayman Subsidiary is not registered under 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in this Prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Accordingly, the Underlying Fund, as the sole investor in the Cayman Subsidiary, will not have all of the protections offered to investors in registered investment companies. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Underlying Fund and/or the Cayman Subsidiary to operate as described in the Underlying Fund's prospectus and the statement of additional information and could adversely affect the Cayman Subsidiary and the Underlying Fund and its shareholders, including a Portfolio. For example, Cayman Islands law does not currently impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax or withholding tax on the subsidiary. If this were to change, the subsidiary may have to pay such taxes and Underlying Fund shareholders will experience decreased returns.

Additionally, as a regulated investment company, each Underlying Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from sources treated as qualifying income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"). Each Underlying Fund that invests in a Cayman Subsidiary expects to treat the income it derives from the Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income based on the principles underlying a number of private letter rulings provided to third-parties not associated with the Underlying Fund. However, an Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. Additionally, the IRS recently issued final regulations that would generally treat an Underlying Fund's income inclusion with respect to a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a current distribution out of the earnings and profits of the Cayman Subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Underlying Fund's business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies. Each Underlying Fund intends to treat the income it derives from a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income. However, each Underling Fund has not received a private letter ruling, and the Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings issued by the IRS to third-parties, the IRS were to determine such income is nonqualifying, an Underlying Fund might fail to satisfy the income requirement. Additionally, each Underlying Fund intends to limit its investment in a Cayman Subsidiary to no more than 25% of the value of the Underlying Fund's total assets in order to satisfy the asset diversification requirement.

UNDERLYING POOLS RISK. Underlying Pools are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Portfolio as an investor in swaps whose returns are based on the returns of Underlying Pools. As a result, the cost of investing in the Portfolio may be higher than the cost of investing directly in an Underlying Pool. The Underlying Pools will pay management fees, brokerage commissions and operating expenses, and may also pay performance-based fees to each Underlying Pool manager, which may be reflected in the return earned by the Portfolio on swaps based on Underlying Pools. Underlying Pools are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the fund. There is no guarantee that any of the trading strategies used by the managers retained by an Underlying Pool will be profitable or avoid losses and, therefore, that the Portfolio's investments based on these Underlying Pools will not lose money. The Underlying Pools on which a portion of the Portfolio's returns will be based are not registered investment companies and, therefore, will not be subject to the same controls and regulatory protections as registered investment companies.

Shares of the Portfolios are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

**ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS**

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Saratoga Portfolios**

As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes ("ETNs").

SECURITIES LENDING. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions desiring to borrow securities to complete transactions and for other purposes. In connection with such loans, a Portfolio receives liquid collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of the portfolio securities being lent. This collateral is marked to market on a daily basis. A Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets.

Securities lending involves the risk that a Portfolio may lose money because the borrower of the loaned securities fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. A Portfolio could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for the loaned securities or a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral. These events, and securities lending in general, could trigger adverse tax consequences for a Portfolio and its investors. For example, if a Portfolio loans its securities, the Portfolio and its investors may lose the ability to treat certain Portfolio distributions associated with those securities as qualified dividend income.

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

When the Manager believes market conditions are unfavorable, the Manager may attempt to "hedge" a Portfolio with defensive positions and strategies using derivative instruments (e.g., exchange-traded futures and options, and other derivatives such as swaps, options on swaps, and caps and floors).

A Portfolio is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so even in unfavorable conditions. As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes.

**General Investment Policies of the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

Temporary or Cash Investments. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolios will stay fully invested according to their principal investment strategies as noted above. The Portfolios, however, may temporarily depart from their principal investment strategies by making short-term investments in cash, cash equivalents and high-quality, short-term debt securities and money market instruments, including affiliated and unaffiliated instruments, for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse conditions, including adverse market, economic or political conditions, amongst others. This may result in the Portfolios not achieving their investment objectives during that period. To the extent that the Portfolios use a money market fund for their cash position, there will be some duplication of expenses because the Portfolios would bear their *pro rata* portion of such money market fund's advisory fees and operational expenses.

Change in Investment Objective and Strategies. Each Portfolio's investment objective and strategies, including the principal investment strategies are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolio's shareholders.

**Additional Risk Information (Asset Allocation Portfolios only)**

While the Portfolios intend to primarily allocate their assets to investments in the Underlying Funds, a Portfolio may be exposed to the investment risks described above under "Principal Investment Risks" to the extent such Portfolio directly invests in individual securities and ETNs.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS**

A description of the Portfolios' policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of each of the Portfolios' securities is available in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information.

The Trust discloses each Portfolio's top holdings on a calendar quarter basis with a one to three-week lag on its public website until they are included in the Trust's next shareholder report or quarterly report. Each Portfolio will make available complete month-end portfolio holdings information with a 30-day lag. Such information can be obtained by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

In addition, you may obtain complete Portfolio holdings information or other disclosure of holdings as required by applicable legal or regulatory requirements on a fiscal quarterly basis within two months after the end of the fiscal period by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

**MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS**

***The Manager***

Saratoga Capital Management, LLC ("SCM"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392. The Manager is a Delaware limited liability company. As of September 30, 2025, the Manager had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management. The Manager and the Trust have obtained an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC that permits the Manager to enter into investment advisory agreements with advisers without obtaining shareholder approval. The Manager, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, may select Advisers for each Portfolio and supervises and monitors the performance of each Adviser.

The Order also permits the Manager, subject to the approval of the Trustees, to replace investment advisers or amend investment advisory agreements, including fees, without shareholder approval whenever the Manager and the Trustees believe such action will benefit a Portfolio and its shareholders. This means that the Manager can reduce the sub-advisory fees and retain a larger portion of the management fee, or increase the sub-advisory fees and retain a smaller portion of the management fee. Pursuant to the Order, the Manager or the Adviser is not required to disclose its contractual fee arrangements with any sub-adviser. The Manager compensates each Adviser out of its management fee.

The total amount of investment management fees payable by each Portfolio to the Manager may not be changed without shareholder approval. The management fee for each Portfolio is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Portfolios:

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| **Portfolio** | **Management Fee** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 0.475% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 0.55% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 0.65% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 1.25% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 1.25% |

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*Expense Reductions and Reimbursements and Net Expenses.* The Trust and the Manager have entered into an Excess Expense Agreement (the "Expense Agreement") effective January 1, 1999. In connection with the Expense Agreement, the Manager is currently voluntarily waiving all or a portion of its management fees and/or assuming certain other operating expenses of the Portfolios in order to maintain the expense ratios of each class of the Portfolios at or below predetermined levels (each, an "Expense Cap"). Under the terms of the Expense Agreement, fees waived and expenses paid by the Manager are subject to reimbursement by the relevant class of the Portfolio within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses were paid. Prior Board approval is required with respect to any such expense reimbursements. No reimbursement payment will be made by a Portfolio if it would result in that Portfolio exceeding its current Expense Cap. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the Expense Cap. The Expense Agreement can be terminated by either party, without penalty, upon 30 days' prior notice. Currently, the Manager is voluntarily limiting total annual operating expenses of the Portfolios as follows:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 3.60% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 3.60% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 4.00% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 4.00% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 3.40% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 2.75% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 4.00% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 4.00% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 4.00% |

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*Portfolio Expenses.* Each Asset Allocation Portfolio is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an Operating Expense Limitation Agreement between the Manager and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager has agreed to waive its management fees and/or pay expenses of the Portfolios to ensure that the total amount of Portfolio operating expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses for a Portfolio) do not exceed 1.99% of a Portfolio's average net assets for Class C shares through December 31, 2026, subject thereafter to annual re-approval of the agreement by the Board of Trustees (the "Expense Cap"). Any reduction in management fees or payment of expenses made by the Manager may be reimbursed by a Portfolio in subsequent fiscal years if the Manager so requests. This reimbursement may be requested if the aggregate amount actually paid by the Manager toward operating expenses for such fiscal year (taking into account the reimbursement) does not exceed the applicable limitation on Portfolio expenses. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolios for management fees waived and/or expense payments made by the Manager within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause a Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less. Any such reimbursement will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. A Portfolio must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Manager is entitled to any reimbursement of management fees and/or expenses. This Operating Expense Limitation Agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees.

The Expense Cap in place for each Asset Allocation Portfolio is shown in the table below:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.99% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.99% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.99% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.99% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 1.99% |

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***The Advisers***

The following sets forth certain information about each of the Advisers:

SCM, a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and Adviser to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Markey Portfolio. SCM, which is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392, had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management as of September 30, 2025.

M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass"), a registered investment adviser founded in 1972, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Value Portfolio. M.D. Sass is a privately-owned investment manager for family offices, high net worth individuals and institutional investors such as corporations, endowments and foundations. As of September 30, 2025, M.D. Sass advised accounts having assets of approximately $3.0 billion. M.D. Sass is located at 55 West 46<sup>th</sup> Street, 28<sup>th</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10036.

Oak Associates *ltd.* ("Oak Associates"), a registered investment adviser, located at 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 310, Akron, Ohio 44333-8398, serves as the Adviser to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and the Technology & Communications Portfolio. Oak Associates advises mutual funds and other investors. As of September 30, 2025, Oak Associates had approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM"), a registered investment adviser, located at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1150, Dallas, Texas, 75201, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio and International Equity Portfolio. SGAM advises institutional, high net worth and mutual fund clients. SGAM managed assets of approximately $3.2 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson"), a registered investment adviser located at 600 Travis, Suite 3800, Houston, Texas 77002, serves as the Adviser to the Mid Capitalization Portfolio. With approximately $16.1 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Vaughan Nelson provides investment services to foundations, endowments, institutions, corporate pension funds, mutual funds and families/individuals.

Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Adviser to the Small Capitalization Portfolio. Zacks, located at 101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60606, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zacks Investment Research. Zacks acts as an investment manager for individuals and institutions. As of September 30, 2025, Zacks had approximately $14.34 billion in assets under management.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Advisory Agreements of the Portfolios in this Prospectus is available in the Portfolios' Form N-CSR filing for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

***Administration***

The Bank of New York Mellon, located at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, is the custodian of the assets of the Trust.

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, serves as the Trust's transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent").

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, provides administrative (including custody administration) and fund accounting services to the Trust. As such, they manage the administrative affairs of the Trust, calculate the NAV of the shares of each Portfolio, and create and maintain the Trust's required financial records.

**SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION**

***Pricing of Portfolio Shares***

The price of shares of each Portfolio called "net asset value" or "NAV" is based on the value of the Portfolio's investments. The NAV per share of each Portfolio is determined once daily at the close of trading on the NYSE (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) ("Valuation Time") on each day that the NYSE is open. Shares will not be priced on days that the NYSE is closed.

Generally, a Portfolio's securities are valued each day at the last quoted sales price on each security's primary securities exchange. Securities traded or dealt in upon one or more securities exchanges (whether domestic or foreign, and including the National Association of Securities Dealers' Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ")) for which market quotations are readily available and not subject to restrictions against resale shall be valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary securities exchange (or in the case of NASDAQ securities, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price) or, in the absence of a sale on the primary exchange, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange. When a market price is not readily available, including circumstances under which the Manager or an Adviser determines that a security's market price is not accurate, a portfolio security is valued by a pricing committee at its fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. In these cases, the Portfolio's NAV will reflect certain portfolio securities' fair value rather than their market price.

All securities held by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and debt securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost. The amortized cost valuation method involves valuing a debt obligation in reference to its cost rather than market forces.

Securities traded on a foreign exchange which has not closed by the Valuation Time or for which the official closing prices are not available at the time the NAV is determined may use alternative market prices provided by a pricing service. In addition, with respect to securities that primarily are listed on a foreign exchange, when an event occurs after the close of a foreign exchange that is likely to have changed the value of the foreign securities (for example, a percentage change in value of one or more U.S. securities indices in excess of specified thresholds), such securities will be valued at their fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. Securities also may be fair valued in the event of a development affecting a country or region or an issuer-specific development, which is likely to have changed the value of the security. To the extent a Portfolio invests in ETFs, such Portfolio's NAV is calculated, in relevant part, based upon the NAV of such ETFs (which are registered open-end management investment companies). The prospectuses for these ETFs explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.

***Purchase of Shares***

Purchase of shares of a Portfolio must be made through a Financial Intermediary having a sales agreement with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, the Trust's distributor (the "Distributor"), or through a broker or intermediary designated by that Financial Intermediary, or directly through the Transfer Agent. Shares of a Portfolio are available to participants in Consulting Programs and to other investors and investment advisory services. Purchase requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day. Requests received after the close of regular trading will receive the NAV per share determined on the following business day. A purchase order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary, or a broker or intermediary designated by a Financial Intermediary, authorized to accept purchase orders on behalf of the Trust. The Portfolios, however, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject any application to purchase shares. Make all checks payable to a Portfolio. Applications will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a check drawn on a U.S. bank, thrift institution, or credit union in U.S. funds for the full amount of the shares to be purchased. The Portfolios do not accept payment in cash, third party checks (except for properly endorsed IRA rollover checks), counter checks, starter checks, traveler's checks, money orders, credit card checks, and checks drawn on non-U.S. financial institutions will not be accepted. Cashier's checks bank official checks, and bank money orders are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be accepted under certain circumstances. Redemption of shares of a Portfolio purchased by check may be subject to a hold period until the check has been cleared by the issuing bank. To avoid such holding periods, shares may be purchased through a broker or by wire, as described in this section.

Current shareholders may purchase additional shares via Automated Clearing House ("ACH"). To have this option added to your account, please send a letter to the Portfolio requesting this option and supply a voided check for the bank account. Only bank accounts held at domestic institutions that are ACH members may be used for these transactions. You may not use ACH transactions for your initial purchase of Portfolio shares. ACH purchases will be effective at the closing price per share on the business day after the order is placed. The Trust may alter, modify or terminate this purchase option at any time.

New Accounts can be established online. To establish internet transaction privileges, you must enroll through the website. You automatically have the ability to establish internet transaction privileges unless you decline the privileges on your New Account Application or IRA Application. You will be required to enter into a user's agreement through the website in order to enroll in these privileges. To purchase shares through the website, you must also have ACH instructions on your account. Redemption proceeds may be sent to you by check to the address or record, or if your account has existing bank information, by wire or ACH. Only bank accounts held at domestic financial institutions that are ACH members can be used for transactions through the Fund's website. Transactions through the website are subject to the same minimums and maximums as other transaction methods. Please call 1-888-672-4839 for assistance in establishing online access.

You should be aware that the internet is an unsecured, unstable, unregulated and unpredictable environment. Your ability to use the website for transactions is dependent upon the internet and equipment, software, systems, data and services provided by various vendors and third parties. While the Fund and its service providers have established certain security procedures, the Fund, their distributor and their transfer agent cannot assure you that trading information will be completely secure.

There may also be delays, malfunctions, or other inconveniences generally associated with this medium. There also may be times when the website is unavailable for Fund transactions or other purposes. Should this happen, you should consider purchasing or redeeming shares by another method. Neither the Fund nor their transfer agent, distributor nor Advisor will be liable for any such delays or malfunctions or unauthorized interception or access to communications or account information.

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad choices available. The Trust offers several classes of shares to investors designed to provide them with the flexibility of selecting an investment best suited to their needs. Not all share classes may be available for purchase in all states. For more information regarding the purchase of shares, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

*Note*: Gemini Fund Services, LLC, the Portfolios' Transfer Agent, will charge a $25 fee against a shareholder's account, in addition to any loss sustained by the Portfolios, for any check or electronic payment returned to the Transfer Agent for insufficient funds.

Information regarding transaction processing and the establishment of new accounts should be sent to:

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| <u>**via Regular Mail**</u> | <u>**via Overnight Mail**</u> |
| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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If you wish to wire money to make a subsequent investment in a Portfolio, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839 to receive wiring instructions and to notify the Trust that a wire transfer is coming. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire. The Trust will normally accept wired funds for investment on the day of receipt provided that such funds are received by the Trust's designated bank before the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Your bank may charge you a fee for wiring same-day funds.

Purchase of Shares in Good Order. All purchase requests directly through the Transfer Agent must be received by the Transfer Agent in "good order." This means that your request must include:

● The Portfolio and account number.

● The amount of the transaction (in dollars or shares).

● Accurately completed orders.

● Any supporting legal documentation that may be required.

If you are purchasing shares through a Financial Intermediary, please consult your intermediary for purchase instructions. Orders to purchase shares through a Financial Intermediary will be effected at the NAV per share next determined after the purchase order has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The investors are solely responsible for determining their risk tolerances, investment objectives and which Portfolios are appropriate for them to invest in. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

Financial Intermediaries may charge a processing or service fee in connection with the purchase or redemption of Trust shares. The amount and applicability of such a fee is determined and disclosed to its customers by each individual Financial Intermediary. Processing or service fees typically are fixed, nominal dollar amounts and are in addition to the sales and other charges described in this Prospectus. Your Financial Intermediary will provide you with specific information about any processing or service fees you will be charged.

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you: when you open an account we will ask your name, residential or business address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you, including your social security number, tax identification number or other identifying number. Throughout the life of your account, we may request updated identifying information in accordance with our customer identification program. If we are unable to verify your identity, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to restrict additional transactions and/or liquidate your account at the next calculated NAV after your account is closed (less any applicable sales/account charges and/or tax penalties) or take any other action required by law.

CONTINUOUS OFFERING. For Class C shares of the Trust's Portfolios described in this Prospectus (other than the Asset Allocation Portfolios) the minimum initial investment in the Trust is generally $10,000 and the minimum initial investment in any individual Portfolio (other than the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) is generally $250 (there is no minimum investment for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio). The minimum initial investment for the Asset Allocation Portfolios is generally $2,500. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for any Portfolio.

For employees and relatives of the Manager, firms distributing shares of the Trust, and the Trust service providers and their affiliates, the minimum initial investment in the Trust is $1,000 with no individual Portfolio minimum. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. The Trust reserves the right at any time to vary the initial and subsequent investment minimums.

The Trust offers an Automatic Investment Plan under which purchase orders of $100 or more may be placed periodically in the Trust. The purchase price is paid automatically from cash held in the shareholder's designated account. For further information regarding the Automatic Investment Plan, shareholders should contact their Consulting Broker or the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

The sale of shares will be suspended during any period when the determination of NAV is suspended and may be suspended by the Board of Trustees whenever the Board judges it to be in the best interest of the Trust to do so. The Distributor in its sole discretion, may accept or reject any purchase order.

Generally, each Portfolio reserves the right to reject any purchase requests, including exchanges from other Saratoga Portfolios, which it regards as disruptive to efficient Portfolio management. A purchase request could be rejected because of, amongst other things, the timing or amount of the investment or because of a history of excessive trading by the investor.

***Contingent Deferred Sales Charge***

Shares are sold at NAV next determined without an initial sales charge so that the full amount of an investor's purchase payment may be invested in the Trust. A CDSC of 1%, however, will be imposed on most shares redeemed within one year after purchase. The CDSC will be imposed on any redemption of shares if after such redemption the aggregate current value of an account with the Trust falls below the aggregate amount of the investor's purchase payments for shares made during the one year preceding the redemption. In addition, shares are subject to an annual 12b-1 fee of 1.00% of the average daily net assets. Shares of the Trust which are held for one year or more after purchase will not be subject to any CDSC upon redemption. For investments made prior to January 1, 2003, the CDSC is based upon the investors original purchase price, or the current NAV of the shares that they redeem, whichever is lower. For investments that are made on or after January 1, 2003, the CDSC is based upon the investors original purchase price. Any CDSC paid on the redemptions of Class C shares expressed as a percentage of the applicable redemption amount may be higher or lower than the charge described due to rounding.

Brokers that have entered into selling agreements with the Portfolios' distributor may receive a commission of up to 1.00% of the purchase price of Class C shares at the time of purchase. Brokers may also receive distribution and/or shareholder service fees for Class C shares held for over a year.

Certain shareholders may be eligible for CDSC waivers. Please see the information set forth below for specific eligibility requirements. You must notify your authorized Financial Intermediary or the Transfer Agent at the time a purchase order is placed that the purchase (or redemption) qualifies for a CDSC waiver. Similar notification must be made in writing when an order is placed by mail. The CDSC waiver will not be granted if: (i) notification is not furnished at the time of order; or (ii) a review of the records of the authorized dealer of the Portfolios' shares or the Trust's Transfer Agent does not confirm your represented holdings. In order to verify your eligibility, you may be required to provide account statements and/or confirmations regarding shares of a Portfolio or other Trust Portfolios.

CDSC WAIVERS. A CDSC will not be imposed on: (i) any amount which represents an increase in value of shares purchased within the one year preceding the redemption; (ii) the current NAV of shares purchased more than one year prior to the redemption; and (iii) the current NAV of shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends or distributions. Moreover, in determining whether a CDSC is applicable it will be assumed that amounts described in (i), (ii) and (iii) above (in that order) are redeemed first.

In addition, the CDSC, if otherwise applicable, will be waived in the case of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) redemptions of shares held at the time a shareholder dies or becomes disabled, only if the shares are:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) registered either in the name of an individual shareholder (not a trust), or in the names of such shareholder and his or her spouse as joint tenants with right of survivorship; or (b) held in a qualified corporate or self-employed retirement plan, Individual Retirement Account ("IRA") or Custodial Account under Section 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code ("403(b) Custodial Account"), provided in either case that the redemption is requested within one year of the death or initial determination of disability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) redemptions in connection with the following retirement plan distributions: (a) lump-sum or other distributions from a qualified corporate or self-employed retirement plan following retirement (or, in the case of a "key employee" of a "top heavy" plan, following attainment of age 59½); (b) distributions from an IRA or 403(b) Custodial Account following attainment of age 70½; or (c) a tax-free return of an excess contribution to an IRA; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) certain redemptions pursuant to the Portfolio's Systematic Withdrawal Plan (see "Redemption of Shares—Systematic Withdrawal Plan").

With reference to (1) above, for the purpose of determining disability, the Distributor utilizes the definition of disability contained in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, which relates to the inability to engage in gainful employment. With reference to (2) above, the term "distribution" does not encompass a direct transfer of an IRA, 403(b) Custodial Account or retirement plan assets to a successor custodian or trustee. All waivers will be granted only following receipt by the Distributor of written confirmation of the shareholder's entitlement.

The sales charge waivers (and discounts) available through financial intermediaries are set forth in Appendix A to this Prospectus (Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts). Please contact your financial intermediary regarding applicable sales charge waivers (and discounts) and for information regarding the financial intermediary's related policies and procedures.

***Class C Shares Conversion Feature***

After 10 years, Class C shares generally will convert automatically to Class A shares of the Portfolio with no initial sales charge, provided that the Portfolio or the financial intermediary through which a shareholder purchased or holds Class C shares has records verifying that the Class C shares have been held for at least 10 years. The automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares will not apply to shares held through group retirement plan record keeping platforms of certain intermediaries who hold such shares in an omnibus account and do not track participant level share lot aging to facilitate such a conversion. The 10-year period runs from the last day of the month in which the shares were purchased or, in the case of Class C shares acquired through an exchange, from the last day of the month in which the original Class C shares were purchased; the shares will convert to Class A shares based on their relative NAVs in the month following the 10-year period. At the same time, an equal proportion of Class C shares acquired through automatically reinvested distributions will convert to Class A shares on the same basis. A conversion of shares of one Class directly for shares of another Class of the same Fund normally should not be taxable for federal income tax purposes.

***Plan of Distribution***

The Portfolios have adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Plan") with respect to the sale and distribution of shares of the Portfolios. The Plan provides that each Portfolio will pay the Distributor or other entities, including the Manager, a fee, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average net assets. A portion of the fee payable pursuant to the Plan, equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets, is currently characterized as a service fee as such term is defined under Rule 2830 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") Conduct Rules and it may be paid directly to the Manager or other entities for providing support services. A service fee is a payment made for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The fee is treated by each Portfolio as an expense in the year it is accrued. Because the fee is paid out of each Portfolio's assets on an ongoing basis, over time the fee may increase the costs of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of service charges.

Additional amounts paid under the Plan are paid to the Distributor or other entities for services provided and the expenses borne by the Distributor and others in the distribution of the shares, including the payment of commissions for sales of the shares and incentive compensation to and expenses of dealers and others who engage in or support distribution of shares or who service shareholder accounts, including overhead and telephone expenses; printing and distribution of prospectuses and reports used in connection with the offering of the Portfolios' shares to other than current shareholders; and preparation, printing and distribution of sales literature and advertising materials. In addition, the Distributor or other entities may utilize fees paid pursuant to the Plan to compensate dealers or other entities for their opportunity costs in advancing such amounts, which compensation would be in the form of a carrying charge on any unreimbursed expenses.

***Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares***

"Market-timing" often times involves the frequent purchases and redemptions of shares of the Portfolios by shareholders, and "market-timing" may present risks for other shareholders of the Portfolios, which may include, among other things, dilution in the value of Portfolio shares held by long-term shareholders, interference with the efficient management of the Trust's Portfolios, increased brokerage and administrative costs, incurring unwanted taxable gains, and forcing the Portfolios to hold excess levels of cash.

Short term trading strategies also present certain risks based on a Portfolio's investment objective, strategies and policies. To the extent that a Portfolio invests substantially in foreign securities it is particularly susceptible to the risk that market timers may take advantage of time zone differences. The foreign securities in which a Portfolio invests may be traded on foreign markets that close well before the Portfolio calculates its NAV. This gives rise to the possibility that developments may have occurred in the interim that would affect the value of these securities. A market timer may seek to capitalize on these time zone differences by purchasing shares of the Portfolio based on events occurring after foreign market closing prices are established, but before the Portfolio's NAV calculation, that are likely to result in higher prices in foreign markets the following day ("time zone arbitrage"). The market timer might redeem the Portfolio's shares the next day when the Portfolio's share price would reflect the increased prices in foreign markets, for a quick profit at the expense of long-term Portfolio shareholders.

Investments in other types of securities may also be susceptible to short-term trading strategies. These investments include securities that are, among other things, thinly traded, traded infrequently, or relatively illiquid, which have the risk that the current market price for the securities may not accurately reflect current market values. A shareholder may seek to engage in short-term trading to take advantage of these pricing differences (referred to as "price arbitrage"). To the extent that a Portfolio invests in small capitalization securities, technology and other specific industry sector securities, and in certain fixed-income securities, such as high-yield bonds (also referred to as junk bonds) or municipal bonds, a Portfolio may be adversely affected by price arbitrage trading strategies.

The Trust discourages frequent purchases and redemptions of Portfolio shares by Portfolio shareholders and the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to such frequent purchases and redemptions. The Trust does not accommodate frequent purchases and sales by Portfolio shareholders.

The Trust's policies with respect to purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Portfolio shares are described in the "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION-Purchase of Shares" and "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION-Redemption of Shares" sections of this Prospectus. Except as described in these sections, the Trust's policies regarding frequent trading of Portfolio shares are applied uniformly to all shareholders.

The Trust requires all intermediaries to enforce all of the Trust's policies contained in this Prospectus and in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information. Omnibus accounts intermediaries generally do not identify customers' trading activity to the Trust on an individual basis. The ability of the Trust to monitor exchanges made by the underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts, therefore, is severely limited. Consequently, the Trust must rely on the Financial Intermediary to monitor frequent short-term trading within the Portfolios by the Financial Intermediary's customers. The Trust monitors enforcement by Financial Intermediaries, and if a Financial Intermediary fails to enforce the Trust's restrictions, the Trust may take certain actions, including terminating the relationship. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to eliminate all market-timing activities.

Certain patterns of past exchanges and/or purchase or redemption transactions involving a Portfolio may result in a Portfolio sending a warning letter, rejecting, limiting or prohibiting, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, additional purchases and/or exchanges. Determinations in this regard may be made based on, amongst other things, the frequency or dollar amount of the previous exchanges or purchase or redemption transactions.

***Redemption of Shares***

Shares of a Portfolio may be redeemed on any day that the Portfolio calculates its NAV. Redemption requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day less the amount of any applicable CDSC. Redemption requests received by the Trust after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV next determined by the Trust less any applicable CDSC. Orders to redeem shares through a Financial Intermediary will receive the NAV per share next determined after the redemption request has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. A redemption order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary authorized to accept redemption orders on behalf of the Trust.

A Portfolio is required to transmit redemption proceeds for credit to the shareholder's account within seven days after receipt of a redemption request. However, payments for redemptions of shares purchased by check will not be transmitted until the check clears. Redemption requests may be given to a Financial Intermediary having a selling agreement with the Distributor. The Financial Intermediary is responsible for transmitting such redemption requests to the Trust's Transfer Agent. Redemption requests also may be given directly to the Transfer Agent, if the shareholder purchased shares directly through the Transfer Agent. In order to be effective, redemption requests of a shareholder in the event of death, divorce or other legal matter may require the submission of documents commonly required to assure the safety of a particular account.

Generally, all redemptions will be for cash. The Portfolios typically expect to satisfy redemption requests by selling portfolio assets or by using holdings of cash or cash equivalents. These methods may be used during both normal and stressed market conditions.

The agreement relating to participation in a Consulting Program between a client and the investment adviser typically will provide that, absent separate payment by the participant, fees charged pursuant to that agreement may be paid through automatic redemptions of a portion of the participant's Trust account.

The Trust may suspend redemption procedures and postpone redemption payment during any period when the NYSE is closed other than for customary weekend or holiday closing or when the SEC has determined an emergency exists or has otherwise permitted such suspension or postponement.

**Written Redemption Requests.** To redeem shares by mail, send a written redemption request in good order to:

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| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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Receipt of a redemption order by the U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") does not constitute receipt of such an order by the Trust or its Transfer Agent. Requests sent via the USPS will be processed at the NAV on the business day the request is received in good order at the Trust's Transfer Agent. There may be a delay between the time the request reaches the P.O. Box and the time of the Trust's receipt of the request, which may affect the NAV at which the request is processed. Regular mail is retrieved from the Transfer Agent's post office box at least once a day by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time and overnight mail is processed as received by the Transfer Agent from the delivery service. In both cases, processing of redemption requests is subject to the provisions described above in the opening paragraph in this section.

If you own an IRA or other retirement plan, you must indicate on your redemption request whether the Portfolio should withhold federal income tax. Unless you elect in your redemption request that you do not want to have federal tax withheld, the redemption will be subject to withholding.

**Redeeming by Telephone.** The telephone redemption privilege is automatically available to all new accounts. If you do not want the telephone redemption privilege, you must indicate this in the appropriate area on your account application or you must write to the Trust and instruct it to remove this privilege from your account. The proceeds will be sent by mail to the address designated on your account or wired directly to your existing account in any commercial bank or brokerage firm in the United States as designated on your application. To redeem by telephone, call 1-888-672-4839. During periods of high market activity, you may encounter higher than usual wait times. Please allow sufficient time to ensure that you will be able to complete your telephone transaction prior to market close. Neither the Fund nor its Transfer Agent will be held liable if you are unable to place your trade due to high call volume. The redemption proceeds normally will be sent by mail or by wire within three business days after receipt of your telephone instructions. If redeeming from an IRA account, you will be asked about tax withholding.

The Trust reserves the right to suspend the telephone redemption privileges with respect to your account if the names(s) or the address on the account has been changed within the previous 30 days. Neither the Trust, the Transfer Agent, nor their respective affiliates will be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expenses in acting on telephone instructions if they reasonably believe such telephone instructions to be genuine and you will be required to bear the risk of any such loss. The Trust or the Transfer Agent, or both, will employ reasonable procedures to determine that telephone instructions are genuine. If the Trust and/or the Transfer Agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable to you for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. These procedures may include, among others, requiring forms of personal identification prior to acting upon telephone instructions, providing written confirmation of the transactions and/or recording telephone instructions.

**Wire Redemptions.** If you request your redemption by wire transfer, you will be required to pay a $15.00 wire transfer fee to the Transfer Agent to cover costs associated with the transfer but the Transfer Agent does not charge a fee when transferring redemption proceeds by electronic funds transfer. In addition, your bank may impose a charge for receiving wires.

**When Redemptions are Sent.** Once the Trust receives your redemption request in "good order" as described below, it will issue a check based on the next determined NAV following your redemption request. If you purchase shares using a check and soon after request a redemption, your redemption proceeds, which are payable at the next determined NAV following the receipt of your redemption request in "good order", will not be processed until the check used for your purchase has cleared. Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via wire or ACH are typically sent 1-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order." Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via check are typically mailed via USPS 2-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order."

**Good Order**. Your redemption request will be processed if it is in "good order." To be in good order, the following conditions must be satisfied:

The request should be in writing indicating the number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;

The request must identify your account number;

The request should be signed by you and any other person listed on the account, exactly as the shares are registered; and

If you request the redemption proceeds to be sent to a person, bank or an address other than that of record, or if the proceeds of a requested redemption exceed $100,000, the signature(s) on the request must be medallion signature guaranteed by an eligible signature guarantor.

**Medallion Signature Guarantee.** Certain requests require a medallion signature guarantee. To protect you and the Trust from fraud, certain transactions and redemption requests must be in writing and must include a medallion signature guarantee in the following situations (there may be other situations also requiring a medallion signature guarantee in the discretion of the Trust or Transfer Agent):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Re-registration of the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Changing bank instructions on the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Name change on the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Setting up/changing systematic withdrawal plan to a secondary address.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Redemptions greater than $100,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Any redemption check that is being mailed to a different address than the address of record.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Your account registration has changed within the last 30 days.

You should be able to obtain a medallion signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, credit union, broker-dealer, securities exchange or association, clearing agency or savings association, as defined by federal law.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. A systematic withdrawal plan (the "Withdrawal Plan") is available for shareholders. Any Portfolio from which redemptions will be made pursuant to the Plan will be referred to as a "SWP Portfolio". The Withdrawal Plan provides periodic payments in any amount not less than $25, or in any whole percentage of the value of the SWP Portfolio's shares, on an annualized basis. A shareholder may suspend or terminate participation in the Withdrawal Plan at any time. The Withdrawal Plan may be terminated or revised at any time by the Portfolios. Any applicable CDSC will be imposed on shares redeemed under the Withdrawal Plan (see "Purchase of Shares"), except that the CDSC, if any, will be waived on redemptions under the Withdrawal Plan of up to 12% annually of the value of each SWP Portfolio account, based on the share values next determined after the shareholder establishes the Withdrawal Plan.

Redemptions for which this CDSC waiver policy applies may be in amounts up to 1% per month, 3% per quarter, 6% semi-annually or 12% annually. Under this CDSC waiver policy, amounts withdrawn each period will be paid by first redeeming shares not subject to a CDSC because the shares were purchased by the reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions, the CDSC period has elapsed or some other waiver of the CDSC applies. If shares subject to a CDSC must be redeemed, shares held for the longest period of time will be redeemed first followed by shares held the next longest period of time until shares held the shortest period of time are redeemed. Any shareholder participating in the Withdrawal Plan will have sufficient shares redeemed from his or her account so that the proceeds (net of any applicable CDSC) to the shareholder will be the designated monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual amount.

A shareholder may suspend or terminate participation in the Withdrawal Plan at any time. A shareholder who has suspended participation may resume payments under the Withdrawal Plan, without requiring a new determination of the account value for the 12% CDSC waiver. The Withdrawal Plan may be terminated or revised at any time by the Portfolios.

The addition of a new SWP Portfolio will not change the account value for the 12% CDSC waiver for the SWP Portfolios already participating in the Withdrawal Plan.

Withdrawal Plan payments should not be considered dividends, yields or income. If periodic Withdrawal Plan payments continuously exceed net investment income and net capital gains, the shareholder's original investment will be correspondingly reduced and ultimately exhausted. Each withdrawal constitutes a redemption of shares and any gain or loss realized must be recognized for federal income tax purposes. Shareholders should contact their dealer representative or the Manager for further information about the Withdrawal Plan.

REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE. A shareholder who has had his or her shares redeemed or repurchased and has not previously exercised this reinstatement privilege may, within 35 days after the date of the redemption or repurchase, reinstate any portion or all of the proceeds of such redemption or repurchase in shares of the Portfolios in the same Class from which such shares were redeemed or repurchased, at NAV next determined after a reinstatement request (made in writing to and approved by the Manager), together with the proceeds, is received by the Transfer Agent and receive a pro-rata credit for any CDSC paid in connection with such redemption or repurchase.

INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTIONS. Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust may redeem an account having a current value of $7,500 ($1,000 for Asset Allocation Portfolios) or less as a result of redemptions, but not as a result of a fluctuation in a Portfolio's NAV or redemptions to pay fees for Consulting Programs, after the shareholder has been given at least 30 days in which to increase the account balance to more than that amount. Involuntary redemptions may result in the liquidation of Portfolio holdings at a time when the value of those holdings is lower than the investor's cost of the investment or may result in the realization of taxable capital gains. No CDSC will be imposed on any involuntary redemption.

No CDSC is imposed at the time of any exchange of shares, although any applicable CDSC will be imposed upon ultimate redemption. The Trust may in the future offer an exchange feature involving shares of an unaffiliated fund group subject to receipt of appropriate regulatory relief.

REDEMPTION-IN-KIND. If the Board of Trustees determines that it would be detrimental to the best interests of a Portfolio's shareholders to make a redemption payment wholly in cash, the Portfolio may pay, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, any portion of a redemption in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Portfolio's net assets by a distribution-in-kind of readily marketable portfolio securities in lieu of cash. Redemptions failing to meet this threshold must be made in cash. Redemption in-kind proceeds will typically be made by delivering a pro-rata amount of a Portfolio's holdings that are readily marketable securities to the redeeming shareholder within seven days after the Portfolio's receipt of the redemption order. Shareholders receiving distributions-in-kind of portfolio securities will be subject to market risks on the securities received, and may incur brokerage commissions when subsequently disposing of those securities.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Shares of a Portfolio may be exchanged without payment of any exchange fee for shares of another Portfolio of the same class at their respective NAVs. The Trust may in the future offer an exchange feature involving shares of an unaffiliated fund group subject to receipt of appropriate regulatory relief.

There are special considerations when you exchange Portfolio shares that are subject to a CDSC. When determining the length of time you held the shares and the corresponding CDSC rate, any period (starting at the end of the month) during which you held shares of a Portfolio that does *not* charge a CDSC *will not be counted*. Thus, in effect the "holding period" for purposes of calculating the CDSC is frozen upon exchanging into a fund that does not charge a CDSC. In addition, shares that are exchanged into or from a Saratoga Portfolio subject to a higher CDSC rate will be subject to the higher rate, even if the shares are re-exchanged into a Portfolio with a lower CDSC rate.

An exchange of shares generally is treated for federal income tax purposes as a redemption (sale) of shares given in exchange by the shareholder, and an exchanging shareholder may, therefore, realize a taxable gain or loss in connection with the exchange. The exchange privilege is available to shareholders residing in any state in which Portfolio shares being acquired may be legally sold.

The Manager reserves the right to reject any exchange request and the exchange privilege may be modified or terminated upon notice to shareholders in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the SEC.

With regard to redemptions and exchanges made by telephone, the Distributor and the Trust's Transfer Agent will request personal or other identifying information to confirm that the instructions received from shareholders or their account representatives are genuine. Calls may be recorded. If our lines are busy or you are otherwise unable to reach us by phone, you may wish to ask your investment representative for assistance or send us written instructions, as described elsewhere in this Prospectus. For your protection, we may delay a transaction or not implement one if we are not reasonably satisfied that the instructions are genuine. If this occurs, we will not be liable for any loss. The Distributor and the Transfer Agent also will not be liable for any losses if they follow instructions by phone that they reasonably believe are genuine or if an investor is unable to execute a transaction by phone.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. An account may be turned over as unclaimed property to the investor's last known state of tax residence if the account is deemed "inactive" or "lost" during the time frame specified within the applicable state's unclaimed property laws. Investors who are residents of the state of Texas may designate a representative to receive legislatively. required unclaimed property due diligence notifications. A Texas Designation of Representative Form is available for making such an election.

**DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS**

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. As a regulated investment company, a Portfolio generally pays no federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to you. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, declares and pays dividends from net investment income, if any, annually. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, will be declared daily and paid monthly. Shareholders of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio receive dividends from the day following the purchase settlement up to and including the date of redemption settlement. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio are paid monthly. Distributions of net realized long-term and short-term capital gains, if any, earned by a Portfolio will be made annually.

Each Portfolio may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on the Portfolio. Net investment income (i.e., income other than long and short-term capital gains) and net realized long and short-term capital gains will be determined separately for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, and Technology & Communications Portfolio. Dividends derived from net investment income and distributions of net realized long and short-term capital gains paid by a Portfolio to a shareholder will be automatically reinvested (at current NAV) in additional shares of that Portfolio (which will be deposited in the shareholder's account) unless the shareholder instructs the Trust, in writing, to pay all dividends and distributions in cash.

ANNUAL STATEMENTS. You will be sent annually a statement (IRS Form 1099-DIV) showing the taxable distributions paid to you in the previous calendar year, if any. The statement provides information on your dividends and capital gains for tax purposes. If any dividends are declared in October, November or December to shareholders of record in such months and paid in January of the following year, then such amounts will be treated for tax purposes as received by the shareholders on December 31 of the prior year. The Portfolios may reclassify income after your tax reporting statement is mailed to you. Prior to issuing your statement, the Portfolios make every effort to search for reclassified income to reduce the number of corrected forms mailed to shareholders. However, when necessary, the Portfolios will send you a corrected Form 1099-DIV to reflect reclassified information, or adjust the cost basis of any covered shares (defined below).

AVOID "BUYING A DIVIDEND." At the time you purchase your Portfolio shares, a Portfolio's NAV may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Portfolio. For taxable investors, a subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. For example, if you buy shares in the Portfolio before it makes a distribution, you may receive some of your investment back in the form of a taxable distribution. This is known as "buying a dividend."

**TAX CONSEQUENCES**

The following tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax professional about the tax consequences of an investment in the Trust. Unless your investment in the Trust is through a tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or IRA, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when a Portfolio makes distributions and when you sell Portfolio shares, including an exchange to another Portfolio.

TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Your distributions normally are subject to federal and state income tax when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in Portfolio shares. A distribution also may be subject to local income tax. Depending on your state's rules, however, dividends attributable to interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government may be exempt from state and local taxes. Any income dividend distributions and any short-term capital gain distributions are taxable to you as ordinary income. Any long-term capital gain distributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you have owned shares in the Trust.

Certain ordinary income dividends received by individuals may be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. However, even if income received in the form of ordinary income dividends is taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, such income will not be considered long-term capital gains for other federal income tax purposes. For example, you generally will not be permitted to offset ordinary income dividends with capital losses when calculating your net capital gains or losses.

Certain ordinary income dividends received by corporations may be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. Short-term capital gain distributions will continue to be taxed at ordinary income rates.

Given the investment strategies of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, it is not anticipated that a significant portion of the ordinary income dividends paid by these Portfolios will be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, or will be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Individuals and certain other noncorporate entities are generally eligible for a 20% deduction with respect to ordinary dividends received from REITs ("qualified REIT dividends") and certain taxable income from MLPs. Treasury regulations permit a regulated investment company (such as the Portfolio) to pass through to its shareholders qualified REIT dividends eligible for the 20% deduction. However, the regulations do not provide a mechanism for a regulated investment company to pass through to its shareholders income from MLPs that would be eligible for such deduction if received directly by the shareholders.

OTHER. Portfolio distributions and gains from the sale or exchange of your Portfolio shares also may be subject to state and local taxes. If more than 50% of a Portfolio's assets are invested in foreign securities at the end of any fiscal year, or if at least 50% of the value of a Portfolio's assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year consists of interests in Underlying Funds that are regulated investment companies, the Portfolio may elect to permit shareholders to generally take a credit or deduction on their federal income tax return for foreign taxes paid (or deemed to be paid) by the Portfolio (subject to various limitations). In such a case, shareholders would also need to include such foreign taxes in income.

Portfolio investments in Underlying Funds could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders, as compared to a fund that directly invests in stocks, securities or other investments.

TAXES ON SALES. Your sale of Portfolio shares normally is subject to federal and state income tax and may result in a taxable gain or loss to you. A sale also may be subject to local income tax. Your exchange of Portfolio shares for shares of another Portfolio is treated for tax purposes like a sale of your original Portfolio shares and a purchase of your new shares. Thus, the exchange may, like a sale, result in a taxable gain or loss to you and will give you a new tax basis for your new shares.

Generally, the gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether your holding period exceeds one year, except that any loss realized on Portfolio shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term to the extent of any long-term capital gain dividends that were received on the Portfolio shares. If a shareholder realizes a loss on the redemption or exchange of a Portfolio's shares and reinvests in that Portfolio's shares or substantially identical shares within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the transactions may be subject to the "wash sale" rules, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for tax purposes. The ability to deduct losses is subject to further limitations under the Internal Revenue Code.

COST BASIS. A Portfolio (or its administrative agents) is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service and furnish to Portfolio shareholders cost basis and holding period information upon a redemption of "covered shares" (those generally purchased on or after January 1, 2012, and sold on or after that date). In the absence of an election, the Portfolios will use a default cost basis method which is the average cost method. The cost basis method elected by a Portfolio shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Portfolio shares may not be changed after the close of business on the trade date of each such sale of Portfolio shares. Portfolio shareholders should consult with their tax advisers prior to making redemptions to determine the best Internal Revenue Service accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about the cost basis reporting rules.

MEDICARE TAX. An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Portfolio and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Portfolio shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person's "modified adjusted gross income" (in the case of an individual) or "adjusted gross income" (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

BACK-UP WITHHOLDING. By law, a Portfolio must withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds unless you provide your correct social security number or taxpayer identification number, certify that this number is correct, certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, and certify that you are a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). A Portfolio also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount is currently 24% of your taxable distributions or redemption proceeds.

When you open your Portfolio account, you should provide your social security or tax identification number on your investment application. By providing this information, you can avoid being subject to federal backup withholding on taxable distributions and redemption proceeds. Any withheld amount would be sent to the IRS as an advance tax payment.

FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS. Shareholders other than U.S. persons may be subject to a different U.S. federal income tax treatment, including withholding tax at the rate of 30% on amounts treated as ordinary dividends from a Portfolio, as discussed in more detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

**This discussion of "Tax Consequences" is not intended or written to be used as tax advice. Because everyone's tax situation is unique, you should consult your tax professional about federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences before making an investment in a Portfolio.**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Manager and/or the Distributor may pay additional compensation (out of their own resources and not as an expense of the Portfolios) to selected affiliated or unaffiliated brokers or other service providers in connection with the sale, distribution, retention and/or servicing of the Portfolios' shares. Such compensation may be significant in amount and the prospect of receiving any such additional compensation may provide affiliated or unaffiliated entities with incentive to favor sales of shares of the Portfolios over other investment options. Any such payments will not change the NAV of the price of the Portfolios' shares.

In addition, the Portfolios or the Distributor also may make payments to financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including recordkeeping, sub-accounting and sub-transfer agency of shareholder accounts pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Portfolios and/or their agents. The fees payable by the Portfolios under this category of services are subject to certain limitations approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and, to the extent paid, will increase expenses of the Portfolios. These expenses are not separately identified in the fee table under the sections titled "Portfolio Summary – Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio" in this Prospectus, but are included within "Other Expenses" in the fee tables.

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS**

**(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)**

The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each Portfolio's financial performance for the periods shown. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in each respective Portfolio (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The information for the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2025, August 31, 2024, August 31, 2023, August 31, 2022, and August 31, 2021, has been audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Portfolios' financial statements are included in the Portfolios' August 31, 2025 reports filed on Form N-CSR, which are available upon request.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.67 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $12.43 | $10.34 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.07 | (0.05) | (0.01) | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.16 | 1.65 | 0.64 | (1.36) | 1.88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.23 | 1.60 | 0.63 | (1.14) | 2.20 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.08) |  |  | (0.24) | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.18) | (0.25) | (0.61) | (0.75) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.26) | (0.25) | (0.61) | (0.99) | (0.11) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.64 | $11.67 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $12.43 |
| **Total Return\*** | 10.60% | 15.76% | 6.48% | (9.93)% | 21.37%# |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $227 | $200 | $167 | $152 | $182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.72% | 3.66% | 3.57% | 3.25% | 3.35% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.92% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 0.62% | (0.49)% | (0.13)% | 1.93% | 2.85% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 3% | 8% | 26% | 2% | 54% |
|  | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.05 | $10.15 | $10.27 | $11.85 | $10.51 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.17 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.19 | (0.14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.25 | (1.00) | 1.48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.94 | 1.06 | 0.32 | (0.81) | 1.34 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.16) | (0.10) |  | (0.18) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.13) | (0.06) | (0.44) | (0.59) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.29) | (0.16) | (0.44) | (0.77) |  |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.70 | $11.05 | $10.15 | $10.27 | $11.85 |
| **Total Return\*** | 8.58% | 10.62% | 3.31% | (7.34)% | 12.75% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $755 | $684 | $604 | $626 | $675 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.28% | 3.12% | 3.07% | 3.01% | 2.94% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.49% | 0.61% | 0.66% | 1.72% | (1.22)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% | 22% | 50% | 11% | 71% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

# Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.79 | $10.51 | $10.63 | $12.43 | $10.61 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.11 | (0.02) | 0.01 | 0.22 | (0.13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.07 | 1.48 | 0.46 | (1.19) | 2.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.18 | 1.46 | 0.47 | (0.97) | 1.89 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.12) | (0.03) |  | (0.22) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.15) | (0.59) | (0.61) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.33) | (0.18) | (0.59) | (0.83) | (0.07) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.64 | $11.79 | $10.51 | $10.63 | $12.43 |
| **Total Return\*** | 10.21% | 13.99% | 4.72% | (8.37)% | 17.94% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $846 | $649 | $529 | $497 | $534 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.46% | 3.28% | 3.30% | 3.11% | 3.10% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 0.96% | (0.19)% | 0.05% | 1.93% | (1.10)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% | 18% | 41% | 2% | 52% |
|  | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.70 | $10.42 | $10.48 | $12.32 | $10.41 |
| **Income from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.10 | (0.03) | 0.01 | 0.20 | (0.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.09 | 1.51 | 0.51 | (1.21) | 2.13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.19 | 1.48 | 0.52 | (1.01) | 2.01 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.10) | (0.03) |  | (0.24) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.17) | (0.58) | (0.59) | (0.10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.31) | (0.20) | (0.58) | (0.83) | (0.10) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.58 | $11.70 | $10.42 | $10.48 | $12.32 |
| **Total Return\*** | 10.26% | 14.43% | 5.20% | (8.79)% | 19.45% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $253 | $221 | $202 | $187 | $202 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 4.05% | 3.75% | 3.56% | 3.26% | 3.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 0.80% | (0.29)% | 0.05% | 1.75% | (1.09)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 5% | 15% | 34% | 0% | 48% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

\*\* Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $10.75 | $9.47 | $9.78 | $11.78 | $10.28 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.12 |  | 0.01 | 0.19 | (0.13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.95 | 1.28 | 0.39 | (1.05) | 1.77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.07 | 1.28 | 0.40 | (0.86) | 1.64 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.16) |  |  | (0.20) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.17) |  | (0.71) | (0.94) | (0.14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.33) |  | (0.71) | (1.14) | (0.14) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.49 | $10.75 | $9.47 | $9.78 | $11.78 |
| **Total Return\*** | 10.15% | 13.52% | 4.44% | (8.01)% | 16.10% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $255 | $219 | $178 | $155 | $168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 4.35% | 3.79% | 4.09% | 3.50% | 3.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.11% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 1.82% | (1.16)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% | 20% | 87% | 10% | 74% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

(3) Annualized for periods less than one year.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

# Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $20.33 | $18.04 | $18.79 | $25.16 | $17.64 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.33) | (0.29) | (0.23) | (0.40) | (0.33) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | 2.73 | 2.79 | 1.57 | 0.32 | 7.85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.40 | 2.50 | 1.34 | (0.08) | 7.52 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $18.58 | $20.33 | $18.04 | $18.79 | $25.16 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 13.79% | 14.02% | 8.09% | (1.22)% | 42.63% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $64 | $71 | $139 | $120 | $125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.76% | 2.86% | 2.65% | 2.67% | 2.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (1.80)% | (1.55)% | (1.33)% | (1.93)% | (1.51)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 93% | 83% | 90% | 117% | 108% |
|  |  | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $10.52 | $9.58 | $10.01 | $18.60 | $16.76 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.13) | (0.19) | (0.17) | (0.25) | (0.26) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.31 | 3.03 | 1.22 | (1.52) | 4.54 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.18 | 2.84 | 1.05 | (1.77) | 4.28 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.37) | (2.44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | - | - | - | (0.45) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.82) | (2.44) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $5.84 | $10.52 | $9.58 | $10.01 | $18.60 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 27.62% | 35.00% | 13.43% | (17.28)% | 29.86% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $617 | $805 | $1695 | $1919 | $2854 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 2.83% | 2.67% | 2.62% | 2.68% | 2.37% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (2.05)% | (1.97)% | (1.89)% | (2.00)% | (1.57)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66% | 99% | 74% | 60% | 65% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.76% | 2.86% | 2.65% | 2.67% | 2.30% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.83% | 2.67% | 2.62% | 2.68% | 2.37% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  |  | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $9.15 | $7.60 | $7.53 | $10.32 | $8.34 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.15) | (0.11) | (0.06) | (0.12) | (0.11) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.32 | 1.80 | 0.34 | (0.80) | 3.16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.17 | 1.69 | 0.28 | (0.92) | 3.05 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (1.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (1.07) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $8.20 | $9.15 | $7.60 | $7.53 | $10.32 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 13.10% | 22.64% | 3.78% | (10.84)% | 39.15% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $30 | $83 | $104 | $122 | $178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.10% | 2.63% | 2.69% | 3.02% | 2.64% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.86)% | (1.34)% | (0.74)% | (1.35)% | (1.19)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 152% | 129% | 68% | 43% | 55% |
|  |  | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $1.12 | $0.94 | $1.55 | $3.59 | $2.47 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.03) | (0.06) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.08 | 0.20 | 0.02 | (0.02) | 1.18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.07 | 0.18 | 0.01 | (0.05) | 1.12 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $0.39 | $1.12 | $0.94 | $1.55 | $3.59 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 4.20% | 19.15% | 1.82% | (8.75)% | 45.34% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $13 | $10 | $6 | $4 | $3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 3.59% | 2.91% | 2.81% | 3.05% | 2.84% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (2.33)% | (1.67)% | (1.06)% | (1.58)% | (1.69)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 145% | 135% | 95% | 104% | 103% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.10% | 2.63% | 2.69% | 3.02% | 2.64% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.59% | 2.91% | 2.81% | 3.05% | 2.84% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **International Equity Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $10.56 | $9.40 | $8.15 | $10.98 | $8.04 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | (0.14) | (0.08) | (0.07) | (0.04) | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.26 | 1.24 | 1.32 | (2.76) | 2.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.12 | 1.16 | 1.25 | (2.80) | 2.94 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income |  | (0.00)\*\* |  | (0.03) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions |  | (0.00) |  | (0.03) |  |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.68 | $10.56 | $9.40 | $8.15 | $10.98 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 20.08%# | 12.38 %# | 15.34%# | (25.55)% | 36.57% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $9 | $6 | $10 | $8 | $9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 4.50% | 3.27% | 3.16% | 4.18% | 3.96% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.28)% | (0.79)% | (0.84)% | (0.39)% | (0.31)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 41% | 38% | 59% | 47% | 59% |
|  |  | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $14.74 | $13.49 | $13.94 | $15.95 | $15.68 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.32) | (0.30) | (0.27) | (0.30) | (0.25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (1.39) | 2.57 | 1.09 | (0.92) | 3.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | (1.71) | 2.27 | 0.82 | (1.22) | 2.85 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27) | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27) | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.78 | $14.74 | $13.49 | $13.94 | $15.95 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | (11.65)% | 18.21% | 5.45% | (7.85)% | 21.24% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $388 | $538 | $554 | $632 | $722 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 3.60% | 3.32% | 3.35% | 3.50% | 3.13% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (2.44)% | (2.24)% | (1.93)% | (2.06)% | (1.67)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% | 17% | 58% | 23% | 19% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.90% | 3.27% | 3.90% | 3.90% | 3.65% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.60% | 3.32% | 3.35% | 3.50% | 3.13% |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| \*\* | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $13.52 | $12.71 | $13.97 | $22.78 | $22.19 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.32) | (0.31) | (0.27) | (0.37) | (0.46) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.31 | (4.80) | 4.69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.06 | 2.31 | 2.04 | (5.17) | 4.23 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.69 | $13.52 | $12.71 | $13.97 | $22.78 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 16.68% | 20.01% | 21.90% | (26.74)% | 22.63% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $1703 | $2101 | $2896 | $3887 | $9708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.42% | 3.22% | 3.38% | 3.27% | 2.97% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (2.59)% | (2.38)% | (2.30)% | (2.10)% | (2.18)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% | 8% | 6% | 3% | 10% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: |
|  |  | 3.42% | 3.22% | 3.38% | 3.27% | 2.97% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $9.26 | $8.90 | $9.02 | $9.55 | $9.74 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.13 | 0.07 | (0.06) | (0.19) | (0.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.08 | 0.32 | (0.03) | (0.22) | (0.06) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.21 | 0.39 | (0.09) | (0.41) | (0.18) |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.08) | (0.03) | (0.02) |  | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains |  |  |  | (0.12) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital |  |  | (0.01) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.08) | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.12) | (0.01) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $9.39 | $9.26 | $8.90 | $9.02 | $9.55 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 2.27% | 4.35% | (1.00)% | (4.28)% | (1.83)% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $0 | $0 | $4 | $35 | $37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 2.56% | 2.32% | 2.56% | 2.91% | 2.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 1.31% | 0.78% | (0.62)% | (2.11)% | (1.27)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% | 60% | 103% | 1% | 62% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.56% | 2.32% | 2.56% | 2.90% | 2.39% |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class C Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class C Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 2.07% | 2.46% | 2.55% | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $130 | $190 | $280 | $94 | $105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 2.49% | 2.75% | 1.99% | 1.92 | 1.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 1.95% | 2.43% | 2.48% | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market |
|  |  | 2.49% | 2.75% | 1.99% | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and does not assume the effects of any sales charges. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| \*\* | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |

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**Privacy Policy Notice for The Saratoga Advantage Trust**

Rev. July 2011

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| **FACTS** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** |
| **Why?** | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
| **What?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
| **How?** | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
| **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Does the Trust share?** | **Can you limit<br> this sharing?** |
| **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
| **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | Yes | No |
| **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | Yes | No |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates to market to you** | **For our affiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| Questions? | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND |

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| **Who we are** | **Who we are** |
| **Who is providing this notice?** | The Saratoga Advantage Trust |
| **What we do** | **What we do** |
| **How does The Trust protect my personal information?** | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. |
| **How does The Trust collect my personal information?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We collect your personal information, for example, when you<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● open an account or deposit money<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● seek information about your investments<br>We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
| **Why can't I limit all sharing?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Federal law gives you the right to limit only<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● affiliates from using your information to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for non-affiliates to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
| **Definitions** | **Definitions** |
| **Affiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Our affiliates include financial companies such as Saratoga Capital Management, LLC. |
| **Nonaffiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not share your personal information with nonaffiliates so they can market you. |
| **Joint marketing** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not jointly market. |

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**APPENDIX A**

**Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts**

The availability of certain initial or deferred sales charge waivers and discounts may depend on the particular financial intermediary or type of account through which you purchase or hold Portfolio shares.

Intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the availability of front-end sales load waivers or contingent deferred (back-end) sales load ("CDSC") waivers which are discussed below. In all instances, it is the purchaser's responsibility to notify the fund or the purchaser's financial intermediary at the time of purchase of any relationship or other facts qualifying the purchaser for sales charge waivers or discounts. For waivers and discounts not available through a particular intermediary, shareholders will have to purchase fund shares directly from the fund or through another intermediary to receive these waivers or discounts.

**<u>Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and each entity's affiliates ("Raymond James")</u>**

Effective March 1, 2019, shareholders purchasing Portfolio shares through a Raymond James platform or account, or through an introducing broker-dealer or independent registered investment adviser for which Raymond James provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Portfolios' Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales load waivers on Class A shares available at Raymond James**

● Shares purchased in an investment advisory program.

● Shares purchased within the same fund family through a systematic reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same portfolio (but not any other fund within the fund family).

● Employees and registered representatives of Raymond James or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Raymond James.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same portfolio family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occurs in the same account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).

● A shareholder in a Portfolio's Class C shares will have their shares converted at NAV to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Portfolio if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Raymond James.

**CDSC Waivers on Classes A and C shares available at Raymond James**

● Death or disability of the shareholder.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Prospectus.

● Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching age 70½ as described in the Prospectus.

● Shares sold to pay Raymond James fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Raymond James.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

**Front-end load discounts available at Raymond James: breakpoints, and/or rights of accumulation, and/or letters of intent**

● Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus.

● Rights of accumulation which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Raymond James. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of rights of accumulation calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

● Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

**<u>Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney")</u>**

Effective May 1, 2020, if you purchase fund shares through a Janney brokerage account, you will be eligible for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC"), or back-end sales charge, waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this fund's Prospectus or SAI.

**Front-end sales charge\* waivers on Class A shares available at Janney**

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family).

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Janney or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Janney.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within ninety (90) days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (i.e., right of reinstatement).

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Class C shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are converted to Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to Janney's policies and procedures.

**CDSC waivers on Class A and C shares available at Janney**

● Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Shares purchased in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and other retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching age 70½ as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Shares sold to pay Janney fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Janney.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Shares exchanged into the same share class of a different fund.

**Front-end sales charge\* discounts available at Janney: breakpoints, rights of accumulation, and/or letters of intent**

● Breakpoints as described in the fund's Prospectus.

● Rights of accumulation ("ROA"), which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Janney. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

● Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Janney Montgomery Scott may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

\* Also referred to as an "initial sales charge."

**<u>Robert W. Baird & Co. ("Baird")</u>**

Effective September 15, 2020, shareholders purchasing fund shares through a Baird platform or account will only be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and CDSC waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus or the SAI.

**Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Class A shares Available at Baird**

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Baird or its affiliate(s) and their family members as designated by Baird

● Shares purchased using the proceeds of redemptions from a Portfolio, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same accounts, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge (known as rights of reinstatement)

● A shareholder in the Portfolio's Class C shares will have their share converted at net asset value to Class A shares of the same fund if the shares are no longer subject to CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Baird

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans or charitable accounts in a transactional brokerage account at Baird, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs

**CDSC Waivers on Class A and C shares Available at Baird**

● Shares sold due to death or disability of the shareholder

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Portfolio's Prospectus

● Shares bought due to returns of excess contributions from an IRA Account

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations as described in the Portfolio's Prospectus

● Shares sold to pay Baird fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Baird

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement

**Front-End Sales Charge Discounts Available at Baird: Breakpoints and/or Rights of Accumulation**

● Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus

● Rights of accumulation, which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Baird. Eligible fund family assets not held at Baird may be included in the rights of accumulation calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets

● Letters of Intent (LOI) allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family through Baird, over a 13-month period of time

**<u>Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated ("Stifel")</u>**

Effective December 30, 2025, shareholders purchasing or holding Saratoga Advantage Trust shares, including existing fund shareholders, through a Stifel or affiliated platform that provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible for the following sales charge load waivers (including front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, (CDSC) sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the Fund's SAI.

**CLASS A SHARES**

As described elsewhere in this prospectus, Stifel may receive compensation out of the front-end sales charge if you purchase Class A shares through Stifel.

**Rights of accumulation**

Rights of accumulation (ROA) that entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts on front-end sales charges will be calculated by Stifel based on the aggregated holding of eligible assets in the Saratoga Advantage Trust held by accounts within the purchaser's household at Stifel. Ineligible assets include class A Money Market Funds not assessed a sales charge. Fund Family assets not held at Stifel may be included in the calculation of ROA only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

The employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan may elect to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping as opposed to including all share classes at a shareholder or pricing group level.

**Front-end sales charge waivers on Class A shares available at Stifel** 

● Class C shares that have been held for more than seven (7) years may be converted to Class A shares or other front-end share class(es) of the same fund pursuant to Stifel's policies and procedures. To the extent that this prospectus elsewhere provides for a waiver with respect to the exchange or conversion of such shares following a shorter holding period, those provisions shall continue to apply.

● Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of Stifel or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Stifel.

● Shares purchased in a Stifel fee-based advisory program, often referred to as a "wrap" program.

● Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same or other fund within the Saratoga Advantage Trust.

● Shares purchased from the proceeds of redeemed shares of the Saratoga Advantage Trust so long as the proceeds are from the sale of shares from an account with the same owner/beneficiary within 90 days of the purchase. For the absence of doubt, automated transactions (i.e. systematic purchases, including salary deferral transactions and withdrawals) and purchases made after shares are sold to cover Stifel Nicolaus' account maintenance fees are not eligible for rights of reinstatement.

● Shares from rollovers into Stifel from retirement plans to IRAs.

● Shares exchanged into Class A shares from another share class so long as the exchange is into the same fund and was initiated at the direction of Stifel. Stifel is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable. Any future purchases are subject to the applicable sales charge as disclosed in this prospectus.

● Purchases of Class 529-A shares through a rollover from another 529 plan.

● Purchases of Class 529-A shares made for reinvestment of refunded amounts.

● Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs.

● Charitable organizations and foundations, notably 501(c)(3) organizations.

**Contingent Deferred Sales Charges Waivers on Class A and C Shares**

● Death or disability of the shareholder or, in the case of 529 plans, the account beneficiary.

● Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan not to exceed 12% annually.

● Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.

● Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.

● Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.

● Shares sold to pay Stifel fees or costs in such cases where the transaction is initiated by Stifel.

● Shares exchanged or sold in a Stifel fee-based program.

**Share Class Conversions in Advisory Accounts**

● Stifel continually looks to provide our clients with the lowest cost share class available based on account type. Stifel reserves the right to convert shares to the lowest cost share class available at Stifel upon transfer of shares into an advisory program.

**CLASS C SHARES**

**PROSPECTUS**

Additional information about each Portfolio's investments is available in the Trust's reports filed on Form N-CSR. In the Trust's Annual Report to Shareholders, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Portfolio's performance during its last fiscal year. The Trust's Statement of Additional Information also provides additional information about each Portfolio. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated herein by reference (legally is part of this Prospectus). For a free copy of the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report or the Statement of Additional Information, to request other information about the Trust, or to make shareholder inquiries, please call: 1-(800) 807- FUND.

You also may obtain information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, by calling your financial advisor or by visiting our Internet site at: www.saratogacap.com.

Information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, can be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Section. Reports and other information about the Trust are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

The Trust's Investment Company Act file number is 811-08542.

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**CLASS I SHARES**

**PROSPECTUS DATED DECEMBER 29, 2025**

**THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST**

The SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST (the "Trust") is an open-end, management investment company comprised of mutual fund portfolios each with its own distinctive investment objectives and policies, 14 of which are described herein.

*The Portfolios are managed by Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the* "*Manager*"*). Each Portfolio, except for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio is advised by an Investment Adviser selected and supervised by the Manager.*

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad of choices available. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

**The Securities And Exchange Commission Has Not Approved Or Disapproved These Securities Or Passed Upon The Adequacy Of This Prospectus. Any Representation To The Contrary Is A Criminal Offense.**

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| **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** | **PORTFOLIO** | **TICKER** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation | LUNAX | Large Capitalization Value | SLCVX |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation | SMICX | Large Capitalization Growth | SLCGX |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation | SBMIX | Mid Capitalization | SMIPX |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SAMIX | Small Capitalization | SSCPX |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation | SABIX | International Equity | SIEPX |
| U.S. Government Money Market | SGMXX | Health & Biotechnology | SBHIX |
| Investment Quality Bond | SIBPX | Technology & Communications | STPIX |

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**Table of Contents**

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| **PORTFOLIO SUMMARIES:** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-i_001) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-i_002) | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-i_003) | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-i_004) | 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio](#pro-i_005) | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio](#pro-i_006) | 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Investment Quality Bond Portfolio](#pro-i_007) | 51 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Value Portfolio](#pro-i_009) | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio](#pro-i_010) | 62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Mid Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-i_011) | 67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Small Capitalization Portfolio](#pro-i_012) | 73 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[International Equity Portfolio](#pro-i_013) | 77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Health & Biotechnology Portfolio](#pro-i_014) | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Technology & Communications Portfolio](#pro-i_015) | 89 |
| **[PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-i_018)** | 95 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS](#pro-i_019)** | 112 |
| **[PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS](#pro-i_020)** | 113 |
| **[MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS](#pro-i_021)** | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Manager](#pro-i_022) | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[The Advisers](#pro-i_023) | 115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Administration](#pro-i_024) | 115 |
| **[SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION](#pro-i_025)** | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Pricing of Portfolio Shares](#pro-i_026) | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Purchase of Shares](#pro-i_027) | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares](#pro-i_028) | 119 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Redemption of Shares](#pro-i_029) | 120 |
| **[DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS](#pro-i_030)** | 123 |
| **[TAX CONSEQUENCES](#pro-i_031)** | 124 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#pro-i_032)** | 126 |
| **[FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#pro-i_033)** | 127 |
| **[PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE](#pro-i_034)** | 137 |

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**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:** 

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.**

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|  | **Conservative Balanced**<br> **Allocation Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.38% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.76% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 3.04% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.29)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.75% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 0.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares, through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $178 | $818 | $1483 | $3265 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:** 

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 5%-65% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 8%-75% to fixed income investments; 10%-75% to money market investments; and 2%-30% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:** 

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:** 

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 8.88% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -10.65% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 9.30%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 8.77% | 5.29% | 5.01% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 7.48% | 4.11% | 3.88% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 5.40% | 3.80% | 3.58% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk TR | 6.40% | 3.88% | 4.33% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Conservative Allocation Category | 7.88% | 4.05% | 4.06% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.**

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|  | **Moderately Conservative<br> Balanced Allocation Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 2.42% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.99% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.31% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.33)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.98% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 0.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $201 | $1095 | $2002 | $4324 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.**

**Portfolio Turnover:** 

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 10%-75% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7%-70% to fixed income investments; 8.5%-70% to money market investments; and 2.5%-32.5% to alternative investments. The Manager does not currently intend to allocate any of the Portfolio's assets to sector equity investments; however, it may do so in the future. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

**Principal Investment Risks:** 

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 11.48% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -13.93% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 10.36%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 11.02% | 6.64% | 5.88% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 9.57% | 5.20% | 4.54% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 6.80% | 4.85% | 4.25% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.50% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.45% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 10, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.**

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| (Maximum) Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.56% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.11% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 3.57% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.47)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.10% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 0.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $213 | $957 | $1723 | $3736 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 20%-82.5% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 2.5%-25% to sector equity investments; 6%-65% to fixed income investments; 7%-65% to money market investments; and 3%-35% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 12.36% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -14.51% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 10.50%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 11.37% | 7.09% | 6.51% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 10.11% | 5.81% | 5.28% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 7.08% | 5.22% | 4.77% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MODERATELY AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.**

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 2.15% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.23% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (2.06)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.17% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 0.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $220 | $1096 | $1986 | $4271 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 30%-90% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 5%-27.5% to sector equity investments; 3%-60% to fixed income investments; 5%-60% to money market investments; and 3.5%-37.5% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 13.29% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -16.26% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 10.69%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 11.54% | 7.17% | 6.34% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 10.33% | 5.87% | 5.14% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 7.19% | 5.29% | 4.64% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderate Target Risk TR | 8.27% | 5.37% | 5.53% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderate Allocation Category | 11.39% | 6.75% | 6.44% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: AGGRESSIVE BALANCED ALLOCATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and income.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

**This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.**

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.90% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.82% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.29% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (before Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) | 4.01% |
| Expense Waiver/Reimbursement | (1.73)% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (after Expense Waiver/Reimbursement) <sup>(2)</sup> | 2.28% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. These Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the expense cap (defined below). The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statements because the financial statements will include only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

(2) Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolio, the Manager has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolio to ensure that Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for the Portfolio do not exceed 0.99% of the Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares through December 31, 2026 (the "Expense Cap"). This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolio, subject to limitations, for management fees waived and Portfolio expenses it paid within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the Expense Cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less.

**Example.**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. This example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and reflect the contractual expense waiver in place for the first year. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **One Year** | **Three Years** | **Five Years** | **Ten Years** |
| $231 | $1063 | $1912 | $4108 |

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**The above Example reflects applicable contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements for the duration of the arrangements only.** 

**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds").**

The Portfolio's manager, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") allocates the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds based on a propriety asset allocation model developed by the Manager (the "Saratoga Strategic Horizon Asset Reallocation Program<sup>®</sup> model" or the "SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model"). Consistent with the SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> model, the Manager allocates the Portfolio's investments based on an analysis of capital markets that includes an examination of current economic conditions, historical asset class behavior and current market assumptions. In constructing the Portfolio, the Manager typically allocates assets among asset classes in the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. The target allocations are: approximately 35%-95% of the Portfolio's assets to core equity investments; 7.5%-30% to sector equity investments; 2%-55% to fixed income investments; 2.5%-55% to money market investments; and 4%-40% to alternative investments. The Portfolio will invest in equity, fixed income and alternative instruments through its investments in the Underlying Funds. The Manager regularly evaluates how individual economic sectors and statistics are affecting the general economy and markets in order to develop the asset allocation parameters. Accordingly, asset allocation parameters may vary widely over time in response to changing market and/or economic conditions.

The sectors in which the Portfolio typically invests include: health and biotechnology, technology and communications, financial services, energy and basic materials and global real estate.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, the Portfolio's investments in some of the Underlying Funds benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in equity securities (such as common stock) that are more volatile and carry more risks than other forms of investment. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Foreign Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in foreign securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Underlying Fund's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Alternative Investment Risk. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Convertible Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in convertible securities. An Underlying Fund's investments in convertible securities subject the Underlying Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in preferred stock. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If an Underlying Fund owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Underlying Fund may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in warrants. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, an Underlying Fund will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. An Underlying Fund may invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in medium and small capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Sector Concentration Risk. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent the Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

Derivatives Risk. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in derivatives. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may invest include options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be volatile and some derivatives have the potential for loss that is greater than the Underlying Fund's initial investment. Many derivatives are entered into over-the-counter or OTC (not on an exchange or contract market) and may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than more traditional investments, such as stocks or bonds, because there may be fewer purchasers or sellers of the derivative instrument or the derivative instrument may require participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the counterparty (issuer) fails to pay the amount due. If a counterparty to an OTC derivative were to default on its obligations, the Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive).

An Underlying Fund may also lose money on a derivative if the underlying asset on which the derivative is based, or the derivative itself, does not perform as an Adviser anticipated. The Underlying Fund may incur higher taxes as a result of its investing in derivatives. Changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact an Underlying Fund's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Underlying Fund's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Underlying Fund's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio to change its investment strategy. An Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1 year, 5 years and since inception periods of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 14.74% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -18.59% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 11.05%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 12.49% | 7.63% | 6.80% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 11.45% | 6.24% | 5.48% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 7.73% | 5.65% | 4.99% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk TR | 10.66% | 7.02% | 6.83% |
| Morningstar US Fund Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category | 12.97% | 7.50% | 6.83% |

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**\*** The Portfolio commenced operations on January 4, 2018.

The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since its inception. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $2,500 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information: Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries: If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to provide maximum current income to the extent consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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|  | **U.S. Government Money<br> Market Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses**<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |  |
| Management Fees | 0.475% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 0.905% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 1.56% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $159 | $493 | $850 | $1856 |

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**Principal Investment Strategies:**

**The Portfolio is a "fund of funds."**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in unaffiliated registered investment companies (the "Underlying Funds") that invest in high quality, short-term U.S. government securities. In addition, in order to qualify as a "government money market fund" under the rules governing money market funds, the Portfolio has adopted a policy to invest 99.5% or more of its total assets, through the Underlying Funds, in cash, U.S. government securities, and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully by cash and U.S. government securities. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the Portfolio's investments refer to those investments of the Underlying Funds. The Manager seeks to maintain the Portfolio's share price at $1.00. The U.S. government securities that the Portfolio may purchase include:

● U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, all of which are direct obligations of the U.S. government.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. government, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Among the agencies and instrumentalities issuing these obligations are the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae") and the Federal Housing Administration.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, but whose issuing agency or instrumentality has the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations. Among these agencies and instrumentalities are the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") and the Federal Home Loan Bank. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each may borrow from the Treasury to meet their obligations, but the Treasury is under no obligation to lend to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

● Securities issued by agencies and instrumentalities, which are backed solely by the credit of the issuing agency or instrumentality. Among these agencies and instrumentalities is the Federal Farm Credit System.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest in repurchase agreements collateralized by securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities.

By operating as a government money market fund, the Portfolio is exempt from requirements relating to the imposition of a liquidity fee. While the Portfolio's Board of Trustees may elect to subject the Portfolio to a discretionary liquidity fee in the future, the Board has not elected to do so at this time.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. You could lose money by investing in the Portfolio. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress.

U.S. Government Securities Risk. There are different types of U.S. government securities with different levels of credit risk, including the risk of default, depending on the nature of the particular government support for that security. For example, U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Investment in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Interest Rate Risk. The value of the Portfolio's investments generally will fall when interest rates rise, and its yield will tend to lag behind prevailing rates. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve. Portfolios with longer average portfolio durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than portfolios with a shorter average duration. Additionally, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate risks associated with changing interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns or a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.

Credit Risk. Issuers of money market instruments or financial institutions that have entered into repurchase agreements with an Underlying Fund may fail to make payments when due or complete transactions, or they may become less willing or less able to do so. Credit ratings may not be an accurate assessment of liquidity or credit risk. Although credit quality may not accurately reflect the true credit risk of an instrument, a change in the credit quality rating of an instrument or an issuer can have a rapid, adverse effect on the instrument's liquidity and make it more difficult for the Portfolio to sell at an advantageous price or time. These risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

Market Risk. The market value of the Portfolio's investments may fluctuate, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, as the markets fluctuate, which may affect the Portfolio's ability to maintain a $1.00 share price. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, or sector of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. Moreover, changing market, economic, political and social conditions in one country or geographic region could adversely impact market, economic, political and social conditions in other countries or regions. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio.

NAV Risk. The Portfolio may not be able to maintain a stable $1.00 share price at all times. If the Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the Portfolio's share price.

Liquidity Risk. Although the Portfolio invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality instruments, the Portfolio's investments may become less liquid as a result of market developments or adverse investor perception.

Tax Risk. While dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest directly earned on U.S. government obligations may be exempt from state and local income taxes, dividends paid by the Portfolio from interest indirectly earned through the Underlying Funds with respect to U.S. government obligations are unlikely to be exempt from state and local income tax. Thus, the use of a fund of funds structure may result in a higher state income tax burden for certain shareholders, as compared to a structure in which the Portfolio invests directly in U.S. government obligations.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

Risk Associated with the Portfolio Holding Cash. The Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject the Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

Transactions Risk. The Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that the Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's current 7-day yield by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 1.05% (quarter ended December 31, 2023) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was 0.00% (quarter ended March 31, 2017). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 2.57%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | 2.80% | 1.50% | 0.90% |
| 90 Day T-Bills | 4.97% | 2.47% | 1.76% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Morningstar US Fund Money Market Taxable | 4.88% | 2.23% | 1.50% |

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**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2020. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is no minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Investment Quality Bond Portfolio seeks current income and reasonable stability of principal.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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|  | **Investment Quality<br> Bond Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.55% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.20% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.06% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 1.81% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $184 | $569 | $980 | $2127 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 29% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio is a "fund of funds." The Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (the "Underlying Funds").

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in Underlying Funds which invest in investment grade fixed-income securities or mortgage pass-through securities rated within the four highest grades by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") or Fitch Inc. ("Fitch") or, if not rated, securities considered by an Underlying Fund's adviser to be of comparable quality. In deciding which Underlying Funds to buy, hold or sell in pursuing the Portfolio's investment objective, the Manager considers economic developments, interest rate trends and performance history of an Underlying Fund's management team, among other factors. The average maturity of the securities held by an Underlying Fund will generally range from three to ten years. Mortgage pass-through securities are mortgage-backed securities that represent a participation interest in a pool of residential mortgage loans originated by the United States government or private lenders such as banks.

They differ from conventional debt securities, which provide for periodic payment of interest in fixed amounts and principal payments at maturity or on specified call dates. Mortgage pass-through securities provide for monthly payments that are a "pass-through" of the monthly interest and principal payments made by the individual borrowers on the pooled mortgage loans.

An Underlying Fund may invest in mortgage pass-through securities that are issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government, but they have the right to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") to meet their obligations, although the Treasury is not legally required to extend credit to the agencies/instrumentalities.

Private mortgage pass-through securities also can be Underlying Fund investments. They are issued by private originators of and investors in mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations and mortgage banks. Since private mortgage pass-through securities typically are not guaranteed by an entity having the credit status of a U.S. government agency, the securities generally are structured with one or more type of credit enhancement.

In addition, the Portfolio may invest up to 5% of its net assets in Underlying Funds that invest in fixed-income securities of any grade, including those that are rated lower than investment grade at the time of purchase, commonly known as "junk bonds."

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio's share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. The Portfolio invests in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so the Portfolio's investment performance and risks are directly related to the performance and risks of the Underlying Funds. Shareholders will indirectly bear the expenses charged by the Underlying Funds. In addition, the Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund. As a result, the Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for the Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in fixed-income securities. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a fixed-income security resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates.

When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed-income securities go up. (Zero coupon securities are typically subject to greater price fluctuations than comparable securities that pay current interest.) Long-term fixed-income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes to a greater extent than short-term securities. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve.

Certain Underlying Funds may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)). Securities, such as those issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or the U.S. Treasury, that are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. Notwithstanding that these securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, circumstances could arise that would prevent the payment of principal and interest. Securities issued by U.S. government-related organizations, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support. Therefore, U.S. government-related organizations may not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

Mortgage-Backed Securities and Prepayment Risk. Certain Underlying Funds invest in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, such as mortgage pass-through securities, have different risk characteristics than traditional debt securities. For example, principal is paid back over the life of the security rather than at maturity. Although the value of fixed-income securities generally increases during periods of falling interest rates and decreases during periods of rising interest rates, this is not always the case with mortgage-backed securities. This is due to the fact that the borrower's payments may be prepaid at any time as well as other factors. Generally, prepayments will increase during a period of falling interest rates and decrease during a period of rising interest rates. The rate of prepayments also may be influenced by economic and other factors. Prepayment risk includes the possibility that securities with stated interest rates may have the principal prepaid earlier than expected, which may occur when interest rates decline. Prepayment may expose an Underlying Fund, and thus the Portfolio, to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal.

Investments in mortgage-backed securities are made based upon, among other things, expectations regarding the rate of prepayments on the underlying loans. Rates of prepayment faster or slower than expected by the Manager could reduce an Underlying Fund's yield, increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund and/or cause a decline in net asset value. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that the issuer of such a security pays back the principal of an obligation later than expected, which may occur when interest rates rise. This may have an adverse effect on returns, as the value of the security decreases when principal payments are made later than expected. In addition, an Underlying Fund may be prevented from investing proceeds it would otherwise have received at a given time at the higher prevailing interest rates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be more volatile and less liquid than other traditional types of debt securities. In addition, an unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security and could result in losses to an Underlying Fund. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities typically become elevated during periods of distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions. In particular, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters may adversely affect the Portfolio's investments in mortgage-backed securities.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Manager believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Liquidity Risk. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Limited Holdings Risk. The Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause the Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Management Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Manager is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 4.39% (quarter ended September 30, 2024) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -2.83% (quarter ended December 31, 2024). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 5.73%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 0.77% | 0.53% | 0.79% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | -0.16% | 0.13% | 0.35% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 0.46% | 0.27% | 0.45% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 1.25% | -0.33% | 1.35% |
| Morningstar US Fund Intermediate Core Bond | 1.68% | -0.20% | 1.30% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Portfolio Managers:** The following individuals serve as the Portfolio's portfolio managers:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Primary Title** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Vice Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and has managed the Portfolio since 2018. |

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**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION VALUE PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

**The Large Capitalization Value Portfolio seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation and dividend income.**

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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| **Shareholder Fees**<br> (fees paid directly from your investment) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.13% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 1.79% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $182 | $563 | $970 | $2105 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 93% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants. In determining which securities to buy, hold or sell, the Portfolio's Adviser focuses its investment selection on finding high quality companies with compelling valuations, measurable catalysts to unlock value and above-average long-term earnings growth potential. In general, the Adviser looks for companies that have value-added product lines to help preserve pricing power, a strong history of free cash flow generation, strong balance sheets, competent management with no record of misleading shareholders and financially sound customers. Independent research is used to produce estimates for future earnings, which are inputs into the Adviser's proprietary valuation model. The Adviser focuses its investments where it has a differentiated view and there exists, in its view, significant price appreciation potential to its estimate of the stocks' intrinsic value.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

**There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.**

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Value Style Investing Risk. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, the Portfolio's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 24.43% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -31.88% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 12.70%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 6.99% | 10.80% | 7.93% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 3.58% | 8.18% | 6.09% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 6.72% | 7.96% | 5.83% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Value Average | 14.28% | 9.31% | 8.72% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since August 2008. The Portfolio is managed by M.D. Sass's team of equity portfolio analysts. Ari Sass, President of M.D. Sass, has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio, which he assumed in January 2019. Previously Mr. Sass served as Co-Portfolio Manager since January 2018.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.**

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.**

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.**

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: LARGE CAPITALIZATION GROWTH PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.18% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 1.83% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $186 | $576 | $990 | $2148 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 66% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in a portfolio of equity securities issued by U.S. issuers with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stock and warrants.

The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis that seeks to identify high quality companies that it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations. The Adviser's selection process consists of three steps. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance. Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. The Adviser uses the results of this analysis to construct the Portfolio's security positions.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Growth Style Investing Risk. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, the Portfolio's performance may suffer.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Technology Sector Risk. Because of its investments, the Portfolio's performance is affected by events occurring in the technology sector. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 26.78% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.71% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 20.35%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 40.99% | 18.86% | 15.66% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 33.73% | 15.10% | 11.62% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 28.03% | 14.35% | 11.36% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Large Growth Average | 28.96% | 15.42% | 14.02% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since December 29, 2015. Stephen S. Smith, CFA, Founder of the Adviser, John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer, and Christopher M. Zogg, CFA, Director of US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Prior to founding the Adviser in 1995, Mr. Smith held a number of senior investment positions at Bank of America. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP. Mr. Zogg joined the Adviser in November 1997, and prior to that he was an Independent Computer Consultant, specializing in network design and systems integration.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: MID CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Mid Capitalization Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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|  | **Mid Capitalization<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.47% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.22% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $225 | $694 | $1190 | $2554 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 152% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of the capitalizations in the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $132.82 million to $105.82 billion. The Russell Midcap<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually in June of each year. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio invests in securities of companies that are believed by the Adviser to be undervalued, thereby offering above-average potential for capital appreciation. The Portfolio may also invest in equity securities of foreign companies.

The Adviser invests in medium capitalization companies with a focus on total return using a bottom-up value-oriented investment process. The Adviser seeks companies with the following characteristics, although not all of the companies it selects will have these attributes:

● companies earning a positive economic margin with stable-to-improving returns;

● companies valued at a discount to their asset value; and

● companies with an attractive dividend yield and minimal basis risk.

In selecting investments, the Adviser generally employs the following strategy:

● value-driven investment philosophy that selects stocks selling at attractive values based upon business fundamentals, economic margin analysis, discounted cash flow models and historical valuation multiples. The Adviser reviews companies that it believes are out-of-favor or misunderstood;

● use of value-driven screens to create a research universe of companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion; and

● use of fundamental and risk analysis to construct a portfolio of securities that the Adviser believes has an attractive return potential.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

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During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 22.44% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -28.19% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 8.81%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 17.86% | 9.92% | 7.19% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 14.05% | 7.83% | 5.40% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 13.20% | 7.50% | 5.34% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Mid Capitalization Blend Average | 14.40% | 9.80% | 8.92% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since April 2006. The Portfolio is advised by Vaughan Nelson's Mid Cap Value team which consists of portfolio managers and analysts.

The portfolio managers on the team that are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio are Dennis G. Alff, CFA (lead portfolio manager), Chris D. Wallis, CFA, and Sundeep Khanna. Dennis G. Alff, Senior Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in April 2006. Chris D. Wallis CEO/CIO has been associated with Vaughan Nelson since 1999. Sundeep Khanna, Portfolio Manager, joined Vaughan Nelson in 2020. Messrs. Alff and Wallis have served the Portfolio as Senior Portfolio Managers since April 2006. Mr. Khanna has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since October 2024.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: SMALL CAPITALIZATION PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Small Capitalization Portfolio seeks maximum capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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|  | **Small Capitalization<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.85% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.50% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $253 | $779 | $1331 | $2836 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 145% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks of companies whose stock market capitalizations fall within the range of capitalizations in the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index at September 30, 2025 was $119.4 million to $4.6 billion. The Russell 2000<sup>®</sup> Index is reconstituted annually at the midpoint of the calendar year. The Portfolio will also occasionally invest a portion of its assets in mid-cap stocks that are small relative to their industries that the Adviser believes have compelling valuations and fundamentals, and it will not immediately sell a security that was bought as a small-cap stock but through appreciation has become a mid-cap stock. In selecting securities for the Portfolio, the Adviser begins with a screening process that seeks to identify growing companies whose stocks sell at discounted price-to-earnings and price-to-cash flow multiples. The Adviser also attempts to discern situations where intrinsic asset values are not widely recognized. The Adviser favors such higher-quality companies that generate strong cash flow, provide above-average free cash flow yields and maintain sound balance sheets. Rigorous fundamental analysis, from both a quantitative and qualitative standpoint, is applied to all investment candidates. While the Adviser employs a disciplined "bottom-up" approach that attempts to identify undervalued stocks, it nonetheless is sensitive to emerging secular trends. The Adviser does not, however, rely on macroeconomic forecasts in its stock selection efforts and prefers to remain fully invested. Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Small Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio's investments in small and medium capitalization companies carry more risk than investments in larger companies. While some of the Portfolio's holdings in these companies may be listed on a national securities exchange, such securities are more likely to be traded in the over-the-counter ("OTC") market. The low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse impact on the Portfolio's ability to sell certain securities at favorable prices and may also make it difficult for the Portfolio to obtain market quotations based on actual trades, for purposes of valuing its securities. Investing in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies involves greater risk of volatility of the Portfolio's net asset value ("NAV") than is customarily associated with larger, more established companies. Often small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are focused are still evolving and, while this may offer better growth potential than larger, more established companies, it also may make them more sensitive to changing market conditions. Small capitalization companies may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small capitalization companies may not pay a dividend.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Portfolio Turnover Risk. The frequency of the Portfolio's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in the Portfolio's performance.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 28.38% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -29.21% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 7.42%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 10.86% | 10.47% | 7.24% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 8.34% | 8.31% | 4.83% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 8.48% | 8.11% | 5.18% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar Small Blend Average | 11.15% | 8.63% | 7.95% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks" or the "Adviser") has served as the Portfolio's Adviser since August 2015. Mitchel Zacks has primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Mr. Zacks, who joined the Adviser in 1996, is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. Mr. Zacks has written two books on quantitative investment strategies.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The International Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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|  | **International Equity<br> Portfolio** |
| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 2.66% |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.01% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 3.42% |

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(1) Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies. The Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses in the above fee table will not correlate to the expense ratio in the Portfolio's financial statement (or the financial highlights in this Prospectus) because the financial statement includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Portfolio, not the indirect costs of investing in other investment companies ("Acquired Funds").

**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $345 | $1051 | $1779 | $3703 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities of companies located outside of the United States. Equity securities consist of common stock and other securities such as depositary receipts. Under normal market conditions, at least 65% of the Portfolio's assets will be invested in securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries (generally in excess of three), which may include countries with developing and emerging economies. The Adviser employs quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify high quality, reasonably valued stocks it believes have the ability to accelerate earnings growth and exceed investor expectations.

The Adviser utilizes a three-step process in stock selection. First, the Adviser reviews a series of screens utilizing the Adviser's investment models, which are based on fundamental characteristics, designed to eliminate companies that the Adviser's research shows have a high probability of underperformance.

Factors considered when reviewing the screens include a multi-factor valuation framework, earnings quality, capital structure and financial quality. Next, securities that pass the initial screens are then evaluated to try to identify stocks with the highest probability of producing an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. This process incorporates changes in earnings expectations and earnings quality analysis. Finally, these steps produce a list of eligible companies which are subjected to analysis by the Adviser to further understand each company's business prospects and earnings potential. A stock is sold when it no longer meets the Adviser's criteria.

Under adverse market conditions, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Risk. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in common stocks or bonds. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may seek to track the performance of a specific index or be actively managed. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or other assets rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value ("NAV") of the particular fund. As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), the Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses in addition to its own fees and expenses. In addition, investments in an ETF are subject to, among other risks, the risk that the ETF's shares may trade at a discount or premium relative to the NAV of the shares, especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio, and the listing exchange may halt trading of the ETF's shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 18.77% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -26.98% (quarter ended March 31, 2020). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 30.56%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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|  | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| International Equity Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 5.25% | 3.59% | 1.99% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 5.31% | 3.43% | 1.80% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 3.46% | 2.79% | 1.50% |
| Index: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| MSCI ACWI EX-USA Index | 5.54% | 4.10% | 4.80% |
| Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Average | 4.85% | 4.45% | 4.97% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager: Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.**

**Adviser:** Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM" or the "Adviser") or its predecessor has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since February 20, 2018. Stephanie Jones, CPA, Director of Non-US Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Adviser, and John D. Brim, CFA, President and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser, are co-portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Ms. Jones joined the Adviser in February 2010 and prior to that she was an Equity Analyst for Cimarron Asset Management, LLC. Mr. Brim joined the Adviser in March 1998, and prior to that he was a manager within the institutional investment consulting group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: HEALTH & BIOTECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.35% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.60% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $263 | $808 | $1380 | $2934 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 22% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign healthcare companies and biotechnology companies, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Adviser utilizes a top-down investment approach focused on long-term economic trends. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then seeks to identify specific industries with attractive characteristics and long-term growth potential. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies within the selected industries and to acquire them at attractive prices. The Adviser's stock selection process is based on an analysis of individual companies' fundamental values, such as earnings growth potential and the quality of corporate management.

Companies described as Health Care Equipment and Supplies, Health Care Provider Services, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Companies under the North American Industry Classification System are considered healthcare or biotechnology companies for purposes of investment by the Portfolio. These companies are principally engaged in: the design, manufacture or sale of products or services used for or in connection with health, medical, or personal care such as medical, dental and optical supplies or equipment; research and development of pharmaceutical products and services; the operation of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinical test laboratories and convalescent and mental healthcare facilities; and the design, manufacture, or sale of healthcare-related products and services, research, development, manufacture or distribution of products and services relating to human health care, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and veterinary applications and the environment; and manufacturing and/or distributing biotechnological and biomedical products, devices or instruments or provide materials, products or services to the foregoing companies.

Factors considered include growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and management. When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Health & Biotechnology Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to and affected by events occurring in the healthcare and biotechnology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to, and move in unison with, one another. Healthcare companies are subject to government regulation and approval of their products and services, which can have a significant effect on their market price. Furthermore, the types of products or services produced or provided by these companies may quickly become obsolete. Moreover, liability for products that are later alleged to be harmful or unsafe may be substantial, and may have a significant impact on a healthcare company's market value and/or share price. Biotechnology companies are affected by patent considerations, intense competition, rapid technology change and obsolescence and regulatory requirements of various federal and state agencies. In addition, many of these companies are relatively small and have thinly-traded securities, may not yet offer products or offer a single product, and may have persistent losses during a new product's transition from development to production or erratic revenue patterns. Moreover, stock prices of biotechnology companies are very volatile, particularly when their products are up for regulatory approval and/or under regulatory scrutiny. Consequently, the Portfolio's performance may sometimes be significantly better or worse than that of other types of funds.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures.

Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year-to-year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with a healthcare index. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 15.02% (quarter ended December 31, 2022) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -13.02% (quarter ended December 31, 2018). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 5.62%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 0.71% | 4.69% | 5.16% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 0.46% | 3.43% | 3.19% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 0.62% | 3.53% | 3.74% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Health | 0.96% | 3.92% | 6.47% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to the Portfolio since July 2005. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, Portfolio Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a Portfolio Manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001. Mr. Stimpson has served the Portfolio as Portfolio Manager since January 2019.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PORTFOLIO SUMMARY: TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS PORTFOLIO**

**Investment Objective:**

The Technology & Communications Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital.

**Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio:**

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Portfolio. You may be subject to other fees not reflected in the table, such as brokerage commission and fees to financial intermediaries. Class I shares may also be available on brokerage platforms of firms that have agreements with the Portfolio's principal underwriter permitting such firms to (i) offer Class I shares solely when acting as an agent for the investor and (ii) impose on an investor transacting in Class I shares through such platforms a commission and/or other forms of compensation to the broker. Shares of the Portfolio are available in other share classes that have different fees and expenses.

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| **Shareholder Fees<br> (fees paid directly from your investment)** |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases of Shares (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a % of offering price) |  |
| Redemption Fee |  |
| Exchange Fee |  |

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| **Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses<br> (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)** |  |
| Management Fees | 1.25% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses | 1.17% |
| Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses | 2.42% |

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**Example:**

**This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds**. **The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs, if you held or sold your shares, at the end of each period would be:**

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $245 | $755 | $1291 | $2756 |

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**Portfolio Turnover:**

The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs, which must be borne by the Portfolio and its shareholders and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies:**

The Portfolio will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by technology and communications companies, both domestic and foreign, regardless of their stock market value (or "market capitalization"). Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and warrants. The Portfolio may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign companies. The Adviser employs a top-down and bottom-up investment approach. The Adviser begins with the overall outlook for the economy, then identifies specific industries which should benefit from economic trends and the investment environment. Individual securities are then selected based on fundamental analysis, growth potential, earnings, valuation, competitive advantages and the opportunity of each issuer. Ultimately, the Adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies at attractive prices whose long-term enduring value is underappreciated.

The Portfolio defines a "technology company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from technology activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year. Technology companies may include, among others, companies that are engaged in the research, design, development or manufacturing of technology products. These companies include, among others, those in the Internet, medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, computer software and hardware industries. The Portfolio defines a "communications company" as an entity in which at least 50% of the company's revenues or earnings were derived from communications activities or at least 50% of the company's assets were devoted to such activities, based upon the company's most recent fiscal year.

Communications activities may include, among others, regular telephone service; communications equipment and services; electronic components and equipment; broadcasting; computer software and hardware; semiconductors; mobile communications and cellular radio/paging; electronic mail and other electronic data transmission services; networking and linkage of word and data processing systems; publishing and information systems; video text and teletext; emerging technologies combining telephone, television and/or computer systems; and Internet and network equipment and services.

When market or financial conditions warrant, the Portfolio may also make temporary investments in investment grade debt securities. Such investment strategies could result in the Portfolio not achieving its investment objective.

**Principal Investment Risks:**

There is no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. The Portfolio share price will fluctuate with changes in the market value of its portfolio securities. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in this Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

Investment and Market Risk. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. These events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations and have a significant and rapid negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility and exacerbate pre-existing risks to the Portfolio. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Common Stock Risk. In general, stock values fluctuate in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Stock prices can fluctuate widely in response to these factors. Common stockholders are subordinate to debt or preferred stockholders in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments and, therefore, will be subject to greater credit risk than preferred stock or debt instruments.

Technology & Communications Sector Concentration Risk. Because of its specific focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the information, communications and related technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition. Many technology companies sell stock before they have a commercially viable product, and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled technology professionals.

Emerging Technology Sector Risk. Because of its narrow focus, the Portfolio's performance is closely tied to, and affected by, events occurring in the emerging technology and general technology industries. Companies in the same industry often face similar obstacles, issues and regulatory burdens. As a result, the securities owned by the Portfolio may react similarly to and move in unison with one another. Because technology continues to advance at an accelerated rate, and the number of companies and product offerings continues to expand, these companies could become increasingly sensitive to short product cycles, aggressive pricing and intense competition.

In some cases, there are some emerging technology companies that sell stock before they have a commercially viable product and may be acutely susceptible to problems relating to bringing their products to market. Additionally, many emerging technology companies have very high price/earnings ratios, high price volatility and high personnel turnover due to severe labor shortages for skilled emerging technology professionals.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged.

Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect the Portfolio's foreign holdings or exposures. Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolio's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer the Portfolio's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's operations.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When the Portfolio holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

Small and Medium Capitalization Companies Risk. The Portfolio may also invest in small and medium capitalization companies. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. There is typically less publicly available information concerning small and medium capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies. Some small and medium capitalization companies have limited product lines, distribution channels and financial and managerial resources and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets than do larger companies. Also, because small and medium capitalization companies normally have fewer shares outstanding than larger companies and trade less frequently, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio to buy and sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing market prices.

Preferred Stock Risk. Preferred stocks involve credit risk and certain other risks. Certain preferred stocks contain provisions that allow an issuer under certain conditions to skip distributions (in the case of "non-cumulative" preferred stocks) or defer distributions (in the case of "cumulative" preferred stocks). If the Portfolio owns a preferred stock on which distributions are deferred, the Portfolio may nevertheless be required to report income for tax purposes while it is not receiving distributions on that security. Preferred stocks are subordinated to bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and liquidation payments, and therefore will be subject to greater credit risk than those debt instruments.

Convertible Securities Risk. The Portfolio's investments in convertible securities subject the Portfolio to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

Warrants Risk. The holder of a warrant has the right to purchase a given number of shares of a particular issuer at a specified price until expiration of the warrant. Such investments can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of the underlying securities, and are speculative investments. Warrants pay no dividends and confer no rights other than a purchase option. If a warrant is not exercised by the date of its expiration, the Portfolio will lose its entire investment in such warrant.

Issuer-Specific Risk. The price of an individual security or particular type of security can be more volatile than the market as a whole and can fluctuate differently than the market as a whole. An individual issuer's securities can rise or fall dramatically with little or no warning based upon such things as a better (or worse) than expected earnings report, news about the development of a promising product, or the loss of key management personnel. There is also a risk that the price of a security may never reach the level that the Adviser believes is representative of its full value or that it may even go down in price.

Adviser Risk. The performance of the Portfolio also will depend on whether the Adviser is successful in pursuing the Portfolio's investment strategy.

**Performance:**

The bar chart and table that follow provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Portfolio by showing changes in the performance of the Portfolio's Class I shares from year to year and by showing how the average annual returns for the past 1, 5 and 10 years of the Portfolio compare with those of a broad measure of market performance, as well as with an index of funds with similar investment objectives. The Portfolio's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. The returns in the table assume you sold your shares at the end of each period. You may obtain the Portfolio's updated performance information by calling toll free 1-800-807-FUND or visiting www.saratogacap.com.

**ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEARS**

During the periods shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 26.33% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -20.83% (quarter ended June 30, 2022). For the period January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, the return for the Portfolio's Class I shares was 14.35%.

**AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (FOR THE PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024)**

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| Technology & Communications Portfolio: |  |  |  |
| Return Before Taxes | 20.55% | 12.33% | 14.22% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 17.77% | 9.49% | 11.88% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares | 14.24% | 9.32% | 11.24% |
| Indices: (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |  |  |  |
| S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Total Return Index | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% |
| Morningstar US Fund Technology | 21.96% | 14.61% | 16.26% |

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The table above shows after-tax returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates during the period shown and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

After-tax returns may be higher than before-tax returns due to an assumed benefit from capital losses that would have been realized had Portfolio shares been sold at the end of the relevant periods.

**Manager:** Saratoga Capital Management, LLC (the "Manager") serves as the Portfolio's Manager.

**Adviser:** Oak Associates, *ltd.* ("Oak Associates" or the "Adviser") has served as the Adviser to a portion of the Portfolio since August 2011 through December 28, 2015. As of December 29, 2015, Oak Associates is the sole Adviser to the Portfolio. Robert D. Stimpson, CFA, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Portfolio. He has served as a Portfolio Manager to the Portfolio since August 2011. Mr. Stimpson is Chief Investment Officer and a portfolio manager at Oak Associates, which he joined in 2001.

**Purchase and Sale of Portfolio Shares:** There is generally a $250 minimum initial investment for the Portfolio and generally there is a $10,000 minimum initial investment in the Trust. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for the Portfolio. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. You may purchase and redeem shares of the Portfolio on any day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Redemption requests may be made in writing, by telephone, or through a financial intermediary and will be paid by check or wire transfer.

**Tax Information:** Dividends and capital gain distributions you receive from the Portfolio, whether you reinvest your distributions in additional Portfolio shares or receive them in cash, are taxable to you at either ordinary income or capital gain tax rates unless you are investing through a tax-free plan, in which case your distributions generally will be taxed when withdrawn from the tax deferred account.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries:** If you purchase Portfolio shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Manager and/or the Portfolio's distributor may pay the intermediary for the sale of Portfolio shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

**PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE PORTFOLIOS**

**Principal Investment Strategies for U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and Technology & Communications Portfolio (the "Saratoga Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Portfolio's investment strategies.

INVESTMENT POLICIES**.** The percentage limitations relating to the composition of a Portfolio referenced in the discussion of a Portfolio apply at the time a Portfolio acquires an investment and refer to the Portfolio's net assets, unless otherwise noted. Subsequent percentage changes that result from market fluctuations will not require a Portfolio to sell any Portfolio security. The Portfolios' investment objective and strategies are non-fundamental (unless otherwise indicated) and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolios' shareholders.

DEFENSIVE INVESTING. The Portfolios are intended primarily as vehicles for the implementation of a long-term investment program utilizing asset allocation strategies rendered through investment advisory programs that are based on an evaluation of an investor's investment objectives and risk tolerance. Because these asset allocation strategies are designed to spread investment risk across the various segments of the securities markets through investment in a number of Portfolios, each individual Portfolio generally intends to be substantially fully invested in accordance with its investment objectives and policies during most market conditions. Although the Manager or the Adviser of a Portfolio, upon the concurrence of the Manager, may take a temporary defensive position during adverse market conditions, it can be expected that a defensive posture will be adopted less frequently than would be by other mutual funds. This policy may impede the Manager or an Adviser's ability to protect a Portfolio's capital during declines in the particular segment of the market to which the Portfolio's assets are committed.

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS**.** Certain Portfolios' investments also may include forward currency contracts, which involve the purchase or sale of a specific amount of foreign currency at the current price with delivery at a specified future date. A Portfolio may use these contracts to hedge against adverse price movements in its portfolio securities or securities it may purchase and the currencies in which they are determined or to gain exposure to currencies underlying various securities or financial instruments.

DERIVATIVES AND OTHER STRATEGIES. Certain Portfolios may invest in options, futures, foreign securities, foreign currencies and other derivatives (collectively, "Derivative Transactions"), and may enter into certain types of short sales. If these practices are used by a Portfolio, the intent would be primarily to hedge the Portfolio's holdings. For example, a Portfolio may purchase or sell options contracts on equity securities to hedge against the risk of fluctuations in the prices of securities held by the Portfolio. Or, a Portfolio may purchase or sell stock index futures contracts and might purchase put options or write call options on such futures contracts to protect against a general stock market decline or decline in a specific market sector that could adversely affect the Portfolio's holdings.

Investing for hedging purposes may result in certain transaction costs, which may reduce a Portfolio's performance. In addition, no assurances can be given that hedging will be implemented or that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency being hedged against.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. The International Equity Portfolio may invest in participation notes ("P-Notes").

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS. The Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio and Mid Capitalization Portfolio may invest up to 10% of their net assets in shares of various ETFs. No more than 5% of a Portfolio's net assets will be invested in any one ETF. Each of these Portfolios may count investments in ETFs towards their 80% investment policy.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES**.** Real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and foreign real estate companies pool investors' funds for investment primarily in income producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests. A shareholder, by investing in REITs and foreign real estate companies indirectly through a Portfolio, will bear not only his proportionate share of the expenses of the Portfolio, but also, indirectly, the management expenses of the underlying REITs.

MONEY MARKET FUNDS. Each Portfolio's cash balances may be invested in money market funds.

**Principal Investment Strategies for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios")**

This section provides additional information relating to each Asset Allocation Portfolio's investment strategies.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios described in this Prospectus are "funds of funds." Each Asset Allocation Portfolio's main investment strategy is to invest in other Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds"). The Asset Allocation Portfolios are designed to provide investors access to five distinct asset allocation strategies that vary in composition from more "conservative" strategies that typically have higher weightings in fixed-income and money market instruments to more "aggressive" strategies typically have higher weightings in equity and alternative instruments. The target allocations for each Asset Allocation Portfolio are discussed in the "PORTFOLIO SUMMARY – Principal Investment Strategies" section with respect to each portfolio above. In constructing the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager currently allocates assets among the following investment categories: core equity, sector equity, fixed income, money market and alternative investments. These investment categories may be changed by the Manager in the future. Exposure and diversification to such investment categories is achieved primarily by investing in the Underlying Funds.

Currently, the Saratoga Funds eligible for investments by the Manager include:

**Core Equity**

● Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio

● Large Capitalization Value Portfolio

● Mid Capitalization Portfolio

● Small Capitalization Portfolio

● International Equity Portfolio

**Sector Equity**

● Health & Biotechnology Portfolio

● Technology & Communications Portfolio

**Fixed Income**

● Investment Quality Bond Portfolio

**Money Market**

● U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Portfolios**

As with any mutual fund, it is possible to lose money by investing in a Portfolio. There is no assurance that a Portfolio will achieve its investment objective. When you sell your Portfolio shares, they may be worth less than what you paid for them and, accordingly, you can lose money investing in a Portfolio. Shares of the Portfolio are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

This section provides information relating to risks of investing in the Portfolios or in Underlying Funds in addition to the principal risks described previously. The risks set forth below are applicable to a Portfolio only to the extent that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in the investment described.

FOREIGN SECURITIES. The Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in foreign securities (including depositary receipts) involve risks in addition to the risks associated with domestic securities. One additional risk is currency risk. While the price of Portfolio or Underlying Fund shares is quoted in U.S. dollars, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund generally converts U.S. dollars to a foreign market's local currency to purchase a security in that market. If the value of that local currency falls relative to the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of the foreign security will decrease. This is true even if the foreign security's local price remains unchanged. Foreign securities also have risks related to economic and political developments abroad, including expropriations, confiscatory taxation, exchange control regulation, limitations on the use or transfer of Portfolio or Underlying Fund assets and any effects of foreign social, economic or political instability. In particular, adverse political or economic developments in a geographic region or a particular country in which the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests could cause a substantial decline in the value of its portfolio securities. Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. Economic sanctions could, among other things, effectively restrict or eliminate a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell securities or groups of securities for a substantial period of time. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, may adversely affect a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's foreign holdings or exposures. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could, for instance, cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country. Market volatility could result, as well as disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and related measures could limit or prevent a Portfolio or Underlying Fund from buying and selling securities (in the sanctioned country and other markets), significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact the Portfolio's liquidity and performance.

Investments in foreign markets may also be adversely affected by governmental actions such as the imposition of capital controls, nationalization of companies or industries, expropriation of assets, or the imposition of punitive taxes. Governmental actions can have a significant effect on the economic conditions in foreign countries, which also may adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments. For example, the governments of certain countries may prohibit or impose substantial restrictions on foreign investing in their capital markets or in certain sectors or industries. In addition, a foreign government may limit or cause delay in the convertibility or repatriation of its currency which would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value and/or liquidity of investments denominated in that currency. Any of these actions could severely affect security prices, impair the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to purchase or sell foreign securities or transfer a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's assets back into the U.S., or otherwise adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's operations. Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets. Foreign companies, in general, are not subject to the regulatory requirements of U.S. companies and may have less stringent investor protections and disclosure standards and, as such, there may be less publicly available information about these companies. Moreover, foreign accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards generally are different from those applicable to U.S. companies. In addition, in the event of a default of any foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to obtain or enforce a judgment against the issuers of the securities. Furthermore, foreign exchanges and broker-dealers are generally subject to less government and exchange scrutiny and regulation than their U.S. counterparts. Finally, differences in clearance and settlement procedures in foreign markets may cause delays in settlements of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's trades effected in those markets.

Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks associated with direct investments in foreign securities. Issuers of the foreign security represented by a depositary receipt, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not be obligated to disclose material information in the U.S. or to pass through to holders of such receipts voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Compared to the U.S. and other developed countries, developing or emerging countries may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries and securities markets that trade a small number of securities. Prices of these securities tend to be especially volatile and, in the past, securities in these countries have been characterized by greater potential loss (as well as gain) than securities of companies located in developed countries. Such emerging market countries could also subject the Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio.

EMERGING MARKETS RISK. Investing in emerging markets companies, which may be smaller and have shorter operating histories than companies in developed markets, involves risks in addition to, and greater than, those generally associated with investing in companies in developed foreign markets. The extent of economic development, political stability, market depth, infrastructure, capitalization, accounting standards and transparency, and regulatory oversight in emerging market economies is generally less than in more developed markets. Settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets. Certain investments may take more than seven days to settle. Such differences include delays beyond periods customary in the U.S. and practices, such as delivery of securities prior to receipt of payment, which increase the likelihood of a "failed settlement." Failed settlements can result in losses to a Portfolio.

Low trading volumes and volatile prices in less developed markets make trades harder to complete and settle, and governments or trade groups may compel local agents to hold securities in designated depositories that are not subject to independent evaluation. Local agents are held only to the standards of care of their local markets. Certain emerging market countries may be subject to less stringent requirements regarding accounting, auditing, financial reporting and record keeping and therefore, material information related to an investment may not be available or reliable. Such emerging market countries could also subject a Portfolio to greater risk associated with the custody of its securities than developed markets, which may adversely affect the Portfolio. In addition, a Portfolio's investments (including the companies in which a Portfolio may invest) in emerging market or developing countries may be subject to expropriation, nationalization and confiscation of assets and property. Furthermore, a Portfolio is limited in its ability to exercise its legal rights or enforce a counterparty's legal obligations in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States, in particular, in emerging markets countries. Geopolitical developments, including current regional armed conflict in Europe, could negatively impact the value of a Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's investments.

JUNK BONDS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's investments in securities rated lower than investment grade or if unrated of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser or the Underlying Fund's adviser (commonly known as "junk bonds") pose significant risks. The prices of junk bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments than higher rated securities. During an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, junk bond issuers and, in particular, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress that would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet their projected business goals or to obtain additional financing. In the event of a default, the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. The secondary market for junk bonds may be less liquid than the markets for higher quality securities and, as such, may have an adverse effect on the market prices of certain securities. The illiquidity of the market may also adversely affect the ability of the Trust's Trustees to arrive at a fair value for certain junk bonds at certain times and could make it difficult for the Portfolios or an Underlying Fund to sell certain securities. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and change probably would result in increased volatility of market prices of high yield securities and a corresponding volatility in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's net asset value ("NAV").

INVESTMENT AND MARKET RISK. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. An investment in the Portfolio's common shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio, which are generally traded on a securities exchange or in the OTC markets. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably 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. Social, political, economic and other conditions and events (such as recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, the threat or actual imposition of tariffs, supply chain disruptions, war, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, terrorism, conflicts and social unrest) will occur that have significant impacts on issuers, industries, governments and other systems, including the financial markets. As global systems, economies and financial markets are increasingly interconnected, events that once had only local impact are now more likely to have regional or even global effects. Events that occur in one country, region or financial market will, more frequently, adversely impact issuers in other countries, regions or markets. These impacts can be exacerbated by failures of governments and societies to adequately respond to an emerging event or threat. Investors will be negatively impacted if the value of their portfolio holdings decreases as a result of such events, if these events adversely impact the operations and effectiveness of the Manager or Adviser, as applicable, or key service providers or if these events disrupt systems and processes necessary or beneficial to the management of accounts. The Portfolio's common shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account any reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments because, among other reasons, the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial condition.

Global events may negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations cause a significant negative impact on the performance of the Portfolio's investments, increase the Portfolio's volatility, exacerbate pre-existing political, social and economic risks to the Fund. The Portfolio's operations may be interrupted as a result, which may contribute to the negative impact on investment performance. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the instruments in which the Portfolio invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that could have a significant negative impact on the Portfolio's investment performance.

NAV RISK. You could lose money by investing in a Portfolio. Although the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Portfolio for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Portfolio at any time, including during periods of market stress. If the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio or another money market fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or such perception exists in the marketplace), the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio could be subject to increased redemptions, which may adversely impact the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's ability to maintain a stable NAV of $1.00 per share. In general, certain other money market funds have in the past failed to maintain stable NAVs, and there can be no assurance that such failures and resulting redemption pressures will not occur in the future. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is permitted, among other things, to reduce or withhold any income and gains generated by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio to maintain a stable $1.00 share price.

CREDIT RISK. The issuers of fixed income instruments in which the Underlying Fund invests may be unable to meet interest and/or principal payments. This risk is increased to the extent the Underlying Fund invests in bonds related below investment-grade bonds (junk bonds). An issuer's securities may decrease in value if its financial strength weakens, which may reduce its credit rating and possibly its ability to meet its contractual obligations. Credit risks are increased where interest rates are rising.

INTEREST RATE RISK. Interest rate risk refers to the risk that bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise; conversely, bond prices generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific bonds differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. One measure of this sensitivity is called duration. The longer the duration of a particular bond, the greater is its price sensitivity to interest rates. Similarly, a longer duration portfolio of securities has greater price sensitivity. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. An increase in interest rates will generally cause the value of securities held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund to decline, may lead to heightened volatility in the fixed-income markets and may adversely affect the liquidity of certain fixed-income investments, including those held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

Falling interest rates may also prompt some issuers to refinance existing debt, which could affect an Underlying Fund's performance.

During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns.

Certain countries have experienced negative interest rates on certain debt securities. Negative or very low interest rates could magnify the risks associated with changes in interest rates. In general, changing interest rates, including rates that fall below zero, could have unpredictable effects on markets and may expose debt and related markets to heightened volatility and may detract from Portfolio performance to the extent a Portfolio is exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility.

Governmental authorities and regulators may enact significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, including providing direct capital infusions into companies, creating new monetary programs and lowering interest rates considerably. These actions present heightened risks to debt instruments, and such risks could be even further heightened if these actions are unexpectedly or suddenly reversed or are ineffective in achieving their desired outcomes.

OPTIONS AND FUTURES RISK. If a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests in options and/or futures, its participation in these markets would subject the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to certain risks. An Adviser's predictions of movements in the direction of the stock, bond, stock index, currency or interest rate markets may be inaccurate, and the adverse consequences to the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund (e.g., a reduction in the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's NAV or a reduction in the amount of income available for distribution) may leave the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund in a worse position than if these strategies were not used. Other risks inherent in the use of options and futures include, for example, the possible imperfect correlation between the price of options and futures contracts and movements in the prices of the securities being hedged, and the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument. Certain options may be OTC options, which are options negotiated with dealers; there is no secondary market for these investments.

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's participation in forward currency contracts also involves risks. If the Adviser employs a strategy that does not correlate well with the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's investments or the currencies in which the investments are denominated, currency contracts could result in a loss. The contracts also may increase the Portfolio's or the Underlying Fund's volatility and may involve a significant risk.

DERIVATIVES RISK. A derivative is an investment whose value depends on (or is derived from) the value of an underlying asset (including an underlying security), reference rate or index. Derivatives may be used as a substitute for purchasing the underlying asset or as a hedge to reduce exposure to risks. The derivatives primarily used by a Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds include options, futures and swaps. The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Portfolio or Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives.

Certain derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with the Portfolio or Underlying Fund. If a counterparty were to default on its obligations, the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's contractual remedies against such counterparty may be subject to bankruptcy and insolvency laws, which could affect the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's rights as a creditor (e.g., the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may not receive the amount of payments that it is contractually entitled to receive). Central clearing and exchange trading of certain derivatives are designed to reduce counterparty and liquidity risk, but they do not eliminate those risks completely.

The use of derivatives involves risks similar to, as well as risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other more traditional instruments. In the case of OTC derivatives, they may be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. When used for hedging or reducing exposure, the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Underlying Fund could lose more than the cash amount invested in derivatives. Changes in regulation relating to a mutual fund's use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Portfolio's ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Portfolio's ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Portfolio's performance.

Compared to other types of investments, derivatives may be less tax efficient. The use of certain derivatives may cause the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to realize higher amounts of ordinary income or short-term capital gains, distributions from which are taxable to individual shareholders at ordinary income tax rates rather than at the more favorable tax rates for long-term capital gain. In addition, changes in government regulation of derivative instruments could affect the character, timing and amount of the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's taxable income or gains, and may limit or prevent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund from using certain types of derivative instruments as a part of its investment strategy, which could make the investment strategy more costly to implement or require the Portfolio or Underlying Fund to change its investment strategy. The Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's use of derivatives also may be limited by the requirements for taxation of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund as a regulated investment company.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FUTURES. Futures contracts are exchange-traded contracts that call for the future delivery of an asset at a certain price and date, or cash settlement of the terms of the contract. Risks of futures contracts may be caused by an imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the instruments and the price of the underlying assets. The liquidity of the futures market generally depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent that participants decide to make or take delivery of the underlying investments, liquidity in this market could be reduced. Futures contracts can be purchased with relatively small amounts of initial margin compared to the cash value of the contracts. This economic leverage can increase the volatility of the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. Further, exchanges can limit the number of positions that can be held or controlled by the Portfolio or the Manager, thus limiting the ability to implement the Portfolio's strategies. Even a well-conceived futures transaction may be unsuccessful due to market events.

SPECIAL RISKS OF SWAPS. Certain swap transactions are structured as over-the-counter two-party contracts and are therefore often less liquid than other types of investments, and the Portfolio may be unable to sell or terminate its swap positions at a desired time or price. Certain swaps, such as total return swaps where two parties agree to "swap" payments on defined underlying assets or interest rates, can have the potential for unlimited losses. Swaps are also subject to the risk that the swap counterparty will not fulfill its contractual obligations. The swaps market is subject to extensive regulation under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") and certain SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") rules promulgated thereunder. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including new and additional government regulation, could result in higher Portfolio or Underlying Fund costs and expenses and could adversely affect the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability, among other things, to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

SPECIAL RISKS OF OPTIONS. If the Portfolio or an Underlying Fund sells (writes) a put option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to buy the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund sells (writes) a call option, there is risk that the Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be required to sell the underlying investment at a disadvantageous price. If the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases a put option or call option, there is risk that the price of the underlying investment will move in a direction that causes the option to expire worthless. Options can involve economic leverage, which could result in these investments experiencing greater volatility than other investments, which could increase the volatility of the Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

SPECIAL RISKS OF FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS. A forward foreign currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract. The cost to the Portfolio of engaging in forward foreign currency contracts varies with factors such as the currencies involved, the length of the contract period, interest rate differentials and the prevailing market conditions. Because forward foreign currency contracts are usually entered into on a principal basis, no fees or commissions are typically involved. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the underlying securities the Portfolio owns or intends to acquire, but it does establish a rate of exchange in advance. While forward foreign currency contract sales limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currencies, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currencies increase.

PARTICIPATION NOTES. P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes can have the characteristics or take the form of various instruments, including, but not limited to, certificates or warrants. The holder of a P-Note that is linked to a particular underlying security is entitled to receive any dividends paid in connection with the underlying security. However, the holder of a P-Note generally does not receive voting rights as it would if it directly owned the underlying security.

P-Notes constitute direct, general and unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, subjecting a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to counterparty risk. Investments in P-Notes involve certain risks in addition to those associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets whose return they seek to replicate. For instance, there can be no assurance that the trading price of a P-Note will equal the underlying value of the foreign company or foreign securities market that it seeks to replicate.

As the purchaser of a P-Note, a Portfolio is relying on the creditworthiness of the counterparty issuing the P-Note and has no rights under a P-Note against the issuer of the underlying security. Therefore, if such counterparty were to become insolvent, the Portfolio or Underlying Fund would lose its investment. The risk that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may lose its investments due to the insolvency of a single counterparty may be amplified to the extent the Portfolio or Underlying Fund purchases P-Notes issued by one issuer or a small number of issuers. P-Notes also include transaction costs in addition to those applicable to a direct investment in securities.

Due to liquidity and transfer restrictions, the secondary markets on which P-Notes are traded may be less liquid than the markets for other securities, which may lead to the absence of readily available market quotations for securities in a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. The ability of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to value its securities becomes more difficult and the judgment in the application of fair value procedures may play a greater role in the valuation of the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's securities due to reduced availability of reliable objective pricing data. Consequently, while such determinations will be made in good faith, it may nevertheless be more difficult for a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to accurately assign a daily value to such securities.

SMALL AND MEDIUM CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with small and/or medium market capitalizations. Market capitalization refers to the total market value of the outstanding stock of a company. Investing in such companies may involve more risk than is usually associated with investing in larger, more established companies. Small and medium capitalization companies and the industries in which they are involved frequently are still maturing and are more sensitive to changing market conditions than larger companies in more established industries. Small companies often have limited product lines, markets, financial resources and less experienced management. Small and medium capitalization companies are often traded in the OTC market, and the low market liquidity of these securities may have an adverse effect on the ability of a Portfolio to sell certain securities at favorable prices. Such securities usually trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price fluctuations than larger capitalization securities or the stock market in general. This also may impede the Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's ability to obtain market quotations based on actual trades in order to value the Portfolio's or Underlying Fund's securities.

Small and medium capitalization securities may have returns that can vary, occasionally significantly, from the market in general. In addition, small and medium capitalization companies may not pay a dividend. Although income may not be a primary goal of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund, dividends can cushion returns in a falling market.

MICRO CAPITALIZATION COMPANIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest in companies with micro capitalizations. Micro capitalization stocks may offer greater opportunity for capital appreciation than the stocks of larger and more established companies; however, they also involve substantially greater risks of loss and price fluctuations. Micro capitalization companies carry additional risks because their earnings and revenues tend to be less predictable (and some companies may be experiencing significant losses), and their share prices tend to be more volatile and their markets less liquid than companies with larger market capitalizations. Micro capitalization companies may be newly formed or in the early stages of development, with limited product lines, markets or financial resources, and may lack management depth. In addition, there may be less public information available about these companies. The shares of micro capitalization companies tend to trade less frequently than those of larger, more established companies, which can adversely affect the pricing of these securities and the future ability to sell these securities. Also, it may take a long time before the Portfolio realizes a gain, if any, on an investment in a micro capitalization company.

VALUE STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "value" style investment strategy. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor and/or undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. Typically, their valuation levels are lower than those of growth stocks. Because different types of stocks go out of favor with investors depending on market and economic conditions, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's return may be adversely affected during market downturns and when value stocks are out of favor.

GROWTH STYLE INVESTING RISK. Certain Portfolios or Underlying Funds may use a "growth" style investment strategy. Growth investing involves buying stocks that have relatively high price-to-earnings ratios. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are generally more sensitive to investor perceptions and market moves. During periods of growth stock underperformance, a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund's performance may suffer.

SECTOR CONCENTRATION RISK. Sector concentration risk is the possibility that securities within the same sector will decline in price due to sector-specific market or economic developments. To the extent a Portfolio invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. Additionally, some sectors (for example, the financial services and energy sectors, among others) could be subject to greater government regulation than other sectors. Therefore, changes in regulatory policies for those sectors may have a material effect on the value of securities issued by companies in those sectors.

LIMITED HOLDINGS RISK. A Portfolio may have a relatively high percentage of assets in a single or small number of issuers or Underlying Funds. As a result, a decline in the value of a single issuer or Underlying Fund could cause a Portfolio's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Portfolio invested in a larger number of issuers and/or Underlying Funds.

CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Certain Portfolios and/or Underlying Funds may invest a portion of their assets in convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. These securities may carry risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security. If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security.

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER. The frequency of a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's transactions will vary from year to year. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs and may result in taxable capital gains. Higher costs associated with increased portfolio turnover may offset gains in a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's performance.

ZERO-COUPON SECURITIES RISK. The market value of a zero-coupon security is generally more volatile than the market value of an interest-paying security, and is more likely to respond to a greater degree to changes in interest rates and credit quality than other fixed income securities with similar maturities that pay interest periodically. In addition, federal income tax law requires that the holder of a zero-coupon bond accrue a portion of the discount at which the bond was purchased as taxable income each year, even though the holder receives no interest payment on the bond during the year. Each Underlying Fund must distribute substantially all of its net income (including non-cash income attributable to zero-coupon bonds) to its shareholders each year to maintain its status as a regulated investment company and to eliminate tax at the Underlying Fund level. Accordingly, such accrued discount must be taken into account in determining the amount of taxable distributions to shareholders. An Underlying Fund may consequently have to dispose of portfolio securities under disadvantageous circumstances to generate cash to satisfy such distribution requirements. These actions may reduce the assets to which the Underlying Fund's expenses could otherwise be allocated and may reduce the Underlying Fund's (and thus the Portfolio's) rate of return.

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS RISK. Shares of ETFs have many of the same risks as direct investments in securities. In addition, their market value is expected to rise and fall as the value of the underlying index or portfolio securities rises and falls. The market value of their shares may differ from the net asset value of the particular fund and shares may trade at a price above their NAV (premium) or below their NAV (discount), especially during periods of market volatility or stress, causing investors to pay significantly more or less than the value of the ETF's underlying portfolio. Also, ETFs that track particular indices typically will be unable to match the performance of the index exactly due to, among other things, the ETF's operating expenses and transaction costs.

As a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), if a Portfolio invests in shares of ETFs it would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses. At the same time, the Portfolio would continue to pay its own investment management fees and other expenses. As a result, the Portfolio and its shareholders, in effect, will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in ETFs. In addition, the Portfolio would have increased market exposure to those companies held in its portfolio that are also held by the ETF. The securities of other investment companies and ETFs in which a Portfolio may invest may be leveraged. As a result, the Portfolio may be indirectly exposed to leverage through an investment in such securities. The Portfolios will not invest in leveraged ETFs as a principal investment strategy. An investment in securities of other investment companies and ETFs that use leverage may expose the Portfolio to higher volatility in the market value of such securities and the possibility that the Portfolio's long-term returns on such securities (and, indirectly, the long-term returns of the shares) will be diminished. Subject to applicable law and/or pursuant to an exemptive order obtained from the SEC or under an exemptive rule adopted by the SEC, the Portfolio may invest in other investment companies, including ETFs, in excess of the limits of Section 12(d)(1) of the Investment Company of 1940 Act, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The market prices of ETF shares will fluctuate, in some cases materially, in response to changes in the ETF's NAV and supply and demand for shares. Differences between secondary market prices and the value of an ETF's holdings may be due largely to supply and demand forces in the secondary market, which may not be the same forces as those influencing prices for securities held by the ETF at a particular time. While the creation/redemption feature of ETFs is designed to make it likely that shares normally will trade close to the value of an ETF's holdings, disruptions to creations and redemptions, including disruptions at market makers, authorized participants ("APs") or market participants, or during periods of market volatility, may result in trading prices that differ significantly from the value of an ETF's holdings. Although market makers will generally take advantage of differences between the NAV and the market price of ETF shares through arbitrage opportunities, there is no guarantee that they will do so. In addition, an ETF may have a limited number of financial institutions that may act as APs or market makers. If those APs exit the business or are unable to process creation and/or redemption orders (including in situations where APs have limited or diminished access to capital required to post collateral), and no other AP is able to step forward to create and redeem in either of these cases, an ETF's shares may trade at a discount to NAV like closed-end fund shares (and may even face delisting). Similar effects may result if market makers exit the business or are unable to continue making markets in ETF shares. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities.

The market price of shares, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a "bid-ask spread" charged by the exchange specialist, market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. In times of severe market disruption, the bid-ask spread often increases significantly. This means that shares may trade at a discount to an ETF's NAV, and the discount is likely to be greatest when the price of shares is falling fastest. In addition, the securities held by an ETF may be traded in markets that close at a different time than the NYSE. Liquidity in those securities may be reduced after the applicable closing times. Accordingly, during the time when NYSE is open but after the applicable market closing, fixing or settlement times, bid-ask spreads and the resulting premium or discount to the ETF shares' NAV is likely to widen. More generally, secondary markets may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid-ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods, which could cause a material decline in an ETF's NAV. The bid-ask spread varies over time for shares of an ETF based on the ETF's trading volume and market liquidity, and is generally lower if the ETF has substantial trading volume and market liquidity, and higher if the ETF has little trading volume and market liquidity (which is often the case for funds that are newly launched or small in size).

An ETF's bid-ask spread may also be impacted by the liquidity of the underlying securities held by the ETF, particularly for newly launched or smaller funds or in instances of significant volatility of the underlying securities. In addition, transactions by large shareholders may account for a large percentage of the trading volume of an ETF and may, therefore, have a material effect on the market price of the ETF's shares.

INTEREST RATE CHANGES. Debt securities have varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the price of a debt security may fall when interest rates rise and may rise when interest rates fall. Securities with longer maturities may be more sensitive to interest rate changes. Generally, the longer the average duration of the bonds in a Portfolio, the more the Portfolio's share price will fluctuate in response to interest rate changes. Duration is a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security's price to changes in interest rates that incorporates a security's yield, coupon, final maturity and call features, among other characteristics. For example, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of eight years would be expected to fall approximately 8% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. Conversely, the price of a bond fund with an average duration of negative three years would be expected to rise approximately 3% if interest rates rose by one percentage point. However, duration may not accurately reflect the true interest rate sensitivity of instruments held by a Portfolio and, in turn, a Portfolio's susceptibility to changes in interest rates.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS AND FOREIGN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES. REITs and foreign real estate companies expose a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to the risks of the real estate market. These risks can include fluctuations in the value of underlying properties; defaults by borrowers or tenants; market saturation; changes in general and local, regional or general economic conditions; decreases in market rates for rents; increases in vacancies, competition, property taxes, capital expenditures, or operating expenses, deterioration of the real estate market and the financial circumstances of tenants and sellers, environmental factors and other economic, political or regulatory occurrences affecting the real estate industry. REITs and foreign real estate companies may also be affected by risks similar to those associated with investment in debt securities, including changes in interest rates and the quality of credit extended. REITs and foreign real estate companies require specialized management and pay management expenses; may have less trading volume; may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets; may not qualify for preferential tax treatments or exemptions; and may invest in a limited number of properties, in a narrow geographic area, or in a single property type, which increases the risk that the portfolio could be unfavorably affected by the poor performance of a single investment or investment type. The failure of a company to qualify as a REIT could have adverse consequences for a Portfolio, including significantly reducing return to a Portfolio on its investment in such company. In the event of a default of an underlying borrower or lessee, a REIT could experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessor and may incur substantial costs associated with protecting its investments. In addition, defaults on or sales of investments the REIT holds could reduce the cash flow needed to make distributions to investors. Furthermore, investments in REITs and foreign real estate companies may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by REITs and foreign real estate companies in which it invests.

FUND OF FUNDS RISK. To the extent that a Portfolio's or an Underlying Fund's exposure is achieved through investments in Underlying Funds, the Portfolio's performance will depend on such funds and it will be subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds. There can be no assurance that the Underlying Funds will achieve their investment objectives, and their performance may be lower than their represented asset classes. The Underlying Funds may change their investment objectives, policies or practices without the approval of the Portfolios or the Underlying Fund, which may cause the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund to withdraw its investments therein at a disadvantageous time.

MORTGAGE- AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in mortgage and asset-backed securities that are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that the borrower's payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. Faster prepayments often happen when interest rates are falling. As a result, the Underlying Fund may reinvest these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Underlying Fund's income. Conversely, when interest rates rise, prepayments may happen more slowly, causing the security to lengthen in duration. Longer duration securities tend to be more volatile as the value of most mortgage- and asset-backed securities tends to vary inversely with changes in interest rates (*i.e.*, as interest rates increase, the value of the securities decrease). Securities may be prepaid at a price less than the original purchase value.

The risks associated with mortgage-backed securities are elevated in distressed economic, market, health and labor conditions, notably, increased levels of unemployment, delays and delinquencies in payments of mortgage and rent obligations, and uncertainty regarding the effects and extent of government intervention with respect to mortgage payments and other economic matters.

Delinquencies, defaults and losses on residential mortgage loans may increase substantially over certain periods, including periods of rising interest rates, which may affect the performance of the mortgage-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest. Mortgage loans backing non-agency mortgage-backed securities are more sensitive to economic factors that could affect the ability of borrowers to pay their obligations under the mortgage loans backing these securities. In addition, housing prices and appraisal values in many states and localities over certain periods have declined or stopped appreciating. A sustained decline or an extended flattening of those values may result in additional increases in delinquencies and losses on mortgage-backed securities generally (including the mortgage-backed securities that the Portfolio may invest in as described above). Adverse changes in market conditions and regulatory climate may reduce the cash flow which a Portfolio, to the extent it invests in mortgage-backed securities or other asset-backed securities, receives from such securities and increase the incidence and severity of credit events and losses in respect of such securities. In the event that interest rate spreads for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities widen following the purchase of such assets by a Portfolio, the market value of such securities is likely to decline and, in the case of a substantial spread widening, could decline by a substantial amount. Furthermore, adverse changes in market conditions may result in reduced liquidity in the market for mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities (including the mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities in which a Portfolio may invest) and an unwillingness by banks, financial institutions and investors to extend credit to servicers, originators and other participants in the market for mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. As a result, the liquidity and/or the market value of any mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities that are owned by a Portfolio may experience declines after they are purchased by a Portfolio.

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Manager and/or the Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings.

Investments in Mutual Funds Risk. Certain Portfolios may invest in Underlying Funds as a primary strategy, so a Portfolio's performance is directly related to the performance of the Underlying funds. A Portfolio's net asset value will change with the value of the Underlying Funds and changes in the markets where the Underlying Funds invest. Because the Manager or its affiliates provide services to and receive fees, including supervision fees, from some of the Saratoga Funds, some of the investments in a Portfolio benefit the Manager and/or its affiliates. In addition, a Portfolio may hold a significant percentage of the shares of an Underlying Fund.

As a result, a Portfolio's investments in an Underlying Fund may create a conflict of interest because a situation could occur where an action for a Portfolio could be adverse to the interest of an Underlying Fund or vice versa.

LIQUIDITY RISK. Certain Portfolios may hold illiquid securities that it is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities. Illiquidity can result because of a reduction in market trading volume, an inability to find a buyer, or legal restrictions on the securities' resale. Investments with an active trading market or that the Manager and/or Sub-Adviser otherwise deems liquid could become illiquid before the Portfolio can exit its positions. The Portfolio may also make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. When there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Portfolio may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the security or instrument at all and could lose its entire investment in such investments. Investments in foreign securities, particularly those of issuers located in emerging market countries, tend to have greater exposure to liquidity risk than domestic securities. In unusual market conditions, including periods of rapid interest rate changes, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced). The liquidity of the Portfolio's assets may change over time.

Liquidity risk also refers to the risk that the Portfolio will not be able to pay redemption proceeds in time or without significant dilution to remaining investors' interests. This may occur for reasons including unusual market conditions, declining prices of the securities sold, and/or an unusually high volume of redemption requests.

COMMON STOCK RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest their net assets in common stocks. Common stocks represent an ownership interest in a company. Common stocks are more volatile and more risky than some other forms of investment. Therefore, the value of your investment in the Portfolio may sometimes decrease instead of increase. Common stock prices fluctuate for many reasons, including changes in investors' perceptions of the financial condition of an issuer, the general condition of the relevant stock market or when political or economic events affecting the issuer occur.

In addition, common stock prices may be sensitive to rising interest rates, as the costs of capital rise for issuers. The common stocks in which an Underlying Fund invests are structurally subordinated to preferred securities, bonds and other debt instruments in a company's capital structure in terms of priority to corporate income and assets and, therefore, will be subject to greater risk than the preferred securities or debt instruments of such issuers.

U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES RISK. U.S. government-sponsored enterprises are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. There is the risk that the U.S. government will not provide financial support to such U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises if it is not obligated to do so by law. Certain U.S. government securities purchased by the Portfolio, such as those issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK. Certain Portfolios are subject to risks associated with investing in equity securities, including market risk, issuer risk, price volatility risks and market trends risk. A Portfolio's ability to achieve its investment objective may be affected by the risks attendant to any investment in equity securities.

EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE ("ETN") RISK. Generally, ETNs are structured as senior, unsecured notes in which an issuer such as a bank agrees to pay a return based on the target commodity index less any fees. ETNs are synthetic instruments that allow individual investors to have access to derivatives linked to commodities and assets such as oil, currencies and foreign stock indexes. ETNs combine certain aspects of bond and ETFs. Similar to ETFs, ETNs are traded on a major exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")) during normal trading hours. There may be restrictions on the Portfolio's right to redeem its investment in an ETN, which is meant to be held until maturity. The Portfolio's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the unavailability of a secondary market. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's index factor. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees. ETNs are subject to the credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or assets remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the exchange-traded note, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying market, changes in the applicable interest rates and economic, legal, political or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying market or assets. ETNs are also subject to the risk that the other party to the contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Portfolio. When a Portfolio invests in exchange-traded notes it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN, which may cause the Portfolio's operating expenses to be higher and its performance to be lower.

RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE PORTFOLIO HOLDING CASH. A Portfolio will generally hold a portion of its assets in cash, primarily to meet redemptions. Cash positions may hurt performance and may subject a Portfolio to additional risks and costs, such as increased exposure to the custodian bank holding the assets and any fees imposed for large cash balances.

TRANSACTIONS RISK. A Portfolio could experience a loss and its liquidity may be negatively impacted when selling securities to meet redemption requests. The risk of loss increases if the redemption requests are unusually large or frequent or occur in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices. Similarly, large purchases of Portfolio shares may adversely affect the Portfolio's performance to the extent that a Portfolio is delayed in investing new cash and is required to maintain a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

In addition to the Principal Risks above, the Asset Allocation Portfolios are subject to the following Principal Risks:

BONDS/FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Asset Allocation Portfolios' adviser considers the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings. The Portfolios do not seek to maintain a set duration with respect to their investments in fixed income investments and any duration target may change. The Underlying Funds may target a range of durations in connection with their investment strategies. Duration is a measure of price sensitivity of a debt security or a portfolio of debt securities to relative changes in interest rates. For instance, a duration of "five years" means that a security's or portfolio's price would be expected to decrease by approximately 5% with a 1% increase in interest rates (assuming a parallel shift in yield curve).

SOVEREIGN DEBT RISK. A Portfolio may invest in securities issued or guaranteed by foreign governmental entities (known as sovereign debt securities). The governmental authority that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may be unwilling or unable to repay the principal and/or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such securities due to: cash flow problems; the extent of its foreign currency reserves; the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due; the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole; the general economic environment of a country; the government debtor's policy towards the International Monetary Fund and the political and social constraints to which a government debtor may be subject. Holders of sovereign debt may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. If an issuer of sovereign debt defaults on payments of principal and/or interest, the Portfolio may have limited legal recourse against the issuer and/or guarantor. In certain cases, remedies must be pursued in the courts.

ISSUER RISK. The value of an issuer's securities that are held in an Underlying Fund's portfolio may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer's goods and services.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RISK**.** Certain Asset Allocation Funds may use alternative investment strategies. Alternative investment strategies, which may include, but are not limited to, investing in or having exposure to real estate, commodities, foreign currency, natural resources, MLP and other non-traditional investments, or following event-driven, macro, long-short, market neutral, merger arbitrage, or other tactical investment strategies, may involve complex security types or transactions and/or focus on narrow segments of the market, which may increase and/or magnify the overall risks and volatility associated with these strategies.

COUNTERPARTY RISK. Individually negotiated or OTC derivative instruments in which an Underlying Fund may invest such as OTC swaps and options, are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations, which may cause losses or additional costs to the Underlying Fund.

COMMODITIES RISK. An Underlying Fund or its subsidiary may invest in commodity-linked investments that may subject it to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The commodities markets may fluctuate widely based on a variety of factors, including changes in overall market movements, domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies, war, acts of terrorism, changes in domestic or foreign interest rates and/or investor expectations concerning interest rates, domestic and foreign inflation rates and investment and trading activities of mutual funds, hedge funds and commodities funds. Prices of various commodities may also be affected by factors such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments. The prices of commodities can also fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions. Also, ETFs and certain other commodity- linked derivative investments may subject the Underlying Fund and its subsidiary to leveraged market exposure for commodities.

HEDGE FUND RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in private investment funds, or "hedge funds," which pursue alternative investment strategies. Certain investment instruments and techniques that a hedge fund may use are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. Because of the speculative nature of a hedge fund's investments and trading strategies, the Underlying Fund may suffer a significant or complete loss of its invested capital in one or more hedge funds. In addition to the Underlying Fund's direct fees and expenses, shareholders will also bear, indirectly, fees and expenses charged by the underlying hedge funds, which are often greater than the Underlying Fund's fees and expenses. In addition, interests in a hedge fund are typically less liquid than shares of a registered investment companies such as an Underlying Fund and, therefore, the Underlying Fund may be unable to sell its shares in the hedge fund at a desirable time or price.

MLP RISK. Certain Underlying Funds invest in master limited partnerships ("MLPs") An MLP is a public limited partnership or limited liability company. Although the characteristics of MLPs closely resemble a traditional limited partnership, a major difference is that MLPs may trade on a public exchange or in the over- the-counter market. The ability to trade on a public exchange or in the over-the-counter market provides a certain amount of liquidity not found in many limited partnership investments. However, MLP interests may be less liquid than conventional publicly traded securities. The risks of investing in an MLP are similar to those of investing in a partnership, including more flexible governance structures, which could result in less protection for investors than investments in a corporation.

The managing general partner of an MLP may receive an incentive allocation based on increases in the amount and growth of cash distributions to investors in the MLP. This method of compensation may create an incentive for the managing general partner to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangements. Investors in an MLP would normally not be liable for the debts of the MLP beyond the amount that the investor has contributed but investors may not be shielded to the same extent that a shareholder of a corporation would be. In addition, MLP distributions may be reduced by fees and other expenses incurred by the MLP. Investments in MLPs may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Portfolio indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by MLPs in which it invests. Such expenses are not reflected in the above fee table. MLPs are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments. During periods of interest rate volatility, these investments may not provide attractive returns.

Certain MLPs may operate in, or have exposure to, the energy sector. The energy sector can be significantly affected by changes in the prices and supplies of oil and other energy fuels, energy conservation, the success of exploration projects, and tax and other government regulations, policies of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and relationships among OPEC members and between OPEC and oil importing nations.

MLP TAX RISK. MLPs generally do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level. Rather, each partner is allocated a share of the partnership's income, gains, losses, deductions and expenses. A change in current tax law, or a change in the underlying business mix of a given MLP, could result in an MLP being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would result in such MLP being required to pay U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income. The classification of an MLP as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes would have the effect of reducing the amount of cash available for distribution by the MLP. Thus, if any of the MLPs owned by the Underlying Fund were treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it could result in a reduction in the value of the Portfolio's investment in the Underlying Fund and lower income.

Distributions from an MLP in excess of the Underlying Fund's basis in the MLP will generally be treated as capital gain. However, a portion of the gain may instead be treated as ordinary income to the extent attributable to certain assets held by the MLP the sale of which would produce ordinary income. To the extent a distribution received by the Underlying Fund from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Underlying Fund's adjusted tax basis in the interests of the MLP may be reduced, which will result in an increase in an amount of income or gain (or de-crease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the Underlying Fund for tax purposes upon the sale of any such interests or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests. Furthermore, any return of capital distribution received from the MLP may require the Underlying Fund (and thus a Portfolio) to restate the character of its distributions and amend any shareholder tax reporting previously issued.

PRIVATE EQUITY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest in instruments that provide exposure to private equity strategies, including direct or indirect investments in mezzanine debt and leveraged buyout strategies. The risks an Underlying Fund may face when investing in private equity-related investments, including the possible illiquidity of such investments and the risk that the companies in which a private equity firm invests its capital do not survive (which would decrease the value of the firm or the fund it creates and, consequently, the value of the Underlying Fund's private equity-related investments). Investments in private equity instruments are subject to additional risks, including liquidity risk, valuation risk, legal and regulatory risks and tax risk. Private equity-related investments may include illiquid securities that the Portfolio is unable to sell at the preferred time or price and could lose its entire investment in such securities.

Private equity-related investments are subject to valuation risk partly because there is little or no publicly available information about private companies. These instruments are usually highly illiquid and may have restrictions on redemptions. In addition, recent economic events have given rise to a political climate that may result in private equity investments becoming subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and/or entirely new legal, tax or regulatory regimes both within the United States and in other countries in which the Portfolio may directly or indirectly invest. The Portfolio's private equity-related investments may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation, or regulations imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Federal Reserve, other U.S. or non-U.S. tax or governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that supervise the financial markets.

Structurally, mezzanine debt usually ranks subordinate in priority of payment to senior debt, such as senior bank debt, and are often unsecured. However, mezzanine loans rank senior to common and preferred equity in a borrower's capital structure. Mezzanine debt is often used in leveraged buyout and real estate finance transactions. Due to the higher risk profile and often less restrictive covenants of mezzanine loans as compared to senior loans, mezzanine loans sometimes earn a higher return than senior secured loans. Typically, mezzanine debt has elements of both debt and equity instruments, offering fixed returns in the form of interest payments associated with senior debt, while providing lenders an opportunity to participate in the capital appreciation of a borrower, if any, through an equity interest. This equity interest typically takes the form of warrants.

LEVERAGE RISK. Leverage exists when an Underlying Fund purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing cash in an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. Such instruments may include, among others, written options and other derivatives.

To the extent that an Underlying Fund is not able to close out a leveraged position because of market illiquidity, the Underlying Fund's liquidity may be impaired. In such cases, the Underlying Fund may be required to liquidate positions when it may not be advantageous to do so. Leveraging may cause an Underlying Fund to be more volatile because it may exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Underlying Fund's portfolio securities. There can be no assurance that an Underlying Fund's leverage strategies will be successful. Certain investments, such as ETFs, may include "embedded" leverage, which means the ETF pays a return linked to a multiple of the performance of an underlying index, securities basket or other reference asset. These investments may be more volatile than investments in unlevered securities, which may increase the volatility of an Underlying Fund, and thus a Portfolio.

QUANTITATIVE STRATEGY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may use quantitative mathematical models that rely on patterns inferred from historical prices and other financial data in evaluating prospective investments. However, most quantitative models cannot fully match the complexity of the financial markets and therefore sudden unanticipated changes in underlying market conditions can significantly impact the performance of the Underlying Fund. Further, as market dynamics shift over time, a previously highly successful model may become outdated. Moreover, there are an increasing number of market participants who rely on quantitative mathematical models. These models may be similar to those used by the Underlying Fund, which may result in a substantial number of market participants taking the same action with respect to an investment and some of these market participants may be substantially larger than the Underlying Fund.

SHORT SALES RISK. Short sales involve selling a security the Portfolio does not own in anticipation that the security's price will decline. If an Underlying Fund sells short a security that it does not own and the security increases in value, the Underlying Fund will pay a higher price to repurchase the security and thereby incur a loss. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding a long position in the same security. It is possible that the market value of the securities the Underlying Fund holds in long positions will decline at the same time that the market value of the securities the Portfolio has sold short increases, thereby increasing the Underlying Fund's potential volatility. The more the Underlying Fund pays, the more it will lose on the transaction, which adversely affects its share price. The loss on a long position is limited to what the Underlying Fund originally paid for the security together with any transaction costs. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Underlying Fund's exposure is theoretically unlimited.

In order to establish a short position in a security, the Underlying Fund must borrow the security from a broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to borrow a security the Underlying Fund seeks to sell short at a particular time or at an acceptable price. As such, there is a risk that the Underlying Fund may be unable to implement its investment strategy due to a lack of available securities or for other reasons. The Underlying Fund normally closes a short sale of securities that it does not own by purchasing an equivalent number of shares of the borrowed security on the open market and delivering them to the broker. The Underlying Fund may not always be able to complete or "close out" the short position by replacing the borrowed securities at a particular time or at an acceptable price. The Underlying Fund may be prematurely forced to close out a short position if the broker demands the return of the borrowed security. The Portfolio incurs a loss if the Underlying Fund is required to buy the security at a time when the security has appreciated in value from the date of the short sale.

The Underlying Fund will incur increased transaction costs when selling securities short. In addition, taking short positions results in a form of leverage which may increase the volatility of the Underlying Fund.

SUBSIDIARY RISK. Certain Underlying Funds may invest through a wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Cayman Subsidiary"). The Cayman Subsidiary, unlike the Underlying Fund, may invest without limitation in commodity-linked derivatives. By investing in the Cayman Subsidiary, the Underlying Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the subsidiary's investments. The derivatives and other investments held by the Cayman Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Underlying Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Underlying Fund. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Cayman Subsidiary will be achieved. The Cayman Subsidiary is not registered under 1940 Act and, unless otherwise noted in this Prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Accordingly, the Underlying Fund, as the sole investor in the Cayman Subsidiary, will not have all of the protections offered to investors in registered investment companies. In addition, changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Underlying Fund and/or the Cayman Subsidiary to operate as described in the Underlying Fund's prospectus and the statement of additional information and could adversely affect the Cayman Subsidiary and the Underlying Fund and its shareholders, including a Portfolio. For example, Cayman Islands law does not currently impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax or withholding tax on the subsidiary. If this were to change, the subsidiary may have to pay such taxes and Underlying Fund shareholders will experience decreased returns.

Additionally, as a regulated investment company, each Underlying Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from sources treated as qualifying income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"). Each Underlying Fund that invests in a Cayman Subsidiary expects to treat the income it derives from the Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income based on the principles underlying a number of private letter rulings provided to third-parties not associated with the Underlying Fund. However, an Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. Additionally, the IRS recently issued final regulations that would generally treat an Underlying Fund's income inclusion with respect to a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a current distribution out of the earnings and profits of the Cayman Subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Underlying Fund's business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies. Each Underlying Fund intends to treat the income it derives from a Cayman Subsidiary as qualifying income. However, each Underling Fund has not received a private letter ruling, and the Underlying Fund is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings issued by the IRS to third-parties, the IRS were to determine such income is nonqualifying, an Underlying Fund might fail to satisfy the income requirement. Additionally, each Underlying Fund intends to limit its investment in a Cayman Subsidiary to no more than 25% of the value of the Underlying Fund's total assets in order to satisfy the asset diversification requirement.

UNDERLYING POOLS RISK. Underlying Pools are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Portfolio as an investor in swaps whose returns are based on the returns of Underlying Pools. As a result, the cost of investing in the Portfolio may be higher than the cost of investing directly in an Underlying Pool. The Underlying Pools will pay management fees, brokerage commissions and operating expenses, and may also pay performance-based fees to each Underlying Pool manager, which may be reflected in the return earned by the Portfolio on swaps based on Underlying Pools. Underlying Pools are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the fund. There is no guarantee that any of the trading strategies used by the managers retained by an Underlying Pool will be profitable or avoid losses and, therefore, that the Portfolio's investments based on these Underlying Pools will not lose money. The Underlying Pools on which a portion of the Portfolio's returns will be based are not registered investment companies and, therefore, will not be subject to the same controls and regulatory protections as registered investment companies.

Shares of the Portfolios are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

**ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS**

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Saratoga Portfolios**

As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes ("ETNs").

SECURITIES LENDING. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions desiring to borrow securities to complete transactions and for other purposes. In connection with such loans, a Portfolio receives liquid collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of the portfolio securities being lent. This collateral is marked to market on a daily basis. A Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets.

Securities lending involves the risk that a Portfolio may lose money because the borrower of the loaned securities fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. A Portfolio could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for the loaned securities or a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral. These events, and securities lending in general, could trigger adverse tax consequences for a Portfolio and its investors. For example, if a Portfolio loans its securities, the Portfolio and its investors may lose the ability to treat certain Portfolio distributions associated with those securities as qualified dividend income.

**Additional Investment Strategies for the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

When the Manager believes market conditions are unfavorable, the Manager may attempt to "hedge" a Portfolio with defensive positions and strategies using derivative instruments (e.g., exchange-traded futures and options, and other derivatives such as swaps, options on swaps, and caps and floors).

A Portfolio is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so even in unfavorable conditions. As an additional non-principal investment strategy, the Portfolios may invest in individual securities and exchange-traded notes.

**General Investment Policies of the Asset Allocation Portfolios**

Temporary or Cash Investments. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolios will stay fully invested according to their principal investment strategies as noted above. The Portfolios, however, may temporarily depart from their principal investment strategies by making short-term investments in cash, cash equivalents and high-quality, short-term debt securities and money market instruments, including affiliated and unaffiliated instruments, for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse conditions, including adverse market, economic or political conditions, amongst others. This may result in the Portfolios not achieving their investment objectives during that period. To the extent that the Portfolios use a money market fund for their cash position, there will be some duplication of expenses because the Portfolios would bear their *pro rata* portion of such money market fund's advisory fees and operational expenses.

Change in Investment Objective and Strategies. Each Portfolio's investment objective and strategies, including the principal investment strategies are non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board without the approval of the Portfolio's shareholders.

**Additional Risk Information (Asset Allocation Portfolios only)**

While the Portfolios intend to primarily allocate their assets to investments in the Underlying Funds, a Portfolio may be exposed to the investment risks described above under "Principal Investment Risks" to the extent such Portfolio directly invests in individual securities and ETNs.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS**

A description of the Portfolios' policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of each of the Portfolios' securities is available in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information.

The Trust discloses each Portfolio's top holdings on a calendar quarter basis with a one to three-week lag on its public website until they are included in the Trust's next shareholder report or quarterly report. Each Portfolio will make available complete month-end portfolio holdings information with a 30-day lag. Such information can be obtained by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

In addition, you may obtain complete Portfolio holdings information or other disclosure of holdings as required by applicable legal or regulatory requirements on a fiscal quarterly basis within two months after the end of the fiscal period by calling 1-800-807-FUND.

**MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIOS**

**The Manager**

Saratoga Capital Management, LLC ("SCM"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392. The Manager is a Delaware limited liability company. As of September 30, 2025, the Manager had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management. The Manager and the Trust have obtained an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC that permits the Manager to enter into investment advisory agreements with advisers without obtaining shareholder approval. The Manager, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, may select Advisers for each Portfolio and supervises and monitors the performance of each Adviser.

The Order also permits the Manager, subject to the approval of the Trustees, to replace investment advisers or amend investment advisory agreements, including fees, without shareholder approval whenever the Manager and the Trustees believe such action will benefit a Portfolio and its shareholders.

This means that the Manager can reduce the sub-advisory fees and retain a larger portion of the management fee, or increase the sub-advisory fees and retain a smaller portion of the management fee. Pursuant to the Order, the Manager or the Adviser is not required to disclose its contractual fee arrangements with any sub-adviser. The Manager compensates each Adviser out of its management fee.

The total amount of investment management fees payable by each Portfolio to the Manager may not be changed without shareholder approval. The management fee for each Portfolio is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Portfolios:

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| **Portfolio** | **Management Fee** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.90% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 0.475% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 0.55% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 0.65% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 1.25% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 1.25% |

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*Expense Reductions and Reimbursements and Net Expenses.* The Trust and the Manager have entered into an Excess Expense Agreement (the "Expense Agreement") effective January 1, 1999. In connection with the Expense Agreement, the Manager is currently voluntarily waiving all or a portion of its management fees and/or assuming certain other operating expenses of the Portfolios in order to maintain the expense ratios of each class of the Portfolios at or below predetermined levels (each, an "Expense Cap"). Under the terms of the Expense Agreement, fees waived and expenses paid by the Manager are subject to reimbursement by the relevant class of the Portfolio within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses were paid. Prior Board approval is required with respect to any such expense reimbursements. No reimbursement payment will be made by a Portfolio if it would result in that Portfolio exceeding its current Expense Cap. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not considered in the calculation of the Expense Cap. The Expense Agreement can be terminated by either party, without penalty, upon 30 days' prior notice. Currently, the Manager is voluntarily limiting total annual operating expenses of the Portfolios as follows:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 2.60% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 2.60% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 2.40% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 1.75% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 3.00% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 3.00% |

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*Portfolio Expenses.* Each Asset Allocation Portfolio is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an Operating Expense Limitation Agreement between the Manager and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the Manager has agreed to waive its management fees and/or pay expenses of the Portfolios to ensure that the total amount of Portfolio operating expenses (excluding front end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses for a Portfolio) do not exceed 0.99% of a Portfolio's average net assets for Class I shares through December 31, 2026, subject thereafter to annual re-approval of the agreement by the Board of Trustees (the "Expense Cap"). Any reduction in management fees or payment of expenses made by the Manager may be reimbursed by a Portfolio in subsequent fiscal years if the Manager so requests. This reimbursement may be requested if the aggregate amount actually paid by the Manager toward operating expenses for such fiscal year (taking into account the reimbursement) does not exceed the applicable limitation on Portfolio expenses. The Manager is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Portfolios for management fees waived and/or expense payments made by the Manager within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid, as long as the reimbursement does not cause a Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less. Any such reimbursement will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. A Portfolio must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Manager is entitled to any reimbursement of management fees and/or expenses. This Operating Expense Limitation Agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees.

The Expense Cap in place for each Asset Allocation Portfolio is shown in the table below:

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| **Portfolio** | **Expense Cap** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% |

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**The Advisers**

The following sets forth certain information about each of the Advisers:

SCM, a registered investment adviser, serves as the Trust's Manager and Adviser to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, and U.S. Government Money Markey Portfolio. SCM, which is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392, had approximately $158.1 million in assets under management as of September 30, 2025.

M.D. Sass, LLC ("M.D. Sass"), a registered investment adviser founded in 1972, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Value Portfolio. M.D. Sass is a privately-owned investment manager for family offices, high net worth individuals and institutional investors such as corporations, endowments and foundations. As of September 30, 2025, M.D. Sass advised accounts having assets of approximately $3.0 billion. M.D. Sass is located at 55 West 46<sup>th</sup> Street, 28<sup>th</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10036.

Oak Associates *ltd.* ("Oak Associates"), a registered investment adviser, located at 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 310, Akron, Ohio 44333-8398, serves as the Adviser to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and the Technology & Communications Portfolio. Oak Associates advises mutual funds and other investors. As of September 30, 2025, Oak Associates had approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

Smith Group Asset Management, LLC ("SGAM"), a registered investment adviser, located at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1150, Dallas, Texas, 75201, serves as the Adviser to the Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio and International Equity Portfolio. SGAM advises institutional, high net worth and mutual fund clients. SGAM managed assets of approximately $3.2 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. ("Vaughan Nelson"), a registered investment adviser located at 600 Travis, Suite 3800, Houston, Texas 77002, serves as the Adviser to the Mid Capitalization Portfolio. With approximately $16.1 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Vaughan Nelson provides investment services to foundations, endowments, institutions, corporate pension funds, mutual funds and families/individuals.

Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks"), a registered investment adviser, serves as the Adviser to the Small Capitalization Portfolio. Zacks, located at 101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60606, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zacks Investment Research. Zacks acts as an investment manager for individuals and institutions. As of September 30, 2025, Zacks had approximately $14.34 billion in assets under management.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Advisory Agreements of the Portfolios in this Prospectus is available in the Portfolios' Form N-CSR filing for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

***Administration***

The Bank of New York Mellon, located at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, is the custodian of the assets of the Trust.

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, serves as the Trust's transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent").

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, provides administrative (including custody administration) and fund accounting services to the Trust. As such, they manage the administrative affairs of the Trust, calculate the NAV of the shares of each Portfolio, and create and maintain the Trust's required financial records.

**SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION**

***Pricing of Portfolio Shares***

The price of shares of each Portfolio called "net asset value" or "NAV" is based on the value of the Portfolio's investments. The NAV per share of each Portfolio is determined once daily at the close of trading on the NYSE (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) ("Valuation Time") on each day that the NYSE is open. Shares will not be priced on days that the NYSE is closed.

Generally, a Portfolio's securities are valued each day at the last quoted sales price on each security's primary securities exchange. Securities traded or dealt in upon one or more securities exchanges (whether domestic or foreign, and including the National Association of Securities Dealers' Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ")) for which market quotations are readily available and not subject to restrictions against resale shall be valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary securities exchange (or in the case of NASDAQ securities, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price) or, in the absence of a sale on the primary exchange, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange.

When a market price is not readily available, including circumstances under which the Manager or an Adviser determines that a security's market price is not accurate, a portfolio security is valued by a pricing committee at its fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. In these cases, the Portfolio's NAV will reflect certain portfolio securities' fair value rather than their market price.

All securities held by the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and debt securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost. The amortized cost valuation method involves valuing a debt obligation in reference to its cost rather than market forces.

Securities traded on a foreign exchange which has not closed by the Valuation Time or for which the official closing prices are not available at the time the NAV is determined may use alternative market prices provided by a pricing service. In addition, with respect to securities that primarily are listed on a foreign exchange, when an event occurs after the close of a foreign exchange that is likely to have changed the value of the foreign securities (for example, a percentage change in value of one or more U.S. securities indices in excess of specified thresholds), such securities will be valued at their fair value, as determined under procedures established by the Trust's Board of Trustees. Securities also may be fair valued in the event of a development affecting a country or region or an issuer-specific development, which is likely to have changed the value of the security. To the extent a Portfolio invests in ETFs, such Portfolio's NAV is calculated, in relevant part, based upon the NAV of such ETFs (which are registered open-end management investment companies). The prospectuses for these ETFs explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.

***Purchase of Shares***

Purchase of shares of a Portfolio must be made through a Financial Intermediary having a sales agreement with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, the Trust's distributor (the "Distributor"), or through a broker or intermediary designated by that Financial Intermediary, or directly through the Transfer Agent. Shares of a Portfolio are available to participants in Consulting Programs and to other investors and investment advisory services. Purchase requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day. Requests received after the close of regular trading will receive the NAV per share determined on the following business day. A purchase order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary, or a broker or intermediary designated by a Financial Intermediary, authorized to accept purchase orders on behalf of the Trust. The Portfolios, however, reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject any application to purchase shares. Make all checks payable to a Portfolio. Applications will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a check drawn on a U.S. bank, thrift institution, or credit union in U.S. funds for the full amount of the shares to be purchased. The Portfolios do not accept payment in cash, third party checks (except for properly endorsed IRA rollover checks), counter checks, starter checks, traveler's checks, money orders, credit card checks, and checks drawn on non-U.S. financial institutions will not be accepted. Cashier's checks bank official checks, and bank money orders are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be accepted under certain circumstances. Redemption of shares of a Portfolio purchased by check may be subject to a hold period until the check has been cleared by the issuing bank. To avoid such holding periods, shares may be purchased through a broker or by wire, as described in this section.

Current shareholders may purchase additional shares via Automated Clearing House ("ACH"). To have this option added to your account, please send a letter to the Portfolio requesting this option and supply a voided check for the bank account. Only bank accounts held at domestic institutions that are ACH members may be used for these transactions. You may not use ACH transactions for your initial purchase of Portfolio shares. ACH purchases will be effective at the closing price per share on the business day after the order is placed. The Trust may alter, modify or terminate this purchase option at any time.

New Accounts can be established online. To establish internet transaction privileges, you must enroll through the website. You automatically have the ability to establish internet transaction privileges unless you decline the privileges on your New Account Application or IRA Application. You will be required to enter into a user's agreement through the website in order to enroll in these privileges. To purchase shares through the website, you must also have ACH instructions on your account. Redemption proceeds may be sent to you by check to the address or record, or if your account has existing bank information, by wire or ACH. Only bank accounts held at domestic financial institutions that are ACH members can be used for transactions through the Fund's website. Transactions through the website are subject to the same minimums and maximums as other transaction methods. Please call 1-888-672-4839 for assistance in establishing online access.

You should be aware that the internet is an unsecured, unstable, unregulated and unpredictable environment. Your ability to use the website for transactions is dependent upon the internet and equipment, software, systems, data and services provided by various vendors and third parties. While the Fund and its service providers have established certain security procedures, the Fund, their distributor and their transfer agent cannot assure you that trading information will be completely secure.

There may also be delays, malfunctions, or other inconveniences generally associated with this medium. There also may be times when the website is unavailable for Fund transactions or other purposes. Should this happen, you should consider purchasing or redeeming shares by another method. Neither the Fund nor their transfer agent, distributor nor Advisor will be liable for any such delays or malfunctions or unauthorized interception or access to communications or account information.

The Trust is designed to help investors to implement an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as select individual investments within each asset category among the myriad choices available. The Trust offers several classes of shares to investors designed to provide them with the flexibility of selecting an investment best suited to their needs. Not all share classes may be available for purchase in all states. For more information regarding the purchase of shares, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

*Note*: Gemini Fund Services, LLC, the Portfolios' Transfer Agent, will charge a $25 fee against a shareholder's account, in addition to any loss sustained by the Portfolios, for any check or electronic payment returned to the Transfer Agent for insufficient funds.

Information regarding transaction processing and the establishment of new accounts should be sent to:

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| <u>**via Regular Mail**</u> | <u>**via Overnight Mail**</u> |
| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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If you wish to wire money to make a subsequent investment in a Portfolio, contact the Trust at 1-888-672-4839 to receive wiring instructions and to notify the Trust that a wire transfer is coming.

Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds by wire. The Trust will normally accept wired funds for investment on the day of receipt provided that such funds are received by the Trust's designated bank before the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Your bank may charge you a fee for wiring same-day funds.

PURCHASE OF SHARES IN GOOD ORDER. All purchase requests directly through the Transfer Agent must be received by the Transfer Agent in "good order." This means that your request must include:

● The Portfolio and account number.

● The amount of the transaction (in dollars or shares).

● Accurately completed orders.

● Any supporting legal documentation that may be required.

If you are purchasing shares through a Financial Intermediary, please consult your intermediary for purchase instructions. Orders to purchase shares through a Financial Intermediary will be effected at the NAV per share next determined after the purchase order has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. The Trust makes available assistance to help certain investors identify their risk tolerance and investment objectives through use of an investor questionnaire, and to select an appropriate model allocation of assets among the Portfolios. As further assistance, the Trust makes available to certain investors the option of automatic reallocation or rebalancing of their selected model. The investors are solely responsible for determining their risk tolerances, investment objectives and which Portfolios are appropriate for them to invest in. The Trust also provides, on a periodic basis, a report to the investor containing an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account.

Financial Intermediaries may charge a processing or service fee in connection with the purchase or redemption of Trust shares. The amount and applicability of such a fee is determined and disclosed to its customers by each individual Financial Intermediary. Processing or service fees typically are fixed, nominal dollar amounts and are in addition to the sales and other charges described in this Prospectus.

Your Financial Intermediary will provide you with specific information about any processing or service fees you will be charged.

To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you: when you open an account we will ask your name, residential or business address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you, including your social security number, tax identification number or other identifying number. Throughout the life of your account, we may request updated identifying information in accordance with our customer identification program. If we are unable to verify your identity, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to restrict additional transactions and/or liquidate your account at the next calculated NAV after your account is closed (less any applicable sales/account charges and/or tax penalties) or take any other action required by law.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAMS. The Trust is designed to allow Consulting Programs and other investment advisory programs to relieve investors of the burden of devising an asset allocation strategy to meet their individual needs as well as selecting individual investments within each asset category among the myriad of available choices. Generally, the Consulting Programs provide advisory services in connection with investments among the Portfolios by identifying the investor's risk tolerance and investment objectives through evaluation of an investor questionnaire; identifying and recommending an appropriate allocation of assets among the Portfolios that is intended to conform to such risk tolerance and objectives in a recommendation; and providing, on a periodic basis, an analysis and evaluation of the investor's account and recommending any appropriate changes in the allocation of assets among the Portfolios.

The investment advisers for the Consulting Programs are also responsible for reviewing the asset allocation recommendations and performance reports with the investor, providing any interpretations, monitoring identified changes in the investor's financial characteristics and the implementation of investment decisions.

With respect to the Saratoga Portfolios, the investment advisers in the Consulting Programs may use the Manager's SaratogaSHARP<sup>®</sup> Program in assisting their clients in translating investor needs, preferences and attitudes into suggested portfolio allocations. In addition, the Manager may provide some or all of the administrative services to the investment advisers for the Consulting Programs such as the preparation, printing and processing of investment questionnaires and investment literature and other client communications. The Manager receives a fee from the investment adviser for these services.

With respect to the Saratoga Portfolios, the additional fee payable by the client for the Consulting Programs is subject to negotiation between the client and his or her investment advisor and is paid directly by each advisory client to his or her investment advisor either by redemption of Portfolio shares or by separate payment.

OTHER ADVISORY PROGRAMS. Shares of the Portfolios are also available for purchase by certain registered investment advisers (other than the investment advisers for the Consulting Programs) as a means of implementing asset allocation recommendations based on an investor's investment objectives and risk tolerance. In order to qualify to purchase shares on behalf of its clients, the investment advisor must be approved by the Manager. Investors purchasing shares through these investment advisory programs will bear different fees for different levels of services as agreed upon with the investment advisers offering the programs. Registered investment advisers interested in utilizing the Portfolios for the purposes described above should call 1-888-672-4839.

CONTINUOUS OFFERING. For Class I shares of the Trust's Portfolios described in this Prospectus (other than the Asset Allocation Portfolios) the minimum initial investment in the Trust is generally $10,000 and the minimum initial investment in any individual Portfolio (other than the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) is generally $250 (there is no minimum investment for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio). The minimum initial investment for the Asset Allocation Portfolios is generally $2,500. The minimum subsequent investment in the Trust is $100. There is no minimum subsequent investment for any Portfolio. For employees and relatives of the Manager, firms distributing shares of the Trust, and the Trust service providers and their affiliates, the minimum initial investment in the Trust is $1,000 with no individual Portfolio minimum. There is no minimum initial investment and no minimum subsequent investment for employee benefit plans, mutual fund platform programs, supermarket programs, associations and individual retirement accounts. The Trust reserves the right at any time to vary the initial and subsequent investment minimums.

The Trust offers an Automatic Investment Plan under which purchase orders of $100 or more may be placed periodically in the Trust. The purchase price is paid automatically from cash held in the shareholder's designated account. For further information regarding the Automatic Investment Plan, shareholders should contact their Consulting Broker or the Trust at 1-888-672-4839.

The sale of shares will be suspended during any period when the determination of NAV is suspended and may be suspended by the Board of Trustees whenever the Board judges it to be in the best interest of the Trust to do so. The Distributor in its sole discretion, may accept or reject any purchase order.

Generally, each Portfolio reserves the right to reject any purchase requests, including exchanges from other Saratoga Portfolios, which it regards as disruptive to efficient Portfolio management. A purchase request could be rejected because of, amongst other things, the timing or amount of the investment or because of a history of excessive trading by the investor.

***Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Trust Shares***

"Market-timing" often times involves the frequent purchases and redemptions of shares of the Portfolios by shareholders, and "market-timing" may present risks for other shareholders of the Portfolios, which may include, among other things, dilution in the value of Portfolio shares held by long-term shareholders, interference with the efficient management of the Trust's Portfolios, increased brokerage and administrative costs, incurring unwanted taxable gains, and forcing the Portfolios to hold excess levels of cash.

Short term trading strategies also present certain risks based on a Portfolio's investment objective, strategies and policies. To the extent that a Portfolio invests substantially in foreign securities it is particularly susceptible to the risk that market timers may take advantage of time zone differences. The foreign securities in which a Portfolio invests may be traded on foreign markets that close well before the Portfolio calculates its NAV. This gives rise to the possibility that developments may have occurred in the interim that would affect the value of these securities.

A market timer may seek to capitalize on these time zone differences by purchasing shares of the Portfolio based on events occurring after foreign market closing prices are established, but before the Portfolio's NAV calculation, that are likely to result in higher prices in foreign markets the following day ("time zone arbitrage").

The market timer might redeem the Portfolio's shares the next day when the Portfolio's share price would reflect the increased prices in foreign markets, for a quick profit at the expense of long-term Portfolio shareholders.

Investments in other types of securities may also be susceptible to short-term trading strategies. These investments include securities that are, among other things, thinly traded, traded infrequently, or relatively illiquid, which have the risk that the current market price for the securities may not accurately reflect current market values. A shareholder may seek to engage in short-term trading to take advantage of these pricing differences (referred to as "price arbitrage"). To the extent that a Portfolio invests in small capitalization securities, technology and other specific industry sector securities, and in certain fixed-income securities, such as high-yield bonds (also referred to as junk bonds) or municipal bonds, a Portfolio may be adversely affected by price arbitrage trading strategies.

The Trust discourages frequent purchases and redemptions of Portfolio shares by Portfolio shareholders and the Trust's Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures with respect to such frequent purchases and redemptions. The Trust does not accommodate frequent purchases and sales by Portfolio shareholders. The Trust's policies with respect to purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Portfolio shares are described in the "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION-Purchase of Shares" and "SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION-Redemption of Shares" sections of this Prospectus.

Except as described in these sections, the Trust's policies regarding frequent trading of Portfolio shares are applied uniformly to all shareholders. The Trust requires all intermediaries to enforce all of the Trust's policies contained in this Prospectus and in the Trust's Statement of Additional Information. Omnibus accounts intermediaries generally do not identify customers' trading activity to the Trust on an individual basis. The ability of the Trust to monitor exchanges made by the underlying shareholders in omnibus accounts, therefore, is severely limited. Consequently, the Trust must rely on the Financial Intermediary to monitor frequent short-term trading within the Portfolios by the Financial Intermediary's customers. The Trust monitors enforcement by Financial Intermediaries, and if a Financial Intermediary fails to enforce the Trust's restrictions, the Trust may take certain actions, including terminating the relationship. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to eliminate all market-timing activities.

Certain patterns of past exchanges and/or purchase or redemption transactions involving a Portfolio may result in a Portfolio sending a warning letter, rejecting, limiting or prohibiting, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, additional purchases and/or exchanges. Determinations in this regard may be made based on, amongst other things, the frequency or dollar amount of the previous exchanges or purchase or redemption transactions.

***Redemption of Shares***

Shares of a Portfolio may be redeemed on any day that the Portfolio calculates its NAV. Redemption requests received by the Trust in good order prior to the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV per share determined on that day. Redemption requests received by the Trust after the close of regular trading on the NYSE will be effected at the NAV next determined by the Trust. Orders to redeem shares through a Financial Intermediary will receive the NAV per share next determined after the redemption request has been received in good order by the Financial Intermediary. A redemption order is deemed to be received by the Trust when it is received in good order by the Transfer Agent or by a Financial Intermediary authorized to accept redemption orders on behalf of the Trust. A Portfolio is required to transmit redemption proceeds for credit to the shareholder's account within seven days after receipt of a redemption request. However, payments for redemptions of shares purchased by check will not be transmitted until the check clears.

Redemption requests may be given to a Financial Intermediary having a selling agreement with the Distributor. The Financial Intermediary is responsible for transmitting such redemption requests to the Trust's Transfer Agent. Redemption requests also may be given directly to the Transfer Agent, if the shareholder purchased shares directly through the Transfer Agent. In order to be effective, redemption requests of a shareholder in the event of death, divorce or other legal matter may require the submission of documents commonly required to assure the safety of a particular account. Generally, all redemptions will be for cash. The Portfolios typically expect to satisfy redemption requests by selling portfolio assets or by using holdings of cash or cash equivalents. These methods may be used during both normal and stressed market conditions. The agreement relating to participation in a Consulting Program between a client and the investment adviser typically will provide that, absent separate payment by the participant, fees charged pursuant to that agreement may be paid through automatic redemptions of a portion of the participant's Trust account.

The Trust may suspend redemption procedures and postpone redemption payment during any period when the NYSE is closed other than for customary weekend or holiday closing or when the SEC has determined an emergency exists or has otherwise permitted such suspension or postponement.

**Written Redemption Requests.** To redeem shares by mail, send a written redemption request in good order to:

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| <u>**via Regular Mail**</u> | <u>**via Overnight Mail**</u> |
| The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> P.O. Box 46707<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 | The Saratoga Advantage Trust<br> c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC<br> 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450<br> Cincinnati, OH 45246 |

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Receipt of a redemption order by the U.S. Postal Service ("USPS") does not constitute receipt of such an order by the Trust or its Transfer Agent. Requests sent via the USPS will be processed at the NAV on the business day the request is received in good order at the Trust's Transfer Agent. There may be a delay between the time the request reaches the P.O. Box and the time of the Trust's receipt of the request, which may affect the NAV at which the request is processed. Regular mail is retrieved from the Transfer Agent's post office box at least once a day by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time and overnight mail is processed as received by the Transfer Agent from the delivery service. In both cases, processing of redemption requests is subject to the provisions described above in the opening paragraph in this section.

If you own an IRA or other retirement plan, you must indicate on your redemption request whether the Portfolio should withhold federal income tax. Unless you elect in your redemption request that you do not want to have federal tax withheld, the redemption will be subject to withholding.

**Redeeming by Telephone.** The telephone redemption privilege is automatically available to all new accounts. If you do not want the telephone redemption privilege, you must indicate this in the appropriate area on your account application or you must write to the Trust and instruct it to remove this privilege from your account. The proceeds will be sent by mail to the address designated on your account or wired directly to your existing account in any commercial bank or brokerage firm in the United States as designated on your application. To redeem by telephone, call 1-888-672-4839. During periods of high market activity, you may encounter higher than usual wait times. Please allow sufficient time to ensure that you will be able to complete your telephone transaction prior to market close. Neither the Fund nor its Transfer Agent will be held liable if you are unable to place your trade due to high call volume. The redemption proceeds normally will be sent by mail or by wire within three business days after receipt of your telephone instructions. If redeeming from an IRA account, you will be asked about tax withholding.

The Trust reserves the right to suspend the telephone redemption privileges with respect to your account if the names(s) or the address on the account has been changed within the previous 30 days. Neither the Trust, the Transfer Agent, nor their respective affiliates will be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expenses in acting on telephone instructions if they reasonably believe such telephone instructions to be genuine and you will be required to bear the risk of any such loss. The Trust or the Transfer Agent, or both, will employ reasonable procedures to determine that telephone instructions are genuine. If the Trust and/or the Transfer Agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable to you for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. These procedures may include, among others, requiring forms of personal identification prior to acting upon telephone instructions, providing written confirmation of the transactions and/or recording telephone instructions.

**Wire Redemptions**. If you request your redemption by wire transfer, you will be required to pay a $15.00 wire transfer fee to the Transfer Agent to cover costs associated with the transfer but the Transfer Agent does not charge a fee when transferring redemption proceeds by electronic funds transfer. In addition, your bank may impose a charge for receiving wires.

**When Redemptions are Sent.** Once the Trust receives your redemption request in "good order" as described below, it will issue a check based on the next determined NAV following your redemption request. If you purchase shares using a check and soon after request a redemption, your redemption proceeds, which are payable at the next determined NAV following the receipt of your redemption request in "good order", will not be processed until the check used for your purchase has cleared. Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via wire or ACH are typically sent 1-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order." Redemption proceeds requested to be sent via check are typically mailed via USPS 2-3 business days after the redemption request was received in "good order."

**Good Order.** Your redemption request will be processed if it is in "good order." To be in good order, the following conditions must be satisfied:

The request should be in writing indicating the number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;

The request must identify your account number;

The request should be signed by you and any other person listed on the account, exactly as the shares are registered; and

If you request the redemption proceeds to be sent to a person, bank or an address other than that of record, or if the proceeds of a requested redemption exceed $100,000, the signature(s) on the request must be medallion signature guaranteed by an eligible signature guarantor.

**Medallion Signature Guarantee.** Certain requests require a medallion signature guarantee. To protect you and the Trust from fraud, certain transactions and redemption requests must be in writing and must include a medallion signature guarantee in the following situations (there may be other situations also requiring a medallion signature guarantee in the discretion of the Trust or Transfer Agent):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Re-registration of the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Changing bank instructions on the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Name change on the account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Setting up/changing systematic withdrawal plan to a secondary address.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) Redemptions greater than $100,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) Any redemption check that is being mailed to a different address than the address of record.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) Your account registration has changed within the last 30 days.

You should be able to obtain a medallion signature guarantee from a bank or trust company, credit union, broker-dealer, securities exchange or association, clearing agency or savings association, as defined by federal law.

INVOLUNTARY REDEMPTIONS. Due to the relatively high cost of maintaining small accounts, the Trust may redeem an account having a current value of $7,500 ($1,000 for Asset Allocation Portfolios) or less as a result of redemptions, but not as a result of a fluctuation in a Portfolio's NAV or redemptions to pay fees for Consulting Programs, after the shareholder has been given at least 30 days in which to increase the account balance to more than that amount. Involuntary redemptions may result in the liquidation of Portfolio holdings at a time when the value of those holdings is lower than the investor's cost of the investment or may result in the realization of taxable capital gains.

REDEMPTION–IN-KIND. If the Board of Trustees determines that it would be detrimental to the best interests of a Portfolio's shareholders to make a redemption payment wholly in cash, the Portfolio may pay, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, any portion of a redemption in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Portfolio's net assets by a distribution-in-kind of readily marketable portfolio securities in lieu of cash. Redemptions failing to meet this threshold must be made in cash. Redemption in-kind proceeds will typically be made by delivering a pro-rata amount of a Portfolio's holdings that are readily marketable securities to the redeeming shareholder within seven days after the Portfolio's receipt of the redemption order. Shareholders receiving distributions-in-kind of portfolio securities will be subject to market risks on the securities received, and may incur brokerage commissions when subsequently disposing of those securities.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. Shares of a Portfolio may be exchanged without payment of any exchange fee for shares of another Portfolio of the same class at their respective NAVs. The Trust may in the future offer an exchange feature involving shares of an unaffiliated fund group subject to receipt of appropriate regulatory relief. An exchange of shares generally is treated for federal income tax purposes as a redemption (sale) of shares given in exchange by the shareholder, and an exchanging shareholder may, therefore, realize a taxable gain or loss in connection with the exchange. The exchange privilege is available to shareholders residing in any state in which Portfolio shares being acquired may be legally sold.

The Manager reserves the right to reject any exchange request and the exchange privilege may be modified or terminated upon notice to shareholders in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the SEC.

With regard to redemptions and exchanges made by telephone, the Distributor and the Trust's Transfer Agent will request personal or other identifying information to confirm that the instructions received from shareholders or their account representatives are genuine. Calls may be recorded. If our lines are busy or you are otherwise unable to reach us by phone, you may wish to ask your investment representative for assistance or send us written instructions, as described elsewhere in this Prospectus. For your protection, we may delay a transaction or not implement one if we are not reasonably satisfied that the instructions are genuine. If this occurs, we will not be liable for any loss. The Distributor and the Transfer Agent also will not be liable for any losses if they follow instructions by phone that they reasonably believe are genuine or if an investor is unable to execute a transaction by phone.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. An account may be turned over as unclaimed property to the investor's last known state of tax residence if the account is deemed "inactive" or "lost" during the time frame specified within the applicable state's unclaimed property laws. Investors who are residents of the state of Texas may designate a representative to receive legislatively. required unclaimed property due diligence notifications. A Texas Designation of Representative Form is available for making such an election.

**DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS**

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code. As a regulated investment company, a Portfolio generally pays no federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to you. Each Portfolio, except the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio and the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, declares and pays dividends from net investment income, if any, annually. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio will be declared daily and paid monthly.

Shareholders of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio receive dividends from the day following the purchase settlement up to and including the date of redemption settlement. Dividends attributable to the net investment income of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio are paid monthly. Distributions of net realized long-term and short-term capital gains, if any, earned by a Portfolio will be made annually. Each Portfolio may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on the Portfolio. Net investment income (i.e., income other than long and short-term capital gains) and net realized long and short-term capital gains will be determined separately for Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Mid Capitalization Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, and Technology & Communications Portfolio. Dividends derived from net investment income and distributions of net realized long and short-term capital gains paid by a Portfolio to a shareholder will be automatically reinvested (at current NAV) in additional shares of that Portfolio (which will be deposited in the shareholder's account) unless the shareholder instructs the Trust, in writing, to pay all dividends and distributions in cash.

ANNUAL STATEMENTS. You will be sent annually a statement (IRS Form 1099-DIV) showing the taxable distributions paid to you in the previous calendar year, if any. The statement provides information on your dividends and capital gains for tax purposes.

If any dividends are declared in October, November or December to shareholders of record in such months and paid in January of the following year, then such amounts will be treated for tax purposes as received by the shareholders on December 31 of the prior year. The Portfolios may reclassify income after your tax reporting statement is mailed to you. Prior to issuing your statement, the Portfolios make every effort to search for reclassified income to reduce the number of corrected forms mailed to shareholders. However, when necessary, the Portfolios will send you a corrected Form 1099-DIV to reflect reclassified information, or adjust the cost basis of any covered shares (defined below).

AVOID "BUYING A DIVIDEND." At the time you purchase your Portfolio shares, a Portfolio's NAV may reflect undistributed income, undistributed capital gains, or net unrealized appreciation in value of portfolio securities held by the Portfolio. For taxable investors, a subsequent distribution to you of such amounts, although constituting a return of your investment, would be taxable. For example, if you buy shares in the Portfolio before it makes a distribution, you may receive some of your investment back in the form of a taxable distribution. This is known as "buying a dividend."

**TAX CONSEQUENCES**

The following tax information in this Prospectus is provided as general information. You should consult your own tax professional about the tax consequences of an investment in the Trust. Unless your investment in the Trust is through a tax-deferred retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or IRA, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when a Portfolio makes distributions and when you sell Portfolio shares, including an exchange to another Portfolio.

TAXES ON DISTRIBUTIONS. Your distributions normally are subject to federal and state income tax when they are paid, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them in Portfolio shares. A distribution also may be subject to local income tax. Depending on your state's rules, however, dividends attributable to interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government may be exempt from state and local taxes. Any income dividend distributions and any short-term capital gain distributions are taxable to you as ordinary income.

Any long-term capital gain distributions are taxable as long-term capital gains, no matter how long you have owned shares in the Trust. Certain ordinary income dividends received by individuals may be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. However, even if income received in the form of ordinary income dividends is taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, such income will not be considered long-term capital gains for other federal income tax purposes. For example, you generally will not be permitted to offset ordinary income dividends with capital losses when calculating your net capital gains or losses. Certain ordinary income dividends received by corporations may be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. Short-term capital gain distributions will continue to be taxed at ordinary income rates.

Given the investment strategies of the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, it is not anticipated that a significant portion of the ordinary income dividends paid by these Portfolios will be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gains, or will be eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Individuals and certain other noncorporate entities are generally eligible for a 20% deduction with respect to ordinary dividends received from REITs ("qualified REIT dividends") and certain taxable income from MLPs. Treasury regulations permit a regulated investment company (such as the Portfolio) to pass through to its shareholders qualified REIT dividends eligible for the 20% deduction. However, the regulations do not provide a mechanism for a regulated investment company to pass through to its shareholders income from MLPs that would be eligible for such deduction if received directly by the shareholders.

OTHER. Portfolio distributions and gains from the sale or exchange of your Portfolio shares also may be subject to state and local taxes. If more than 50% of a Portfolio's assets are invested in foreign securities at the end of any fiscal year, or if at least 50% of the value of a Portfolio's assets at the close of each quarter of its taxable year consists of interests in Underlying Funds that are regulated investment companies, the Portfolio may elect to permit shareholders to generally take a credit or deduction on their federal income tax return for foreign taxes paid (or deemed to be paid) by the Portfolio (subject to various limitations). In such a case, shareholders would also need to include such foreign taxes in income.

Portfolio investments in Underlying Funds could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders, as compared to a fund that directly invests in stocks, securities or other investments.

TAXES ON SALES. Your sale of Portfolio shares normally is subject to federal and state income tax and may result in a taxable gain or loss to you. A sale also may be subject to local income tax. Your exchange of Portfolio shares for shares of another Portfolio is treated for tax purposes like a sale of your original Portfolio shares and a purchase of your new shares. Thus, the exchange may, like a sale, result in a taxable gain or loss to you and will give you a new tax basis for your new shares.

Generally, the gain or loss is long-term or short-term depending on whether your holding period exceeds one year, except that any loss realized on Portfolio shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term to the extent of any long-term capital gain dividends that were received on the Portfolio shares. If a shareholder realizes a loss on the redemption or exchange of a Portfolio's shares and reinvests in that Portfolio's shares or substantially identical shares within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the transactions may be subject to the "wash sale" rules, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for tax purposes. The ability to deduct losses is subject to further limitations under the Internal Revenue Code.

COST BASIS. A Portfolio (or its administrative agents) is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service and furnish to Portfolio shareholders cost basis and holding period information upon a redemption of "covered shares" (those generally purchased on or after January 1, 2012, and sold on or after that date). In the absence of an election, the Portfolios will use a default cost basis method which is the average cost method. The cost basis method elected by a Portfolio shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Portfolio shares may not be changed after the close of business on the trade date of each such sale of Portfolio shares. Portfolio shareholders should consult with their tax advisers prior to making redemptions to determine the best Internal Revenue Service accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about the cost basis reporting rules.

MEDICARE TAX. An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Portfolio and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Portfolio shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person's "modified adjusted gross income" (in the case of an individual) or "adjusted gross income" (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.

BACK-UP WITHHOLDING. By law, a Portfolio must withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds unless you provide your correct social security number or taxpayer identification number, certify that this number is correct, certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, and certify that you are a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). A Portfolio also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount is currently 24% of your taxable distributions or redemption proceeds. When you open your Portfolio account, you should provide your social security or tax identification number on your investment application. By providing this information, you can avoid being subject to federal backup withholding on taxable distributions and redemption proceeds. Any withheld amount would be sent to the IRS as an advance tax payment.

FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS. Shareholders other than U.S. persons may be subject to a different U.S. federal income tax treatment, including withholding tax at the rate of 30% on amounts treated as ordinary dividends from a Portfolio, as discussed in more detail in the Statement of Additional Information.

**This discussion of "Tax Consequences" is not intended or written to be used as tax advice. Because everyone's tax situation is unique, you should consult your tax professional about federal, state, local or foreign tax consequences before making an investment in a Portfolio.**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

The Manager and/or the Distributor may pay additional compensation (out of their own resources and not as an expense of the Portfolios) to selected affiliated or unaffiliated brokers or other service providers in connection with the sale, distribution, retention and/or servicing of the Portfolios' shares. Such compensation may be significant in amount and the prospect of receiving any such additional compensation may provide affiliated or unaffiliated entities with incentive to favor sales of shares of the Portfolios over other investment options. Any such payments will not change the NAV of the price of the Portfolios' shares.

In addition, the Portfolios or the Distributor also may make payments to financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including recordkeeping, sub-accounting and sub-transfer agency of shareholder accounts pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Portfolios and/or their agents.

The fees payable by the Portfolios under this category of services are subject to certain limitations approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and, to the extent paid, will increase expenses of the Portfolios. These expenses are not separately identified in the fee table under the sections titled "Portfolio Summary – Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio" in this Prospectus, but are included within "Other Expenses" in the fee tables.

**Benchmark Information**

The Portfolios are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc., or any of its affiliated companies (all such entities, collectively, "Morningstar Entities"). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Portfolios or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in mutual funds generally or in the Portfolios in particular or the ability of the Morningstar index(es) to track general equity or asset allocation market performance. The Morningstar Entities' only relationship to the Manager is the licensing of certain service marks and service names of Morningstar and of the Morningstar index(es) contained in this prospectus which is determined, composed and calculated by the Morningstar Entities without regard to the Manager or the Portfolios. The Morningstar Entities have no obligation to take the needs of the Manager or the owners of the Portfolios into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Morningstar index(es). The Morningstar Entities are not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices and amount of the Portfolios' shares or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Portfolios' shares or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Portfolios' shares are converted into cash. The Morningstar Entities have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Portfolios.

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPETUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE MANAGER, OWNERS OR USERS OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE MORNINGSTAR INDEXES CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS**

**(FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD)**

The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand each Portfolio's financial performance for the periods shown. The total returns in the table represent the rate an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in each respective Portfolio (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).

The information for the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, Small Capitalization Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, Technology & Communications Portfolio and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2025, August 31, 2024, August 31, 2023, August 31, 2022, and August 31, 2021, has been audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Portfolios' financial statements are included in the Portfolios' August 31, 2025 reports filed on Form N-CSR, which are available upon request.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.87 | $10.44 | $10.39 | $12.53 | $10.42 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | 0.19 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.33 | 0.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.17 | 1.68 | 0.64 | (1.35) | 1.91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.36 | 1.74 | 0.73 | (1.02) | 2.31 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.19) | (0.06) | (0.07) | (0.37) | (0.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.18) | (0.25) | (0.61) | (0.75) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.37) | (0.31) | (0.68) | (1.12) | (0.20) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.86 | $11.87 | $10.44 | $10.39 | $12.53 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.62% | 16.97% | 7.50% | (8.96)% | 22.46% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $1258 | $1066 | $851 | $773 | $842 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.72% | 2.67% | 2.57% | 2.23% | 2.39% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2) | 1.61% | 0.51% | 0.88% | 2.90% | 3.44% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 3% | 8% | 26% | 2% | 54% |
|  | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.28 | $10.35 | $10.41 | $12.00 | $10.58 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.28 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.30 | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.79 | 1.03 | 0.25 | (1.01) | 1.49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.07 | 1.20 | 0.42 | (0.71) | 1.47 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.26) | (0.21) | (0.04) | (0.29) | (0.05) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.13) | (0.06) | (0.44) | (0.59) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.39) | (0.27) | (0.48) | (0.88) | (0.05) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.96 | $11.28 | $10.35 | $10.41 | $12.00 |
| **Total Return\*** | 9.71% | 11.79% | 4.26% | (6.39)% | 13.94% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $2510 | $2347 | $2128 | $1960 | $2050 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.28% | 2.12% | 2.07% | 2.01% | 1.95% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 2.50% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 2.70% | (0.22)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% | 22% | 50% | 11% | 71% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $12.06 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $12.55 | $10.69 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.33 | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.10 | 1.51 | 0.47 | (1.18) | 2.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.34 | 1.60 | 0.58 | (0.85) | 2.01 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.23) | (0.13) |  | (0.34) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.15) | (0.59) | (0.61) | (0.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.44) | (0.28) | (0.59) | (0.95) | (0.15) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.96 | $12.06 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $12.55 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.33% | 15.12% | 5.73% | (7.36)% | 19.01% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $1617 | $1455 | $1150 | $1134 | $1187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.46% | 2.27% | 2.30% | 2.11% | 2.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 1.96% | 0.81% | 1.07% | 2.88% | (0.09)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6% | 18% | 41% | 2% | 52% |
|  | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.96 | $10.63 | $10.58 | $12.44 | $10.48 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.22 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.32 | (0.00)\*\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1.11 | 1.56 | 0.52 | (1.23) | 2.14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.33 | 1.64 | 0.63 | (0.91) | 2.14 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.22) | (0.14) |  | (0.36) | (0.08) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.21) | (0.17) | (0.58) | (0.59) | (0.10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.43) | (0.31) | (0.58) | (0.95) | (0.18) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $12.86 | $11.96 | $10.63 | $10.58 | $12.44 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.29% | 15.70% | 6.23% | (7.93)% | 20.70% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $916 | $809 | $712 | $656 | $693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.05% | 2.75% | 2.56% | 2.26% | 2.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement to average net assets (2) | 1.82% | 0.71% | 1.05% | 2.84% | 0.03% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 5% | 15% | 34% | 0% | 48% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

\*\* Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|  | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2025** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2024** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2023** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2022** | **Year Ended<br> August 31,<br> 2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.09 | $9.76 | $9.95 | $11.98 | $10.36 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.32 | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.98 | 1.32 | 0.42 | (1.09) | 1.78 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 1.22 | 1.42 | 0.52 | (0.77) | 1.77 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.26) | (0.09) |  | (0.32) | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.17) | - | (0.71) | (0.94) | (0.14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.43) | (0.09) | (0.71) | (1.26) | (0.15) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $11.88 | $11.09 | $9.76 | $9.95 | $11.98 |
| **Total Return\*** | 11.30% | 14.63% | 5.62% | (7.19)% | 17.26% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $647 | $644 | $573 | $495 | $618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.32% | 2.78% | 2.98% | 2.50% | 2.34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.92% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (2) | 2.17% | 1.00% | 1.09% | 2.95% | (0.07)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% | 20% | 87% | 10% | 74% |

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(1) Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year.

(2) Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests.

\* Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.

**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $29.78 | $26.06 | $25.97 | $32.15 | $22.32 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.23) | (0.15) | (0.08) | (0.25) | (0.17) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain | 4.25 | 4.08 | 2.26 | 0.36 | 10.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.02 | 3.93 | 2.18 | 0.11 | 9.83 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (4.15) | (0.21) | (2.09) | (6.29) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $29.65 | $29.78 | $26.06 | $25.97 | $32.15 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 14.97% | 15.20% | 9.15% | (0.22)% | 44.04% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $18183 | $19776 | $20692 | $19753 | $19033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 1.78% | 1.87% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.33% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (0.80)% | (0.55)% | (0.33)% | (0.90)% | (0.61)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 93% | 83% | 90% | 117% | 108% |
|  |  | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  |  | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** |
|  |  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $31.47 | $24.85 | $23.26 | $34.32 | $28.60 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.32) | (0.27) | (0.20) | (0.27) | (0.16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 8.61 | 8.79 | 3.27 | (3.97) | 8.32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 8.29 | 8.52 | 3.07 | (4.24) | 8.16 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.37) | (2.44) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | - | - | - | (0.45) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (6.86) | (1.90) | (1.48) | (6.82) | (2.44) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $32.90 | $31.47 | $24.85 | $23.26 | $34.32 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 28.80% | 36.43% | 14.52% | (16.45)% | 31.15% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $35385 | $29863 | $21638 | $20826 | $27040 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 1.83% | 1.70% | 1.62% | 1.67% | 1.34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense recoupment to average net assets | (1.05)% | (0.98)% | (0.89)% | (0.98)% | (0.54)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 66% | 99% | 74% | 60% | 65% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Value Portfolio: |
|  |  | 1.78% | 1.87% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.33% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Large Cap Growth Portfolio: |
|  |  | 1.83% | 1.70% | 1.62% | 1.67% | 1.34% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Mid Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $14.82 | $12.10 | $11.75 | $14.96 | $11.60 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | (0.14) | (0.05) | 0.03 | (0.04) | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.19 | 2.91 | 0.53 | (1.26) | 4.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.05 | 2.86 | 0.56 | (1.30) | 4.47 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income |  |  |  | (0.04) | (0.04) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.87) | (1.07) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.12) | (0.14) | (0.21) | (1.91) | (1.11) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $14.75 | $14.82 | $12.10 | $11.75 | $14.96 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 14.11% | 23.90% | 4.82% | (9.97)% | 40.57% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $9242 | $11055 | $9587 | $9486 | $10919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.22% | 1.63% | 1.69% | 2.01% | 1.64% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (0.98)% | (0.38)% | 0.26% | (0.32)% | (0.19)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 152% | 129% | 68% | 43% | 55% |
|  |  | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Small Capitalization Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  |  | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** |
|  |  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $7.79 | $6.48 | $6.94 | $9.45 | $6.43 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.08) | (0.04) | (0.01) | (0.05) | (0.05) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.56 | 1.35 | 0.17 | (0.47) | 3.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.48 | 1.31 | 0.16 | (0.52) | 3.02 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.80) | - | (0.62) | (1.99) | - |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $7.47 | $7.79 | $6.48 | $6.94 | $9.45 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 6.00% | 20.22% | 2.60% | (8.22)% | 46.97% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $6228 | $7311 | $6233 | $5893 | $6632 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 2.50% | 1.88% | 1.83% | 2.06% | 1.70% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.22)% | (0.65)% | (0.10)% | (0.63)% | (0.61)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 145% | 135% | 95% | 104% | 103% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.22% | 1.63% | 1.69% | 2.01% | 1.64% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Small Cap Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.50% | 1.88% | 1.83% | 2.06% | 1.70% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **International Equity Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **International Equity Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $11.85 | $10.53 | $9.07 | $12.11 | $8.94 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | (0.04) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2.54 | 1.39 | 1.47 | (3.05) | 3.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 2.50 | 1.41 | 1.49 | (2.99) | 3.35 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.08) | (0.09) | (0.03 | (0.05) | (0.18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.08) | (0.09) | (0.03 | (0.05) | (0.18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption Fees | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption Fees |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $14.27 | $11.85 | $10.53 | $9.07 | $12.11 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 21.25%# | 13.51%# | 16.45 | (24.79)% | 37.96% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $3251 | $3488 | $3392 | $2809 | $4421 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 3.41% | 2.40% | 2.17 | 3.23% | 2.47% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (0.33)% | 0.19% | 0.18 | 0.50% | 0.63% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 41% | 38% | 59 | 47% | 59% |
|  |  | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
|  |  | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  |  | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** | **August 31,** |
|  |  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $26.08 | $22.87 | $22.60 | $25.10 | $23.02 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | (0.34) | (0.29) | (0.21) | (0.25) | (0.16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (2.47) | 4.52 | 1.75 | (1.46) | 4.82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | (2.81) | 4.23 | 1.54 | (1.71) | 4.66 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27 | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.25) | (1.02) | (1.27 | (0.79) | (2.58) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $23.02 | $26.08 | $22.87 | $22.60 | $25.10 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | (10.79)% | 19.35% | 6.59 | (6.92)% | 22.43% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $5153 | $7219 | $6370 | $6794 | $7560 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (3) | 2.60% | 2.32% | 2.35 | 2.50% | 2.14% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.44)% | (1.25)% | (0.93) | (1.05)% | (0.69)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22% | 17% | 58 | 23% | 19% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the International Equity Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.90% | 2.40% | 2.90 | 2.90% | 2.32% |
| (3) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.60% | 2.32% | 2.35 | 2.50% | 2.14% |
| # | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, consequently, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns for shareholder transactions. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| \*\* | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Technology & Communications Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $27.22 | $23.89 | $22.95 | $34.72 | $31.63 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment loss (1) | (0.43) | (0.35) | (0.27) | (0.29) | (0.37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 5.07 | 5.18 | 4.51 | (7.84) | 7.10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 4.64 | 4.83 | 4.24 | (8.13) | 6.73 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (2.89) | (1.50) | (3.30) | (3.64) | (3.64) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $28.97 | $27.22 | $23.89 | $22.95 | $34.72 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 17.85% | 21.25% | 23.05% | (26.02)% | 23.89% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $24835 | $24254 | $22829 | $22533 | $35680 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2) | 2.42% | 2.22% | 2.37% | 2.15% | 1.99% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets | (1.60)% | (1.39)% | (1.29)% | (1.06)% | (1.20)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% | 8% | 6% | 3% | 10% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Technology & Communications Portfolio: |
|  |  | 2.42% | 2.22% | 2.37% | 2.15% | 1.99% |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **Investment Quality Bond Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $9.46 | $9.15 | $9.23 | $9.68 | $9.79 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (loss) (1) | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.11 | (0.10) | (0.06) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 0.09 | 0.29 | (0.09) | (0.23) | (0.03) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.30 | 0.48 | 0.02 | (0.33) | (0.09) |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.18) | (0.17) | (0.05) |  | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from realized gains |  |  |  | (0.12) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from return of capital | - | - | (0.05) | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.18) | (0.17) | (0.10) | (0.12) | (0.02) |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $9.58 | $9.46 | $9.15 | $9.23 | $9.68 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 3.32% | 5.35% | 0.19% | (3.39)% | (0.87)% |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $8378 | $11216 | $10834 | $11436 | $12020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 1.75% | 1.37% | 1.38% | 1.91% | 1.45% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 2.20% | 2.08% | 1.19% | (1.11)% | (0.61)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | 29% | 60% | 103% | 1% | 62% |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio: |
|  |  | 1.75% | 1.37% | 1.38% | 1.90% | 1.45% |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (For a share outstanding throughout each year)**

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| | | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I Shares** | **U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I Shares** |
| | | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2025** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2024** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2023** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2022** | **Year Ended**<br>**August 31,**<br>**2021** |
| **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | **Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** | **Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income (1) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total from investment operations | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| **Dividends and Distributions:** | **Dividends and Distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends from net investment income | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.00 | (0.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total dividends and distributions | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.00 | (0.00 |
| **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | **Net Asset Value, End of Year** | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| **Total Return\*** | **Total Return\*** | 3.08% | 3.48% | 3.24% | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** | **Ratios and Supplemental Data:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net assets, end of year (000s) | $4587 | $4272 | $5138 | $5108 | $5488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets (2),(3) | 1.38% | 1.73% | 0.95% | 0.93 | 1.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment to average net assets (3) | 3.01% | 3.46% | 3.18% | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Portfolio Turnover Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| (1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the Year. |
| (2) | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: | Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets (after waiver and/or reimbursement or reduction by commissions recaptured) for the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio: |
|  |  | 1.38% | 1.73% | 0.95% | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| (3) | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. | Does not include the expenses of funds in which the Fund invests. |
| \* | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. | Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Aggregate (not annualized) total return is shown for any period shorter than one year. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares. |
| \*\* | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. | Per share amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |

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**Privacy Policy Notice for The Saratoga Advantage Trust**

Rev. July 2011

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| **FACTS** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** | **WHAT DOES THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** |
| **Why?** | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
| **What?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social Security number and wire transfer instructions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;account transactions and transaction history<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;investment experience and purchase history<br>When you are *no longer* our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
| **How?** | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. | All financial companies need to share customers' personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers' personal information; the reasons The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust") choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
| **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Reasons we can share your personal information** | **Does the Trust share?** | **Can you limit<br> this sharing?** |
| **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | **For our everyday business purposes –** such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
| **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | **For our marketing purposes –** to offer our products and services to you | Yes | No |
| **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | **For joint marketing with other financial companies** | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your transactions and experiences | Yes | No |
| **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | **For our affiliates' everyday business purposes –** information about your creditworthiness | No | We don't share |
| **For our affiliates to market to you** | **For our affiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | **For nonaffiliates to market to you** | No | We don't share |
| Questions? | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND | Call 1-800-807-FUND |

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| **Who we are** | **Who we are** |
| **Who is providing this notice?** | The Saratoga Advantage Trust |
| **What we do** | **What we do** |
| **How does The Trust protect my personal information?** | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to you. |
| **How does The Trust collect my personal information?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We collect your personal information, for example, when you<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● open an account or deposit money<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● seek information about your investments<br>We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies. |
| **Why can't I limit all sharing?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Federal law gives you the right to limit only<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● affiliates from using your information to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● sharing for non-affiliates to market to you <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
| **Definitions** | **Definitions** |
| **Affiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Our affiliates include financial companies such as Saratoga Capital Management, LLC. |
| **Nonaffiliates** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not share your personal information with nonaffiliates so they can market you. |
| **Joint marketing** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● The Trust does not jointly market. |

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**CLASS I SHARES PROSPECTUS**

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Additional information about each Portfolio's investments is available in the Trust's reports filed on Form N-CSR. In the Trust's Annual Report to Shareholders, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Portfolio's performance during its last fiscal year. The Trust's Statement of Additional Information also provides additional information about each Portfolio. The Statement of Additional Information is incorporated herein by reference (legally is part of this Prospectus). For a free copy of the Annual Report, the Semi-Annual Report or the Statement of Additional Information, to request other information about the Trust, or to make shareholder inquiries, please call: 1-(800) 807-FUND.

You also may obtain information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, by calling your financial advisor or by visiting our Internet site at: www.saratogacap.com.

Information about the Trust, including the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and the Statement of Additional Information, can be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Section. Reports and other information about the Trust are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

The Trust's Investment Company Act file number is 811-08542.

**THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST**

**STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**DATED DECEMBER 29, 2025**

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| **Fund Name:** | **Class A** | **Class I** | **Class C** |
| **Asset Allocation Portfolios:** |  |  |  |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | SCAAX | LUNAX | SUMCX |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | SMACX | SMICX | SBCCX |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | SMPAX | SBMIX | SBMCX |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | SAMAX | SAMIX | SAMCX |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | SABAX | SABIX | SABCX |
| **Income Portfolios:** |  |  |  |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | SGAAX | SGMXX | SZCXX |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | SQBAX | SIBPX | SQBCX |
| **Equity Portfolios:** |  |  |  |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | SLVYX | SLCVX | SLVCX |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | SLGYX | SLCGX | SLGCX |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | SPMAX | SMIPX | SPMCX |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | SSCYX | SSCPX | SSCCX |
| International Equity Portfolio | SIEYX | SIEPX | SIECX |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | SHPAX | SBHIX | SHPCX |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | STPAX | STPIX | STPCX |

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(each a "Portfolio" and collectively the "Portfolios")

This STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ("SAI") is not a PROSPECTUS. Investors should understand that this SAI should be read in conjunction with the Saratoga Advantage Trust's (the "Trust") Class I PROSPECTUS, Class A PROSPECTUS and Class C PROSPECTUS, each dated December 29, 2025, with respect to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio (collectively, the "Asset Allocation Portfolios"), and the U.S. Government Money Market, Investment Quality Bond, Large Capitalization Value, Large Capitalization Growth, Mid Capitalization, Small Capitalization, International Equity, Health & Biotechnology, and Technology & Communications Portfolios (collectively, the "Initial Portfolios" and, together with the Asset Allocation Portfolios, the "Portfolios"). A copy of each PROSPECTUS may be obtained by written request to Saratoga Capital Management, LLC at the address or phone number listed below.

The Trust's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, including notes thereto and the report of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, independent registered public accountants, are herein incorporated by reference from the Trust's reports filed on Form N-CSR.

To obtain copies of any of the Trust's Prospectuses and/or Annual or Semi-Annual Shareholder Reports free of charge, please write Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392 or call toll free at 1-800-807-FUND (1-800-807-3863).

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| **[TRUST HISTORY](#sai_001)** | 1 |
| **[INVESTMENT OF THE TRUST'S ASSETS AND RELATED RISKS](#sai_002)** | 1 |
| **[INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS](#sai_003)** | 32 |
| **[PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE](#sai_004)** | 35 |
| **[PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES AND CONTROL PERSONS OF THE PORTFOLIOS](#sai_005)** | 36 |
| **[TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS](#sai_006)** | 52 |
| **[MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES](#sai_007)** | 56 |
| **[DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE](#sai_008)** | 72 |
| **[CERTAIN TAX CONSIDERATIONS](#sai_009)** | 74 |
| **[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION](#sai_010)** | 86 |
| **[FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#sai_011)** | 87 |
| **[APPENDIX A – RATINGS](#sai_012)** | 88 |
| **[APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES](#sai_013)** | 96 |

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**<u>TRUST HISTORY</u>**

The Trust was organized as an unincorporated business trust under the laws of Delaware on April 8, 1994 and is a trust fund commonly known as a "business trust." The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company.

The Initial Portfolios, except for the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, are advised by investment advisers, also referred to herein as Advisers, managed and supervised by Saratoga Capital Management, LLC ("SCM"). The Asset Allocation Portfolios, Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio are managed directly by SCM.

SCM, with respect to the Initial Portfolios and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, may be referred to herein as the "Manager."

**<u>INVESTMENT OF THE TRUST'S ASSETS AND RELATED RISKS</u>**

The Portfolios discussed in this SAI are diversified funds within the meaning of the 1940 Act.

The investment objective and policies of each Portfolio are described in the PROSPECTUSES. A further description of each Portfolio's investments and investment methods appears below. Principal investments of each Portfolio are described in each PROSPECTUS.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios and the Investment Quality Bond Portfolio and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio are "funds of funds" that invest their assets in a combination of Saratoga Advantage Trust mutual funds (the "Saratoga Funds") and/or unaffiliated registered investment companies and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") (together with the Saratoga Funds, the "Underlying Funds"). The Prospectus lists the Saratoga Funds that each Portfolio may utilize as of the date of the Prospectus. The Portfolios may invest in additional Underlying Funds that are not listed in the Prospectus from time to time in the future.

**Equity Securities.** An equity security (such as a stock, partnership interest or other beneficial interest in an issuer) represents a proportionate share of the ownership of a company. Its value is based on the success of the company's business, any income paid to stockholders, the value of its assets and general market conditions. Common stocks and preferred stocks are examples of equity securities. A preferred stock is a blend of the characteristics of a bond and common stock. It can offer the higher yield of a bond and has priority over common stock in equity ownership, but does not have the seniority of a bond and, unlike common stock, its participation in the issuer's growth may be limited.

Preferred stocks are equity securities that often pay dividends at a specific rate and have a preference over common stocks in dividend payments and liquidation of assets. Some preferred stocks may be convertible into common stock. Although the dividend is set at a fixed annual rate, in some circumstances it can be changed or omitted by the issuer.

Convertible securities are securities (such as debt securities or preferred stock) that may be converted into or exchanged for a specified amount of common stock of the same or different issuer within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula.

The risks of investing in companies in general include business failure and reliance on erroneous reports. To the extent an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio is invested in the equity securities of small- or medium-size companies, it will be exposed to the risks of smaller sized companies. Small- and medium-size companies, directly or indirectly, often have narrower markets for their goods and/or services and more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established companies. Furthermore, those companies often have limited product lines or services, markets or financial resources, or are dependent on a small management group. In addition, because these securities are not well-known to the investing public, do not have significant institutional ownership and are followed by relatively few security analysts, there will normally be less publicly available information concerning these securities compared to what is available for the securities of larger companies. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, can decrease the value and liquidity of securities held by an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio. As a result, their performance can be more volatile and they face greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the Portfolio's holdings.

**CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in fixed-income securities, which are convertible into common stock. Convertible securities rank senior to common stocks in a corporation's capital structure and, therefore, entail less risk than the corporation's common stock. The value of a convertible security is a function of its "investment value" (its value as if it did not have a conversion privilege), and its "conversion value" (the security's worth if it were to be exchanged for the underlying security, at market value, pursuant to its conversion privilege).

To the extent that a convertible security's investment value is greater than its conversion value, its price will be primarily a reflection of such investment value and its price will be likely to increase when interest rates fall and decrease when interest rates rise, as with a fixed-income security (the credit standing of the issuer and other factors may also have an effect on the convertible security's value). If the conversion value exceeds the investment value, the price of the convertible security will rise above its investment value and, in addition, the convertible security will sell at some premium over its conversion value. (This premium represents the price investors are willing to pay for the privilege of purchasing a fixed-income security with a possibility of capital appreciation due to the conversion privilege.) At such times, the price of the convertible security will tend to fluctuate directly with the price of the underlying equity security. Convertible securities may be purchased by the Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios at varying price levels above their investment values and/or their conversion values in keeping with the Underlying Funds' and/or Portfolios' objectives.

**WARRANTS. Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in warrants. A warrant gives the holder a right to purchase at any time during a specified period a predetermined number of shares of common stock at a fixed price. Unlike convertible debt securities or preferred stock, warrants do not pay a fixed coupon or dividend.**

Investments in warrants involve certain risks, including the possible lack of a liquid market for resale of the warrants, potential price fluctuations as a result of speculation or other factors and failure of the price of the underlying security to reach or have reasonable prospects of reaching a level at which the warrant can be prudently exercised (in which event the warrant may expire without being exercised, resulting in a loss of an Underlying Fund's and/or a Portfolio's entire investment therein).

**Other Investment Companies. Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest up to 100% of their net assets in shares of affiliated and unaffiliated investment companies, including money market mutual funds, other mutual funds or ETFs. A Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's investments in money market mutual funds may be used for cash management purposes and to maintain liquidity in order to satisfy redemption requests or pay unanticipated expenses. The return on a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's investments in investment companies will be reduced by the operating expenses, including investment advisory and administrative fees, of such companies, unless waived. A Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's investment in an investment company may require the payment of a premium above the net asset value ("NAV") of the investment company's shares, and the market price of the investment company's assets. A Portfolio will not invest in any investment company or trust unless it is believed that the potential benefits of such investment are sufficient to warrant the payment of any such premium. A Portfolio limits its investments in securities issued by other investment companies in accordance with the 1940 Act or with certain terms and conditions of applicable exemptive orders or rules issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and approved by the Board of Trustees. Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act precludes a Portfolio from acquiring (i) more than 3% of the total outstanding shares of another investment company; (ii) shares of another investment company having an aggregate value in excess of 5% of the value of the total assets of the Portfolio; or (iii) shares of another registered investment company and all other investment companies having an aggregate value in excess of 10% of the value of the total assets of the Portfolio.**

However, Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act provides that the provisions of Section 12(d)(1) shall not apply to securities purchased or otherwise acquired by a Portfolio if (i) immediately after such purchase or acquisition not more than 3% of the total outstanding shares of such investment company is owned by the Portfolio and all affiliated persons of the Portfolio; and (ii) the Portfolio has not offered or sold, and is not proposing to offer or sell its shares through a principal underwriter or otherwise at a public or offering price that includes a sales load of more than 1½%. SEC Rule 12d1-3 under the 1940 Act provides, however, that a Portfolio may rely on the Section 12(d)(1)(F) exemption and charge a sales load in excess of 1½% provided the sales load and any service fee charged does not exceed limits set forth in applicable Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") rules.

If a Portfolio invests in investment companies, including ETFs, pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F), it must comply with the following voting restrictions: when the Portfolio exercises voting rights, by proxy or otherwise, with respect to investment companies owned by the Portfolio, the Portfolio will either seek instruction from the Portfolio's shareholders with regard to the voting of all proxies and vote in accordance with such instructions, or vote the shares held by the Portfolio in the same proportion as the vote of all other holders of such security. In addition, an investment company purchased by a Portfolio pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) shall not be required to redeem its shares in an amount exceeding 1% of such investment company's total outstanding shares in any period of less than thirty days. In addition to the advisory and operational fees the Portfolio bears directly in connection with its own operation, the Portfolio also bears its pro rata portion of the advisory and operational expenses incurred indirectly through investments in other investment companies.

Other rules under the 1940 Act on which the Portfolios may rely further relax the limits of Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act, such as Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act. To the extent a Portfolio serves as an acquired fund in a fund of funds arrangement in reliance on Rule 12d1-4 under the 1949 Act, the Portfolio would be prohibited from purchasing or otherwise acquiring the securities of an investment company or private fund if, after such purchase or acquisition, the aggregate value of the Portfolio's investments in such investment companies and private funds would exceed 10% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets, subject to limited exceptions (including for investments in money market funds).

**Exchange-Traded Funds.** An ETF generally is an open-end investment company, unit investment trust or a portfolio of securities deposited with a depository in exchange for depository receipts. ETFs provide investors the opportunity to buy or sell throughout the day an entire portfolio of securities in a single security. Investments in ETFs are subject to a variety of risks, including risks of a direct investment in the underlying securities that the ETF holds. For example, the general level of stock prices may decline, thereby adversely affecting the value of the underlying investments of the ETF and, consequently, the value of the ETF. In addition, the market value of the ETF shares may differ from their NAV because the supply and demand in the market for ETF shares at any point is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the underlying securities. Also, ETFs that track particular indices typically will be unable to match the performance of the index exactly due to, among other things, the ETF's operating expenses and transaction costs.

Certain Portfolios may also invest in inverse ETFs, including double inverse (or ultra-short) ETFs. Inverse ETFs seek to negatively correlate to the performance of the particular index that they track by using various forms of derivative transactions, including by short-selling the underlying index. Ultra-short ETFs seek to multiply the negative return of the tracked index (e.g., twice the inverse return). As a result, an investment in an inverse ETF will decrease in value when the value of the underlying index rises.

By investing in ultra-short ETFs and gaining magnified short exposure to a particular index, the Portfolio can commit less assets to the investment in the securities represented on the index than would otherwise be required. ETFs that seek to multiply the negative return on the tracked index are subject to a special form of correlation risk which is the risk that for periods greater than one day, the use of leverage tends to cause the performance of the ETF to be either greater than or less than the index performance times the stated multiple in the ETFs investment objective.

Certain Portfolios also intend to invest in commodity-based ETF shares which are not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. The main purpose of investing in ETFs of non-registered investment companies is to reduce risk and incur significant returns over the fiscal year.

ETFs typically incur fees that are separate from those fees incurred directly by a Portfolio. Therefore, as a shareholder in an ETF (as with other investment companies), a Portfolio would bear its ratable share of that entity's expenses. At the same time, a Portfolio would continue to pay its own investment management fees and other expenses. As a result, a Portfolio and its shareholders, in effect, will be absorbing duplicate levels of fees with respect to investments in ETFs. The Portfolio may also realize capital gains when ETF shares are sold, and the purchase and sale of the ETF shares may include a brokerage commission that may result in costs.

Although mutual funds are similar to ETFs, they are generally sold and redeemed only once per day at market close. ETFs may seek to track a particular index or be actively managed. The ETFs in which a Portfolio invests may be subject to liquidity risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing the sale of the security at an advantageous time or price. To the extent that the ETFs in which a Portfolio invests hold securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations or securities with substantial market risk, they will have a greater exposure to liquidity risk. In addition, ETFs are subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds: (1) the market price of the ETF's shares may trade at a discount to their NAV; (2) an active trading market for an ETF's shares may not develop or be maintained; and (3) trading of an ETF's shares may be halted if (i) the listing exchange deems such action appropriate, (ii) the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or (iii) upon the activation of market-wide "circuit breakers" (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) that halt stock trading generally.

**EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in exchange-traded notes. Exchange-traded notes ("ETNs") are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to the performance of a particular market benchmark or strategy, minus applicable fees. ETNs are traded on an exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange) during normal trading hours; however, investors can also hold the ETN until maturity. At maturity, the issuer pays to the investor a cash amount equal to the principal amount, subject to the day's market benchmark or strategy factor. ETNs do not make periodic coupon payments or provide principal protection. ETNs are subject to credit risk, including the credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset.

When an Underlying Fund and/or Portfolio invests in ETNs it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A decision to sell ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market. In addition, although an ETN may be listed on an exchange, the issuer may not be required to maintain the listing, and there can be no assurance that a secondary market will exist for an ETN.

An ETN that is tied to a specific market benchmark or strategy may not be able to replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weighting of securities, commodities or other components in the applicable market benchmark or strategy. Some ETNs that use leverage can, at times, be relatively illiquid, and thus they may be difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price. Leveraged ETNs are subject to the same risk as other instruments that use leverage in any form.

**ADJUSTABLE RATE SECURITIES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in adjustable rate securities (i.e., variable rate and floating rate instruments), which are securities that have interest rates that are adjusted periodically, according to a set formula. The maturity of some adjustable rate securities may be shortened under certain special conditions described more fully below.

Variable rate instruments are obligations that provide for the adjustment of their interest rates on predetermined dates or whenever a specific interest rate changes. A variable rate instrument whose principal amount is scheduled to be paid in 397 days or less is considered to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate. Many variable rate instruments are subject to demand features, which entitle the purchaser to resell such securities to the issuer or another designated party, either (1) at any time upon notice of usually 397 days or less, or (2) at specified intervals, not exceeding 397 days, and upon 30 days' notice.

A variable rate instrument subject to a demand feature is considered to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand, if final maturity exceeds 397 days or the shorter of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand if final maturity is within 397 days.

Floating rate instruments have interest rate reset provisions similar to those for variable rate instruments and may be subject to demand features like those for variable rate instruments. The interest rate is adjusted, periodically (e.g., daily, monthly, semi-annually), to the prevailing interest rate in the marketplace. The interest rate on floating rate instruments is ordinarily determined by reference to the 90-day U.S. Treasury bill rate, the rate of return on commercial paper or bank certificates of deposit or an index of short-term interest rates. The maturity of a floating rate instrument is considered to be the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand.

**U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.** U.S. government securities are high-quality debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. government. Not all U.S. government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of, or guaranteed by the United States Treasury. For example, securities issued by the Farm Credit Banks or by the Federal National Mortgage Association are supported by the instrumentality's right to borrow money from the U.S. Treasury under certain circumstances. Moreover, securities issued by other agencies or instrumentalities are supported only by the credit of the entity that issued them.

**ZERO-COUPON SECURITIES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in zero-coupon securities which make no periodic interest payments, but are sold at a deep discount from their face value. The buyer recognizes a rate of return determined by the gradual appreciation of the security, which is redeemed at face value on a specified maturity date. The discount varies depending on the time remaining until maturity, as well as market interest rates, liquidity of the security and the issuer's perceived credit quality. If the issuer defaults, the holder may not receive any return on its investment. Because zero-coupon securities bear no interest and compound semi-annually at the rate fixed at the time of issuance, their value generally is more volatile than the value of other fixed-income securities. Since zero-coupon bondholders do not receive interest payments, when interest rates rise, zero-coupon securities fall more dramatically in value than bonds paying interest on a current basis. When interest rates fall, zero-coupon securities rise more rapidly in value because the bonds reflect a fixed rate of return. An investment in zero-coupon and delayed interest securities may cause an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio to recognize income and make distributions to shareholders, such as a Portfolio, before it receives any cash payments on its investment.

**INTEREST RATE RISK.** Interest rate risk refers to the risk that bond prices generally fall as interest rates rise; conversely, bond prices generally rise as interest rates fall. The Portfolio may face a heightened level of interest rate risk due to certain changes in monetary policy, such as certain types of interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve. Specific bonds differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. One measure of this sensitivity is called duration. The longer the duration of a particular bond, the greater is its price sensitivity to interest rates. Similarly, a longer duration portfolio of securities has greater price sensitivity. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. An increase in interest rates will generally cause the value of securities held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund to decline, may lead to heightened volatility in the fixed-income markets and may adversely affect the liquidity of certain fixed-income investments, including those held by a Portfolio or Underlying Fund.

Falling interest rates may also prompt some issuers to refinance existing debt, which could affect an Underlying Fund's performance. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Portfolio's yield (and total return) also may be low or otherwise adversely affected or the Portfolio may be unable to maintain positive returns. Certain countries have experienced negative interest rates on certain debt securities. Negative or very low interest rates could magnify the risks associated with changes in interest rates. In general, changing interest rates, including rates that fall below zero, could have unpredictable effects on markets and may expose debt and related markets to heightened volatility and may detract from Portfolio performance to the extent the Portfolio is exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility.

Governmental authorities and regulators may enact significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, including providing direct capital infusions into companies, creating new monetary programs and lowering interest rates considerably. These actions present heightened risks to debt instruments, and such risks could be even further heightened if these actions are unexpectedly or suddenly reversed or are ineffective in achieving their desired outcomes.

For the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, which seeks to maintain a stable $1.00 price per share, a low or negative interest rate environment could impact the Portfolio's ability to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. During a low or negative interest rate environment, the Portfolio may reduce the number of shares outstanding on a pro rata basis through reverse stock splits, negative dividends or other mechanisms to seek to maintain a stable $1.00 price per share, to the extent permissible by applicable law and its organizational documents. Alternatively, the Portfolio may discontinue using the amortized cost method of valuation to maintain a stable $1.00 price per share and establish a fluctuating NAV per share rounded to four decimal places by using available market quotations or equivalents.

**BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT SECURITIES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in debt securities that are rated below "investment grade" by Standard and Poor's Corporation ("S&P"), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch") or, if unrated, are deemed by the Advisers or SCM to be of comparable quality. Securities rated less than Baa by Moody's or BBB by S&P are classified as below investment grade securities and are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" or high yield, high risk securities. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C and debt rated Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C is regarded by S&P and Moody's, respectively, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. For S&P, BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation for below investment grade securities. For Moody's, Ba indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation for below investment grade securities. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions. Similarly, debt rated Ba or BB and below is regarded by the relevant rating agency as speculative. Debt rated C by Moody's or S&P is the lowest rated debt that is not in default as to principal or interest, and such issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing.

Such securities are also generally considered to be subject to greater risk than securities with higher ratings with regard to a deterioration of general economic conditions. Excerpts from S&P's, Moody's, and Fitch's descriptions of their bond ratings are contained in Appendix A to this SAI.

Ratings of debt securities represent the rating agency's opinion regarding their quality and are not a guarantee of quality. Rating agencies attempt to evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments and do not evaluate the risks of fluctuations in market value. Also, since rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings in response to subsequent events, the Advisers or SCM continuously monitor the issuers of high yield bonds to determine if the issuers will have sufficient cash flows and profits to meet required principal and interest payments. The achievement of an Underlying Fund's and/or a Portfolio's investment objective may be more dependent on an Adviser's or SCM's own credit analysis than might be the case for a fund which invests in higher quality bonds. An Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio may retain a security whose rating has been changed.

The market values of lower quality debt securities tend to reflect individual developments of the issuer to a greater extent than do higher quality securities, which react primarily to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates. In addition, lower quality debt securities tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions and generally have more volatile prices than higher quality securities. Issuers of lower quality securities are often highly leveraged and may not have available to them more traditional methods of financing. For example, during an economic downturn or a sustained period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers of lower quality securities may experience financial stress. During such periods, such issuers may not have sufficient revenues to meet their interest payment obligations. The issuer's ability to service debt obligations may also be adversely affected by specific developments affecting the issuer, such as the issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts or the unavailability of additional financing. Similarly, certain emerging market governments that issue lower quality debt securities are among the largest debtors to commercial banks, foreign governments and supranational organizations such as the World Bank and may not be able or willing to make principal and/or interest repayments as they come due. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer is significantly greater for the holders of lower quality securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

Lower quality debt securities frequently have call or buy-back features, which would permit an issuer to call or repurchase the security from an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio. In addition, an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio may have difficulty disposing of lower quality securities because they may have a thin trading market. There may be no established retail secondary market for many of these securities, and each Portfolio anticipates that such securities could be sold only to a limited number of dealers or institutional investors. The lack of a liquid secondary market also may have an adverse impact on market prices of such instruments and may make it more difficult for an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio to obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of valuing the Underlying Fund's and/or the Portfolio's holdings. An Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio may also acquire lower quality debt securities during an initial underwriting or which are sold without registration under applicable securities laws. Such securities involve special considerations and risks.

In addition to the foregoing, factors that could have an adverse effect on the market value of lower quality debt securities in which the Underlying Fund and/or the Portfolios may invest include: (i) potential adverse publicity, (ii) heightened sensitivity to general economic or political conditions and (iii) the likely adverse impact of a major economic recession. An Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio may also incur additional expenses to the extent the Underlying Fund and/or the Portfolio is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal or interest on its portfolio holdings, and the Portfolio may have limited legal recourse in the event of a default. Debt securities issued by governments in emerging markets can differ from debt obligations issued by private entities in that remedies for defaults generally must be pursued in the courts of the defaulting government, and legal recourse is therefore somewhat diminished. Political conditions, in terms of a government's willingness to meet the terms of its debt obligations, also are of considerable significance. There can be no assurance that the holders of commercial bank debt may not contest payments to the holders of debt securities issued by governments in emerging markets in the event of default by the governments under commercial bank loan agreements. The Advisers or SCM attempt to minimize the speculative risks associated with investments in lower quality securities through credit analysis and by carefully monitoring current trends in interest rates, political developments and other factors. Nonetheless, investors should carefully review the investment objective and policies of the Portfolio and consider their ability to assume the investment risks involved before making an investment. Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may also invest in unrated debt securities. Unrated debt securities, while not necessarily of lower quality than rated securities, may not have as broad a market. Because of the size and perceived demand for an issue, among other factors, certain issuers may decide not to pay the cost of obtaining a rating for their bonds. An Adviser or SCM will analyze the creditworthiness of the issuer of an unrated security, as well as any financial institution or other party responsible for payments on the security.

**Bank Loans** **.** Bank loans, also referred to as leveraged loans, generally are negotiated between a borrower and several financial institutional lenders represented by one or more lenders acting as agent of all the lenders. The agent is responsible for negotiating the loan agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of the loan and the rights of the borrower and the lenders, monitoring any collateral, and collecting principal and interest on the loan. By investing in a loan, an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio becomes a member of a syndicate of lenders. Certain bank loans are illiquid, meaning an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio may not be able to sell them quickly at a fair price. Illiquid securities are also difficult to value. To the extent a bank loan has been deemed illiquid, it will be subject to an Underlying Fund's and/or a Portfolio's restrictions on investment in illiquid securities. The secondary market for bank loans may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods.

Bank loans are subject to the risk of default. Default in the payment of interest or principal on a loan will result in a reduction of income to the Underlying Fund and/or the Portfolio, a reduction in the value of the loan, and a potential decrease in an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio's NAV. The risk of default will increase in the event of an economic downturn or a substantial increase in interest rates.

Bank loans are subject to the risk that the cash flow of the borrower and property securing the loan or debt, if any, may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments. However, because bank loans reside higher in the capital structure than high yield bonds, default losses have been historically lower in the bank loan market. Bank loans that are rated below investment grade share the same risks of other below investment grade securities.

**INFLATION-INDEXED BONDS.** Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury") and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the consumer price index ("CPI") accruals as part of a semiannual coupon.

Inflation-indexed securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount. If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. Other inflation-related bonds may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

The value of inflation-indexed bonds is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds.

While these securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short-term increases in inflation may lead to a decline in value. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in these securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond's inflation measure.

**CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances, which are considered to be short-term money market instruments. Certificates of deposit are receipts issued by a depository institution in exchange for the deposit of funds. The issuer agrees to pay the amount deposited plus interest to the bearer of the receipt on the date specified on the certificate. The certificate usually can be traded in the secondary market prior to maturity. Bankers' acceptances typically arise from short-term credit arrangements designed to enable businesses to obtain funds to finance commercial transactions. Generally, an acceptance is a time draft drawn on a bank by an exporter or an importer to obtain a stated amount of funds to pay for specific merchandise. The draft is then "accepted" by a bank that, in effect, unconditionally guarantees to pay the face value of the instrument on its maturity date. The acceptance may then be held by the accepting bank as an earning asset or it may be sold in the secondary market at the going rate of discount for a specific maturity. Although maturities for acceptances can be as long as 270 days, most acceptances have maturities of six months or less.

**COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS.** Certain Underlying Funds and/or Portfolios may invest in collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), which are mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") that are collateralized by mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities, and multi-class pass-through securities, which are equity interests in a trust composed of mortgage loans or other MBS. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the discussion of CMOs below also applies to multi-class pass through securities.

CMOs may be issued by governmental or government-related entities or by private entities, such as banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market traders. CMOs are issued in multiple classes, often referred to as "tranches," with each tranche having a specific fixed or floating coupon rate and stated maturity or final distribution date. Under the traditional CMO structure, the cash flows generated by the mortgages or mortgage pass-through securities in the collateral pool are used to first pay interest and then pay principal to the holders of the CMOs. Subject to the various provisions of individual CMO issues, the cash flow generated by the underlying collateral (to the extent it exceeds the amount required to pay the stated interest) is used to retire the bonds.

Although the obligations are recourse obligations to the issuer, the issuer typically has no significant assets, other than assets pledged as collateral for the obligations, and the market value of the collateral, which is sensitive to interest rate movements, may affect the market value of the obligations. A public market for a particular CMO may or may not develop and thus, there can be no guarantee of liquidity of an investment in such obligations.

Principal prepayments on the underlying mortgage assets may cause the CMOs to be retired substantially earlier than their stated maturities or final distribution dates. Because of the uncertainty of the cash flows on these tranches, the market prices and yields of these tranches are more volatile and may increase or decrease in value substantially with changes in interest rates and/or the rates of prepayment. Due to the possibility that prepayments will alter the cash flow on CMOs, it is not possible to determine in advance the final maturity date or average life. Faster prepayment will shorten the average life and slower prepayments will lengthen it. In addition, if the collateral securing CMOs or any third-party guarantees is insufficient to make payments, the Portfolio could sustain a loss. The prices of certain CMOs, depending on their structure and the rate of prepayments, can be volatile. Some CMOs may also not be as liquid as other types of mortgage securities. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible to sell the securities at an advantageous time or price.

Privately issued CMOs are arrangements in which the underlying mortgages are held by the issuer, which then issues debt collateralized by the underlying mortgage assets. Such securities may be backed by mortgage insurance, letters of credit, or other credit enhancing features. Although payment of the principal of, and interest on, the underlying collateral securing privately issued CMOs may be guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities, these CMOs represent obligations solely of the private issuer and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities or any other person or entity. Privately issued CMOs are subject to prepayment risk due to the possibility that prepayments on the underlying assets will alter the cash flow. Yields on privately issued CMOs have been historically higher than the yields on CMOs backed by mortgages guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities. The risk of loss due to default on privately issued CMOs, however, is historically higher since the U.S. government has not guaranteed them.

New types of CMO tranches have evolved. These include floating rate CMOs, planned amortization classes, accrual bonds and CMO residuals. These newer structures affect the amount and timing of principal and interest received by each tranche from the underlying collateral. For example, an inverse interest-only class CMO entitles holders to receive no payments of principal and to receive interest at a rate that will vary inversely with a specified index or a multiple thereof. Under certain of these newer structures, given 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 an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio invests, the investment may be subject to a greater or lesser risk of prepayment than other types of MBS. CMOs may include real estate investment conduits ("REMICs"). REMICs, which were authorized under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, are private entities formed for the purpose of holding a fixed pool of mortgages secured by an interest in real property. A REMIC is a CMO that qualifies for special tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and invests in certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real property.

**COMMERCIAL PAPER.** The Underlying Funds and/or the Portfolios may purchase commercial paper. Commercial paper consists of short-term (usually from 1 to 270 days) unsecured promissory notes issued by corporations in order to finance their current operations.

**INFORMATION ON TIME DEPOSITS AND VARIABLE RATE NOTES.** The Underlying Funds and/or the Portfolios may invest in fixed time deposits, whether or not subject to withdrawal penalties; however, investment in such deposits, which are subject to withdrawal penalties, other than overnight deposits, are subject to the 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) limit on illiquid investments for each Portfolio.

The Underlying Funds and/or the Portfolios may purchase commercial paper obligations that are unsecured and may include variable rate notes. The nature and terms of a variable rate note (i.e., a "Master Note") permit an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio to invest fluctuating amounts at varying rates of interest pursuant to a direct arrangement between an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio as lender, and the issuer, as borrower. It permits daily changes in the amounts borrowed. An Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio has the right at any time to increase, up to the full amount stated in the note agreement, or to decrease the amount outstanding under the note.

The issuer may prepay at any time and without penalty any part of or the full amount of the note. The note may or may not be backed by one or more bank letters of credit. Because these notes are direct lending arrangements between the Underlying Fund and the issuer, or the Portfolio and the issuer, it is not generally contemplated that they will be traded; moreover, there is currently no secondary market for them. Except as specifically provided in the Prospectuses, there is no limitation on the type of issuer from whom these notes will be purchased; however, in connection with such purchase and on an ongoing basis, an Underlying Fund's and/or a Portfolio's Adviser or Manager will consider the earning power, cash flow and other liquidity ratios of the issuer, and its ability to pay principal and interest on demand, including a situation in which all holders of such notes made demand simultaneously. Variable rate notes are subject to the Underlying Fund's and/or the Portfolio's investment restriction on illiquid securities unless such notes can be put back to the issuer on demand within seven days.

**CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.** The Portfolios may hold cash or invest in cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include money market funds, commercial paper (for example, short-term notes with maturities typically up to 12 months in length issued by corporations, governmental bodies, or bank/corporation sponsored conduits (asset-backed commercial paper)); short-term bank obligations (for example, certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances (time drafts on a commercial bank where the bank accepts an irrevocable obligation to pay at maturity)); or bank notes; savings association and saving bank obligations (for example, bank notes and certificates of deposit issued by savings banks or savings associations); securities of the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities that mature, or may be redeemed, in one year or less, and; corporate bonds and notes that mature, or that may be redeemed, in one year or less.

**ILLIQUID OR RESTRICTED SECURITIES.** The Underlying Funds and/or the Portfolios may invest in illiquid or restricted securities in accordance with the investment restrictions described under "Investment Restrictions." Restricted securities may be sold only in privately negotiated transactions or in a public offering with respect to which a registration statement is in effect under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). Where registration is required, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may be obligated to pay all or part of the registration expenses and a considerable period may elapse between the time of the decision to sell and the time the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund may be permitted to sell a security under an effective registration statement. If, during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell. Restricted securities with respect to a Portfolio will be priced at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. If through the appreciation of illiquid securities or the depreciation of liquid securities, a Portfolio should be in a position where more than 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of the value of its net assets are invested in illiquid assets, including restricted securities, the Portfolio will take appropriate steps to protect liquidity. Such steps may include refraining from purchasing illiquid securities or selling or exchanging a portion of the illiquid securities for more liquid securities.

An illiquid investment is any investment that a Portfolio reasonably expects cannot be sold in seven calendar days or less without significantly changing the market value of the investment. The liquidity of a security will be determined based on relevant market, trading and investment specific considerations as set out in the Trust's liquidity risk management program (the "Liquidity Program") as required by Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the "Liquidity Rule"). In October 2016, the SEC adopted the Liquidity Rule requiring open-end funds to establish a liquidity risk management program and enhance disclosures regarding fund liquidity. The Trust has implemented the Liquidity Program by which a Portfolio's liquidity risk is assessed, managed and periodically reviewed. The SEC has recently proposed amendments to the Liquidity Rule that, if adopted, would result in changes to a Portfolio's liquidity classification framework and could potentially increase the percentage of a Portfolio's investments classified as illiquid. In addition, a Portfolio's operations and investment strategies may be adversely impacted if the proposed amendments are adopted.

**UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.** Notwithstanding the above, the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds each may purchase securities, which are not registered under the 1933 Act but which can be sold to "qualified institutional buyers" in accordance with Rule 144A under the 1933 Act. This rule permits certain qualified institutional buyers to trade in privately placed securities even though such securities are not registered under the 1933 Act. Each Adviser or Manager, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, acting under guidelines approved and monitored by the Board, will consider whether securities purchased under Rule 144A are illiquid and thus subject to a Portfolio's restriction of investing no more than 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of its net assets in illiquid securities. A determination of whether a Rule 144A security is liquid or not is a question of fact. In making this determination, the Adviser or Manager will consider the trading markets for the specific security taking into account the unregistered nature of a Rule 144A security.

In addition, the Adviser or Manager could consider (1) the frequency of trades and quotes, (2) the number of dealers and potential purchases, (3) any dealer undertakings to make a market and (4) the nature of the security and of marketplace trades (e.g., the time needed to dispose of the security, the method of soliciting offers and the mechanics of transfer). The liquidity of Rule 144A securities would be monitored, and if as a result of changed conditions it is determined that a Rule 144A security is no longer liquid, a Portfolio's holdings of illiquid securities would be reviewed to determine what, if any, steps are required to assure that the Portfolio does not invest more than 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of its net assets in illiquid securities. Investing in Rule 144A securities could have the effect of increasing the amount of a Portfolio's assets invested in illiquid securities if qualified institutional buyers are unwilling to purchase such securities.

**INSURED BANK OBLIGATIONS.** Certain Portfolios and Underlying Funds may invest in insured bank obligations. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insures the deposits of federally insured banks and savings and loan associations (collectively referred to as "banks"). A Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund may, within the limits set forth in its Prospectus, purchase bank obligations which are fully insured as to principal by the FDIC. Currently, to remain fully insured as to principal, these investments must be limited to $250,000 per bank; if the principal amount and accrued interest together exceed $250,000, the excess principal and accrued interest will not be insured.

Insured bank obligations may have limited marketability. Unless the Board of Trustees determines that a readily available market exists for such obligations, a Portfolio will treat such obligations as subject to the 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) limit for illiquid investments set forth in the section "Illiquid or Restricted Securities" above unless such obligations are payable at principal amount plus accrued interest on demand or within seven days after demand.

**Borrowing.** The Portfolios and Underlying Funds may borrow money for investment purposes, which is a form of leveraging. Leveraging investments, by purchasing securities with borrowed money, is a speculative technique that increases investment risk while increasing investment opportunity. Leverage will magnify changes in a Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's NAV and on the Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's investments.

Although the principal of such borrowings will be fixed, the Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's assets may change in value during the time the borrowing is outstanding. Leverage also creates interest expenses for a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund. To the extent the income derived from securities purchased with borrowed funds exceeds the interest a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will have to pay, the Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's net income will be greater than it would be if leverage were not used. Conversely, if the income from the assets obtained with borrowed funds is not sufficient to cover the cost of leveraging, the net income of the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund will be less than it would be if leverage were not used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to shareholders as dividends will be reduced. The use of derivatives in connection with leverage creates the potential for significant loss.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may also borrow funds to meet redemptions or for emergency purposes. Such borrowings may be on a secured or unsecured basis at fixed or variable rates of interest. The 1940 Act requires each Portfolio and Underlying Fund to maintain continuous asset coverage of not less than 300% with respect to all borrowings. If such asset coverage should decline to less than 300% due to market fluctuations or other reasons, the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund may be required to dispose of some of its portfolio holdings within three days in order to reduce the Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's debt and restore the 300% asset coverage, even though it may be disadvantageous from an investment standpoint to dispose of assets at that time.

A Portfolio also may be required to maintain minimum average balances in connection with such borrowing or to pay a commitment or other fee to maintain a line of credit. Either of these requirements would increase the cost of borrowing over the stated interest rate.

Borrowing by a Portfolio creates an opportunity for increased net income, but at the same time, creates special risk considerations. For example, leveraging may exaggerate the effect on NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of a Portfolio.

**LENDING PORTFOLIO SECURITIES.** To generate income for the purpose of helping to meet its operating expenses, each Portfolio other than the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio may lend securities to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations. These loans, if and when made, may not exceed 33 1/3% of a Portfolio's assets taken at value. A Portfolio's loans of securities will be collateralized by cash, letters of credit or U.S. government securities.

The cash or instruments collateralizing a Portfolio's loans of securities will be maintained at all times in a segregated account with the Portfolio's custodian, or with a designated sub-custodian, in an amount at least equal to the current market value of the loaned securities. In lending securities to brokers, dealers and other financial organizations, a Portfolio is subject to risks, which, like those associated with other extensions of credit, include delays in recovery and possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. The Trust's custodian bank (the "Custodian") arranges for each Portfolio's securities loans and manages collateral received in connection with these loans. The Portfolios bear the entire risk of loss with respect to reinvested collateral. A portion of the profits generated from lending portfolio securities is paid to the Portfolio's collateral reinvestment agent. Any costs of lending are not included in the Portfolios' fee tables contained in the Prospectuses. A Portfolio is obligated to recall loaned securities so that they may exercise voting rights on loaned securities according to the Portfolio's proxy voting policies if the Portfolio has knowledge that a vote concerning a material event regarding the securities will occur. Certain Underlying Funds may also engage in securities lending.

**Securities Lending Activities**

Pursuant to an agreement between the Portfolios and BNY Mellon Corp. ("BNYMC") a Portfolio may lend its securities through BNYMC as securities lending agent to certain qualified borrowers. As securities lending agent of the Portfolios, BNYM administers the Portfolios' securities lending program. These services include arranging the loans of securities with approved borrowers and their return to a Portfolio upon loan termination, negotiating the terms of such loans, selecting the securities to be loaned and monitoring dividend activity relating to loaned securities.

BNYMC also marks to market daily the value of loaned securities and collateral and may require additional collateral as necessary from borrowers. BNYMC may also, in its capacity as securities lending agent, invest cash received as collateral in pre-approved investments in accordance with the Securities Lending Authorization Agreement. BNYMC maintains records of loans made and income derived therefrom and makes available such records that the Portfolios deem necessary to monitor the securities lending program.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Portfolios earned income and incurred the following costs and expenses as a result of its securities lending activities:

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| **Portfolio** | **Gross**<br> **Income<sup>1</sup>** | **Revenue**<br> **Split<sup>2</sup>** | **Cash**<br> **Collateral**<br> **Management**<br> **Fees<sup>3</sup>** | **Administrative**<br> **Fees<sup>4</sup>** | **Indemnification**<br> **Fees<sup>5</sup>** | **Rebates to (from)**<br> **Borrowers** | **Other**<br> **Fees** | **Total Costs**<br> **of the Securities<br> Lending Activities** | **Net Income<br> from the Securities<br> Lending Activities** |
| **Large Capitalization Value Portfolio** | **$2374** | **$193** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$1730** | **–** | **$1923** | **$451** |
| **Health & Biotechnology Portfolio** | **$581** | **$45** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$429** | **–** | **$475** | **$106** |
| **International Equity Portfolio** | **$2912** | **$67** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$2690** | **–** | **$2756** | **$156** |
| **Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio** | **$221** | **$48** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$62** | **–** | **$109** | **$112** |
| **Mid Capitalization Portfolio** | **$1329** | **$24** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$1248** | **–** | **$1272** | **$57** |
| **Small Capitalization Portfolio** | **$8023** | **$589** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$6054** | **–** | **$6643** | **$1380** |
| **Technology & Communications Portfolio** | **$621** | **$163** | **–** | **–** | **–** | **$78** | **–** | **$240** | **$380** |

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1) Gross income includes income from the reinvestment of cash collateral.

2) Revenue split represents the share of revenue generated by the securities lending program and paid to BNYMC.

3) Cash collateral management fees include fees deducted from a pooled cash collateral reinvestment vehicle that are not included in the revenue split.

4) These administrative fees are not included in the revenue split.

5) These indemnification fees are not included in the revenue split.

**WHEN-ISSUED SECURITIES.** The Underlying Funds and/or the Portfolios may take advantage of offerings of eligible portfolio securities on a "when-issued" basis, i.e., delivery of and payment for such securities take place sometime after the transaction date on terms established on such date. Normally, settlement on U.S. Government securities takes place within ten days. An Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio only will make when-issued commitments on eligible securities with the intention of actually acquiring the securities. If an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio chooses to dispose of the right to acquire a when-issued security (prior to its acquisition), it could, as with the disposition of any other Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio obligation, incur a gain or loss due to market fluctuation. No when-issued commitments will be made if, as a result, more than 15% (5% in the case of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of the net assets of an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio would be so committed. This type of transaction may give rise to a form of leverage. The use of leverage may cause an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations. Leveraging may cause an Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio to be more volatile than if the Underlying Fund and/or a Portfolio had not been leveraged. This is because leveraging tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of an Underlying Fund's and/or a Portfolio's securities.

**MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH SECURITIES.** Interests in pools of mortgage pass-through securities differ from other forms of debt securities (which normally provide periodic payments of interest in fixed amounts and the payment of principal in a lump sum at maturity or on specified call dates). Instead, mortgage pass-through securities provide monthly payments consisting of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on the underlying residential mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Unscheduled payments of principal may be made if the underlying mortgage loans are repaid or refinanced or the underlying properties are foreclosed, thereby shortening the securities' weighted average life. Some mortgage pass-through securities (such as securities guaranteed by Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae")) are described as "modified pass-through securities." These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, on the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage pass-through securities is Ginnie Mae. Ginnie Mae is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the United States, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by lending institutions approved by Ginnie Mae (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and is backed by pools of mortgage loans. These mortgage loans are either insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. A "pool" or group of such mortgage loans is assembled and after being approved by Ginnie Mae, is offered to investors through securities dealers.

Government-related guarantors of mortgage pass-through securities (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States) include Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association ("Freddie Mac"). Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Fannie Mae purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved sellers/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Mortgage pass-through securities issued by Fannie Mae are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by Fannie Mae but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

**HEDGING.** Certain Portfolios and certain Underlying Funds may use certain instruments to hedge the Portfolios' and/or the Underlying Funds' positions ("Hedging Instruments"). To engage in short hedging, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may, for example, (i) sell financial futures, (ii) purchase puts on such futures or on individual securities held by it ("Portfolio securities") or securities indexes, or (iii) write calls on Portfolio securities or on financial futures or securities indexes. To engage in long hedging, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund would, for example, (i) purchase financial futures, (ii) purchase calls, or (iii) write puts on such futures or on Portfolio securities or securities indexes. Additional information about the Hedging Instruments that a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may use is provided below.

**FINANCIAL FUTURES.** Futures contracts are exchange-traded contracts that call for the future delivery of an asset at a certain price and date, or cash settlement of the terms of the contract. U.S. futures contracts are designed by exchanges that have been designated "contract markets" by the CFTC and must be executed through a futures commission merchant ("FCM"), which is a brokerage firm that is a member of the relevant contract market. No price is paid or received upon the purchase of a financial futures contract. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will

be required to deposit an initial margin payment equal to a specified percentage of the contract value. Initial margin payments will be deposited with the FCM. As the future is marked to market to reflect changes in its market value, subsequent payments, called variation margin, will be made to or from the FCM on a daily basis.

Prior to expiration of the future, if a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund elects to close out its position by taking an opposite position, a final determination of variation margin is made, additional cash may be required to be paid by or released to the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund, and any loss or gain is realized for tax purposes. Although certain financial futures by their terms call for the actual delivery or acquisition of the specified debt security, in most cases the obligation is fulfilled by closing the position or entering into an offsetting position.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may elect to close out some or all of its futures positions at any time prior to their expiration. The Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund might do so to reduce exposure represented by long futures positions or short futures positions. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may close out its positions by taking opposite positions, which would operate to terminate its position in the futures contracts. Final determinations of variation margin would then be made, additional cash would be required to be paid by or released to the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, and the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, would realize a loss or a gain. Futures contracts may be closed out only on the exchange or board of trade where the contracts were initially traded. Although each Portfolio intends to purchase or sell futures contracts only on exchanges or boards of trade where there appears to be an active market, there is no assurance that a liquid market on an exchange or board of trade will exist for any particular contract at any particular time. In the event that a liquid market does not exist, it might not be possible to close out a futures contract, and in the event of adverse price movements, the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund would continue to be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. However, in the event futures contracts have been used to hedge the underlying instruments, the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund would continue to hold the underlying instruments subject to the hedge until the futures contracts could be terminated. In such circumstances, an increase in the price of underlying instruments, if any, might partially or completely offset losses on the futures contract.

However, as described below, there is no guarantee that the price of the underlying instruments will, in fact, negatively correlate with the price movements in the futures contract and thus provide an offset to losses on a futures contract.

There is also a risk of loss by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund of the initial and variation margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of the FCM with which the Portfolio has an open position in a futures contract or the bankruptcy of the central counterparty. The assets of a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy of the FCM or central counterparty because the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund might be limited to recovering only a pro rata share of all available funds and margin segregated on behalf of an FCM's or central counterparty's customers. If the FCM does not provide accurate reporting, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is also subject to the risk that the FCM could use the Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's assets, which are held in an omnibus account with assets belonging to the Portfolio's and/or Underlying Fund's other customers, to satisfy its own financial obligations or the payment obligations of another customer to a central counterparty.

The CFTC and the various exchanges have established limits referred to as "speculative position limits" on the maximum net long or net short position that any person, such as a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, may hold or control in a particular futures contract. Trading limits are also imposed on the maximum number of contracts that any person may trade on a particular trading day. An exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in violation of these limits and it may impose other sanctions or restrictions. The regulation of futures, as well as other derivatives, is a rapidly changing area of law.

Futures exchanges may also limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in certain futures contract prices during a single trading day. This daily limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may vary either up or down from the previous day's settlement price. Once the daily limit has been reached in a futures contract subject to the limit, no more trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that limit.

The daily limit governs only price movements during a particular trading day and does not limit potential losses because the limit may prevent the liquidation of unfavorable positions. For example, futures prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions and subjecting some holders of futures contracts to substantial losses.

Common types of futures contracts include:

*Commodity Futures*: A commodity futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to buy or sell a particular commodity at a specified price at some time in the future. Commodity futures contracts are highly volatile; therefore, the prices of Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund shares may be subject to greater volatility to the extent it invests in commodity futures.

*Currency Futures*: A currency futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to buy or sell a particular currency at a specified price on a future date (commonly three months or more). Currency futures contracts may be highly volatile and thus result in substantial gains or losses to a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund.

*Index Futures*: A stock index futures contract is an exchange-traded contract that provides for the delivery, at a designated date, time and place, of an amount of cash equal to a specified dollar amount times the difference between the stock index value at the close of trading on the date specified in the contract and the price agreed upon in the futures contract. No physical delivery of stocks comprising the index is made.

*Interest Rate Futures*: An interest-rate futures contract is an exchange-traded contract in which the specified underlying security is either an interest-bearing fixed income security or an inter-bank deposit. Two examples of common interest rate futures contracts are U.S. Treasury futures and Eurodollar futures contracts. The specified security for U.S. Treasury futures is a U.S. Treasury security.

*Security Futures*: A security futures contract is an exchange-traded contract to purchase or sell, in the future, a specified quantity of a security (other than a Treasury security, or a narrow-based securities index) at a certain price.

**PUTS AND CALLS.** When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund writes an American call, it receives a premium and agrees to sell the callable securities to a purchaser of a corresponding call during the call period (usually not more than nine months), or, if a European call, upon the option expiration date, at a fixed exercise price (which may differ from the market price of the underlying securities) regardless of market price changes during the call period. If the call is exercised, the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund forgoes any possible profit from an increase in market price over the exercise price. A Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund may, in the case of listed options, purchase calls in "closing purchase transactions" to terminate a call obligation. A profit or loss will be realized, depending upon whether the net of the amount of option transaction costs and the premium received on the call written is more or less than the price of the call subsequently purchased. A profit may be realized if the call lapses unexercised, because the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund retains the underlying security and the premium received. With respect to certain listed options, sixty percent of any such profits are considered long-term gains and forty percent are considered short-term gains for federal tax purposes. If, due to a lack of a market, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund could not effect a closing purchase transaction, it would have to hold the callable securities until the call lapsed or was exercised. A Portfolio's Custodian, or a securities depository acting for the Custodian, will act as the Portfolio's escrow agent, through the facilities of the Options Clearing Corporation ("OCC") in connection with listed calls, as to the securities on which the Portfolio has written calls, or as to other acceptable escrow securities, so that no margin will be required for such transactions. OCC will release the securities on the expiration of the calls or upon the Portfolio's entering into a closing purchase transaction.

When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund purchases an American call option (other than in a closing purchase transaction), it pays a premium and has the right to buy the underlying investment from a seller of a corresponding call on the same investment during the call period (or on a certain date for European call options) at a fixed exercise price. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund benefits only if the call is sold at a profit or if, during the call period, the market price of the underlying investment is above the call price plus the transaction costs and the premium paid for the call and the call is exercised or sold. If a call is not exercised or sold (whether or not at a profit), it will become worthless at its expiration date and the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund will lose its premium payment and the right to purchase the underlying investment.

With over-the-counter ("OTC") options, such variables as expiration date, exercise price and premium will be agreed upon between the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund. If a counterparty fails to make delivery on the securities underlying an option it has written, in accordance with the terms of that option as written a Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund could lose the premium paid for the option as well as any anticipated benefit of the transaction. In the event that any OTC option transaction is not subject to a forward price at which the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund has the absolute right to repurchase the OTC option which it has sold, the value of the OTC option purchased and, if applicable, of the Portfolio assets and/or Underlying Fund used to "cover" the OTC option will be considered "illiquid securities" and will be subject to the Portfolio's limit

on illiquid securities. The "formula" on which the forward price will be based may vary among contracts with different primary dealers, but it will be based on a multiple of the premium received by the Portfolio and/or Underlying Fund for writing the option plus the amount, if any, of the option's intrinsic value, i.e., current market value of the underlying securities minus the option's exercise price.

An American put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, and the writer the obligation to buy, the underlying investment at the exercise price during the option period (or on a certain date for European call options). The investment characteristics of writing a put covered by earmarked liquid assets equal to the exercise price of the put are similar to those of writing a covered call. The premium paid on a put written by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund represents a profit, as long as the price of the underlying investment remains above the exercise price.

However, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund has also assumed the obligation during the option period to buy the underlying investment from the buyer of the put at the exercise price, even though the value of the investment may fall below the exercise price. If the put expires unexercised, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund (as writer) realizes a gain in the amount of the premium. If the put is exercised, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund must fulfill its obligation to purchase the underlying investment at the exercise price, which will usually exceed the market value of the investment at that time. In that case, the Portfolio may incur a loss upon disposition, equal to the sum of the sale price of the underlying investment and the premium received minus the sum of the exercise price and any transaction costs incurred.

When writing put options, to secure its obligation to pay for the underlying security, a Portfolio may (1) direct the Custodian to earmark cash or liquid assets with a value equal to at least the exercise price of the option (less any margin or deposit), (2) own an offsetting ("covered") position in securities or other option, or 3) some combination of earmarking liquid assets and owning an offsetting position. To the extent the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund secures its obligation by earmarking liquid assets, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund forgoes the opportunity of trading the earmarked assets or writing calls against those assets. As long as the Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's obligation as a put writer of an American put continues, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may be assigned an exercise notice by the broker-dealer through whom such option was sold, requiring the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to purchase the underlying security at the exercise price. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund has no control over when it may be required to purchase the underlying security for an American put option, since it may be assigned an exercise notice at any time prior to the termination of its obligation as the writer of the put. This obligation terminates upon the earlier of the expiration of the put, or the consummation by the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund of a closing purchase transaction by purchasing a put of the same series as that previously sold. Once a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund has been assigned an exercise notice, it is thereafter not allowed to effect a closing purchase transaction.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may effect a closing purchase transaction to realize a profit on an outstanding put option it has written or to prevent an underlying security from being put to it. Furthermore, effecting such a closing purchase transaction will permit the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to write another put option to the extent that the exercise price thereof is secured by the deposited assets, or to utilize the proceeds from the sale of such assets for other investments by the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will realize a profit or loss from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the transaction is less or more than the premium received from writing the option.

When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund purchases a put, it pays a premium and has the right to sell the underlying investment at a fixed exercise price to a seller of a corresponding put on the same investment during the put period if it is an American put option (or on a certain date if it is a European put option). Buying a put on securities or futures held by it permits a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to attempt to protect itself during the put period against a decline in the value of the underlying investment below the exercise price. In the event of a decline in the market, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund could exercise, or sell the put option at a profit that would offset some or all of its loss on the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund securities. If the market price of the underlying investment is above the exercise price and as a result, the put is not exercised, the put will become worthless at its expiration date and the purchasing Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will lose the premium paid and the right to sell the underlying securities; the put may, however, be sold prior to expiration (whether or not at a profit).

Purchasing a put on futures or securities not held by it permits a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to protect its Portfolio securities against a decline in the market to the extent that the prices of the future or securities underlying the put move in a similar pattern to the prices of the securities in the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund.

An option position may be closed out only on a market which provides secondary trading for options of the same series, and there is no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular option. A Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's option activities may affect its turnover rate and brokerage commissions. The exercise of calls written by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may cause the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to sell from its Portfolio securities to cover the call, thus increasing its turnover rate. The exercise of puts on securities or futures will increase portfolio turnover. Although such exercise is within the Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's control, holding a put might cause a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to sell the underlying investment for reasons which would not exist in the absence of the put. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will pay a brokerage commission every time it purchases or sells a put or a call or purchases or sells a related investment in connection with the exercise of a put or a call.

The Staff of the SEC has taken the position that purchased dealer options (OTC) and the assets used to secure written dealer options are illiquid securities. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may treat the cover used for written OTC options as liquid if the dealer agrees that the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may repurchase the OTC option it has written for a maximum price to be calculated by a predetermined formula. In such cases, the OTC option would be considered illiquid only to the extent the maximum repurchase price under the formula exceeds the intrinsic value of the option.

Accordingly, a Portfolio will treat OTC options as subject to the Portfolio's limitation on illiquid securities. If the Staff of the SEC or the SEC changes this position on the liquidity of dealer options, a Portfolio would change its treatment of such instrument accordingly.

**REGULATORY ASPECTS OF HEDGING INSTRUMENTS.** Transactions in options by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund are subject to limitations established (and changed from time to time) by each of the exchanges governing the maximum number of options which may be written or held by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether the options were written or purchased on the same or on different exchanges, or are held in one or more accounts, or through one or more different exchanges, or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of options which a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may write or hold may be affected by options written or held by other investment companies and discretionary accounts of the Portfolio's Adviser and/or an Underlying Fund's adviser or sub-adviser, including other investment companies having the same or an affiliated investment adviser. An exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in violation of those limits and may impose certain other sanctions, which could have an adverse effect on a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund.

**COMMODITIES.** Certain Portfolios also will invest in Underlying Funds that hold a portfolio of commodities. Commodities are physical substances, such as metals, that investors buy or sell on the market, usually through futures contracts. The price of a commodity is subject to supply and demand. Commodity risk refers to the uncertainties of future market values and the size of future income, caused by fluctuation in the price of a commodity. An investment in commodities contends with the following types of risks: price risk; adverse movements in world prices; exchange rates and the basis between local and world prices; quantity risk; cost risk; input price risk; and political risk (*i.e.*, how political conditions can affect supply, demand and the price of commodities).

Certain ETFs and ETNs may not produce qualifying income for purposes of the 90% test (as described below under "Investment Company Taxation") which must be met for the Portfolio to maintain its status as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). If one or more ETFs or ETNs generates more non-qualifying income for purposes of the 90% test than the Portfolio's portfolio management expects, it could cause the Portfolio to inadvertently fail the 90% test.

**COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT EXCLUSION.** SCM has filed with the National Futures Association, a notice claiming an exclusion from the definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the CEA, as amended, and the rules of the CFTC promulgated thereunder, with respect to the Portfolios' operations.

**POSSIBLE RISK FACTORS IN HEDGING.** In addition to the risks with respect to futures and options discussed in the Prospectuses and above, there is a risk in selling futures that the prices of futures will correlate imperfectly with the behavior of the cash (i.e., market value) prices of a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's securities. The ordinary spreads between prices in the cash and future markets are subject to distortions due to differences in the natures of those markets. First, all participants in the futures market are subject to margin deposit and maintenance requirements. Rather than meeting additional margin deposit requirements, investors may close out futures contracts through offsetting transactions which could distort the normal relationship between the cash and futures markets. Second, the liquidity of the futures market depends on participants entering into offsetting transactions rather than making or taking delivery. To the extent participants decide to make or take delivery, liquidity in the futures market could be reduced, thus producing distortion. Third, from the point of view of speculators, the deposit requirements in the futures market are less onerous than margin requirements in the securities market. Therefore, increased participation by speculators in the futures market may cause temporary price distortions.

When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund uses Hedging Instruments, to establish a position in the market as a temporary substitute for the purchase of individual securities (long hedging) by buying futures and/or calls on such futures or on a particular security, it is possible that the market may decline. If the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund then concludes not to invest in such securities at that time because of concerns as to possible further market decline or for other reasons, it will realize a loss on the Hedging Instruments that is not offset by a reduction in the price of the securities purchased.

Transactions in Hedging Instruments may also result in certain federal income tax consequences described below under the heading "Certain Tax Considerations."

**Swap Agreements.** Certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may enter into swap agreements for purposes of attempting to gain exposure to equity or debt securities, interest rates, currencies, commodities or other assets, reference rates or indices without actually purchasing those underlying assets, rates or indices, or to hedge a position. Generally, swap agreements are contracts between a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund and another party (the swap counterparty) involving the exchange of payments on specified terms over periods ranging from a few days to multiple years. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded OTC between the two parties (for an uncleared swap) or, in some instances, must be transacted through an FCM and cleared through a clearinghouse that serves as a central counterparty (for a cleared swap). The notional amount is the set dollar or other value selected by the parties to use as the basis on which to calculate the obligations that the parties to a swap agreement have agreed to exchange. The parties typically do not actually exchange the notional amount. Instead they agree to exchange the returns that would be earned or realized if the notional amount were invested in given instruments.

When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund enters into a cleared swap, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund must deliver to the central counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as "initial margin." Initial margin requirements are determined by the central counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central counterparty. During the term of the swap agreement, a "variation margin" amount may also be required to be paid by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund or may be received by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund in accordance with margin controls set for such accounts, depending upon changes in the price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement. At the conclusion of the term of the swap agreement, if the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund has a loss equal to or greater than the margin amount, then the margin amount is paid to the FCM along with any loss in excess of the margin amount. If the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund has a loss of less than the margin amount, then the excess margin is returned to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund. If the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund has a gain, then the full margin amount and the amount of the gain are paid to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund.

With cleared swaps, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may not be able to obtain as favorable terms as it would be able to negotiate for a bilateral, uncleared swap. In addition, an FCM may unilaterally amend the terms of its agreement with a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, which may include the imposition of position limits or additional margin requirements with respect to the Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's investment in certain types of swaps. Central counterparties and FCMs can require termination of existing cleared swap transactions upon the occurrence of certain events, and can also require increases in margin above the margin that is required at the initiation of the swap agreement. Additionally, depending on a number of factors, the margin required under the rules of the clearinghouse and FCM may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to support its obligations under a similar uncleared swap.

Most swap agreements entered into by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund calculate the obligations of the parties to the agreement on a "net basis." Consequently, a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's current obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally 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 each party to the agreement (the "net amount"). Payments may be made at the conclusion of a swap agreement or periodically during its term. The counterparty may be required to pledge cash or other assets to cover its obligations to a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund. However, the amount pledged may not always be equal to or more than the amount due to the other party. Therefore, if a counterparty defaults in its obligations to a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, the amount pledged by the counterparty and available to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may not be sufficient to cover all the amounts due to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund and the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may sustain a loss.

If a swap is entered into on a net basis and if the other party to a swap agreement defaults, a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's risk of loss consists of the net amount of payments that the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. The mandated clearing of standardized swaps is intended, in part, to reduce the risk of counterparty defaults.

Because OTC swap agreements are two-party contracts and because they may have terms of greater than seven days, OTC swap agreements may be considered to be illiquid for a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's illiquid investment limitations.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will not enter into any OTC swap agreement unless the Manager and/or Adviser believes that the other party to the transaction is creditworthy. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under an OTC swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty.

Cleared swaps will be entered into through a futures broker, and the Portfolio will similarly not enter into a swap clearing relationship unless the Manager and/or Adviser believes the futures broker is creditworthy.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may enter into a swap agreement in circumstances where the Manager and/or Adviser believes that it may be more cost effective or practical than buying the securities represented by such index or a futures contract or an option on such index. The counterparty to any OTC swap agreement entered into by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will typically be a bank, investment banking firm or broker/dealer. The counterparty will generally agree to pay the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the swap agreement would have increased in value had it been invested in the particular stocks represented in the index, plus the dividends that would have been received on those stocks. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund will agree to pay to the counterparty a floating rate of interest on the notional amount of the swap agreement plus the amount, if any, by which the notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such stocks. Therefore, the return to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund on any swap agreement should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the stocks less the interest paid by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund on the notional amount.

Certain standardized swaps are subject to mandatory central clearing and exchange-trading. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended (the "Dodd-Frank Act"), and related regulatory developments require the clearing and exchange-trading of certain OTC derivative instruments, including certain types of interest rate swaps and credit default index swaps. Mandatory exchange-trading and clearing has taken place on a phased-in basis based on the type of market participant, CFTC approval of contracts for central clearing and public trading facilities making such cleared swaps available to trade. Central clearing is intended to reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity, but central clearing does not eliminate these risks and may involve additional costs and risks not involved with uncleared swaps. The Manager will continue to monitor developments in this area, particularly to the extent regulatory changes affect the Portfolios' ability directly, or indirectly through the Underlying Funds, to enter into swap contracts.

Commonly used swap agreements include:

*Credit Default Swaps* ("CDS"): Typically, an OTC agreement between two parties where the first party agrees to make one or more payments to the second party, while the second party assumes the risk of certain defaults, generally a failure to pay or bankruptcy of the issuer on a referenced debt obligation. CDS transactions are often individually negotiated and structured. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may enter into a CDS to, for example, create long or short exposure to domestic or foreign corporate debt securities or sovereign debt securities. As noted above, certain CDSs are now subject to mandatory clearing under the Dodd-Frank Act and applicable CFTC regulation.

A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may buy a CDS (buy credit protection). In this type of transaction, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund makes a stream of payments based on a fixed interest rate (the premium) over the life of the swap in exchange for a counterparty (the seller) taking on the risk of default of a referenced debt obligation (the Reference Obligation). If a credit event occurs with respect to the Reference Obligation, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund would cease making premium payments and, if it is a physically-settled CDS, it would deliver defaulted bonds to the seller.

In return, the seller would generally pay the par value of the Reference Obligation to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund. Alternatively, the two counterparties may agree to cash settlement in which the seller delivers to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund (buyer) the difference between the market value and the par value of the Reference Obligation. If no event of default occurs, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund pays the fixed premium to the seller for the life of the contract, and no other exchange occurs.

Alternatively, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may sell a CDS (sell credit protection). In this type of transaction, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund will receive premium payments from the buyer in exchange for taking the risk of default of the Reference Obligation. If a credit event occurs with respect to the Reference Obligation, the buyer would cease to make premium payments to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund and, if physically settled CDS, deliver the Reference Obligation to the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund. In return, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund would pay the par value of the Reference Obligation to the buyer.

Alternatively, the two counterparties may agree to cash settlement in which the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund would pay the buyer the difference between the market value and the par value of the Reference Obligation. If no event of default occurs, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund receives the premium payments over the life of the contract, and no other exchange occurs.

*Credit Default Index* ("CDX"): A CDX is a CDS referencing an index of Reference Obligations. Many types of CDX are now subject to mandatory clearing. A CDX allows an investor to attempt to manage credit risk or to take a position on a basket of credit entities in a more efficient manner than transacting in single-name CDS. If a credit event occurs with respect to one of the Reference Obligations, the protection may be paid out via the delivery of the defaulted bond by the buyer of protection in return for payment of the par value of the defaulted bond by the seller of protection, or it may be settled through a cash settlement between the two parties. The underlying company is then removed from the index. New series of CDX are issued on a regular basis.

*Currency Swap*: An agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange a U.S. dollar-denominated payment for a payment denominated in a different currency.

*Interest Rate Swap*: An agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount. In other words, Party A agrees to make periodic payments to Party B based on a fixed interest rate and in return Party B agrees to make periodic payments to Party A based on a variable interest rate. As noted above, certain interest rate swaps are now subject to mandatory clearing under the Dodd-Frank Act and applicable CFTC regulation.

*Total Return Swap*: An agreement in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains.

**Swaps Regulation.** The Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory developments impose comprehensive regulatory requirements on swaps and swap market participants. These regulations include: (1) registration and regulation of swap dealers and major swap participants; (2) requiring central clearing and execution of standardized swaps; (3) imposing margin requirements on swap transactions; (4) regulating and monitoring swap transactions through position limits and large trader reporting requirements; and (5) imposing record keeping and public reporting requirements, on an anonymous basis, for most swaps.

The CFTC is responsible for the regulation of most swaps, and has completed most of its rules implementing the Dodd-Frank Act swap regulations. The SEC has jurisdiction over a small segment of the market referred to as "security-based swaps," which includes swaps on single securities or credits, or narrow-based indices of securities or credits, but has not yet completed its rulemaking.

**Risks of Swaps**. A Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Funds' use of swaps is subject to the risks associated with derivative instruments generally. In addition, because uncleared swaps are typically executed bilaterally with a swap dealer rather than traded on exchanges, uncleared swap participants may not be as protected as participants on organized exchanges. Performance of an uncleared swap agreement is the responsibility only of the swap counterparty and not of any exchange or clearinghouse. As a result, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is subject to the risk that a counterparty will be unable or will refuse to perform under such agreement, including because of the counterparty's bankruptcy or insolvency.

As noted above, under recent financial reforms, certain types of swaps are, and others eventually are expected to be, required to be cleared through a central counterparty, which may affect counterparty risk and other risks faced by the Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds. Central clearing is designed to reduce counterparty credit risk and increase liquidity compared to uncleared swaps because central clearing interposes the central clearinghouse as the counterparty to each participant's swap, but it does not eliminate those risks completely. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is also subject to the risk that, after entering into a cleared swap with an executing broker, no FCM or central counterparty is willing or able to clear the transaction. In such an event, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may be required to break the trade and make an early termination payment to the executing broker.

With respect to cleared swaps, there is also a risk of loss by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund of its initial and variation margin deposits in the event of bankruptcy of the FCM with which the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund has an open position, or the central counterparty in a swap contract. The assets of a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy of the FCM or central counterparty because the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund might be limited to recovering only a pro rata share of all available funds and margin segregated on behalf of an FCM's or central counterparty's customers.

If the FCM does not provide accurate reporting, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is also subject to the risk that the FCM could use the Portfolio's and/or the Underlying Fund's assets, which are held in an omnibus account with assets belonging to the FCM's other customers, to satisfy its own financial obligations or the payment obligations of another customer to the central counterparty. Credit risk of cleared swap participants is concentrated in a few clearinghouses, and the consequences of insolvency of a clearinghouse are not clear.

The use by the Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds of derivatives may involve certain risks, including the risk that the counterparty under a derivatives agreement will not fulfill its obligations, including because of the counterparty's bankruptcy or insolvency. Certain agreements may not contemplate delivery of collateral to support fully a counterparty's contractual obligation; therefore, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund might need to rely on contractual remedies to satisfy the counterparty's full obligation. As with any contractual remedy, there is no guarantee that a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will be successful in pursuing such remedies, particularly in the event of the counterparty's bankruptcy. The agreement may allow for netting of the counterparty's obligations with respect to a specific transaction, in which case a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's obligation or right will be the net amount owed to or by the counterparty. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will not enter into a derivative transaction with any counterparty that the Manager believes does not have the financial resources to honor its obligations under the transaction. If a counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the value of the derivative would also likely decline, potentially resulting in losses to a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund, and thus a Portfolio.

**EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN MARKETS.** Foreign securities, foreign currencies, and securities issued by U.S. entities with substantial foreign operations may involve significant risks in addition to the risks inherent in U.S. investments. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies, and of dividends and interest paid with respect to such securities will fluctuate based on the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.

There may be less publicly available information about foreign securities and issuers than is available about domestic securities and issuers. Foreign companies generally are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to domestic companies. Securities of some foreign companies are less liquid and their prices may be more volatile than securities of comparable domestic companies. A Portfolio's interest and dividends from foreign issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes, thereby reducing the Portfolio's net investment income.

Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods and can be subject to unpredictable change based on such factors as political developments and currency controls by foreign governments. Because certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies, they may seek to hedge foreign currency risks by engaging in foreign currency exchange transactions. These may include buying or selling foreign currencies on a spot basis, entering into foreign currency forward contracts, and buying and selling foreign currency options, foreign currency futures, and options on foreign currency futures. Many of these activities constitute "derivatives" transactions.

Certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may invest in issuers domiciled in "emerging markets," those countries determined by the Advisers or SCM to have developing or emerging economies and markets. Emerging market investing involves risks in addition to those risks involved in foreign investing. For example, many emerging market countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years.

In addition, economies in emerging markets generally are dependent heavily upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and continue to be affected adversely by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade. The securities markets of emerging countries are substantially smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of the United States and other more developed countries. Brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to investment in foreign markets generally are more expensive than in the United States, particularly with respect to emerging markets. In addition, some emerging market countries impose transfer taxes or fees on a capital market transaction. Foreign investments involve a risk of local political, economic, or social instability, military action or unrest, or adverse

diplomatic developments, and may be affected by actions of foreign governments adverse to the interests of U.S. investors. Such actions may include the possibility of expropriation or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, restrictions on U.S. investment or on the ability to repatriate assets or convert currency into U.S. dollars, or other government intervention. Geopolitical developments resulting in the imposition of sanctions may have an effect on the sanctioned country and related economies. The severity of sanctions and related measures, such as retaliatory actions, vary in scope and are unpredictable. The imposition of sanctions could, for instance, cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country. Market volatility could result, as well as disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and related measures could limit or prevent a Portfolio from buying and selling securities (in the sanctioned country and other markets), significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact a Portfolio's liquidity and performance.

In recent years, the occurrence of events in emerging market countries, such as the aftermath of the war in Iraq, instability in Venezuela, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine conflict, among other countries and regions, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, social and political discord or debt crises and downgrades, among others, have resulted in market volatility and may have long term effects on the investments affected by these events. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in disruptions to the market that include financing restrictions, boycotts, changes in consumer/purchaser preferences, tariffs and sanctions. These consequences stem from a variety of developments, including military action and cyberattacks on Russian individuals, companies or the Russian government, which may impact Russia's economy and Russian issuers of securities.

There is no assurance that the Advisers or SCM will be able to anticipate these potential events or counter their effects. These risks are magnified for investments in developing countries, which may have relatively unstable governments, economies based on only a few industries, and securities markets that trade a small number of securities.

Economies of particular countries or areas of the world may differ favorably or unfavorably from the economy of the United States. Foreign markets may offer less protection to investors than U.S. markets. It is anticipated that in most cases the best available market for foreign securities will be on an exchange or in OTC markets located outside the United States. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Foreign security trading practices, including those involving securities settlement where Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's assets may be released prior to receipt of payment, may result in increased risk in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of a foreign broker-dealer, and may involve substantial delays.

In addition, the costs of foreign investing, including withholding taxes, brokerage commissions and custodial costs, are generally higher than for U.S. investors. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, and listed companies than in the United States. It may also be difficult to enforce legal rights in foreign countries. Foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers.

Some foreign securities impose restrictions on transfer within the United States or to U.S. persons. Although securities subject to such transfer restrictions may be marketable abroad, they may be less liquid than foreign securities of the same class that are not subject to such restrictions. American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), as well as other "hybrid" forms of ADRs, including European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer. These certificates are issued by depository banks and generally trade on an established market in the United States or elsewhere. The underlying shares are held in trust by a custodian bank or similar financial institution in the issuer's home country. The depository bank may not have physical custody of the underlying securities at all times and may charge fees for various services, including forwarding dividends and interest and corporate actions. ADRs are alternatives to directly purchasing the underlying foreign securities in their national markets and currencies. However, ADRs continue to be subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities. These risks include foreign exchange risk as well as the political and economic risks of the underlying issuer's country. In addition, the issuers of Depositary Receipts may withdraw existing Depositary Receipts at their time of choosing, resulting in costs and delays in the distribution of the underlying assets to a Portfolio and may negatively impact the Portfolio's performance.

Certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may also invest in ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, foreign securities traded on a national securities market and may purchase and sell foreign currency on a spot basis and enter into forward currency contracts.

Generally, ADRs and GDRs in registered form are U.S. dollar denominated securities designed for use in the U.S. securities markets which represent and may be converted into the underlying foreign security. EDRs are typically issued in bearer form and are designed for use in the European securities markets. Issuers of the stock of ADRs not sponsored by such underlying issuers are not obligated to disclose material information in the United States and, therefore, there may not be a correlation between such information and the market value of such ADRs. To the extent a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund invests in securities in bearer form, such as EDRs, it may be more difficult to recover securities in the event such securities are lost or stolen.

**PARTICIPATION NOTES ("P-Notes").** P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. P-Notes can have the characteristics or take the form of various instruments, including, but not limited to, certificates or warrants. The holder of a P-Note that is linked to a particular underlying security is entitled to receive any dividends paid in connection with the underlying security. However, the holder of a P-Note generally does not receive voting rights as it would if it directly owned the underlying security.

P-Notes constitute direct, general and unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, subjecting a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to counterparty risk. Investments in P-Notes involve certain risks in addition to those associated with a direct investment in the underlying foreign companies or foreign securities markets whose return they seek to replicate. For instance, there can be no assurance that the trading price of a P-Note will equal the underlying value of the foreign company or foreign securities market that it seeks to replicate. As the purchaser of a P-Note, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is relying on the creditworthiness of the counterparty issuing the P-Note and has no rights under a P-Note against the issuer of the underlying security. Therefore, if such counterparty were to become insolvent, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund would lose its investment.

The risk that a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may lose its investments due to the insolvency of a single counterparty may be amplified to the extent the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund purchases P-Notes issued by one issuer or a small number of issuers. P-Notes also include transaction costs in addition to those applicable to a direct investment in securities.

Due to liquidity and transfer restrictions, the secondary markets on which P-Notes are traded may be less liquid than the markets for other securities, which may lead to the absence of readily available market quotations for securities in a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund. The ability of a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund to value its securities becomes more difficult and the judgment in the application of fair value procedures may play a greater role in the valuation of the Portfolio's and/or the Underlying Fund's securities due to reduced availability of reliable objective pricing data. Consequently, while such determinations will be made in good faith, it may nevertheless be more difficult for a Portfolio to accurately assign a daily value to such securities.

**TYPES OF SECURITIES IN WHICH THE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO, THE ASSET ALLOCATION PORTFOLIOS, THE INVESTMENT QUALITY BOND PORTFOLIO AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO MAY INVEST.**

As discussed in the Prospectuses, the International Equity Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective through investment primarily in equity securities. The International Equity Portfolio may also invest in ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, foreign securities traded on a national securities market and may purchase and sell foreign currency on a spot basis and enter into forward currency contracts.

The International Equity Portfolio also may purchase shares of investment companies or trusts which invest principally in securities in which the Portfolios are authorized to invest. The return on the Portfolios' investments in investment companies will be reduced by the operating expenses, including investment advisory and administrative fees, of such companies.

Certain Underlying Funds, and thus an Asset Allocation Portfolio, may also invest in ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, foreign securities traded on a national securities market and may purchase and sell foreign currency on a spot basis and enter into forward currency contracts.

The Portfolios' and/or certain Underlying Funds' investment in an investment company may require the payment of a premium above the NAV of the investment company's shares, and the market price of the investment company's assets. The Portfolios will not invest in any investment company or trust unless it is believed that the potential benefits of such investment are sufficient to warrant the payment of any such premium. Under the 1940 Act, a Portfolio and/or certain Underlying Funds may not invest more than 10% of its assets in investment companies or more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one investment company, nor may it own more than 3% of the outstanding voting securities of any such company. These limitations are relaxed or eliminated by certain SEC rules and exemptions.

**STRUCTURED NOTES.** Certain Underlying Funds, and thus the Asset Allocation Portfolios, may invest in structured notes and indexed securities. Structured notes are derivative debt instruments, the interest rate or principal of which is linked to currencies, interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (reference instruments). Indexed securities may include structured notes and other securities wherein the interest rate or principal are determined by a reference instrument. Most structured notes and indexed securities are fixed income securities that have maturities of three years or less. The interest rate or the principal amount payable at maturity of an indexed security may vary based on changes in one or more specified reference instruments, such as a floating interest rate compared with a fixed interest rate. The reference instrument need not be related to the terms of the indexed security. Structured notes and indexed securities may be positively or negatively indexed (i.e., their principal value or interest rates may increase or decrease if the underlying reference instrument appreciates), and may have return characteristics similar to direct investments in the underlying reference instrument or to one or more options on the underlying reference instrument. Structured notes and indexed securities may entail a greater degree of market risk than other types of debt securities because the investor bears the risk of the reference instrument. Structured notes or indexed securities also may be more volatile, less liquid, and more difficult to accurately price than less complex securities and instruments or more traditional debt securities. In addition to the credit risk of the structured note or indexed security's issuer and the normal risks of price changes in response to changes in interest rates, the principal amount of structured notes or indexed securities may decrease as a result of changes in the value of the underlying reference instruments. Further, in the case of certain structured notes or indexed securities in which the interest rate, or exchange rate in the case of currency, is linked to a referenced instrument, the rate may be increased or decreased or the terms may provide that, under certain circumstances, the principal amount payable on maturity may be reduced to zero resulting in a loss to the Portfolios and/or certain Underlying Funds, and thus the Asset Allocation Portfolios.

**MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH SECURITIES.** Interests in pools of mortgage pass-through securities differ from other forms of debt securities (which normally provide periodic payments of interest in fixed amounts and the payment of principal in a lump sum at maturity or on specified call dates). Instead, mortgage pass-through securities provide monthly payments consisting of both interest and principal payments. In effect, these payments are a "pass-through" of the monthly payments made by the individual borrowers on the underlying residential mortgage loans, net of any fees paid to the issuer or guarantor of such securities. Unscheduled payments of principal may be made if the underlying mortgage loans are repaid or refinanced or the underlying properties are foreclosed, thereby shortening the securities' weighted average life.

Some mortgage pass-through securities such as securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae are described as "modified pass-through securities." These securities entitle the holder to receive all interest and principal payments owed on the mortgage pool, net of certain fees, on the scheduled payment dates regardless of whether the mortgagor actually makes the payment.

The principal governmental guarantor of mortgage pass-through securities is Ginnie Mae. Ginnie Mae is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the United States, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by lending institutions approved by Ginnie Mae (such as savings and loan institutions, commercial banks and mortgage bankers) and is backed by pools of mortgage loans.

These mortgage loans are either insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Veterans Administration. A "pool" or group of such mortgage loans is assembled and after being approved by Ginnie Mae, is offered to investors through securities dealers.

Government-related guarantors of mortgage pass-through securities (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States) include Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored corporation owned entirely by private stockholders. It is subject to general regulation by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Fannie Mae purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved sellers/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Mortgage pass-through securities issued by Fannie Mae are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by Fannie Mae but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

**EVENT-LINKED BONDS.** Certain Underlying Funds, and thus the Asset Allocation Portfolios, may invest in event-linked bonds. The return of principal and the payment of interest on event-linked bonds are contingent on the non-occurrence of a pre-defined "trigger" event, such as market-wide or country-specific event. If a trigger event, as defined within the terms of an event-linked bond, involves losses or other metrics exceeding a specific amount and time period specified therein, the Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds may lose a portion or all of its accrued interest and/or principal invested in such event-linked bond. In addition to the specified trigger events, event-linked bonds may expose the Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds to other risks, including but not limited to issuer (credit) default, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations and adverse tax consequences. Event-linked bonds are also subject to the risk that the model used to calculate the probability of a trigger event was not accurate and underestimated the likelihood of a trigger event. Upon the occurrence or possible occurrence of a trigger event, and until the completion of the processing and auditing of applicable loss claims, the Portfolios' and/or the Underlying Funds' investments in an event-linked bond may be priced using fair value methods. As a relatively new type of financial instrument, there is limited trading history for these securities, and there can be no assurance that a liquid market for these instruments will develop or that if a liquid market is developed, that it will remain liquid under all circumstances.

**Real Estate Investment Trusts** **.** Certain Portfolios may invest in the securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). REITs offer investors greater liquidity and diversification than direct ownership of properties. A REIT is a corporation or business trust that invests substantially all of its assets in interests in real estate. Equity REITs are those which purchase or lease land and buildings and generate income primarily from rental income. Equity REITs may also realize capital gains (or losses) when selling property that has appreciated (or depreciated) in value. Mortgage REITs are those that invest in real estate mortgages and generate income primarily from interest payments on mortgage loans. Hybrid REITs generally invest in both real property and mortgages. Unlike corporations, REITs do not pay income taxes if they meet certain IRS requirements. Real estate related equity securities also include those insured by real estate developers, companies with substantial real estate holdings (for investment or as part of their operations), as well as companies whose products and services are directly related to the real estate industry, such as building supply manufacturers, mortgage lenders or mortgage servicing companies. Like any investment in real estate though, a REIT's performance depends on several factors, such as its ability to find tenants, renew leases and finance property purchases and renovations. Other risks associated with REIT investments include the fact that equity and mortgage REITs are dependent upon specialized management skills and are not fully diversified.

These characteristics subject REITs to the risks associated with financing a limited number of projects. They are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, and self liquidation. Additionally, equity REITs may be affected by any changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trusts, and mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. By investing in REITs indirectly through a Portfolio, a shareholder bears not only a proportionate share of the expenses of a Portfolio, but also may indirectly bear similar expenses of some of the REITs in which it invests.

**HIGH-YIELD BONDS.** Certain Underlying Funds, and thus the Asset Allocation Portfolios, may invest in debt securities that are rated below "investment grade" by S&P, Moody's or Fitch or, if unrated, are deemed by the Adviser and/or the Underlying Fund's investment adviser to be of comparable quality. Securities rated less than Baa by Moody's or BBB by S&P are classified as below investment grade securities and are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" or high yield, high risk securities. Debt rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C and debt rated Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C is regarded by S&P and Moody's, respectively, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. For S&P, BB indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation for below investment grade securities.

For Moody's, Ba indicates the lowest degree of speculation and C the highest degree of speculation for below investment grade securities. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions. Similarly, debt rated Ba or BB and below is regarded by the relevant rating agency as speculative.

Debt rated C by Moody's or S&P is the lowest rated debt that is not in default as to principal or interest, and such issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing. Such securities are also generally considered to be subject to greater risk than securities with higher ratings with regard to a deterioration of general economic conditions. Excerpts from S&P's, Moody's, and Fitch's descriptions of their bond ratings are contained in Appendix A to this SAI.

Ratings of debt securities represent the rating agency's opinion regarding their quality and are not a guarantee of quality. Rating agencies attempt to evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments and do not evaluate the risks of fluctuations in market value. Also, since rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings in response to subsequent events, the Adviser continuously monitors the issuers of high yield bonds to determine if the issuers will have sufficient cash flows and profits to meet required principal and interest payments. The achievement of the Portfolio's and/or the Underlying Fund's investment objective may be more dependent on the Adviser's and/or the Underlying Fund's investment adviser's own credit analysis than might be the case for a fund which invests in higher quality bonds. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may retain a security whose rating has been changed. The market values of lower quality debt securities tend to reflect individual developments of the issuer to a greater extent than do higher quality securities, which react primarily to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates. In addition, lower quality debt securities tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions and generally have more volatile prices than higher quality securities. Issuers of lower quality securities are often highly leveraged and may not have available to them more traditional methods of financing. For example, during an economic downturn or a sustained period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers of lower quality securities may experience financial stress. During such periods, such issuers may not have sufficient revenues to meet their interest payment obligations. The issuer's ability to service debt obligations may also be adversely affected by specific developments affecting the issuer, such as the issuer's inability to meet specific projected business forecasts or the unavailability of additional financing. Similarly, certain emerging market governments that issue lower quality debt securities are among the largest debtors to commercial banks, foreign governments and supranational organizations such as the World Bank and may not be able or willing to make principal and/or interest repayments as they come due. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer is significantly greater for the holders of lower quality securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer. Lower quality debt securities frequently have call or buy-back features, which would permit an issuer to call or repurchase the security from the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund. In addition, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may have difficulty disposing of lower quality securities because they may have a thin trading market. There may be no established retail secondary market for many of these securities, and the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund anticipates that such securities could be sold only to a limited number of dealers or institutional investors. The lack of a liquid secondary market also may have an adverse impact on market prices of such instruments and may make it more difficult for the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund to obtain accurate market quotations for purposes of valuing the Portfolio's and/or the Underlying Fund's holdings. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may also acquire lower quality debt securities during an initial underwriting or which are sold without registration under applicable securities laws. Such securities involve special considerations and risks.

In addition to the foregoing, factors that could have an adverse effect on the market value of lower quality debt securities in which the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may invest include: (i) potential adverse publicity, (ii) heightened sensitivity to general economic or political conditions and (iii) the likely adverse impact of a major economic recession. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may also incur additional expenses to the extent the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of principal or interest on its portfolio holdings, and the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may have limited legal recourse in the event of a default. Debt securities issued by governments in emerging markets can differ from debt obligations issued by private entities in that remedies for defaults generally must be pursued in the courts of the defaulting government, and legal recourse is therefore somewhat diminished. Political conditions, in terms of a government's willingness to meet the terms of its debt obligations, also are of considerable significance. There can be no assurance that the holders of commercial bank debt may not contest payments to the holders of debt securities issued by governments in emerging markets in the event of default by the governments under commercial bank loan agreements. The Adviser and/or the Underlying Fund's investment adviser attempts to minimize the speculative risks associated with investments in lower quality securities through credit analysis and by carefully monitoring current trends in interest rates, political developments and other factors. Nonetheless, investors should carefully review the investment objective and policies of the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund and consider their ability to assume the investment risks involved before making an investment. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may also invest in unrated debt securities.

Unrated debt securities, while not necessarily of lower quality than rated securities, may not have as broad a market. Because of the size and perceived demand for an issue, among other factors, certain issuers may decide not to pay the cost of obtaining a rating for their bonds. The Adviser and/or the Underlying Fund's investment adviser will analyze the creditworthiness of the issuer of an unrated security, as well as any financial institution or other party responsible for payments on the security.

The investments described in this section are in addition to the investments described elsewhere in this SAI in which the International Equity Portfolio and Certain Underlying Funds, and thus the Asset Allocation Portfolios may invest.

**FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS.** When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund agrees to purchase or sell a security in a foreign market it will generally be obligated to pay or will be entitled to receive a specified amount of foreign currency. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund will then generally convert dollars to that currency (in the case of a purchase) or that currency to dollars (in the case of a sale). The Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds will conduct their foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot basis (i.e., cash) at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market, or through entering into forward foreign currency contracts ("forward contracts") to purchase or sell foreign currencies. A forward contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract. These contracts are traded in the interbank market conducted directly between currency traders (usually large, commercial banks) and their customers. A forward contract generally has no deposit requirement and no commissions are charged at any stage for trades. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may enter into forward contracts in order to lock in the U.S. dollar amount it must pay or expects to receive for a security it has agreed to buy or sell. A Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may also enter into forward currency contracts with respect to the Portfolio's and/or the Underlying Fund's positions when it believes that a particular currency may change unfavorably compared to the U.S. dollar.

If Portfolio securities are used to secure such a forward contract, on the settlement of the forward contract for delivery by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund of a foreign currency, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund may either sell the portfolio securities and make delivery of the foreign currency, or it may retain the security and terminate its contractual obligation to deliver the foreign currency by purchasing an "offsetting" contract obligating it to purchase, on the same settlement date, the same amount of foreign currency (referred to as a "closing transaction"). Closing transactions with respect to forward contracts are usually effected with the counterparty to the original forward contract.

The Portfolios and/or the Underlying Fund may effect currency hedging transactions in foreign currency futures contacts, exchange-listed and OTC call and put options on foreign currency futures contracts and on foreign currencies. The use of forward futures or options contracts will not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities which the Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds own or intend to purchase or sell. They simply establish a rate of exchange for a future point in time.

Additionally, while these techniques tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged currency, their use tends to limit any potential gain which might result from the increase in value of such currency. In addition, such transactions involve costs and may result in losses.

The successful use of these transactions will usually depend on the Advisers' or SCM's and/or an Underlying Fund's investment adviser's ability to accurately forecast currency exchange rate movements. Should exchange rates move in an unexpected manner, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction, or it may realize losses. In addition, these techniques could result in a loss if the counterparty to the transaction does not perform as promised, including because of the counterparty's bankruptcy or insolvency. Moreover, there may be an imperfect correlation between a Portfolio's and/or an Underlying Fund's holdings of securities denominated in a particular currency and the currencies bought or sold in the forward contracts entered into by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund. This imperfect correlation may cause the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund to sustain losses that will prevent the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund from achieving a complete hedge or expose the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund to risk of foreign exchange loss. In addition, investors should bear in mind that a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is not obligated to actively engage in hedging or other currency transactions. For example, a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may not have attempted to hedge its exposure to a particular foreign currency at a time when doing so might have avoided a loss.

Although each Portfolio values its assets in terms of U.S. dollars, it does not intend to convert its holdings of foreign currencies to U.S. dollars on a daily basis. The Portfolios will, however, do so from time to time, and investors should be aware of the costs of currency conversion. Although foreign exchange dealers typically do not charge a fee for conversion, they do realize a profit based on the spread between the prices at which they are buying and selling various currencies.

Thus, a dealer may offer to sell a foreign currency to a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund at one rate, while offering a lesser rate of exchange should a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund desire to resell that currency to the dealer. The transactions described in this section may also give risk to certain federal income tax consequences described below under the heading "Certain Tax Considerations."

**Recent Market Events.** U.S. and international markets have been experiencing dramatic volatility. As a result, the securities markets have experienced substantially lower valuations, reduced liquidity, price volatility, credit downgrades, and increased likelihood of default and valuation difficulties. Accordingly, the risks of investing in the following securities in which certain Portfolios may invest have increased.

*Derivatives Rule*. In October 2020, the SEC adopted a final rule related to the use of derivatives, short sales, reverse repurchase agreements and certain other transactions by registered investment companies (the "rule"). Subject to certain exceptions, the rule requires funds to trade derivatives and certain other transactions that create future payment or delivery obligations subject to a value-at-risk (VaR) leverage limit and to certain derivatives risk management program, reporting and board oversight requirements. Generally, these requirements apply to any fund engaging in derivatives transactions unless a fund satisfies a "limited derivatives users" exception, which requires the fund to limit its gross notional derivatives exposure (with certain exceptions) to 10% of its net assets and to adopt derivatives risk management procedures. Under the rule, when a fund trades reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions, it needs to aggregate the amount of indebtedness associated with the reverse repurchase agreements or similar financing transactions with the aggregate amount of any other senior securities representing indebtedness (e.g., borrowings, if applicable) when calculating the fund's asset coverage ratio or treat all such transactions as derivatives transactions. The SEC also provided guidance in connection with the final rule regarding the use of securities lending collateral that may limit securities lending activities. In addition, under the rule, a fund may invest in a security on a when-issued or forward-settling basis, or with a non-standard settlement cycle, and the transaction will be deemed not to involve a senior security (as defined under Section 18(g) of the 1940 Act), provided that (i) the fund intends to physically settle the transaction and (ii) the transaction will settle within 35 days of its trade date (the "Delayed-Settlement Securities Provision"). A fund may otherwise engage in when-issued, forward-settling and non-standard settlement cycle securities transactions that do not meet the conditions of the Delayed-Settlement Securities Provision so long as the fund treats any such transaction as a derivatives transaction for purposes of compliance with the rule. Furthermore, under the rule, a fund will be permitted to enter into an unfunded commitment agreement, and such unfunded commitment agreement will not be subject to the asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act, if the fund reasonably believes, at the time it enters into such agreement, that it will have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its obligations with respect to all such agreements as they come due. These requirements may limit the ability of the funds to use derivatives, short sales, reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions, and the other relevant transactions as part of its investment strategies.

**ADDITIONAL RISKS.** Securities in which the Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may invest are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and shareholders, such as the federal bankruptcy laws and federal, state and local laws which may be enacted by Congress or the state legislatures extending the time for payment of principal or interest, or both or imposing other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations.

**RATINGS OF CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS.** Moody's, S&P and Fitch are private services that provide ratings of the credit quality of debt obligations, including issues of corporate and municipal securities. A description of the range of ratings assigned to corporate and municipal securities by Moody's, S&P and Fitch is included in Appendix A to this SAI. Certain Portfolios and/or certain Underlying Funds may use these ratings in determining whether to purchase, sell or hold a security. These ratings represent Moody's, S&P's and Fitch's opinions as to the quality of the securities that they undertake to rate. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality. Consequently, securities with the same maturity, interest rate and ratings may have different market prices. Subsequent to its purchase by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund an issue of securities may cease to be rated or its rating may be reduced below the minimum rating required for purchase by the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund. The Advisers or SCM will consider such an event in determining whether a Portfolio should continue to hold the obligation and will dispose of such securities in order to limit the holdings of debt securities rated below investment grade to less than 5% of the assets of the Portfolio. If a security is given different ratings by different nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, the Portfolios' Advisers consider the security's rating to be the highest rating of the ratings.

Opinions relating to the validity of municipal securities and to the exemption of interest thereon from federal income tax (and also, when available, from the federal alternative minimum tax) are rendered by bond counsel to the issuing authorities at the time of issuance. Neither the Advisers nor the Manager will review the proceedings relating to the issuance of municipal securities or the basis for such opinions.

An issuer's obligations under its municipal securities are subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors such as the federal bankruptcy laws and federal, state and local laws which may be enacted to extend the time for payment of principal or interest, or both, or to impose other constraints upon enforcement of such obligations. There also is the possibility that, as a result of litigation or other conditions, the power or ability of issuers to meet their obligations for the payment of principal and interest on their municipal securities may be materially adversely affected.

**RESETS.** The interest rates paid on the Adjustable Rate Mortgage Securities ("ARMs") in which certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Fund may invest generally are readjusted or reset at intervals of one year or less to an increment over some predetermined interest rate index.

There are two main categories of indices: those based on U.S. Treasury securities and those derived from a calculated measure, such as a cost of funds index or a moving average of mortgage rates. Commonly utilized indices include the one-year and five-year constant maturity Treasury Note rates, the three-month Treasury Bill rate, the 180-day Treasury Bill rate, rates on longer-term Treasury securities, the National Median Cost of Funds, the prime rate of a specific bank, or commercial paper rates. Some indices, such as the one-year constant maturity Treasury Note rate, closely mirror changes in market interest rate levels. Others tend to lag changes in market rate levels and tend to be somewhat less volatile.

**CAPS AND FLOORS.** The underlying mortgages, which collateralize the ARMs in which certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Fund invests, will frequently have caps and floors which limit the maximum amount by which the loan rate to the residential borrower may change up or down: (1) per reset or adjustment interval and (2) over the life of the loan. Some residential mortgage loans restrict periodic adjustments by limiting changes in the borrower's monthly principal and interest payments rather than limiting interest rate changes. These payment caps may result in negative amortization. The value of mortgage securities in which certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Fund invests may be affected if market interest rates rise or fall faster and farther than the allowable caps or floors on the underlying residential mortgage loans. Additionally, even though the interest rates on the underlying residential mortgages are adjustable, amortization and prepayments may occur, thereby causing the effective maturities of the mortgage securities in which certain Portfolios and/or the Underlying Fund invests to be shorter than the maturities stated in the underlying mortgages.

**MUNICIPAL BONDS.** Municipal bonds include debt obligations of a state, a territory, or a possession of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof (e.g., countries, cities, towns, villages, districts, authorities) or the District of Columbia issued to obtain funds for various purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, streets and water and sewer works. Other public purposes for which municipal bonds may be issued include the refunding of outstanding obligations, obtaining funds for general operating expenses and the obtaining of funds to loan to public or private institutions for the construction of facilities such as education, hospital and housing facilities. In addition, certain types of private activity bonds may be issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to provide privately operated housing facilities, sports facilities, convention or trade show facilities, airport, mass transit, port or parking facilities, air or water pollution control facilities and certain local facilities for water supply, gas, electricity or sewage or solid waste disposal. Such obligations are included within the term municipal bonds if the interest paid thereon is at the time of issuance, in the opinion of the issuer's bond counsel, exempt from federal income tax. The current federal tax laws, however, substantially limit the amount of such obligations that can be issued in each state.

The two principal classifications of municipal bonds are "general obligation" and limited obligation or "revenue" bonds. General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer's pledge of its faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest, whereas revenue bonds are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise tax or other specific revenue source. Private activity bonds that are municipal bonds are in most cases revenue bonds and do not generally constitute the pledge of the credit of the issuer of such bonds. The credit quality of private activity revenue bonds is usually directly related to the credit standing of the industrial user involved. There are, in addition, a variety of hybrid and special types of municipal obligations as well as numerous differences in the collateral security of municipal bonds, both within and between the two principal classifications described above.

**REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.** Each Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds may invest without limit in repurchase agreements. A repurchase agreement is effectively a loan whereby an instrument under which the investor (such as a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund) acquires ownership of a security (known as the "underlying security") and the seller (i.e., a bank or primary dealer) agrees, at the time of the sale, to repurchase the underlying security at a mutually agreed upon time and price, thereby determining the yield during the term of the agreement. This results in a fixed rate of return insulated from market fluctuations during such period, unless the seller defaults on its repurchase obligations. A Portfolio will enter into repurchase agreements only where (i) the underlying securities are of the type (excluding maturity limitations) which the Portfolio's investment guidelines would allow it to purchase directly; (ii) the market value of the underlying security, including interest accrued, will be at all times at least equal to the value of the repurchase agreement; and (iii) payment for the underlying security is made only upon physical delivery or evidence of book-entry transfer to the account of the Portfolio's custodian. Repurchase agreements usually are for short periods, often under one week, and will not be entered into by a Portfolio for a duration of more than seven days if, as a result, more than 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of the NAV of the Portfolio would be invested in such agreements or other investments, which are illiquid.

The Portfolio will assure that the amount of collateral with respect to any repurchase agreement is adequate. As with a true extension of credit, however, there is a risk of delay in recovery or the possibility of inadequacy of the collateral should the seller of the repurchase agreement fail financially. In addition, a Portfolio could incur costs in connection with the disposition of the collateral if the seller were to default. A Portfolio will enter into repurchase agreements only with sellers deemed to be creditworthy by the Portfolio's Adviser or Manager or the Board of Trustees, or pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and only when the economic benefit to the Portfolio is believed to justify the attendant risks. The Portfolios have adopted standards for the sellers with whom they will enter into repurchase agreements.

The Board of Trustees of the Trust believes these standards are designed to reasonably assure that such sellers present no serious risk of becoming involved in bankruptcy proceedings within the time frame contemplated by the repurchase agreement. The Portfolios may enter into repurchase agreements only with well-established securities dealers or with member banks of the Federal Reserve System.

In December 2023, the SEC adopted rule amendments providing that any covered clearing agency ("CCA") for U.S. Treasury securities require that every direct participant of the CCA (which generally would be a bank or broker-dealer) submit for clearance and settlement all eligible secondary market transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to which it is a counterparty. The clearing mandate includes in its scope all repurchase or reverse repurchase agreements of such direct participants collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities (collectively, "Treasury repo transactions") of a type accepted for clearing by a registered CCA, including both bilateral Treasury repo transactions and triparty Treasury repo transactions where a bank agent provides custody, collateral management and settlement services.

The Treasury repo transactions of a Portfolio with any direct participants of a CCA will be subject to the mandatory clearing requirement. Compliance with the clearing mandate for Treasury repo transactions will be required by June 30, 2026. A Portfolio will be required to clear all or substantially all of its Treasury repo transactions as of the compliance date. There are currently substantial regulatory and operational uncertainties associated with the implementation of these requirements which may affect the cost, terms and/or availability of cleared repo transactions.

**REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.** Reverse repurchase agreements involve the sale of securities to a bank or other institution with an agreement that an investor (such as a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund) will buy back the securities at a fixed future date at a fixed price plus an agreed amount of "interest" which may be reflected in the repurchase price. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of securities purchased by a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund with proceeds of the transaction may decline below the repurchase price of the securities sold by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund that it is obligated to repurchase. The Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund will also continue to be subject to the risk of a decline in the market value of the securities sold under the agreements because it will reacquire those securities upon effecting their repurchase. Under SEC requirements, a Portfolio needs to aggregate the amount of indebtedness associated with its reverse repurchase agreements and similar financing transactions with the aggregate amount of any other senior securities representing indebtedness (e.g., borrowings, if applicable) when calculating the fund's asset coverage ratio or treat all such transactions as derivatives transactions.

**SHORT SALES.** Certain Portfolios and/or an Underlying Funds may sell securities short. A short sale is a transaction in which a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund sells a security it does not own or have the right to acquire (or that it owns but does not wish to deliver) in anticipation that the market price of that security will decline.

When a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund makes a short sale, the broker-dealer through which the short sale is made must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the party purchasing the security. The Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund is required to make a margin deposit in connection with such short sales; the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund may have to pay a fee to borrow particular securities and will often be obligated to pay over any dividends and accrued interest on borrowed securities.

If the price of the security sold short increases between the time of the short sale and the time the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund covers its short position, the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund will incur a loss; conversely, if the price declines, the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Fund will realize a capital gain. Any gain will be decreased, and any loss increased, by the transaction costs described above. If a Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund engages in short sales for hedging purposes, the successful use of short selling may be adversely affected by imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the security sold short and the securities being hedged.

To the extent a Portfolio sells securities short, it will provide collateral to the broker-dealer. Each Portfolio does not intend to enter into short sales (other than short sales "against the box") if immediately after such sales the aggregate of the value of all collateral exceeds 10% of the value of the Portfolio's net assets. This percentage may be varied by action of the Board of Trustees. A short sale is "against the box" to the extent the Portfolio and/or an Underlying Fund contemporaneously owns, or has the right to obtain at no added cost, securities identical to those sold short.

**LARGE SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS.** Certain account holders may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) or control a significant percentage of a Portfolio's shares. Redemptions by large account holders of their shares in a Portfolio may impact the Portfolio's liquidity and NAV. These redemptions may also force the Portfolio to sell securities at a time when the Adviser or Manager would otherwise not choose to sell, which may negatively impact the Portfolio's performance, as well as increase the Portfolio's trading costs and its taxable distributions to shareholders.

**Special Risks Related to Cyber Security.** The Portfolios, including through their investment in the Underlying Funds, and their service providers are susceptible to cyber security risks that include, among other things, theft, unauthorized monitoring, release, misuse, loss, destruction or corruption of confidential and highly restricted data; denial of service attacks; unauthorized access to relevant systems; compromises to networks or devices that the Portfolios and their service providers use to service the Portfolios' operations; or operational disruption or failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Portfolios and their service providers. Cyber-attacks against or security breakdowns of the Portfolios or their service providers may adversely impact the Portfolios and their shareholders, potentially resulting in, among other things, financial losses; the inability of Portfolio shareholders to transact business and the Portfolios to process transactions; inability to calculate the Portfolios' NAV; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs; and/or additional compliance costs. The Portfolios may incur additional costs for cyber security risk management and remediation purposes.

In addition, cyber security risks may also impact issuers of securities in which the Portfolios invest, including the Underlying Funds, which may cause the Portfolios' investment in such issuers to lose value. There can be no assurance that the Portfolios or their service providers will not suffer losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security breaches in the future.

**PORTFOLIO TURNOVER.** Information regarding the portfolio turnover rate for each Portfolio is available in the Financial Highlights section of each Portfolio's respective Prospectus.

**<u>INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS</u>**

The following policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the Prospectuses. For purposes of the following restrictions and those contained in each Prospectus: (i) all percentage limitations apply immediately after a purchase or initial investment; and (ii) except for the limitation applicable to borrowing money, any subsequent change in any applicable percentage resulting from market fluctuations or other changes in the amount of total assets does not require elimination of any security from a Portfolio. Accordingly, any subsequent change in values, net assets or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with a Portfolio's investment policies and limitations.

A Portfolio's fundamental investment policies and limitations may be changed only with the consent of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the particular Portfolio. As used in this SAI, the term "majority of the outstanding voting securities" means the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares of a Portfolio present at a meeting where the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of a Portfolio are present in person or by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of a Portfolio. Shares of each Portfolio will be voted separately on matters affecting only that Portfolio, including approval of changes in the fundamental investment policies of that Portfolio.

The investment objectives of the Initial Portfolios, in addition to the investment restrictions listed below, are fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. The investment objective of the Asset Allocation Portfolios may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. All investment policies and restrictions that are not identified as fundamental may be changed with Board approval and do not require a shareholder vote.

**FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS**

A Portfolio may not:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. With respect to 75% of its total assets taken at market value, invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one issuer, except obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, if, as a result, more than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets would be invested in the securities of any one issuer. This restriction does NOT apply to the Asset Allocation Portfolios;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. With respect to 75% of its assets, purchase more than 10% of any class of the outstanding voting securities of any issuer. This restriction does NOT apply to the Asset Allocation Portfolios;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, purchase securities of any issuer if such purchase would not be consistent with the maintenance of the Portfolio's status as a diversified company under the 1940 Act, or the rules or regulations thereunder, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, invest 25% or more of its total assets in securities of issuers in any one industry except that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities of healthcare and biotechnology companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Technology & Communications Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities of technology and communications companies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios, purchase any securities that would cause more than 25% of the total assets of a Portfolio to be invested in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (except for investments in other registered investment companies in the same "group of investment companies" as that term is defined in Section 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. With respect to the Initial Portfolios, borrow money, except from a bank in an aggregate amount not exceeding one third of the Portfolio's total assets to meet redemptions and for other temporary or emergency purposes not involving leveraging. A Portfolio may not purchase securities while borrowings exceed 5% of the value of its total assets, except that this restriction is non-fundamental with respect to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, the Technology & Communications Portfolio, and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, borrow money, except to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act, or the rules or regulations thereunder, as such statute, rules or regulations may be amended from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios, purchase physical commodities or contracts relating to physical commodities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified by regulatory authority having jurisdiction, from time to time;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, invest in real estate or real estate limited partnerships (direct participation programs), except that each Portfolio may (as appropriate and consistent with its investment objectives and policies) purchase securities of issuers which engage in real estate operations and securities, which are secured by real estate or interests therein;

In addition, these Portfolios may hold and sell real estate acquired through default, liquidation or other distributions of an interest in real estate as a result of the Portfolios' ownership of such securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, purchase or sell real estate (however, each Portfolio may, to the extent appropriate to its investment objective, purchase securities secured by real estate or interests therein or securities issued by companies investing in real estate or interests therein);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. With respect to the Initial Portfolios, underwrite securities of other companies, except to the extent that the Portfolio may be deemed to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act in disposing of a security;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, underwrite the securities of other issuers except to the extent that a Portfolio may be deemed to be an underwriter under certain securities laws in the disposition of "restricted securities";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, purchase warrants if as a result the Portfolio would then have either more than 5% of its total assets (determined at the time of investment) invested in warrants or more than 2% of its total assets invested in warrants not listed on the New York or NYSE Amex Stock Exchanges, except that this limitation is non-fundamental with respect to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, the Technology & Communications Portfolio, and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, pledge its assets or assign or otherwise encumber its assets in excess of 33 1/3% of its net assets (taken at market value at the time of pledging) and then only to secure borrowings effected within the limitations set forth in its Prospectus, except that this limitation is considered non-fundamental with respect to the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio, the Technology & Communications Portfolio, and the Mid Capitalization Portfolio;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, issue senior securities, except to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, which may include, but is not limited to: (i) entering into repurchase agreements; (ii) borrowing money in accordance with restrictions described above; or (iii) lending Portfolio securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, issue senior securities except with respect to any permissible borrowings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, make loans, except that a Portfolio may (i) purchase or hold debt instruments in accordance with its investment objective and policies; (ii) enter into repurchase agreements; (iii) engage in securities lending as described in the Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information; and (iv) make loans to the extent permitted by an order issued by the SEC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. With respect to the Initial Portfolios only, make loans to any person or individual, except that Portfolio securities may be loaned by all Portfolios within the limitations set forth herein; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios only, purchase securities of other investment companies except as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules, regulations and applicable exemptive relief thereunder.

Each Portfolio may purchase securities, which are not registered under the 1933 Act but which can be sold to "qualified institutional buyers" in accordance with Rule 144A under the 1933 Act. Any such security will not be considered illiquid so long as it is determined not to be illiquid by the Board of Trustees or the Portfolio's Adviser or SCM, acting under guidelines approved and monitored by the Board, which has the ultimate responsibility for any determination regarding liquidity and that an adequate trading market exists for that security. This investment practice could have the effect of increasing the level of illiquidity in each of the Portfolios during any period that qualified institutional buyers become uninterested in purchasing these restricted securities. The ability to sell to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A is a recent development and it is not possible to predict how this market will develop. The Board will carefully monitor any investments by each of the Portfolios in these securities. Investment limitations and restrictions described above apply at the time of investment, except for the restriction applicable to borrowings, which is ongoing.

**NON-FUNDAMENTAL POLICIES**

The following policies may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. A Portfolio will not invest more than 15% (5% with respect to the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) of the value of its net assets in securities that are illiquid, including certain government stripped mortgage related securities, repurchase agreements maturing in more than seven days and that cannot be liquidated prior to maturity and securities that are illiquid by virtue of the absence of a readily available market. Securities that have legal or contractual restrictions on resale but have a readily available market are deemed not illiquid for this purpose. In addition, the Initials Portfolios cannot: (a) purchase securities on margin (except for such short-term loans as are necessary for the clearance of purchases of Portfolio securities collateral arrangements in connection with transactions in futures and options); and (b) invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another company.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios cannot: (a) purchase securities on margin (except for such short-term loans as are necessary for the clearance of purchases of Portfolio securities and collateral arrangements in connection with transactions in futures and options, forwards, swaps and other derivative instruments); and (b) invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another company.

The 80% investment restriction noted in the Prospectuses of certain Portfolios is also non-fundamental, but requires 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders before it can be changed.

With respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolios, non-fundamental policies described above apply at the time of investment.

**<u>PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE</u>**

The Trust has adopted policies and procedures regarding disclosure of portfolio holdings (the "Policy"). Pursuant to the Policy, the Trust may disclose information concerning Trust portfolio holdings only if such disclosure is consistent with the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws and the Trust's and the Manager's fiduciary duties to Trust shareholders. The Manager may not receive compensation or any other consideration in connection with the disclosure of information about the portfolio securities of the Trust. Consideration includes any agreement to maintain assets in the Trust or in other investment companies or accounts managed by each of the Manager or by any of its affiliates. Material non-public information concerning portfolio holdings may be divulged to third parties only when the Trust has a legitimate business purpose for doing so and the recipients of the information are subject to a duty of confidentiality, which has been memorialized in an approved non-disclosure agreement.

Such non-disclosure agreement shall also prohibit the recipient from trading on the basis of non-public portfolio holdings information. Persons who owe a duty of trust or confidence to the Trust or of the Manager (such as legal counsel) may receive non-public portfolio holdings information without entering into a non-disclosure agreement. Under no circumstances shall current or prospective Trust shareholders receive non-public portfolio holdings information, except as described below.

<u>Statutory Portfolio Holdings Disclosure</u>. As required by Section 30 of the 1940 Act, the Trust discloses each Portfolio's portfolio holdings by mailing a notice to shareholders regarding website availability of its annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders approximately two months after the end of the Trust's fiscal year and semi-annual periods. The notice also provides shareholders with a toll-free phone number and website address to request a printed or emailed copy, or to elect to receive paper reports in the future, of its annual and semi-annual reports at no charge.

Shareholders may call 1-800-807-FUND to obtain each Portfolio's portfolio holdings within two months of the Trust's first and third fiscal quarter endings in its filings with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT.

<u>Selective Portfolio Holdings Disclosure</u>. Each Portfolio does not selectively disclose its portfolio holdings to any person, other than to rating agencies and newly hired or prospective investment advisers or sub-advisers. Selective disclosures to newly hired or prospective investment advisers or sub-advisers are made only pursuant to written agreements which require that the information be kept confidential and prohibit the recipient from trading on the basis of the information. Each Portfolio may disclose its month-end portfolio holdings to rating agencies no sooner than thirty days after the month-end, with the understanding that such holdings may be posted or disseminated to the public by the rating agencies at any time.

<u>Voluntary Portfolio Holdings Disclosure</u>. Approximately one to three weeks after the end of each calendar quarter, Saratoga posts on the Trust's website a profile of each Portfolio, which typically includes the respective Portfolio's top holdings.

Each Portfolio will make available by telephone (1-800-807-FUND), no sooner than thirty days after the end of each month, a complete schedule of its month-end portfolio holdings.

Information concerning the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's portfolio holdings, as well as its daily weighted average portfolio maturity and weighted average life, is posted on its website, www.saratogacap.com, within five business days after the end of each month. The Portfolio also files more detailed portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-MFP within five business days after the end of each month. The SEC will make Form N-MFP filings publicly available on its website two months after the filings and a link to the SEC filing is posted on the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio's website referenced above.

The Trust's Administrator shall review initial registration statements and post-effective amendments to ensure that the disclosure referenced above is included and continues to be accurate.

**<u>PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES AND CONTROL PERSONS OF THE PORTFOLIOS</u>**

To the knowledge of the Trust, the following were owners of record or beneficially of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Class A, Class C, and Class I of each Portfolio of the Trust as of December 1, 2025. Persons who own, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, 25% or more of the voting securities of the Portfolios are deemed to be control persons ("Control Persons").

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| **Title of Portfolio/Class** | **Name and Address** | **Percentage** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class A | Pershing LLC<br> P.O. Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-9998 | 99.91% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class A | Saratoga Capital<br> Management, LLC<br> 12725 W. Indian School<br> Road, E-101,<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 100.00% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class A | Robert H Elder III<br> 9764 Creekside Road<br> Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 | 51.63% |
|  | Jason K Atkins as<br> Custodian for/Ariella<br> Phillips UTMA CO<br> 336 Tynan Dr<br> Erie, CO 80516 | 48.30% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class A | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/John Chan IRA (Bene<br> of) Dan Chan IRA (Decd)<br> PO Box 1045<br> Ukiah, CA 95482 | 85.03% |
|  | Pershing LLC<br> P.O. Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-9998 | 9.39% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gillian A Lillich<br> 5045 Manzano Street<br> Camarillo, CA 93012 | 5.07% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class A | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gillian A Lillich R/O<br> IRA<br> 5045 Manzano Street<br> Camarillo, CA 93012 | 99.99% |

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| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio – Class A | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Jacquelyn A Decamp<br> Ira<br> 8374 SW 56<sup>th</sup> Ave Road<br> Ocala, FL 34476 | 60.31% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gregory R St Clair<br> 1903 Harriman Ln Unit B<br> Redondo Beach, CA 90278 | 17.00% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Josephine J Hancock<br> R/O IRA<br> 8532 Forsythe St<br> Sunland, CA 91040 | 14.58% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio – Class A | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Donna Marie<br> Anderson IRA (Bene Of)<br> Maryann C Swanson IRA<br> (Dec'd)<br> 81 Jessup Rd<br> Warwick, NY 10990-2509 | 30.32%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Jacquelyne A DeCamp<br> IRA<br> 8374 SW 56<sup>th</sup> Ave Road<br> Ocala, FL 34476 | 53.32% |

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| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio – Class A | Mofied Kassab Ttee<br> &/Hazar Kharson Ttee<br> The MHK Family Trust<br> Ua Dtd 07/29/1999<br> 1649 E. Desert Willow Dr.<br> Phoenix, AZ 85048-4520 | 8.24%<br>|
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 19.31% |

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| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio – Class A | Mofied Kassab Ttee<br> &/Hazar Kharson Ttee<br> The MHK Family Trust<br> Ua Dtd 07/29/1999<br> 1649 E. Desert Willow Dr.<br> Phoenix, AZ 85048-4520 | 42.04%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gregory R. St. Clair<br> R/O Ira<br> 1903 Harriman Ln. Unit B<br> Redondo Beach, CA 90278 | 7.34%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Jacquelyn A DeCamp<br> IRA<br> 8374 SW 56<sup>th</sup> Ave Road<br> Ocala, FL 34476 | 5.84%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/John Chan IRA (Bene<br> of) Dan Chan IRA (Decd)<br> PO Box 1045<br> Ukiah, CA 95482 | 17.80% |
|  | National Financial Services,<br> LLC<br> 499 Washington Blvd<br> Jersey City, NJ 07310 | 5.10% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio – Class A | LPL Financial/A/C 1000-<br> 0005<br> 4707 Executive Dr.<br> San Diego, CA 92121 | 9.03% |

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| Small Capitalization Portfolio – Class A<br>| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gregory R. St. Clair<br> R/O IRA<br> 1903 Harriman Ln. Unit B<br> Redondo Beach, CA 90278 | 16.82%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Donna Marie<br> Anderson IRA (Bene Of)<br> Maryann C Swanson IRA<br> (Dec'd)<br> 81 Jessup Rd<br> Warwick, NY 10990-2509 | 28.70%<br>|

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|  | RBC Capital Markets<br> LLC/Michael J. Dailey<br> 110 Spring Garden St.<br> Moscow, PA 18444-9059 | 17.80% |
|  | Steven & Jean Dedrickson<br> Trust<br> 970 Quarry St<br> Petaluma, CA 94954 | 15.22% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Jacquelyn A DeCamp<br> IRA<br> 8374 SW 56<sup>th</sup> Ave Road<br> Ocala, FL 34476 | 6.42% |
| International Equity Portfolio – Class A | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 56.15%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Gregory R. St. Clair<br> R/O<br> Ira<br> 1903 Harriman Ln. Unit B<br> Redondo Beach, CA 90278 | 15.27% |

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| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Donna Marie<br> Anderson IRA (Bene Of)<br> Maryann C Swanson IRA<br> (Dec'd)<br> 81 Jessup Rd<br> Warwick, NY 10990-2509 | 11.65% |
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Jacquelyn A DeCamp<br> IRA<br> 8374 SW 56<sup>th</sup> Ave Road<br> Ocala, FL 34476 | 6.62% |

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| Technology & Communications Portfolio – Class A | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy<br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSfsi<br> 0o0 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086 | 8.94% |
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 7.81% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio – Class A | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy <br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSFSI<br> 000 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd.<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086 | 12.77%<br>|
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 5.15% |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Richard A Callahan<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester HLS, MI 48307 | 24.65%<br>|

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| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester HLS, MI 48307 | 6.67%<br>|
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Callahan<br> Roth IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester MI 48307-2745 | 21.69%<br>|
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Beth Callahan<br> Roth IRA<br> 4424 Pasadena Ave.<br> Sacramento, CA 95821 | 8.20%<br>|
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Robert J Opiteck<br> Roth IRA<br> 32674 Bingham Ln<br> Bingham Farms, MI 48025 | 5.64% |
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Paul M. Brookenthal<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 5373 Terence Ct<br> Bloomfield, MI 48302 | 5.96% |
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Ryan E Callahan<br> Roth IRA<br> 118 Venus Way<br> Madison, WI 53718 | 5.22% |
| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Kristin Lee Opiteck<br> Roth IRA<br> 29721 Nottingham Cir<br> Livonia, MI 48152 | 5.64% |

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| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Rob Andrew Opiteck<br> R/O IRA<br> 2250 Ramsgate Dr.<br> Henderson, NV 89074 | 27.34% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan IRA <br> 780 Wagner Dr. <br> Rochester, MI 48307 | 46.95% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Rob Andrew Opiteck<br> Roth IRA <br> 2250 Ramsgate Dr.<br> Henderson, NV 89074 | 17.98% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Richard A Callahan<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester, MI 48307 | 7.73% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Paul M Brookenthal<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 5373 Terence CT<br> Bloomfield MI, 48302-2555 | 16.56% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Richard A Callahan<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester HLS MI 48307 | 14.09% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Bella Brookenthal<br> Non Dfi Simple Ira<br> 5373 Terence Court <br> Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 | 23.66% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Aleli Mejia Nava R/O<br> IRA<br> 2250 Ramsgate Dr.<br> Henderson, NV 89074 | 8.36% |

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|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Shirley G Pascaretti<br> Roth IRA<br> 28044 Ashland<br> Harrison Township, MI<br> 48045 | 6.31% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Aleli Mejia Nava<br> Roth IRA<br> 2250 Ramsgate Dr.<br> Henderson, NV 89074 | 8.36% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> Fbo/Robert Kress Non Dfi<br> Simple Ira<br> Clarkston Automotive<br> 665 N Hughes<br> Howell, MI 48843 | 5.49% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class C<br>| First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/James W Shillenn Non<br> DFI Simple IRA<br> 1595 N Ortonville Rd<br> Ortonville, MI 48462 | 55.25%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> Fbo/Katherine Diponio<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 8103 Ivy Glen Park<br> White Lake, MI 48386 | 5.67% <br>|

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|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Robert J Opiteck IRA<br> 32674 Bingham Ln<br> Bingham Farms, MI 48025 | 6.81% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Scott R Callahan<br> R/O IRA<br> 4424 Pasadena Ave<br> Sacramento, CA 95821 | 22.42% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Aiden Kelly Non DFI<br> Simple IRA<br> 6887 Helen St<br> Garden City, MI 48135 | 8.37%<br>|

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|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Christopher D<br> Pascaretti IRA<br> 28044 Ashland<br> Harrison Township, MI<br> 48045 | 17.18%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Carie Lee Taylor<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 1670 John Hix Rd.<br> Westland, MI 48186 | 28.84%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Bella Brookenthal<br> Non Dfi Simple Ira<br> 5373 Terence Court<br> Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 | 32.52% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Stephen C Callahan<br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 1308 E Fairview Ln<br> Rochester, MI 48306 | 13.62% |

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|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Robert J Opiteck IRA<br> 32674 Bingham Ln<br> Bingham Farms, MI 48025 | 62.13% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> Fbo/Robert Kress Non Dfi<br> Simple Ira<br> Clarkston Automotive<br> 665 N Hughes<br> Howell, MI 48843 | 7.93% |
|  | Wells Fargo Clearing<br> Services/A/C 8839-3036<br> One North Jefferson<br> Avenue<br> Saint Louis, MO 63103 | 9.35% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Annette Back Roth<br> IRA<br> 9460 S 520 E<br> Sandy, UT 84070 | 47.90% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Allan Back Roth IRA<br> 9460 S 520 E<br> Sandy, UT 84070 | 47.90% |

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| Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class C | UBS WM USA/Spec Cdy<br> A/C Exl Ben Cust Of<br> UBSFSI<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086-6761 | 44.97% |
|  | Wells Fargo Clearing<br> Services/A/C 5726-1057<br> 2801 Market Street<br> Saint Louis, MO 63103 | 18.94% |

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|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester, MI 48307 | 7.20% |
|  | Pershing LLC<br> P.O. Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-9998 | 5.08% |
| Large Cap Value Portfolio – Class C | National Financial Services,<br> LLC <br> 499 Washington Blvd <br> Jersey City, NJ 07310 | 21.41% |
|  | RBC Capital Markets LLC/<br> Jonathan E Struthers<br> Roth IRA<br> 303 K St<br> Baxter, IA 50028 | 12.35% |
|  | RBC Capital Markets LLC/<br> Jacob E Struthers<br> Roth IRA<br> 303 K St<br> Baxter, IA 50028 | 5.17% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan NON DFI Simple<br> IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester HLS MI<br> 48307-2745 | 56.34% |

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| Mid Capitalization Portfolio – Class C | LPL Financial/A/C 1000-<br> 0005<br> 4707 Executive Dr.<br> San Diego, CA 92121 | 85.87% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan<br> NON DFI Simple IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester Hls, MI<br> 48307-2745 | 12.29% |
| Small Cap Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway-<br> Callahan IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr.<br> Rochester HLS MI<br> 48307-2745 | 98.91% |
| International Equity Portfolio – Class C | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Melinda K Conway <br> Callahan <br> Non DFI Simple IRA<br> 780 Wagner Dr <br> Rochester Hills, MI 48307 | 99.11% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio – Class C | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy <br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSfsi<br> 000 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd.<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086-6761 | 46.44%  |
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 5.20% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio – Class C | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy<br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSfsi<br> 0o0 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd.<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086-6761 | 37.37% |

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|  | Wells Fargo Clearing<br> Services/A/C 2983-1143<br> 2801 Market Street <br> Saint Louis, MO 63103 | 41.60% |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class I | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Ann Ventimiglia R/O<br> Ira C/O SCM, 12725 W.<br> Indian School Road, E-101,<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 8.64% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Veda Solomon R/O Ira<br> 324 South Brookside Ave.<br> Freeport, NY 11520 | 12.26% |
|  | Pershing LLC<br> P.O. Box 2052 <br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-9998 | 23.14% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite<br> 525 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 45.88% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class I | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Patrick H. McCollough<br> R/O Ira C/O SCM, 12725<br> W. Indian School Road, E-101,<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 51.67% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Veda Solomon Ira<br> 324 S. Brookside Avenue<br> Freeport, NY 11520 | 12.32% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite <br> 525<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 23.03% |
|  | Loretta Van Tassell &/Anne<br> Black JT TEN<br> 188 Furman Blvd<br> Keyport, NJ 07735 | 7.56% |
|  | Jonathan Ventimiglia C/O<br> SCM<br> 12725 W. Indian School<br> Road, E-101<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 5.18% |

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| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class I | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Stephen Ventimiglia<br> Ira C/O SCM, 12725 W.<br> Indian School Road, E-101,<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 7.59% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite <br> 525 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 43.43% |
|  | Pershing LLC<br> P.O. Box 2052<br> Jersey City, NJ 07303-9998 | 20.28% |
|  | Laura C Vong &/LE H BUI <br> JT TEN<br> 509 S Curtis Ave<br> Alhambra, CA 91803  | 10.13%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Julie L. Maggio IRA<br> 218 Christine Court<br> Covington, LA 70433 | 11.10% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class I | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Bruce E. Ventimiglia<br> R/O Ira<br> C/O SCM, 12725 W. Indian<br> School Road, E-101, <br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 7.13% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Stephen H Hamrick<br> C/O SCM, 12725 W. Indian<br> School Road, E-101,<br> Avondale, AZ 85392 | 17.15% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Susan Stadsklev SEP <br> IRA<br> 3 W Glendale Ave<br> Alexandria, VA 22301-2400 | 6.92%<br>|
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite<br> 525 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 54.65% |

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| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio – Class I | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Bruce E. Ventimiglia<br> R/O Ira C/O SCM<br> 12725 W. Indian School<br> Road, E-101, Avondale, AZ<br> 85392 | 37.71% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Glenda P. Parris R/O<br> Ira<br> 2212 S 216th Ln.<br> Buckeye, AZ 85326 | 6.17% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite<br> 525 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 43.88% |
|  | Daniel Maggio<br> 410 Perriloux Rd<br> Madisonville, LA 70447 | 9.78% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio – Class I | Ross L Guarino &/Joanne C <br> Guarino JTEN<br> 1101 North Atlantic Dr<br> Lantana, FL 33462 | 6.16% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite 525<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 9.12% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Laurie J. Kish<br> 5012 Duverney<br> Laguna Woods, CA 92637 | 5.05% |
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Brian J Vargo Non Dfi<br> Simple IRA Vargo Outdoors<br> 214 Market St<br> Lewisburg, PA 17837 | 7.88% |

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| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio – Class I<br>| Nancy L White NPC <br> CRNFA 401K Plan<br> 36 North Country Club<br> Drive<br> Phoenix, AZ 85014 | 6.74%<br>|
|  | First National Bank Cust<br> FBO/Laurie J. Kish<br> 5012 Duverney<br> Laguna Woods, CA 92637 | 7.26% |
|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite <br> 525<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 5.87% |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio – Class I | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody<br> Account For<br> The Benefit Of Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 101 Montgomery Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94104 | 15.79% |
| Large Cap Value Portfolio – Class I | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody<br> Account For<br> The Benefit Of Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 101 Montgomery Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94104 | 6.94% |

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| Mid Capitalization Portfolio – Class I | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody<br> Account For<br> The Benefit Of Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 101 Montgomery Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94104 | 6.28% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio – Class I | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/PJDANNAIII Group<br> LLC 401(K) Prof<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite <br> 525<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 7.31% |
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody<br> Account For<br> The Benefit Of Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 101 Montgomery Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94104 | 5.40% |

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|  | Mid Atlantic Trust Company<br> FBO/Saratoga Capital<br> Management 401(K)<br> 1251 Waterfront Place, Suite<br> 525<br> Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 5.70% |
|  | Teri Stahller<br> 1412 Glenn Drive<br> Maple Glen, PA 19002 | 6.72% |
| International Equity Portfolio – Class I | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody<br> Account For<br> The Benefit Of Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 101 Montgomery Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94104 | 9.75% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio – Class I | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy<br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSfsi<br> 000 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd., <br> Weehawken, NJ 07086-6761 | 17.92% |
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc/Special Custody Acct<br> FBO<br> Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 15.52% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio – Class I | UBS Wm USA/Spec Cdy <br> A/C<br> Exl Ben Cust Of UBSfsi<br> 000 11011 6100<br> Omni Account M/F<br> Attn: Department Manager<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd.<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086-6761 | 16.12% |
|  | Charles Schwab & Co.<br> Inc./Special Custody Acct<br> FBO Customers<br> Attn: Mutual Funds<br> 211 Main Street<br> San Francisco, CA 94105 | 15.78% |

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**<u>TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS</u>**

The Trustees and executive officers of the Trust, and their principal occupations during the past five years, are set forth in the table below. Bruce E. Ventimiglia, Stephen Ventimiglia and Jonathan W. Ventimiglia are "interested persons" of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) by virtue of their positions as officers and/or directors of the Manager.

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| **Name, Age and <br> Address** | **Position(s) <br> Held with <br> Trust** | **Term\*/ <br> Length of <br> Time <br> Served** | **Principal <br> Occupation(s) During <br> Past 5 Years** | **Number of<br> Portfolios in Fund <br> Complex Overseen by <br> Trustee** | **Other<br> Directorships<br> Held by Trustee**<br> **During Past 5 Years** |
| **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** | **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** | **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** | **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** | **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** | **INTERESTED TRUSTEES:** |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia, 70<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | CEO and <br> Chairman of the Board of Trustees\*\* | Since September 1994 | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC | 14 |  |
| **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** | **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** | **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** | **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** | **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** | **INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES:** |
| Patrick H. McCollough, 83<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | Trustee | Since September 1994 | Retired | 14 | Chairman of the Board (2018–Present), Trustee (2011–2018), Harbor Beach Community Hospital |
| Udo Koopmann, 84<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | Trustee | Since April 1997 | Retired | 14 |  |
| Floyd E. Seal, 76<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | Trustee | Since April 1997 | Retired | 14 |  |
| Stephen H. Hamrick, 73<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | Trustee | Since January 2003 | Retired. President and Chief Executive Officer, Terra Capital Markets, LLC (2011–2021) (broker-dealer) | 14 |  |
| **OFFICERS:** | **OFFICERS:** | **OFFICERS:** | **OFFICERS:** | **OFFICERS:** | **OFFICERS:** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia, 69<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | Vice President <br> and Secretary\*\* | Since September 1994 | Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC | N/A |  |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia, 42<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101,<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 | President and Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, & Assistant Secretary\*\*\* | President since 2024; Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer since July 2009; Assistant Secretary since January 2008 | President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC | N/A |  |
| Frederick C. Teufel, Jr., 66<br> c/o Vigilant, LLC<br> 223 Wilmington West<br> Chester Pike, Suite 216<br> Chadds Ford, PA 19317 | Chief Compliance Officer | Since July 2021 | Director, Vigilant Compliance, LLC | N/A |  |

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\* Each Trustee will serve an indefinite term until his or her successor, if any, is duly elected and qualified. Officers of the Trust are elected annually.

\*\* Bruce E. Ventimiglia and Stephen Ventimiglia are brothers.

\*\*\* Jonathan W. Ventimiglia is Bruce E. Ventimiglia's son.

For each Trustee, the dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by the Trustee as of December 31, 2024 is shown in the tables below.

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| **Name of Trustee** | **Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the Trust** |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Over $100,000 |
| Patrick H. McCollough | Over $100,000 |
| Udo W. Koopmann | $10001 – $50000 |
| Floyd E. Seal | $10000 – $50000 |
| Stephen H. Hamrick | Over $100,000 |

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As to each Independent Trustee and his immediate family members, no person owned beneficially or of record securities in an investment advisor or principal underwriter of the Trust, or a person (other than a registered investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with an investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Trust.

**Board Leadership Structure, Risk Oversight and Trustee Qualifications**

The Board of the Trust consists of five Trustees, four of whom are not "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act), of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees"). The Board is responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the Trust, including general supervision of the duties performed by SCM and other service providers to the Trust. SCM is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business affairs of the Trust.

The Board believes that each Trustee's experience, qualifications, attributes or skills on an individual basis and in combination with those of the other Trustees lead to the conclusion that each Trustee possesses the requisite skills and attributes to carry out his oversight responsibilities with respect to the Trust. The Board believes that the Trustees' ability to review, critically evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, to interact effectively with the Manager, other service providers, counsel and independent auditors, and to exercise effective business judgment in the performance of their duties, support this conclusion.

The Board also has considered the following experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills, among others, of its members in reaching its conclusion: such person's character and integrity; length of service as a Board member of the Trust; such person's willingness to serve and willingness and ability to commit the time necessary to perform the duties of a Trustee; and as to each Trustee other than Mr. Ventimiglia, his status as not being an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust. In addition, the following specific experience, qualifications, attributes and/or skills apply as to each Trustee:

Bruce Ventimiglia

Mr. Ventimiglia has business and financial experience through his service as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC, and as a Trustee of the Trust since September 1994. Mr. Ventimiglia was previously a Senior Vice President and the National Director of Financial Services for Prudential Securities Incorporated and was a member of that firm's Operating Council. In addition, he was previously Co-Chair of the Business and Labor Coalition of New York.

Patrick McCollough

Mr. McCollough has business and financial experience through his former consulting relationship to a law and government relations firm, his former service as a partner in a law firm, and as a Trustee of the Trust since September 1994. Mr. McCollough also served as a Michigan State Senator, where he was Chairman of the Finance Committee.

Floyd Seal

Mr. Seal has business, financial and accounting experience through his former service as the Director of Operations of Pet Goods Manufacturing, LLC, through his previous service as the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Tarahill Inc., d.b.a. Pet Goods Manufacturing & Imports, as a Certified Public Accountant and as a Trustee of the Trust since April 1997.

Udo Koopmann

Mr. Koopmann has business and financial experience through his former service as Chief Financial and Administrative Executive of the North American subsidiary of Klockner & Company AG, a multinational German company and as a Trustee of the Trust since April 1997.

Stephen Hamrick

Mr. Hamrick has business and financial experience through his previous service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Terra Capital Markets, LLC, a broker-dealer, and through his former service as President of Lightstone Value Plus REIT (a real estate investment trust) and Lightstone Securities LLC (a broker-dealer), and his former service as a Managing Director of W.P. Carey & Co., a real estate investments and management firm, Chairman and President of Carey Financial Corp., a broker-dealer, and as a Trustee of the Trust since January 2003.

The Trustees of the Trust, their addresses, positions with the Trust, ages, term of office and length of time served, principal occupations during the past five years, the number of portfolios in the Trust overseen by each Trustee and other directorships, if any, held by the Trustees, are set forth above.

The Board of the Trust met five times during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

The Board has an Audit Committee consisting of three Trustees who are Independent Trustees. Messrs. Seal, Koopmann and McCollough are members of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee has the responsibility, among other things, to: (i) oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Trust and its internal control over financial reporting; (ii) oversee the quality and integrity of the Trust's financial statements and the independent audit thereof; (iii) oversee or, as appropriate, assist the Board's oversight of the Trust's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements that relate to the Trust's accounting and financial reporting, internal control over financial reporting and independent audit; (iv) approve prior to appointment the engagement of the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm; and (v) act as a liaison between the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm and the full Board.

The Audit Committee met four times during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Mr. Ventimiglia serves as Chairman of the Board and in this capacity presides at all Board meetings of the Trustees and oversees the functioning of the Board activities. In selecting Mr. Ventimiglia to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has determined that the use of an interested person as Chairman is appropriate and benefits shareholders. The Board believes that an interested Chairman has a personal as well as a professional stake in the management of the Trust and that the Board's leadership structure facilitates the orderly and efficient flow of information to the Independent Trustees from the management of the Trust.

The Independent Trustees also believe that because a majority of the Trustees are independent trustees, the Board is able to operate in a manner that provides for an appropriate level of independent action and oversight. The Independent Trustees regularly meet outside the presence of management during which time they review matters relating to the independent oversight of the Trust and are advised by independent legal counsel. As a result, the Independent Trustees believe that they can act independently and effectively without having an Independent Trustee serving as Chairman of the Board or as a lead independent trustee.

As an integral part of its responsibility for oversight of the Trust in the interests of shareholders, the Board, as a general matter, oversees risk management of the Trust's investment programs and business affairs. The function of the Board with respect to risk management is one of oversight and not active involvement in, or coordination of, day-to-day risk management activities for the Trust. The Board recognizes that not all risks that may affect the Trust 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 Trust's goals, and that the processes, procedures and controls employed to address certain risks may be limited in their effectiveness. Moreover, reports received by the Trustees that may relate to risk management matters are typically summaries of the relevant information.

The Board exercises oversight of the risk management process primarily through the Audit Committee, and through oversight by the Board itself. The Trust faces a number of risks, such as investment-related and compliance risks.

Personnel of the Manager seek to identify and address risks, i.e., events or circumstances that could have material adverse effects on the business, operations, shareholder services, investment performance or reputation of the Trust. Under the overall supervision of the Board, the Manager employs a variety of processes, procedures and controls in seeking to identify such possible events or circumstances, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Different processes, procedures and controls are employed with respect to different types of risks. Various personnel, including the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer, as well as various personnel of the Manager and other service providers such as the Trust's independent accountants, may report to the Audit Committee and/or to the Board with respect to various aspects of risk management, as well as events and circumstances that may arise and responses thereto.

**Compensation**

As of January 1, 2019, each Independent Trustee receives fees for attendance, in-person or by telephone, at regular or special Board and Audit Committee and other committee meetings and at non-regular limited purpose Board meetings, based on the aggregate value of the Portfolios' assets on the last day of the reporting month for each meeting according to the following schedule:

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| **Aggregate Value of**<br> **Portfolios' Assets** | **Trustee Fee<br> Per Board<br> Meeting Day** | **Trustee Fee Per<br> Audit Committee Meeting**<br> **and Other Committee**<br> **Meeting Day** | **Trustee Fee Per<br> Non-Regular Limited**<br> **Purpose Board Meeting** |
| Below $200 million | $2500 | $500 | $500 |
| $200 million to $249,999,999 | $3000 | $600 | $500 |
| $250 million to $299,999,999 | $3500 | $700 | $500 |
| $300 million to $349,999,999 | $4000 | $800 | $500 |
| $350 million to $399,999,999 | $4500 | $900 | $500 |
| $400 million to $999,999,999 | $5000 | $1000 | $500 |
| $1,000,000,000 to $1,499, 999,999 | $7000 | $1200 | $500 |
| $1,500, 000,000 to $1,999,999,999 | $8000 | $1300 | $500 |
| $2,000,000,000 and above | $9000 | $1400 | $500 |

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Such compensation is paid by each Portfolio in proportion to each Portfolio's assets relative to the aggregate of all of the Portfolios' assets, with the exception of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio for which the Trustees have agreed to waive their fees.

The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Trust to each of the Trustees for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

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| **Trustee** | **Aggregate Compensation<br> from Trust** | **Pension or Retirement<br> Benefits Accrued As<br> Part of Portfolio Expenses** | **Estimated Annual<br> Benefits Upon Retirement** | **Total Compensation From<br> Trust and Fund Complex<br> Paid to Trustee** |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia |  | N/A | N/A |  |
| Patrick H. McCollough | $12090.18 | N/A | N/A | $12090.18 |
| Udo W. Koopmann | $9173.34 | N/A | N/A | $9173.34 |
| Floyd E. Seal | $12090.18 | N/A | N/A | $12090.18 |
| Stephen H. Hamrick\* |  | N/A | N/A |  |

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\* Mr. Hamrick attended all five of the Board meetings that were held during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025; however, he voluntarily waived his compensation for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

**General Information about the Board.** The Board is responsible for protecting the interests of the Trust's shareholders. The Trustees meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the Trust's activities, review its performance and review the actions of the Manager, which is responsible for the Portfolios' day-to-day operations. Four regular meetings and one special meeting were held during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.

**Committees.** The Board of Trustees has appointed a standing Audit Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees. Currently, the Audit Committee is composed of Messrs. McCollough, Koopmann, and Seal. The Audit Committee, among other matters, approves professional services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm and other accounting firms prior to the performance of the services, makes recommendations to the Board with respect to the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm and reviews with the independent accountants the plan and results of the audit engagement and matters having a material effect on the Portfolios' financial operations.

As of December 1, 2025, the Trustees and Officers of the Trust as a group owned 2.30% of the Saratoga Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, 19.73% of the Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, 4.94% of the Saratoga Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, 19.52% of the Saratoga Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, 30.46% of the Saratoga Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, 2.42% of the Saratoga U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, 3.09% of the Saratoga Investment Quality Bond Portfolio, 2.05% of the Saratoga Large Capitalization Value Portfolio, 1.64% of the Saratoga Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio, 1.80% of the Saratoga Mid Capitalization Portfolio, 3.81% of the Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio, and 2.21% of the International Equity Portfolio, and owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the other Portfolios.

**<u>MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES</u>**

**The Initial Portfolios and Asset Allocation Portfolios**

SCM serves as Manager to the Initial Portfolios and Asset Allocation Portfolios. SCM is located at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-101, Avondale, Arizona 85392. Saratoga is regarded for purposes of the 1940 Act as being controlled by the following persons, who are principals of the firm and/or own more than 25% of the voting securities of the firm: Bruce E. Ventimiglia, Stephen Ventimiglia and Jonathan W. Ventimiglia.

Pursuant to a Management Agreement with the Trust (the "Initial Portfolios Management Agreement"), SCM, subject to the supervision of the Trustees and in conformity with the stated policies of the Trust, manages the operations of the Initial Portfolios, including the day-to-day management of the Investment Quality Bond and U.S. Government Money Market Portfolios' investments, reviews the performance of the Advisers to these Portfolios, and makes recommendations to the Trustees with respect to their retention and renewal of contracts. The Initial Portfolios Management Agreement with Saratoga was most recently approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including by a majority of the non-interested Trustees, at a meeting held on April 14, 2025. Pursuant to a Management Agreement with the Trust (the "Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement"), SCM, subject to the supervision of the Trustees and in conformity with the stated policies of the Trust, manages each Asset Allocation Portfolio in accordance with its investment objectives and policies. SCM has discretion to invest and reinvest each Asset Allocation Portfolio's assets in securities and other instruments. The Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement was most recently approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including by a majority of the non-interested Trustees, at a meeting held on April 14, 2025.

The Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement will continue in effect from year-to-year if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board of Trustees and a majority of Independent Trustees or by vote of a majority of a Portfolio's outstanding voting securities and by a majority of the trustees who are not parties to the Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement or interested persons of any such party, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement. The Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement is terminable without penalty by the Trust on behalf of a Portfolio immediately upon written notice when authorized either by a majority vote of the Portfolio's shareholders or by a vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees, or by SCM upon 60 days' written notice, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act). The Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement provides that Saratoga, under such Agreement, shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or for any act or omission in the execution of portfolio transactions for a Portfolio, except for willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations or duties thereunder.

SCM and the Trust have obtained an exemptive order (the "Order") from the SEC that permits SCM to enter into investment advisory agreements with Advisers without obtaining shareholder approval. SCM, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Trustees of the Trust, selects Advisers for each Portfolio and supervises and monitors the performance of each Adviser. The Order also permits SCM, subject to the approval of the Trustees, to replace investment advisers or amend investment advisory agreements without shareholder approval whenever the Manager and the Trustees believe such action will benefit a Portfolio and its shareholders. Saratoga compensates each Adviser out of its management fee. Pursuant to the Order, the Manager is not required to disclose its contractual fee arrangements with any sub-adviser. The following table sets forth the annual management fee rates payable by each Initial Portfolio to Saratoga pursuant to the Management Agreement, expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio's average daily net assets:

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| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 0.65% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 0.65% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 0.75% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 0.55% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 0.475% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 1.25% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 1.25% |

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The fee is computed daily and payable monthly. Currently, SCM is voluntarily limiting total annual operating expenses of the Initial Portfolios as follows:

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| **Name of Portfolio** | **Class I Shares** | **Class A Shares** | **Class C Shares** |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 2.60% | 3.00% | 3.60% |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 2.60% | 3.00% | 3.60% |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.40% | 4.00% |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.40% | 4.00% |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 2.40% | 2.80% | 3.40% |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 1.75% | 2.15% | 2.75% |
| International Equity Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.40% | 4.00% |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.40% | 4.00% |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.40% | 4.00% |

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Each Asset Allocation Portfolio is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Manager and the Portfolios (the "Operating Expense Limitation Agreement"), the Manager has agreed to waive its management fees and/or pay expenses of the Asset Allocation Portfolios to ensure that the total amount of Portfolio operating expenses (excluding front-end and contingent deferred sales loads, leverage, interest and tax expenses, dividends and interest on short positions, brokerage commissions, expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization or liquidation, extraordinary or non-routine expenses and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses) for a Portfolio do not exceed 1.24%, 0.99%, and 1.99% of a Portfolio's average net assets for Class A, Class I and Class C shares, respectively, through December 31, 2026, subject thereafter to annual re-approval of the agreement by the Board of Trustees (the "Expense Cap"). Any reduction in management fees or payment of expenses made by the Manager may be reimbursed by a Portfolio in subsequent fiscal years if the Manager so requests. This reimbursement may be requested if the aggregate amount actually paid by the Manager toward operating expenses for such fiscal year (taking into account the reimbursement) does not exceed the applicable limitation on Portfolio expenses. The Manager is permitted to be reimbursed by the Portfolios for management fees waived and/or expense payments made by the Manager within three (3) years of the end of the fiscal year in which such management fees were waived or expenses paid as long as the reimbursement does not cause a Portfolio's operating expenses to exceed (i) the expense cap in place at the time the fees were waived or the expenses were incurred; or (ii) the current Expense Cap, whichever is less. Any such reimbursement will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees.

A Portfolio must pay its current ordinary operating expenses before the Manager is entitled to any reimbursement of management fees and/or expenses. This Operating Expense Limitation Agreement can be terminated during its term only by, or with the consent of, the Trust's Board of Trustees.

The Expense Cap in place for each Asset Allocation Portfolio is shown in the table below:

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| **Name of Portfolio** | **Class I Shares** | **Class A Shares** | **Class C Shares** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.99% |

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Subject to the supervision and direction of SCM with respect to the Initial Portfolios and, ultimately, the Trustees, SCM and each Adviser manage the securities held by the Initial Portfolio it serves in accordance with the Initial Portfolio's stated investment objective and policies, make investment decisions for the Initial Portfolio and place orders to purchase and sell securities on behalf of the Initial Portfolio.

The following table shows for the past three fiscal years: (i) the amount of management fees paid by each Initial Portfolio to SCM and the amount of management fees paid by each Asset Allocation Portfolio during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2023, August 31, 2024 and August 31, 2025 and (ii) the amount of the management fees waived by SCM and other expenses reimbursed by SCM.

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|  | **Management Fees Paid<br> By Initial Portfolios And Asset<br> Allocation Portfolios To SCM** | **Management Fees Waived<br> By Saratoga And Other<br> Expenses Reimbursed By SCM** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $24091 | $28817 |
| August 31, 2024 | $26142 | $32927 |
| August 31, 2025 | $28166 | $40556 |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $4968 | $11198 |
| August 31, 2024 | $7171 | $14298 |
| August 31, 2025 | $7796 | $20243 |

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| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $14576 | $21341 |
| August 31, 2024 | $17828 | $25431 |
| August 31, 2025 | $20703 | $33813 |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $8355 | $14601 |
| August 31, 2024 | $9208 | $18014 |
| August 31, 2025 | $10551 | $24159 |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $9001 | $16046 |
| August 31, 2024 | $11141 | $20749 |
| August 31, 2025 | $13437 | $25837 |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $25477 |  |
| August 31, 2024 | $23949 |  |
| August 31, 2025 | $22729 |  |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $62074 |  |
| August 31, 2024 | $59733 |  |
| August 31, 2025 | $55725 |  |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $132443 |  |
| August 31, 2024 | $135474 |  |
| August 31, 2025 | $125333 |  |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $151890 |  |
| August 31, 2024 | $192725 |  |
| August 31, 2025 | $234921 |  |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio |  |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $38899 |  |
| August 31, 2024 | $43510 |  |
| August 31, 2025 | $42228 |  |

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| International Equity Portfolio |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $24670 |
| August 31, 2024 | $24839 |
| August 31, 2025 | $25158 |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $153268 |
| August 31, 2024 | $149071 |
| August 31, 2025 | $136338 |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $457166 |
| August 31, 2024 | $523341 |
| August 31, 2025 | $519415 |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio |  |
| August 31, 2023 | $80848 |
| August 31, 2024 | $86852 |
| August 31, 2025 | $88766 |

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Expenses not expressly assumed by SCM under the Initial Portfolios Management Agreement and Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement are paid by the Trust. Expenses incurred by a Portfolio are allocated among the various Classes of shares pro rata based on the net assets of the Portfolio attributable to each Class, except that 12b-1 fees relating to a particular Class are allocated directly to that Class. In addition, other expenses associated with a particular Class, except advisory or custodial fees, may be allocated directly to that Class, provided that such expenses are reasonably identified as specifically attributable to that Class, and the direct allocation to that Class is approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees. The fees payable to each Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreements between each Adviser and Saratoga with respect to the Portfolios are paid by SCM.

Under the terms of the Initial Portfolios Management Agreement, the Trust is responsible for the payment of the following expenses among others: (a) the fees payable to the Manager, (b) the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Manager or the Trust's Advisers, (c) the fees and certain expenses of the Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent, including the cost of maintaining certain required records of the Trust and of pricing the Trust's shares, (d) the charges and expenses of legal counsel and the independent registered public accounting firm for the Trust, (e) brokerage commissions and any issue or transfer taxes chargeable to the Trust in connection with its securities transactions, (f) all taxes and corporate fees payable by the Trust to governmental agencies, (g) the fees of any trade association of which the Trust may be a member, (h) the cost of share certificates representing shares of the Trust, (i) the cost of fidelity and liability insurance, (j) the fees and expenses involved in registering and maintaining registration of the Trust and of its shares with the SEC, qualifying its shares under state securities laws, including the preparation and printing of the Trust's registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes, (k) all expenses of shareholders and Trustees' meetings (including travel expenses of trustees and officers of the Trust who are directors, officers or employees of the Manager or Advisers) and of preparing, printing and mailing reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to shareholders in the amount necessary for distribution to the shareholders and (l) litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Trust's business.

The Initial Portfolios Management Agreement provides that SCM will not be liable for any error of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Management Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of duty. The Management Agreement will continue in effect for a period of more than one year from the date of execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with the 1940 Act.

Under the terms of the Asset Allocation Portfolios Management Agreement, the Trust is responsible for the payment of the following expenses among others: (a) organizational and offering expenses (which include out-of-pocket expenses, but not overhead or employee costs of the Manager); (b) expenses for legal, accounting and auditing services; (c) tax and governmental fees; (d) dues and expenses incurred in connection with membership in investment company organizations; (e) printing and distributing shareholder reports, proxy materials, prospectuses, stock certificates and distributions of dividends; (f) charges of the Trust's custodians, sub-custodians, registrars, transfer agents, dividend-paying agents and dividend reinvestment plan agents; (g) payment for portfolio pricing services to a pricing agent, if any; (h) costs of the determination of the Portfolios' daily net asset values; (i) registration and filing fees of the SEC; (j) expenses of registering or qualifying of the Trust for sale in the various states; (k) freight and other charges in connection with the shipment of the Trust's portfolio securities; (l) fees and expenses of non-interested trustees; (m) travel expenses or an appropriate portion thereof of trustees and officers of the Trust who are directors, officers or employees of the Manager expenses to the extent that such expenses relate to attendance at meetings of the Board of Trustees or any committee thereof; (n) costs of shareholders meetings; (o) insurance; (p) interest; (q) brokerage costs; (r) fees payable to the Trust's Administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement; and (s) litigation and other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses.

**PORTFOLIO MANAGERS**

*Other Accounts Managed*

The following table lists the number and types of accounts managed by each portfolio manager in addition to the Saratoga Advantage Trust Portfolios noted in the following table and assets under management in those accounts as of August 31, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Portfolio(s) Managed** | **Registered Investment**<br> **Company Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Pooled Investment**<br> **Vehicle Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Other**<br> **Accounts\*** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Total Assets**<br> **Managed**<br> **($ millions)** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond<br> Portfolio<br>U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio<br>Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Portfolio(s) Managed** | **Registered Investment**<br> **Company Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Pooled Investment**<br> **Vehicle Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Other**<br> **Accounts\*** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Total Assets**<br> **Managed**<br> **($ millions)** |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond<br> Portfolio<br>U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio<br>Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond<br> Portfolio<br>U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio<br>Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br>Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari D. Sass<br> M.D. Sass, LLC | Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 1 | $19 | 6 | $989 | 44 | $1104 | $2112 |

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Portfolio(s) Managed** | **Registered Investment**<br> **Company Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Pooled Investment**<br> **Vehicle Accounts** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Other**<br> **Accounts\*** | **Assets Managed**<br> **($ millions)** | **Total Assets**<br> **Managed**<br> **($ millions)** |
| Chris D. Wallis<br> Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP | Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 12 | $4809 | 5 | $337 | 273^ | $8688 | $13834 |
| Dennis G. Alff<br> Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP | Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 3 | $1663 | 0 | $0 | 30^ | $604 | $2267 |
| Sundeep Khanna<br> Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP | Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 3 | $1663 | 0 | $0 | 30^ | $604 | $2267 |
| Stephen S. Smith, CFA<br> Smith Group Asset Management, LLC | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 5 | $597.0 | 0 | $0 | 94 | $2125.3 | $2722.3 |
| John D. Brim, CFA<br> Smith Group Asset Management, LLC | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio<br>International Equity Portfolio | 5 | $597.0 | 0 | $0 | 94 | $2125.3 | $2722.3 |
| Stephanie C. Jones,<br> CPA<br> Smith Group Asset Management, LLC | International Equity Portfolio | 5 | $633.3 | 0 | $0 | 94 | $2125.3 | $2758.6 |
| Christopher M. Zogg, CFA<br> Smith Group Asset Management, LLC | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 5 | $597.0 | 0 | $0 | 94 | $2125.3 | $2722.3 |
| Mitchel Zacks<br> Zacks Investment Management, Inc. | Small Capitalization Portfolio | 6 | $451 | 6 | $23 | 8534 | $11698 | $12149 |
| Robert D. Stimpson, CFA<br> Oak Associates, *ltd* | Health & Biotechnology Portfolio<br>Technology & Communications<br> Portfolio | 7 | $1446.0 | 0 | $0 | 49 | $248.1 | $1694.1 |

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| **\*** | In addition to the accounts included herein, portfolio managers may also manage accounts in a personal capacity that may include holdings that are similar to, or the same as, those of the Portfolios. |
| ^ | Included in the "Other Accounts" category are accounts for which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account (Chris Wallis: 24 accounts with combined assets of $1,100 million, Dennis Alff and Sundeep Khanna: 1 account with assets of $4.4 million). |

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*Conflicts of Interest*

When a portfolio manager has responsibility for managing more than one account, potential conflicts of interest may arise. Those conflicts could include preferential treatment of one account over others in terms of allocation of resources or of investment opportunities. For instance, an Adviser or Manager may receive fees from certain accounts that are higher than the fee it receives from the Portfolio, or it may receive a performance-based fee on certain accounts. The descriptions of the procedures to address conflicts of interest, if any, have been provided by the Advisers or Manager for their respective portfolio managers.

*Saratoga Capital Management, LLC*

Potential conflicts of interest may exist between Saratoga and its advisory clients under certain circumstances in which Saratoga provides services to clients, including those related to securities transactions as agent (or in certain cases as principal) on behalf of clients. To the extent such potential conflicts exist, Saratoga will only engage in the activity giving rise to the conflicts if it first obtains the client's informed consent in those circumstances where the client may consent. In such circumstances, Saratoga must make full disclosure to the advisory client, through Form ADV or otherwise, such as by contract or offering memorandum or similar document.

*Zacks Investment Management, Inc.*

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one fund or other account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple funds and/or other accounts may be presented with one or more of the following potential conflicts.

The management of multiple funds and/or other accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each fund and/or other account. Most other accounts managed by a portfolio manager are managed using the same investment models that are used in connection with the management of the funds.

Zacks Investment Management, Inc. ("Zacks" or "ZIM") has adopted a policy to provide for fair and equitable treatment of all client accounts, and periodically reviews such policy.

If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one fund or other account, a fund may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible funds and other accounts. To deal with these situations, the Advisor has adopted procedures for allocating portfolio transactions across multiple accounts.

The Advisor determines which broker to use to execute each order, consistent with its duty to seek best execution of the transaction. However, with respect to certain other accounts (such as mutual funds for which the Advisor acts as advisor, other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered mutual funds, and other accounts managed for organizations and individuals), the Advisor may be limited by the client with respect to the selection of brokers or may be instructed to direct trades through a particular broker. In these cases, trades for a fund in a particular security may be placed separately from, rather than aggregated with, such other accounts. Having separate transactions with respect to a security may temporarily affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transaction, or both, to the possible detriment of the funds or other account(s) involved. The Advisor has adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.

*M.D. Sass, LLC* 

The investment teams at M.D. Sass may manage numerous accounts for multiple clients. These accounts may include separately managed accounts as well as various pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds and mutual funds). Each investment team makes investment decisions for each account based on the investment objectives and policies and other relevant investment considerations applicable to that account.

When an investment adviser has responsibility for managing more than one account, potential conflicts of interest may arise. Those conflicts could include preferential treatment of one account over others in terms of allocation of resources or of investment opportunities. For instance, M.D. Sass may receive fees from certain accounts that are higher than the fee it receives from the Portfolio or may include fees that are tied to the performance of such accounts. In this instance, the investment teams may have an incentive to favor the higher fee or performance-based fee accounts over the Portfolio. M.D. Sass has adopted policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to allocate investment opportunities among all its accounts on a fair and equitable basis over time.

M.D. Sass has also adopted a written Code of Ethics that is designed to ensure that the personal securities transactions of covered persons will not interfere with making decisions in the best interest of its advisory clients.

*Smith Group Asset Management*

SGAM's management of "other accounts" may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with the management of the Portfolios' investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts, on the other. Therefore, potential conflicts of interest may arise as a result of managing accounts with investment objectives which are similar to or identical to the Portfolios' including, trade allocation and research acquisition whereby the Portfolio Managers could favor one account over another.

However, SGAM has established policies and procedures to ensure that the purchase and sale of securities among all accounts it manages are fairly and equitably allocated.

*Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.*

The portfolio managers for the Mid Capitalization Portfolio are required to comply with the policies and procedures adopted by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P., which are designed to address potential conflicts of interest as they may arise.

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day responsibilities with respect to more than one investment account. Portfolio managers who manage other investment accounts in addition to the Mid Capitalization Portfolio may be presented with the following potential conflicts:

● a conflict between the investment strategy of the Mid Capitalization Portfolio and the other strategies and accounts managed by the portfolio manager with regard to the allocation of limited investment opportunities that may be appropriate for more than one investment strategy;

● a conflict in the allocation of investment opportunities amongst accounts within the strategy employed by the Mid Capitalization Portfolio;

● a conflict in the allocation of limited investment opportunities between the strategy employed by the Mid Capitalization Portfolio and other managed accounts for which advisory fees are based upon the performance of the account; and

● a conflict between the investment strategy of the Mid Capitalization Portfolio and the portfolio managers' personal accounts.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. maintains policies and procedures in place (including a Code of Ethics governing all activities and trading within personal accounts) that address these potential conflicts of interest to aid in assuring that investment opportunities are allocated fairly and equitably amongst all client accounts.

*Oak Associates, ltd.*

Robert D. Stimpson, Chief Investment Officer at Oak Associates, *ltd*. is the portfolio manager for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and the Technology & Communications Portfolio. A portfolio manager's management of "other accounts" may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with his management of the Portfolio's investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts, on the other. The other accounts may have the same investment objective as the Portfolio. Therefore, a potential conflict of interest may arise as a result of the identical investment objectives, whereby the portfolio manager could favor one account over another. Another potential conflict could include the portfolio manager's knowledge about the size, timing and possible market impact of Portfolio trades, whereby a portfolio manager could use this information to the advantage of other accounts and to the disadvantage of a Portfolio. However, Oak Associates, *ltd.* has established policies and procedures to ensure that the purchase and sale of securities among all accounts it manages are fairly and equitably allocated.

***Compensation***

*Saratoga Capital Management, LLC*

Portfolio managers are paid a base salary and bonus, which are both at the sole discretion of Saratoga Capital Management, LLC's managing director.

*Zacks Investment Management, Inc.*

Portfolio managers receive a salary and bonus based on the performance of the strategy they manage.

*M.D. Sass, LLC* 

Martin D. Sass, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of M.D. Sass, receives a base salary and is an equity owner of M.D. Sass. Ari D. Sass, President of M.D. Sass, receives a base salary and discretionary bonus and is an equity owner of M.D. Sass. The other M.D. Sass equity team members are compensated with competitive base salaries and discretionary bonuses.

One-third of such discretionary bonuses is invested in one of the equity strategies managed by the team and fully vested over time. In addition, M.D. Sass equity team members are eligible to participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, which affords participating employees the tax benefits of deferring the receipt of a portion of their cash compensation until such time as designated under the plan and also includes a profit-sharing contribution.

*Smith Group Asset Management*

Portfolio managers receive a base salary comparable with industry standards plus a bonus that reflects overall performance and contribution. Performance is evaluated on several quantitative and qualitative criteria including quality of stock research, investment performance, client service, quantitative research and marketing.

All members of the investment management team are owners of the firm and as such, in addition to their base salary and performance bonuses, they receive dividend distributions which are commensurate with the overall profitability of the firm.

*Oak Associates, ltd.*

Robert D. Stimpson, Chief Investment Officer at Oak Associates, *ltd*. is the portfolio manager for the Health & Biotechnology Portfolio and the Technology & Communications Portfolio. Mr. Stimpson is compensated by Oak Associates, *ltd*. for his management of the Portfolios. A Portfolio's portfolio manager compensation consists of a base salary and a discretionary quarterly bonus, which is based on the amount of assets under the Adviser's management. A portfolio manager's base salary is determined at the time of employment and remains constant throughout employment. The quarterly bonus is based on the Adviser's assets under management.

*Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.*

The compensation program at Vaughan Nelson is designed to align the interests of portfolio management professionals with the interests of clients and Vaughan Nelson by retaining top-performing employees and creating incentives to enhance Vaughan Nelson's long-term success.

Compensation of portfolio management professionals includes a fixed base salary, a variable bonus and deferral plan and a contribution to the firm's retirement plan.

All portfolio management professionals (at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Vaughan Nelson Board) participate in the variable bonus and deferral plan component which, as a whole, is based upon a percentage of Vaughan Nelson's net profit. Each portfolio management professional's participation in the variable bonus and deferral plan is based upon many factors, including but not limited to

● Performance of the strategy managed (both absolute and relative to peers)

● Amount of revenue derived from the strategy managed

● Contribution to the development and execution of the firm's investment philosophy and process

● Participation and effectiveness in performing client service activities and marketing initiatives

The degree to which any one factor influences participation in the bonus pool will vary between individuals and over time. A portion of the variable bonus is subject to deferral and each participant has the option to invest the deferral into Vaughan Nelson managed products(s) while it vests. Each year's deferral is paid out over a period of three years. Payments are conditioned upon compliance with non-compete and non-solicitation arrangements.

The contribution to the firm's retirement plan is based on a percentage (at the discretion of the Vaughan Nelson Board) of total cash compensation (subject to the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") limits) and such percentage is the same for all firm personnel. Compensation at Vaughan Nelson is determined by the Compensation Committee at the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer.

There is no distinction for purposes of compensation between the Portfolio and any other accounts managed.

*Ownership of Securities – August 31, 2025*

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Portfolio(s) Managed** | **Dollar Range of Equity Securities Beneficially Owned** |
| Stephen Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |
|  | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | $10001 - $50000 |
|  | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  |
|  | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $500001 - $1000000 |
|  | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
|  | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $100001 - $500000 |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | Investment Quality Bond Portfolio |  |
|  | U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio |  |
|  | Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $10001 - $50000 |
|  | Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $10001 - $50000 |
|  | Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $10001 - $50000 |
|  | Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $10001 - $50000 |
|  | Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $500001 - $1000000 |
| Ari D. Sass | Large Capitalization Value Portfolio |  |
| Stephen S. Smith | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio |  |
| John D. Brim | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | $1 - $10000 |
|  | International Equity Portfolio |  |
| Stephanie C. Jones | International Equity Portfolio |  |
| Christopher M. Zogg | Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio |  |
| Chris D. Wallis | Mid Capitalization Portfolio |  |
| Dennis Alff | Mid Capitalization Portfolio |  |
| Sundeep Khanna | Mid Capitalization Portfolio |  |
| Mitchel Zacks | Small Capitalization Portfolio |  |
| Robert D. Stimpson, CFA | Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | $50001 - $100000 |
|  | Technology & Communications Portfolio | $50001 - $100000 |

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CODE OF ETHICS. The Trust, SCM, the Advisers, and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the "Distributor") have each adopted codes of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to their personnel with access to information about the purchase or sale of securities by the Portfolios. These codes are designed to protect the interests of the Portfolios' shareholders. While these codes contain provisions reasonably necessary to prevent personnel subject to the codes from engaging in unlawful conduct and require compliance review of securities transactions, they do not prohibit such personnel from investing in securities, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Portfolios so long as such investments are made pursuant to the code's requirements.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has delegated responsibilities for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by each Portfolio to the Portfolio's Advisers or to SCM, as applicable, which will vote such proxies in accordance with their proxy policies and procedures. In some instances, the Advisers and SCM may be asked to cast a proxy vote that presents a conflict between the interests of the Portfolios' shareholders, and those of the Advisers and SCM or their affiliates. In such a case, the Trust's policy requires that the Advisers and SCM abstain from making a voting decision and to forward all necessary proxy voting materials to the Trust to enable the Board of Trustees to make a voting decision. When the Board of Trustees of the Trust is required to make a proxy voting decision, only the Trustees without a conflict of interest with regard to the security in question or the matter to be voted upon shall be permitted to participate in the decision of how the Portfolio's vote will be cast. The proxy voting policies and procedures of SCM and each Adviser are attached as Appendix B to this SAI.

*More information.* Once a Portfolio commences operations, the actual voting records relating to Portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request by calling toll-free, 1-800-807-3863 or by accessing the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the Portfolios' proxy voting policies and procedures are also available by calling 1-800-807-3863 and will be sent within three business days of receipt of a request.

**ADMINISTRATION, FUND ACCOUNTING AND TRANSFER AGENCY SERVICES.** The Trust has entered into separate servicing agreements with Gemini Fund Services, LLC ("Gemini"), whereby Gemini provides administration, fund accounting and transfer agent services (the "Gemini Services") to the Portfolios. For providing such services, the Trust and Gemini have entered into a universal fee agreement whereby Gemini receives from each Portfolio: (i) a minimum annual fee or basis points in decreasing amounts as assets reach certain breakpoints; and (ii) any related out-of-pocket expenses.

Each of the following Portfolios accrued the following amounts in administrative fees for the last three fiscal years:

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|  | **8/31/23** | **8/31/24** | **8/31/25** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $17743 | $26420 | $28470 |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 6176 | 12601 | 12584 |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 12092 | 19416 | 22924 |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 8127 | 13898 | 15413 |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 8176 | 15475 | 17287 |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 6591 | 38875 | 24273 |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 65514 | 60097 | 86800 |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 116974 | 159834 | 145167 |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 106817 | 184351 | 266434 |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 37686 | 47212 | 71068 |
| International Equity Portfolio | 28440 | 31018 | 56038 |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 81455 | 80989 | 92759 |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 216287 | 232477 | 332784 |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 64489 | 69811 | 109836 |

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In addition, Gemini acts as the Trust's Custody Administrator. The fees paid to Gemini as Custody Administrator are paid out of the fees paid to The Bank of New York Mellon, the Trust's Custodian.

Effective February 1, 2019, NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC, the parent company of Gemini and the Distributor (collectively, the "Gemini Companies"), sold its interest in the Gemini Companies to a third party private equity firm that contemporaneously acquired Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (an independent mutual fund administration firm) and its affiliates (collectively, the "Ultimus Companies"). As a result of these separate transactions, the Gemini Companies and the Ultimus Companies are now indirectly owned through a common parent entity, The Ultimus Group, LLC.

**Administrative Services Payments**. Shares of the Portfolios may be owned or held by financial intermediaries for the benefit of their customers. In those cases, the Portfolio often does not maintain an account for the shareholder. Thus, some or all of the services provided to these accounts are performed by the financial intermediaries and not the Portfolio. In these situations, the Portfolios may make payments to financial intermediaries for certain administrative services, including record keeping and sub-accounting shareholder accounts. Payments for these services typically do not exceed 0.15% of average annual assets of such share classes.

**Compliance Services**. Vigilant Compliance, LLC provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust as well as related compliance services pursuant to a consulting agreement between Vigilant Compliance, LLC and the Trust.

PLANS OF DISTRIBUTION. The Trust, on behalf of the Initial Portfolios and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, has adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Plan") pursuant to which each Class of the Initial Portfolios and the Asset Allocation Portfolios, other than Class I, pays the Distributor or other entities, including Saratoga, compensation accrued daily and payable monthly. For the Initial Portfolios and the Asset Allocation Portfolios Class A Shares charge a Rule 12b-1 fee at the annual rate of 0.40% and 0.25%, respectively, of average daily net assets and Class C Shares charge a Rule 12b-1 fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of average daily net assets, all of which may be paid to Saratoga, the Distributor, or other entities. The Distributor has informed the Trust that a portion of the fees payable each year pursuant to the Plan equal to 0.25% of such Class's average daily net assets are currently each characterized as a "service fee" under the Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") (of which the Distributor is a member), all of which may be paid to Saratoga, the Distributor or other entities. The "service fee" is a payment made for personal service and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The remaining portion of the Plan fees payable by a Class is characterized as an "asset-based sales charge" as defined in the aforementioned Rules of FINRA.

The Distributor or other entities, including the Manager, also receive the proceeds and contingent deferred sales charges ("CDSCs") imposed on certain redemptions of shares, which are separate and apart from payments made pursuant to the Plan.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Portfolios paid the following fees pursuant to the Plan:

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|  | **Class A** | **Class C** |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio | $96 | $7099 |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio |  | 2312 |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 60 | 7662 |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 231 | 2342 |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | 376 | 2105 |
| U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | 297 | 1314 |
| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio | 567 | 4 |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | 1596 | 616 |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio | 11306 | 7124 |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | 271 | 105 |
| International Equity Portfolio | 165 | 72 |
| Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | 18481 | 4308 |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio | 61846 | 18922 |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | 6300 | 719 |

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The Plans were adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees, including all of the Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan (the "Independent 12b-1 Trustees"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the Plan, on October 9, 1998 and were last approved on April 14, 2025. Under each Plan and as required by Rule 12b-1, the Trustees receive and review promptly after the end of each calendar quarter a written report provided by the Distributor of the amounts extended by the Distributor or other entities under the Plan and the purpose for which such expenditures were made.

The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be spent for the services described therein without approval of the shareholders of the affected Class or Classes of the Trust, and all material amendments of the Plan must also be approved by the Trustees in the manner described above. The Plan may be terminated at any time, without payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) on not more than thirty days' written notice to any other party to the Plans. So long as the Plan is in effect, the election and nomination of Independent Trustees shall be committed to the discretion of the Independent Trustees. The Distributor estimates that the amounts paid under the Plan for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 was spent in approximately the following ways: (i) $67,813 (43%) on compensation to broker-dealers; (ii) $7,627 (5%) on compensation to the Distributor; and (iii) $82,279 (52%) on other expenses related to marketing and support services. At any given time, the expenses in distributing shares of each Portfolio may be in excess of the total of (i) the payments made by the Portfolio pursuant to the Plans, and (ii) the proceeds of CDSCs paid by investors upon the redemption of shares. For example, if $1 million in expenses in distributing shares of the Portfolio had been incurred and $750,000 had been received as described in (i) and (ii) above, the excess expense would amount to $250,000. Because there is not a requirement under the Plan that the Distributor or other entities be reimbursed for all distribution expenses or any requirement that the Plan be continued from year to year, such excess amount does not constitute a liability of the Portfolio.

Although there is no legal obligation for the Portfolio to pay expenses incurred in excess of payments made to the Distributor under the Plan, and the proceeds of CDSCs paid by investors upon redemption of shares, if for any reason the Plan is terminated the Trustees will consider at that time the manner in which to treat such expenses. Any cumulative expenses incurred, but not yet recovered through distribution fees or CDSCs, may or may not be recovered through future distribution fees or CDSCs. If expenses in distributing shares are less than payments made for distributing shares, the Distributor or other entities will retain the full amount of the payments.

Under Rule 18f-2 of the 1940 Act, any matter required to be submitted to a vote of shareholders of any investment company which has two or more series outstanding is not deemed to have been effectively acted upon unless approved by the holders of a "majority" (as defined in that Rule) of the voting securities of each series affected by the matter. Such separate voting requirements do not apply to the election of trustees or the ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm.

Approval of an investment management or distribution plan and a change in fundamental policies would be regarded as matters requiring separate voting by each Portfolio. The Rule contains provisions for cases in which an advisory contract is approved by one or more, but not all, series. A change in investment policy may go into effect as to one or more series whose holders so approve the change even though the required vote is not obtained as to the holders of other affected series.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS. Each Adviser or Manager is responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities, futures contracts and options thereon, the selection of brokers, dealers and futures commission merchants to effect the transactions and the negotiation of brokerage commissions, if any. As most, if not all, purchases made by the income Portfolios are principal transactions at net prices, those Portfolios pay no brokerage commissions; however, prices of debt obligations reflect mark-ups and mark-downs which constitute compensation to the executing dealer. Each Portfolio will pay brokerage commissions on transactions in listed options and equity securities. Prices of portfolio securities purchased from underwriters of new issues include a commission or concession paid by the issuer to the underwriter, and prices of debt securities purchased from dealers include a spread between the bid and asked prices. Each Adviser or Manager seeks to obtain prompt execution of orders at the most favorable net price. If an Adviser or Manager believes the prices and executions are obtainable from more than one broker or dealer, it may give consideration to placing portfolio transactions with those brokers and dealers who also furnish research and other services to a Portfolio or that Adviser or Manager.

The services may include, but are not limited to, any one or more of the following: information as to the availability of securities for purchase or sale; statistical or factual information or opinions pertaining to investment; wire services; and appraisals or evaluations of portfolio securities. The information and services received by the Advisers or Manager from brokers and dealers may be utilized by them and any of their asset management affiliates in the management of accounts of some of their other clients and may not in all cases benefit the Portfolios directly.

Transactions may be directed to dealers during the course of an underwriting in return for their brokerage and research services, which are intangible and on which no dollar value can be placed, and in return for such services, each Adviser or Manager may pay a higher commission than other brokers would charge if the Adviser or Manager determines in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided. There is no formula for such allocation. The research information may or may not be useful to one or more of the Portfolios and/or other accounts of the Advisers or Manager or their affiliates; information received in connection with directed orders of other accounts managed by the Advisers or Manager or their affiliates may or may not be useful to one or more of the Portfolios. Such information may be in written or oral form and includes information on particular companies and industries as well as market, economic or institutional activity areas. It serves to broaden the scope and supplement the research activities of the Advisers or Manager, to make available additional views for consideration and comparison, and to enable the Advisers or Manager to obtain market information for the valuation of securities held in a Portfolio's assets. Each Adviser or Manager is prohibited from directing brokerage transactions on the basis of the referral of clients or the sale of shares of advised investment companies.

Each of the Advisers currently serve as investment manager to a number of clients, including other investment companies, and may in the future act as investment manager or adviser to others. It is the practice of each Adviser to cause purchase or sale transactions to be allocated among the Portfolios and others whose assets it manages in such manner as it deems equitable.

Subject to the above considerations, an affiliated broker may act as a securities broker or FCM for the Trust. In order for an affiliate of an Adviser or SCM to effect any Portfolio transactions for the Trust, the commissions, fees or other remuneration received by an affiliated broker must be reasonable and fair compared to the commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities being purchased or sold during a comparable period of time. This standard would allow an affiliated broker to receive no more than the remuneration which would be expected to be received by an unaffiliated broker in a commensurate arm's-length transaction. Furthermore, the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested" persons, have adopted procedures which are reasonably designed to provide that any commissions, fees or other remuneration paid to an affiliated broker are consistent with the foregoing standard.

For the fiscal years ended August 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the Trust paid brokerage commissions of approximately $48,694, $49,347, and $42,406, respectively.

For the fiscal years ended 2023, 2024, and 2025, the Trust paid no affiliated brokerage commissions. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the Portfolios paid brokerage commission to brokers because of research services provided as follows:

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| **Portfolio** | **Brokerage Commissions in<br> Connection with Research Services<br> Provided for Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2025** | **Aggregate Dollar Amount of Transactions<br> for Which Such Commissions were<br> Paid for Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2025**  |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation |  |  |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation |  |  |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation |  |  |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation |  |  |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation |  |  |
| Health & Biotechnology | $970 | $4946052 |
| Technology & Communications | $1008 | $4307651 |
| Mid Capitalization | $8371 | $21082431 |
| Large Capitalization Value | $1886 | $4022653 |
| Large Capitalization Growth |  |  |
| Small Capitalization |  |  |
| International Equity |  |  |
| Investment Quality Bond |  |  |
| U.S. Government Money Market |  |  |

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**<u>DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE</u>**

The NAV per share for each class of shares of each Portfolio is determined each day the New York Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") is open, as of the close of the regular trading session of the Exchange that day (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time), ("Valuation Time") by dividing the value of a Portfolio's net assets, less any liabilities, by the total number of its shares of the Portfolio outstanding, by class.

The Exchange's most recent annual announcement (which is subject to change) states that it will close on New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It may also close on other days.

For the purpose of calculating the NAV per share of the Portfolios, investments are valued pursuant to valuation procedures approved by the Trustees. If a Portfolio's investments do not have readily available market quotations, the Trustees have designated the Adviser as the valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act and to be responsible for the fair valuation function. Securities listed on a national securities exchange or designated national market system securities are valued at the last reported sale price on that day, or, if there has been no sale on such day or on the previous day on which the Exchange was open (if a week has not elapsed between such days), then the value of such security is taken to be the mean between the current bid and ask prices at the time as of which the value is being ascertained. Securities actively traded in the OTC market but not designated as national market system securities are valued at the last quoted bid price.

Securities traded on a foreign exchange which has not closed by the Valuation Time or for which the official closing prices are not available at the time the NAV is determined may use alternative market prices provided by a pricing service. Any securities or other assets for which current market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Trust's Board of Trustees. The value of a foreign security is determined in its national currency and that value is then converted into its US dollar equivalent at the foreign exchange rate in effect on the date of valuation.

The Trust's Board of Trustees has approved the use of nationally recognized bond pricing services for the valuation of each Portfolio's debt securities. The services selected create and maintain price matrices of U.S. government and other securities from which individual holdings are valued shortly after the close of business each trading day. Debt securities not covered by the pricing services are valued upon bid prices obtained from dealers who maintain an active market therein or, if no readily available market quotations are available from dealers, such securities (including restricted securities and OTC options) are valued at fair value under the Board's procedures. Short-term (having a maturity of 60 days or less) debt securities may be valued at amortized cost.

Puts and calls are valued at the last sales price therefore, or, if there are no transactions, at the last reported sales price that is within the spread between the closing bid and asked prices on the valuation date. Futures are valued based on their daily settlement value. When a Portfolio writes a call, an amount equal to the premium received is included in the Portfolio Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, and an equivalent deferred credit is included in the liability section. The deferred credit is adjusted ("marked-to-market") to reflect the current market value of the call. If a call written by a Portfolio is exercised, the proceeds on the sale of the underlying securities are increased by the premium received. If a call or put written by a Portfolio expires on its stipulated expiration date or if a Portfolio enters into a closing transaction, it will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the premium was more or less than the transaction costs, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation on the underlying securities. If a put held by a Portfolio is exercised by it, the amount the Portfolio receives on its sale of the underlying investment is reduced by the amount of the premium paid by the Portfolio.

The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio may utilize the amortized cost method in valuing its portfolio securities for purposes of determining the NAV of the shares of the Portfolio. The Portfolio may utilize the amortized cost method in valuing its portfolio securities even though the portfolio securities may increase or decrease in market value, generally, in connection with changes in interest rates. With respect to the Portfolio's investments in Underlying Funds, the Portfolio will calculate its NAV using the NAV of the Underlying Funds' shares.

The amortized cost method of valuation involves valuing a security at its cost adjusted by a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market value of the instrument. While this method provides certainty in valuation, it may result in periods during which value, as determined by amortized cost, is higher or lower than the price the Portfolio would receive if it sold the instrument. During such periods, the yield to investors in the Portfolio may differ somewhat from that obtained in a similar company which uses mark to market values from all its portfolio securities.

For example, if the use of amortized cost resulted in a lower (higher) aggregate portfolio value on a particular day, a prospective investor in the Portfolio would be able to obtain a somewhat higher (lower) yield than would result from investment in such a similar company and existing investors would receive less (more) investment income. The purpose of this method of calculation is to facilitate the maintenance of a constant NAV per share of $1.00. In addition, for regulatory purposes, the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio calculates it market based NAV per share on a periodic basis.

The Portfolio's use of the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities and the maintenance of the per share NAV of $1.00 is permitted pursuant to Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act (the "Rule"), and is conditioned on its compliance with various conditions including: (a) the Trustees are obligated, as a particular responsibility within the overall duty of care owed to the Portfolio's shareholders, to establish procedures reasonably designed, taking into account current market conditions and the Portfolios investment objectives, to stabilize the NAV per share as computed for the purpose of distribution and redemption at $1.00 per share; (b) the procedures include (i) calculation, at such intervals as the Trustees determine are appropriate and as are reasonable in light of current market conditions, of the deviation, if any, between NAV per share using amortized cost to value portfolio securities and NAV per share based upon available market quotations with respect to such portfolio securities; (ii) periodic review by the Trustees of the amount of deviation as well as methods used to calculate it; and (iii) maintenance of written records of the procedures, the Trustees' considerations made pursuant to them and any actions taken upon such considerations; (c) the Trustees should consider what steps should be taken, if any, in the event of a difference of more than 1/2 of 1% between the two methods of valuation; and (d) the Trustees should take such action as they deem appropriate (such as shortening the average portfolio maturity, realizing gains or losses or as provided by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, reducing the number of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio to eliminate or reduce to the extent reasonably practicable material dilution or other unfair results to investors or existing shareholders).

Any reduction of outstanding shares will be effected by having each shareholder proportionately contribute to the Portfolio's capital the necessary shares that represent the amount of excess upon such determination. Each shareholder will be deemed to have agreed to such contribution in these circumstances by investment in the Portfolio.

The Rule further requires that the Portfolio limit its investments to U.S. dollar-denominated instruments which the Trustees determine present minimal credit risks and which are Eligible Securities (as defined below). The Rule, as amended, also requires the Portfolio to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 60 days or less and maintain a weighted average life of 120 days or less. For purposes of calculating daily weighted average portfolio maturity, the maturity of an adjustable rate security generally will be the period remaining until its next interest rate adjustment. For purposes of calculating weighted average life, the maturity of an adjustable rate security will be its stated final maturity, without regard to interest rate adjustments; accordingly, the 120-day weighted average life limitation could serve to limit the Portfolio's ability to invest in adjustable rate securities.

Generally, for purposes of the procedures adopted under the Rule, the maturity of a portfolio instrument is deemed to be the period remaining (calculated from the trade date or such other date on which the Portfolio's interest in the instrument is subject to market action) until the date noted on the face of the instrument as the date on which the principal amount must be paid, or in the case of an instrument called for redemption, the date on which the redemption payment must be made.

A variable rate obligation that is subject to a demand feature is deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand. A floating rate instrument that is subject to a demand feature is deemed to have a maturity equal to the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand.

An Eligible Security is defined in the Rule to mean a security, which: (a) has a remaining maturity of thirteen months or less; (b) (i) is rated in the two highest short-term rating categories by any two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") that have issued a short-term rating with respect to the security or class of debt obligations of the issuer, or (ii) if only one NRSRO has issued a short-term rating with respect to the security, then by that NRSRO; (c) was a long-term security at the time of issuance whose issuer has outstanding a short-term debt obligation which is comparable in priority and security and has a rating as specified in clause (b) above; or (d) if no rating is assigned by any NRSRO as provided in clauses (b) and (c) above, the unrated security is determined by the Board to be of comparable quality to any such rated security.

As permitted by the Rule, the Trustees have delegated to the Portfolio's Adviser, subject to the Trustees' oversight pursuant to guidelines and procedures adopted by the Trustees, the authority to determine which securities present minimal credit risks and which unrated securities are comparable in quality to rated securities.

If the Trustees determine that it is no longer in the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share, or if the Trustees believe that maintaining such price no longer reflects a market-based NAV per share, the Trustees have the right to change from an amortized cost basis of valuation to valuation based on market quotations. The Trust will notify shareholders of any such change.

The Portfolio will manage its portfolio in an effort to maintain a constant $1.00 per share price, but it cannot assure that the value of its shares will never deviate from this price. Since dividends from net investment income are declared and reinvested on a daily basis, the NAV per share, under ordinary circumstances, is likely to remain constant. Otherwise, realized and unrealized gains and losses will not be distributed on a daily basis but will be reflected in the Portfolio's NAV. The amounts of such gains and losses will be considered by the Trustees in determining the action to be taken to maintain the Trust's $1.00 per share NAV. Such action may include distribution at any time of part or all of the then accumulated undistributed net realized capital gains, or reduction or elimination of daily dividends by an amount equal to part or all of the then accumulated net realized capital losses. However, if realized losses should exceed the sum of net investment income plus realized gains on any day, the NAV per share on that day might decline below $1.00 per share. In such circumstances, the Trust may eliminate the payment of daily dividends for a period of time in an effort to restore the Trust's $1.00 per share NAV. A decline in prices of securities could result in significant unrealized depreciation on a mark-to-market basis. Under these circumstances the Portfolio may reduce or eliminate the payment of dividends and utilize a NAV per share as determined by using available market quotations or reduce the number of its shares outstanding.

**<u>CERTAIN TAX CONSIDERATIONS</u>**

GENERAL. The following discussion is only a summary of certain tax considerations generally affecting the Trust, each Portfolio of the Trust and shareholders of Portfolios, and is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. The discussion does not purport to deal with all of the federal, state and local tax consequences applicable to an investment in each Portfolio or to all categories of investors, some of which may be subject to special rules. Tax issues relating to the Trust generally are not a consideration for shareholders such as tax-exempt entities and tax-advantaged retirement vehicles such as an IRA or 401(k) plan. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors with specific reference to their own tax situations.

This section is based on the Code, and applicable regulations in effect on the date of this SAI. Future legislative, regulatory or administrative changes or court decisions may significantly change the tax rules applicable to a Portfolio and its shareholders. Any of these changes or court decisions may have a retroactive effect.

Each Portfolio generally will make two basic types of distributions: ordinary dividends and long-term capital gain distributions. These two types of distributions are reported differently on a shareholder's income tax return and they may be subject to different rates of tax. The tax treatment of the investment activities of each Portfolio will affect the amount and timing and character of the distributions made by such Portfolio. Shareholders are urged to consult their own tax professionals regarding specific questions as to federal, state or local taxes.

INVESTMENT COMPANY TAXATION. Each Portfolio has elected and intends to qualify, or, if newly organized, intends to elect and qualify, as a "regulated investment company" (sometimes referred to as a regulated investment company, RIC or fund) under Subchapter M of the Code. In order for a Portfolio to qualify as a regulated investment company each year, it must meet certain distribution, income and asset diversification requirements described below. As such, a Portfolio will not be subject to federal income tax on its net investment income and capital gains, if any, to the extent that it distributes such income and capital gains to its shareholders. If a Portfolio fails to qualify for any taxable year as a regulated investment company, all of its taxable income will be subject to tax at regular corporate income tax rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and such distributions generally will be taxable to shareholders as ordinary dividends to the extent of the Portfolio's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Failure to qualify as a regulated investment company would thus have a negative impact on a Portfolio's income and performance. Subject to savings provisions for certain failures to qualify for taxation as a regulated investment company which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, it is possible that a Portfolio will not qualify as a regulated investment company in any given tax year. Even if such savings provisions apply, a Portfolio may be subject to a monetary sanction of $50,000 or more.

In order to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company, a Portfolio must satisfy the following requirements:

● Distribution Requirement — the Portfolio must distribute an amount at least equal to the sum of 90% of its investment company taxable income and 90% of its net tax-exempt income, if any, for the tax year (including, for purposes of satisfying this distribution requirement, certain distributions made by the Portfolio after the close of its taxable year that are treated as made during such taxable year).

● Income Requirement — the Portfolio must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, 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 from its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from qualified publicly traded partnerships ("QPTPs").

● Asset Diversification Test — the Portfolio must satisfy the following asset diversification test at the close of each quarter of the Portfolio's tax year: (1) at least 50% of the value of the Portfolio's assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and securities of other issuers (as to which the Portfolio has not invested more than 5% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets in securities of an issuer and as to which the Portfolio does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer); and (2) no more than 25% of the value of the Portfolio's total assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government securities and securities of other regulated investment companies) or of two or more issuers which the Portfolio controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses, or, in the securities of one or more QPTPs.

Each Portfolio in the Trust generally intends to distribute sufficient income and gains so that the Portfolio will not pay corporate income tax on its earnings. To avoid the imposition of a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax, each Portfolio must generally distribute (or be deemed to have distributed) by December 31 of each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of 98% of its taxable ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, 98.2% of the excess of its capital gains over its capital losses (generally computed on the basis of the one-year period ending on October 31 of such year), and all taxable ordinary income and the excess of capital gains over capital losses for all previous years that were not distributed for those years and on which the Portfolio paid no federal income tax. If a Portfolio retains all or part of any net long-term capital gains in any year for reinvestment, the Portfolio will pay federal income tax (and possibly federal excise tax) on such retained gains (except to the extent of any available capital loss carry forward) at the highest corporate tax rate.

Gains or losses on sales of securities by a Portfolio will be long-term capital gains or losses if the securities have a tax holding period of more than one year. Gains or losses on the sale of securities with a tax holding period of one year or less will be short-term capital gains or losses.

A Portfolio may elect to treat part or all of any "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining a Portfolio's taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits.

The effect of this election is to treat any such "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in characterizing Portfolio distributions for any calendar year (see, "Taxation of Dividends and Distributions" below). A "qualified late year loss" includes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) any net capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, or, if there is no such loss, any net long-term capital loss or net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the sum of (1) the excess, if any, of specified losses incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, over specified gains incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, and (2) the excess, if any, of other ordinary losses incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year, over, other ordinary income incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year.

The terms "specified losses" and "specified gains" mean ordinary losses and gains from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of property (including the termination of a position with respect to such property), foreign currency losses and gains, and losses and gains resulting from holding stock in a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") for which a mark-to-market election is in effect. The terms "ordinary losses" and "ordinary income" mean other ordinary losses and income that are not described in the preceding sentence.

If a Portfolio is a fund of funds, distributions by the underlying funds, redemptions of shares in the underlying funds and changes in asset allocations may result in taxable distributions to shareholders of ordinary income or capital gains. A fund of funds generally will not be able to currently offset gains realized by one underlying fund in which the fund of funds invests against losses realized by another underlying fund. If shares of an underlying fund are purchased within 30 days before or after redeeming at a loss other shares of that underlying fund (whether pursuant to a rebalancing of a Portfolio's portfolio or otherwise), all or a part of the loss will not be deductible by the Portfolio and instead will increase its basis for the newly purchased shares.

Also, except with respect to qualified fund of funds discussed below, a fund of funds (a) is not eligible to pass-through to shareholders foreign tax credits from an underlying fund that pays foreign income taxes and (b) dividends paid by a fund of funds from interest earned by an underlying fund on U.S. Government obligations is unlikely to be exempt from state and local income tax. However, a fund of funds is eligible to pass-through to shareholders qualified dividends earned by an underlying fund for purposes of the reduced rate of taxation on qualified dividend income and the dividends received deduction (see, "Taxation of Dividends and Distributions" below). A qualified fund of funds, i.e. a Portfolio at least 50%of the value of the total assets of which (at the close of each quarter of the taxable year) is represented by interests in other RICs, is eligible to pass-through to shareholders foreign tax credits.

Investment income received by a Portfolio from sources within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income tax withheld at the source and the amount of tax withheld will generally be treated as an expense of a Portfolio. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries which entitle a Portfolio to a reduced rate of, or exemption from, tax on such income. Some countries require the filing of a tax reclaim or other forms to receive the benefit of the reduced tax rate; whether or when a Portfolio will receive the tax reclaim is within the control of the individual country. Information required on these forms may not be available such as shareholder information; therefore, a Portfolio may not receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries have conflicting and changing instructions and restrictive timing requirements which may cause a Portfolio not to receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries may subject capital gains realized by a Portfolio on sale or disposition of securities of that country to taxation. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax in advance since the amount of a Portfolio's assets to be invested in various countries is not known. If more than 50% of a Portfolio's assets are invested in foreign securities at the end of any fiscal year (and if the Portfolio is a qualified fund of funds, as discussed above), the Portfolio may elect to permit shareholders to take a credit or deduction on their federal income tax return for foreign taxes paid by the Portfolio (subject to various limitations). In such a case, the shareholders would need to include the amount of such foreign taxes as additional income and the shareholders would generally be able to take a credit or deduction for such foreign taxes.

**THE U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO**

The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio intends to distribute all of its daily net investment income (and net short-term capital gains, if any) to shareholders of record as of the close of business the preceding business day. Net investment income, for dividend purposes, includes accrued interest and amortization of acquisition, original issue and market discount, plus or minus any short-term gains or losses realized on sales of portfolio securities, less the amortization of market premium and the estimated expenses of the Portfolio.

Net income will be calculated immediately prior to the determination of NAV per share of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio. On occasion, in order to maintain a constant $1.00 per share NAV, the managers of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio may direct that the number of outstanding shares be reduced in each shareholder's account upon notice to shareholders.

Such reduction may result in taxable income to a shareholder in excess of the net increase (i.e. dividends less such reductions), if any, in the shareholder's account for a period of time. Furthermore, such reduction may be realized as a capital loss when the shares are liquidated.

**ALL PORTFOLIOS**

TAXATION OF DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. Shareholders normally will have to pay federal income taxes, and any state and/or local income taxes, on the dividends and other distributions they receive from any Portfolio in the Trust. Depending on your state's rules, however, dividends attributable to interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government may be exempt from state and local taxes.

Any dividends and distributions, to the extent that they are derived from net investment income or short-term capital gains, are taxable to the shareholder as ordinary income regardless of whether the shareholder receives such payments in additional shares or in cash. Certain ordinary income dividends received by an individual shareholder and reported by a Portfolio as derived from qualified dividend income may be taxed at the same rates as long-term capital gains if certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied. However, even if income received in the form of ordinary income dividends is taxed at the same rates as long-term capital gains, such income will not be considered long-term capital gains for other federal income tax purposes. For example, you generally will not be permitted to offset ordinary income dividends with capital losses when calculating your net capital gains or losses. Short-term capital gain distributions will continue to be taxed at ordinary income rates.

Any net long-term capital gains (the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) realized by a Portfolio will be distributed annually as described in the Prospectus. Such distributions ("capital gain dividends") will be taxable to shareholders as long-term capital gains, regardless of how long a shareholder has held shares of the Portfolio and regardless of whether the distribution is received in additional shares or in cash. Such distributions will be reported by a Portfolio to shareholders as paid from capital gain dividends in a written statement mailed by the Portfolio to shareholders. If a shareholder receives a capital gain dividend with respect to any share and if the share has been held by the shareholder for six months or less, then any loss on the sale or exchange of such share will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of the capital gain dividend. Net short-term capital gains (the excess of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) will be distributed annually as ordinary income.

The maximum individual rate applicable to long-term capital gains is generally either 15% or 20%, depending on whether the individual's income exceeds certain threshold amounts.

Distributions by a Portfolio that are not paid from earnings and profits will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of (and in reduction of) the shareholder's tax basis in his shares; any excess will be treated as gain from the sale of his shares. Return of capital distributions can occur for a number of reasons including, among others, a Portfolio over-estimates the income to be received from certain investments.

For investors that hold their Portfolio shares in a taxable account, a high portfolio turnover rate (except in the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio that seeks to maintain a stable NAV) may result in higher taxes. This is because a Portfolio with a high turnover rate is likely to accelerate the recognition of capital gains and more of such gains are likely to be taxable as short-term rather than long-term capital gains in contrast to a comparable Portfolio with a low turnover rate. Any such higher taxes would reduce a Portfolio's after-tax performance.

The capital losses of a Portfolio, if any, do not flow through to shareholders. Rather, a Portfolio may use its capital losses, subject to applicable limitations, to offset its capital gains without being required to pay taxes on or distribute to shareholders such gains that are offset by the losses. Rules similar to those that apply to capital loss carryovers of individuals apply to RICs. Thus, if a Portfolio has a "net capital loss" (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess (if any) of a Portfolio's net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of a Portfolio's next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of a Portfolio's net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of a Portfolio's next taxable year. Any such net capital losses of a Portfolio that are not used to offset capital gains may be carried forward indefinitely to reduce any future capital gains realized by a Portfolio in succeeding taxable years.

The amount of capital losses that can be carried forward and used in any single year is subject to an annual limitation if there is a more than 50% "change in ownership" of a Portfolio. An ownership change generally results when shareholders owning 5% or more of a Portfolio increase their aggregate holdings by more than 50% over a three-year look-back period.

An ownership change could result in capital loss carryovers being used at a slower rate**,** thereby reducing a Portfolio's ability to offset capital gains with those losses. An increase in the amount of taxable gains distributed to a Portfolio's shareholders could result from an ownership change. A Portfolio undertakes no obligation to avoid or prevent an ownership change, which can occur in the normal course of shareholder purchases and redemptions or as a result of engaging in a tax-free reorganization with another fund. Moreover, because of circumstances beyond a Portfolio's control, there can be no assurance that a Portfolio will not experience, or has not already experienced, an ownership change.

Additionally, if a Portfolio engages in a tax-free reorganization with another portfolio, the effect of these and other rules not discussed herein may be to disallow or postpone the use by a Portfolio of its capital loss carryovers (including any current year losses and built-in losses when realized) to offset its own gains or those of the other portfolio, or vice versa, thereby reducing the tax benefits Portfolio shareholders would otherwise have enjoyed from use of such capital loss carryovers.

Capital loss carry forwards, as of each Portfolio's most recent tax year-ended August 31, 2025, available to offset future capital gains, if any, are as follows:

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|  | **Non-Expiring<br> Short-Term** | **Non-Expiring<br> Long-Term** | **CLCF**<br> **Utilized** | **Total** |
| Large Capitalization Value | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Large Capitalization Growth |  |  |  |  |
| Mid Capitalization |  |  |  |  |
| Small Capitalization |  |  |  |  |
| International Equity | 2, 125064 |  | 386587 | 2, 125064 |
| Health & Biotechnology |  |  |  |  |
| Technology & Communications |  |  |  |  |
| Investment Quality Bond |  | 154468 | 43304 | 154468 |
| U.S. Government Money Market |  |  |  |  |
| Aggressive Balanced Allocation |  |  |  |  |
| Conservative Balanced Allocation |  |  |  |  |
| Moderate Balanced Allocation |  |  |  |  |
| Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation |  |  |  |  |
| Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation |  |  |  |  |

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Shareholders generally are taxed on any ordinary dividend or capital gain distributions from a Portfolio in the year they are actually distributed. However, if any such dividends or distributions are declared in October, November or December and paid to shareholders of record of such month in January then such amounts will be treated for tax purposes as received by the shareholders on December 31.

Subject to certain exceptions and holding period and debt financing requirements, a domestic corporate shareholder may be eligible for a 50% dividends received deduction to the extent that each Portfolio earns and distributes qualifying dividends from its investments. Distributions of net capital gains by a Portfolio will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction.

Individuals and certain other noncorporate entities are generally eligible for a 20% deduction with respect to ordinary dividends received from REITs ("qualified REIT dividends"). The IRS has issued treasury regulations permitting a regulated investment company (such as the Portfolio) to pass through to its shareholders qualified REIT dividends eligible for the 20% deduction.

Shareholders who are not citizens or residents of the United States and certain foreign entities may be subject to withholding of U.S. tax on distributions made by a Portfolio and may also be subject to U.S. estate tax. An exemption from U.S. withholding tax is provided for capital gain dividends paid by a Portfolio from long-term capital gains, if any. In addition, properly reported interest-related dividends paid by a Portfolio from its qualified net interest income from U.S. sources and short-term capital gain dividends generally are exempt from U.S. withholding tax.

However, the Portfolios expect to withhold taxes on such distributions regardless of the fact that they may not be required to do so. Notwithstanding such exemptions from U.S. withholding at the source, any such dividends and distributions of income and capital gains will be subject to backup withholding at a rate of 24% if you fail to properly certify that you are not a U.S. person.

Shareholders who are not U.S. persons should consult their tax advisors regarding U.S. and foreign tax consequences of ownership of shares of the Portfolios, including the risks and special tax consequences to them from a sale of a U.S. real property interest by a REIT in which a Portfolio may invest.

After the end of each calendar year, shareholders will be sent information on their dividends and capital gain distributions for tax purposes, including the portion taxable as ordinary income, the portion taxable as long-term capital gains and the amount of any dividends eligible for the federal dividends received deduction for corporations.

PURCHASES, REDEMPTIONS AND EXCHANGES. Any dividend or capital gains distribution received by a shareholder from any regulated investment company will have the effect of reducing the NAV of the shareholder's stock in that company by the exact amount of the dividend or capital gains distribution. Furthermore, such dividends and capital gains distributions are subject to federal income taxes. If the NAV of the shares should be reduced below a shareholder's cost as a result of the payment of dividends or the distribution of realized long-term capital gains, such payment or distribution would represent economically in part a return of the shareholder's investment but nonetheless would be taxable to the shareholder. Therefore, an investor should consider the tax implications of purchasing Portfolio shares prior to a distribution record date. In general, a sale of shares results in capital gain or loss and, for individual shareholders, is taxable at a federal rate dependent upon the length of time the shares were held. A redemption of a shareholder's Portfolio shares normally is treated as a sale for tax purposes. Portfolio shares held for a period of one year or less will, for tax purposes, generally result in short-term gains or losses and those held for more than one year generally result in long-term gain or loss. The maximum individual rate applicable to long-term capital gains is generally either 15% or 20%, depending on whether the individual's income exceeds certain threshold amounts. Any loss realized by shareholders upon a redemption of shares within six months of the date of their purchase will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of any distributions of net long-term capital gains with respect to such shares during the six-month period.

Gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares in a Portfolio is measured by the difference between the amount of consideration received (or the fair market value of any property received) and the tax basis of the shares. Shareholders should keep records of investments made (including shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends and distributions) so they can compute the tax basis of their shares. Under certain circumstances, a shareholder may compute and use an average cost basis in determining the gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares. Effective for shares purchased in a Portfolio on or after January 1, 2012, a Portfolio or its transfer agent is generally required to report to you and the IRS annually on Form 1099-B not only the gross proceeds of shares you sell or redeem but also their cost basis. In the absence of an election, the Portfolios will use a default cost basis method which is the average cost method. The Portfolios are required to report to you and the IRS annually on Form 1099-B the cost basis of shares purchased in a Portfolio on or after January 1, 2012 where the cost basis of the shares is known by the Portfolio (referred to as "covered shares") and that are disposed of after that date.

However, cost basis reporting is not required for certain shareholders, including shareholders investing in a Portfolio through a tax-advantaged retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. The IRS permits the use of several methods to determine the cost basis of mutual fund shares. The method used will determine which specific shares are deemed to be sold when there are multiple purchases on different dates at differing share prices, and the entire position is not sold at one time. The Portfolios do not recommend any particular method of determining cost basis, and the use of other methods may result in more favorable tax consequences for some shareholders. It is important that you consult with your tax advisor to determine which method is best for you and then notify the Portfolio if you intend to utilize a method other than the Portfolio's default method of average cost. If you do not notify a Portfolio of your elected cost basis method upon the initial purchase into your account, the Portfolio's default method of average cost will be applied to your covered shares. The Portfolios will compute and report the cost basis of your shares sold or exchanged by taking into account all of the applicable adjustments to cost basis and holding periods as required by the Code and Treasury regulations for purposes of reporting these amounts to you and the IRS.

However, a Portfolio is not required to, and in many cases does not possess the information to, take all possible basis, holding period or other adjustments into account in reporting cost basis information to you. Therefore, shareholders should carefully review the cost basis information provided by a Portfolio. If you hold your Portfolio shares through a broker (or other nominee), please contact that broker (nominee) with respect to reporting of cost basis and available elections for your account.

Because shares in the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio are offered and redeemed at a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, a shareholder will generally recognize neither gain nor loss on a redemption of shares.

With respect to any gain or loss recognized on the sale or exchange of shares of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, unless you choose to adopt a simplified "NAV method" of accounting (described below), the amount of any gain or loss and the rate of tax will generally be calculated and treated as described above. Shareholders may be permitted to adopt a simplified "NAV method" of accounting to account for any gain or loss with respect to their U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio shares.

If a shareholder elects to adopt the simplified "NAV method" of accounting, rather than compute gain or loss on every taxable sale or other disposition of shares of the Portfolio as described above, such shareholder would determine gain or loss based on the change in the aggregate value of Portfolio shares during a computation period (such as a taxable year), reduced by net investment (i.e., purchases minus sales) in the Portfolio shares during the computation period. Under the simplified "NAV method," any resulting capital gain or loss would be reportable on a net basis and would generally be treated as a short-term capital gain or loss. Shareholders should consult with their tax advisors about the consequences of adopting the simplified "NAV method" of accounting in their particular circumstances.

Exchanges of a Portfolio's shares for shares of another fund, including shares of other Portfolios in the Trust, are subject to similar tax treatment. Such an exchange is treated for tax purposes as a sale of the original shares in the first fund, followed by the purchase of shares in the second fund.

Except in the case of the U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio, if a shareholder realizes a loss on the redemption or exchange of a Portfolio's shares and receives securities that are considered substantially identical to that Portfolio's shares or reinvests in that Portfolio's shares within 30 days before or after the redemption or exchange, the transactions may be subject to the "wash sale" rules, resulting in a postponement of the recognition of such loss for tax purposes. The ability to deduct losses is subject to further limitations under the Code.

Under Treasury regulations, if a shareholder recognizes a loss with respect to a Portfolio's shares of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the Internal Revenue Service a disclosure statement on Form 8886.

Shareholders who are not U.S. persons should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. and foreign tax consequences of selling shares of the Portfolios, including the risks and special tax consequences to them from a sale of shares of a Portfolio that is a "U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation" (generally, a Portfolio 50% or more of the fair market value of whose assets consists of "United States Real Property Interests", including stock of certain REITs).

**Medicare Tax** **.** An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Portfolio and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Portfolio shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person's "modified adjusted gross income" (in the case of an individual) or "adjusted gross income" (in the case of an estate or trust) exceed certain threshold amounts.

**Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act** **("FATCA").** The Portfolios will be required to withhold U.S. tax (at a 30% rate) on payments of taxable dividends paid by a Portfolio to certain non-U.S. entities that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts. Shareholders may be requested to provide additional information to the Portfolios to enable the Portfolio to determine whether withholding is required.

**BACKUP WITHHOLDING.** A shareholder may be subject to backup withholding (currently, at a rate of 24%) with respect to (a) taxable dividends and distributions and (b) the proceeds of any redemptions of shares of a Portfolio if he or she fails to furnish a correct taxpayer identification number, certify that he or she has provided a correct taxpayer identification number, certify that he or she is not subject to backup withholding, and certify that he or she is a U.S. person. An individual's taxpayer identification number is his or her social security number. A Portfolio also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and will be credited against a taxpayer's regular federal income tax liability.

**TAX TREATMENT OF PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS.** Set forth below is a general description of the tax treatment of certain types of securities, investment techniques and transactions that may apply to a Portfolio and an Underlying Fund and, in turn, effect the amount, character and timing of dividends and distributions payable by the Portfolio to its shareholders. Unless the context requires otherwise, references below to investments made by a Portfolio include investments made by an Underlying Fund.

This section should be read in conjunction with the discussion above under "INVESTMENT OF THE TRUST'S ASSETS AND RELATED RISKS" for a detailed description of the various types of securities and investment techniques that apply to a Portfolio.

*In general*. In general, gain or loss recognized by a Portfolio on the sale or other disposition of portfolio investments will be a capital gain or loss. Such capital gain and loss may be long-term or short-term depending, in general, upon the length of time a particular investment position is maintained and, in some cases, upon the nature of the transaction. Property held for more than one year generally will be eligible for long-term capital gain or loss treatment. The application of certain rules described below may serve to alter the manner in which the holding period for a security is determined or may otherwise affect the characterization as long-term or short-term, and also the timing of the realization and/or character, of certain gains or losses.

*Certain fixed-income investments*. Gain recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation purchased by a Portfolio at a market discount (generally, at a price less than its principal amount) will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the portion of the market discount which accrued during the period of time the Portfolio held the debt obligation unless the Portfolio made a current inclusion election to accrue market discount into income as it accrues. If a Portfolio purchases a debt obligation (such as a zero-coupon security or pay-in-kind security) that was originally issued at a discount, the Portfolio is generally required to include in gross income each year the portion of the original issue discount which accrues during such year. Therefore, a Portfolio's investment in such securities may cause the Portfolio to recognize income and make distributions to shareholders before it receives any cash payments on the securities.

To generate cash to satisfy those distribution requirements, a Portfolio may have to sell portfolio securities that it otherwise might have continued to hold or to use cash flows from other sources such as the sale of Portfolio shares.

*Investments in debt obligations that are at risk of or in default present tax issues for a Portfolio*. Tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as whether and to what extent a Portfolio should recognize market discount on a debt obligation, when a Portfolio may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or market discount, when and to what extent a Portfolio may take deductions for bad debts or worthless securities and how a Portfolio should allocate payments received on obligations in default between principal and income. Recent tax legislation may, pending further regulatory guidance, require a Portfolio to accrue currently market discount with respect to a security. These and other related issues will be addressed by a Portfolio in order to ensure that it distributes sufficient income to preserve its status as a regulated investment company.

*Options, futures, forward contracts, swap agreements and hedging transactions*. In general, option premiums received by a Portfolio are not immediately included in the income of the Portfolio. Instead, the premiums are recognized when the option contract expires, the option is exercised by the holder, or the Portfolio transfers or otherwise terminates the option (e.g., through a closing transaction). If an option written by a Portfolio is exercised and the Portfolio sells or delivers the underlying stock, the Portfolio generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to (a) sum of the strike price and the option premium received by the Portfolio minus (b) the Portfolio's basis in the stock. Such gain or loss generally will be short-term or long-term depending upon the holding period of the underlying stock. If securities are purchased by a Portfolio pursuant to the exercise of a put option written by it, the Portfolio generally will subtract the premium received from its cost basis in the securities purchased. The gain or loss with respect to any termination of a Portfolio's obligation under an option other than through the exercise of the option and related sale or delivery of the underlying stock generally will be short-term gain or loss depending on whether the premium income received by the Portfolio is greater or less than the amount paid by the Portfolio (if any) in terminating the transaction. Thus, for example, if an option written by a Portfolio expires unexercised, the Portfolio generally will recognize short-term gain equal to the premium received.

The tax treatment of certain futures contracts entered into by a Portfolio as well as listed non-equity options written or purchased by the Portfolio on U.S. exchanges (including options on futures contracts, broad-based equity indices and debt securities) may be governed by section 1256 of the Code ("section 1256 contracts"). Gains or losses on section 1256 contracts generally are considered 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains or losses ("60/40"), although certain foreign currency gains and losses from such contracts may be treated as ordinary in character. Also, any section 1256 contracts held by a Portfolio at the end of each taxable year (and, for purposes of the nondeductible 4% federal excise tax, on certain other dates as prescribed under the Code) are "marked to market" with the result that unrealized gains or losses are treated as though they were realized and the resulting gain or loss is treated as ordinary or 60/40 gain or loss, as applicable. Section 1256 contracts do not include any interest rate swap, currency swap, basis swap, interest rate cap, interest rate floor, commodity swap, equity swap, equity index swap, credit default swap, or similar agreement.

In addition to the special rules described above in respect of options and futures transactions, a Portfolio's transactions in other derivative instruments (including options, forward contracts and swap agreements) as well as its other hedging, short sale, or similar transactions, may be subject to one or more special tax rules (including the constructive sale, notional principal contract, straddle, wash sale and short sale rules).

These rules may affect whether gains and losses recognized by a Portfolio are treated as ordinary or capital or as short-term or long-term, accelerate the recognition of income or gains to the Portfolio, defer losses to the Portfolio, and cause adjustments in the holding periods of the Portfolio's securities. These rules, therefore, could affect the amount, timing and/or character of distributions to shareholders. Moreover, 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 a Portfolio has made sufficient distributions, and otherwise satisfied the relevant requirements, to maintain its qualification as a regulated investment company and avoid a fund-level tax.

Certain of a Portfolio's investments in derivatives and foreign currency-denominated instruments, and the Portfolio's transactions in foreign currencies and hedging activities, may produce a difference between its book income and its taxable income. If a Portfolio's book income is less than the sum of its taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the Portfolio could be required to make distributions exceeding book income to qualify as a regulated investment company. If a Portfolio's book income exceeds the sum of its taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the distribution of any such excess will be treated as (i) a dividend to the extent of the Portfolio's remaining earnings and profits (including current earnings and profits arising from tax-exempt income, reduced by related deductions), (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.

*Foreign currency transactions*. A Portfolio's transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency-denominated debt obligations 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. This treatment could increase or decrease a Portfolio's ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the Portfolio's previously distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. In certain cases, a Portfolio may make an election to treat such gain or loss as capital.

*Section 163(j) Interest Dividends*. Certain distributions reported by a Portfolio as Section 163(j) interest dividends may be treated as interest income by shareholders for purposes of the tax rules applicable to interest expense limitations under Section 163(j) of the Code. Such treatment by the shareholder is generally subject to holding period requirements and other potential limitations, although the holding period requirements are generally not applicable to dividends declared by money market funds and certain other funds that declare dividends daily and pay such dividends on a monthly or more frequent basis. The amount that a Portfolio is eligible to report as a Section 163(j) dividend for a tax year is generally limited to the excess of the Portfolio's business interest income over the sum of the Portfolio's (i) business interest expense and (ii) other deductions properly allocable to the Portfolio's business interest income.

*PFIC investments*. A Portfolio may invest in stocks of foreign companies that may be classified under the Code as PFICs. In general, a foreign company is classified as a PFIC if at least one-half of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income. When investing in PFIC securities, a Portfolio intends to mark-to-market these securities under certain provisions of the Code and recognize any unrealized gains as ordinary income at the end of the Portfolio's fiscal and excise tax years.

Deductions for losses are allowable only to the extent of any current or previously recognized gains. These gains (reduced by allowable losses) are treated as ordinary income that a Portfolio is required to distribute, even though it has not sold or received dividends from these securities. You should also be aware that the designation of a foreign security as a PFIC security will cause its income dividends to fall outside of the definition of qualified foreign corporation dividends. These dividends generally will not qualify for the reduced rate of taxation on qualified dividends when distributed to you by a Portfolio. In addition, if a Portfolio is unable to identify an investment as a PFIC and thus does not make a mark-to-market election, the Portfolio may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a portion of any "excess distribution" or gain from the disposition of such shares even if such income is distributed as a taxable dividend by the Portfolio to its shareholders. Additional charges in the nature of interest may be imposed on a Portfolio in respect of deferred taxes arising from such distributions or gains.

*Investments in non-U.S. REITs.* While non-U.S. REITs often use complex acquisition structures that seek to minimize taxation in the source country, an investment by a Portfolio in a non-U.S. REIT may subject the Portfolio, directly or indirectly, to corporate taxes, withholding taxes, transfer taxes and other indirect taxes in the country in which the real estate acquired by the non-U.S. REIT is located. A Portfolio's pro rata share of any such taxes will reduce the Portfolio's return on its investment. A Portfolio's investment in a non-U.S. REIT may be considered an investment in a PFIC, as discussed above in "Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — PFIC investments." Additionally, foreign withholding taxes on distributions from the non-U.S. REIT may be reduced or eliminated under certain tax treaties, as discussed above in "Investment Company Taxation." Also, a Portfolio in certain limited circumstances may be required to file an income tax return in the source country and pay tax on any gain realized from its investment in the non-U.S. REIT under rules similar to those in the United States which tax foreign persons on gain realized from dispositions of interests in U.S. real estate.

*Investments in U.S. REITs.* A U.S. REIT is not subject to federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to shareholders. Dividends paid by a U.S. REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the U.S. REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a U.S. REIT to a Portfolio will be treated as long term capital gains by the Portfolio and, in turn, may be distributed by the Portfolio to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Because of certain noncash expenses, such as property depreciation, an equity U.S. REIT's cash flow may exceed its taxable income.

The equity U.S. REIT, and in turn a Portfolio, may distribute this excess cash to shareholders in the form of a return of capital distribution. However, if a U.S. REIT is operated in a manner that fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the U.S. REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable income of the U.S. REIT would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the U.S. REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Also, see "Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income)" with respect to certain other tax aspects of investing in U.S. REITs.

*Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income).* Under a Notice issued by the IRS, the Code and Treasury regulations to be issued, a portion of a Portfolio's income from a U.S. REIT that is attributable to the REIT's residual interest in a real estate mortgage investment conduit ("REMICs") or equity interests in a "taxable mortgage pool" (referred to in the Code as an excess inclusion) will be subject to federal income tax in all events. The excess inclusion income of a regulated investment company, such as a Portfolio, will be allocated to shareholders of the regulated investment company in proportion to the dividends received by such shareholders, with the same consequences as if the shareholders held the related REMIC residual interest or, if applicable, taxable mortgage pool directly.

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 to entities (including qualified pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k) plans, Keogh plans or other tax-exempt entities) subject to tax on unrelated business income ("UBTI"), thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and otherwise might not be required to file a tax return, to file a tax return and pay tax on such income, and (iii) in the case of a foreign stockholder, will not qualify for any reduction in U.S. federal withholding tax. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a "disqualified organization" (which generally includes certain cooperatives, governmental entities, and tax-exempt organizations not subject to UBTI) is a record holder of a share in a regulated investment company, then the regulated investment company will be subject to a tax equal to that portion of its excess inclusion income for the taxable year that is allocable to the disqualified organization, multiplied by the highest federal income tax rate imposed on corporations. The Notice imposes certain reporting requirements upon regulated investment companies that have excess inclusion income. There can be no assurance that a Portfolio will not allocate to shareholders excess inclusion income.

These rules are potentially applicable to a Portfolio with respect to any income it receives from the equity interests of certain mortgage pooling vehicles, either directly or, as is more likely, through an investment in a U.S. REIT. It is unlikely that these rules will apply to a Portfolio that has a non-REIT strategy.

*Investments in partnerships and QPTPs*. For purposes of the Income Requirement, income derived by a Portfolio from a partnership that is <u>not</u> a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership that would be qualifying income if realized directly by the Portfolio. While the rules are not entirely clear with respect to a Portfolio investing in a partnership outside a master feeder structure, for purposes of testing whether a Portfolio satisfies the Asset Diversification Test, the Portfolio is generally treated as owning a pro rata share of the underlying assets of a partnership. In contrast, different rules apply to a partnership that is a QPTP. A QPTP is a partnership (a) the interests in which are traded on an established securities market (or interests in which are readily tradable on a secondary market or the substantial equivalent thereof), (b) that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and (c) that derives less than 90% of its income from sources that satisfy the Income Requirement (i.e., because it invests in commodities or is an MLP). All of the net income derived by a Portfolio from an interest in a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income but the Portfolio may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in one or more QPTPs. However, there can be no assurance that a partnership classified as a QPTP in one year will qualify as a QPTP in the next year. Any such failure to annually qualify as a QPTP might, in turn, cause a Portfolio to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. Although, in general, the passive loss rules of the Code do not apply to RICs, such rules do apply to a Portfolio with respect to items attributable to an interest in a QPTP. Portfolio investments in partnerships, including in QPTPs, may result in the Portfolio being subject to state, local or foreign income, franchise or withholding tax liabilities.

*Investments in commodities.* Gains from the disposition of commodities, including precious metals, will neither be considered qualifying income for purposes of satisfying the Income Requirement nor qualifying assets for purposes of satisfying the Asset Diversification Test. The IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirement. However, in a subsequent revenue ruling, the IRS provided that income from certain alternative investments which create commodity exposure, such as certain commodity index-linked or structured notes, may be considered qualifying income under the Code. Historically, the IRS has issued private letter rulings in which the IRS specifically concluded that income and gains from investments in commodity indexed-linked structured notes (the "Notes Rulings") or a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary that invests in commodity-linked instruments are qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirement.

However, no Portfolio has received such a private letter ruling, and a Portfolio is not able to rely on private letter rulings issued to other taxpayers. The IRS issued final regulations that would generally treat the Portfolio's income inclusion with respect to the subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a current distribution out of the earnings and profits of the subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Portfolio's business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies. The IRS also issued a revenue procedure, which states that the IRS will not in the future issue private letter rulings that would require a determination of whether an asset (such as a commodity index-linked note) is a "security" under the 1940 Act. In connection with issuing such revenue procedure, the IRS has revoked the Note Rulings on a prospective basis.

In light of the revocation of the Note Rulings, the Portfolios intend to limit their investments in commodity index-linked structured notes. The Portfolio intends to treat the income it derives from the subsidiary as qualifying income. If, contrary to a number of private letter rulings issued by the IRS to third-parties, the IRS were to determine such income is non-qualifying, the Portfolio might fail to satisfy the Income Requirement. In addition, a Portfolio may gain exposure to commodities through investment in QPTPs such as an ETF that is classified as a partnership and which invests in commodities.

Accordingly, the extent to which a Portfolio invests in commodities or commodity-linked derivatives may be limited by the Income Requirement and the Asset Diversification Test, which the Portfolio must continue to satisfy to maintain its status as a regulated investment company. A Portfolio also may be limited in its ability to sell its investments in commodities, commodity-linked derivatives, and certain ETFs or be forced to sell other investments to generate income due to the Income Requirement. If a Portfolio does not appropriately limit such investments or if such investments (or the income earned on such investments) were to be recharacterized for U.S. tax purposes, the Portfolio could fail to qualify as a regulated investment company.

*Securities lending*. While securities are loaned out by a Portfolio, the Portfolio will generally receive from the borrower amounts equal to any dividends or interest paid on the borrowed securities. For federal income tax purposes, payments made "in lieu of" dividends are not considered dividend income. These distributions will neither qualify for the reduced rate of taxation for individuals on qualified dividends nor the 50% dividends received deduction for corporations. Also, any foreign tax withheld on payments made "in lieu of" dividends or interest will not qualify for the pass-through of foreign tax credits to shareholders. Additionally, in the case of a Portfolio with a strategy of investing in tax-exempt securities, any payments made "in lieu of" tax-exempt interest will be considered taxable income to the Portfolio, and thus, to the investors, even though such interest may be tax-exempt when paid to the borrower.

*Investments in convertible securities*. Convertible debt is ordinarily treated as a "single property" consisting of a pure debt interest until conversion, after which the investment becomes an equity interest. If the security is issued at a premium (i.e., for cash in excess of the face amount payable on retirement), the creditor-holder may amortize the premium over the life of the bond. If the security is issued for cash at a price below its face amount, the creditor-holder must accrue original issue discount in income over the life of the debt. The creditor-holder's exercise of the conversion privilege is treated as a nontaxable event. Mandatorily convertible debt (e.g., an exchange traded note or ETN issued in the form of an unsecured obligation that pays a return based on the performance of a specified market index, exchange currency, or commodity) is often, but not always, treated as a contract to buy or sell the reference property rather than debt. Similarly, convertible preferred stock with a mandatory conversion feature is ordinarily, but not always, treated as equity rather than debt. Dividends received generally are qualified dividend income and eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction. In general, conversion of preferred stock for common stock of the same corporation is tax-free. Conversion of preferred stock for cash is a taxable redemption. Any redemption premium for preferred stock that is redeemable by the issuing company might be required to be amortized under original issue discount principles. A change in the conversion ratio or conversion price of a convertible security on account of a dividend paid to the issuer's other shareholders may result in a deemed distribution of stock to the holders of the convertible security equal to the value of their increased interest in the equity of the issuer. Thus, an increase in the conversion ratio of a convertible security can be treated as a taxable distribution of stock to a holder of the convertible security (without a corresponding receipt of cash by the holder) before the holder has converted the security.

*Investments in securities of uncertain tax character.* A Portfolio may invest in securities the U.S. federal income tax treatment of which may not be clear or may be subject to recharacterization by the IRS. To the extent the tax treatment of such securities or the income from such securities differs from the tax treatment expected by a Portfolio, it could affect the timing or character of income recognized by the Portfolio, requiring the Portfolio to purchase or sell securities, or otherwise change its portfolio, in order to comply with the tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies under the Code.

**<u>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</u>**

ARRANGEMENTS PERMITTING FREQUENT PURCHASES AND REDEMPTION OF TRUST SHARES.

Currently, the Trust has not entered into any arrangements to permit frequent purchases and redemptions of Trust shares. The Manager and/or the Distributor may pay additional compensation (out of their own resources and not as an expense of the Portfolios) to selected affiliated or unaffiliated brokers or other service providers in connection with the sale, distribution, retention and/or servicing of the Portfolios' shares. Such fees are in addition to any distribution fees, service fees and/or transfer agency fees that may be payable by the Portfolios. The Manager and/or the Distributor have entered into agreements with brokers and/or service providers for the provision of such services pursuant to which the Manager and/or the Distributor pays to the broker and/or service provider a fee that typically does not exceed 0.50% of the value of all sales of Trust shares in which the broker and/or service provider or its affiliates is record owner or broker-dealer of record.

The prospect of receiving, or the receipt of, additional compensation, as described above, by intermediaries, financial advisors and other sales persons may provide them with an incentive to favor sales of shares of the Portfolios over other investment options with respect to which an intermediary does not receive additional compensation (or receives lower levels of additional compensation). These payment arrangements, however, will not change the price that an investor pays for shares of the Portfolios. Investors may wish to take such payment arrangements into account when considering and evaluating any recommendations relating to Portfolio shares. You should review carefully any disclosure by such brokers, dealers or other intermediaries as to their compensation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST. It is not contemplated that regular annual meetings of shareholders will be held. Shareholders of each Portfolio, together with shareholders of each other Portfolio in the Trust (together, "Trust Shareholders") have the right, upon the declaration in writing or vote by two-thirds of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, to remove a Trustee. The Trustees will call a meeting of shareholders to vote on the removal of a Trustee upon the written request of the record holders (for at least six months) of 10% of its outstanding shares. In addition, 10 shareholders holding the lesser of $25,000 or 1% of the Trust's outstanding shares may advise the Trustees in writing that they wish to communicate with Trust Shareholders for the purpose of requesting a meeting to remove a Trustee. The Trustees will then either give the applicants access to the Trust's shareholder list or mail the applicant's communication to all other shareholders at the applicant's expense.

When issued, shares of each class are fully paid and have no preemptive, conversion or other subscription rights. Each class of shares represents identical interests in the applicable Portfolio's investment portfolio. As such, they have the same rights, privileges and preferences, except with respect to: (a) the designation of each class, (b) the effect of the respective sales charges, if any, for each class, (c) the distribution fees borne by each class, (d) the expenses allocable exclusively to each class, (e) voting rights on matters exclusively affecting a single class and (f) the exchange privilege of each class. Upon liquidation of the Trust or any Portfolio, shareholders of each class of shares of a Portfolio are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets of that class available for distribution to shareholders after all debts and expenses have been paid. The shares do not have cumulative voting rights.

The assets received by the Trust on the sale of shares of each Portfolio and all income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, subject only to the rights of creditors, are allocated to each Portfolio, and constitute the assets of such Portfolio. The assets of each Portfolio are required to be segregated on the Trust's books of account. Expenses not otherwise identified with a particular Portfolio will be allocated fairly among two or more Portfolios of the Trust by the Board of Trustees. The Trust's Board of Trustees has agreed to monitor the Portfolio transactions and management of each of the Portfolios and to consider and resolve any conflict that may arise.

The Agreement and Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of shareholder liability for each Portfolio's obligations, and provides that each Portfolio shall indemnify any shareholder who is held personally liable for the obligations of that Portfolio. It also provides that each Portfolio shall assume, upon request, the defense of any claim made against any shareholder for any act or obligation of that Portfolio and shall satisfy any judgment thereon.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Tait, Weller & Baker LLP ("TWB") has served as the independent registered public accounting firm for each of the Initial Portfolios since August 31, 2003 and has served as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio since January 4, 2018 (commencement of operations) and for the Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio since January 10, 2018 (commencement of operations). TWB's services include auditing the annual financial statements and financial highlights of each Portfolio as well as other related services.

TWB's services include auditing the annual financial statements and financial highlights of each Portfolio as well as other related services.

TRUST COUNSEL. Dechert LLP, located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036, acts as the Trust's legal counsel.

CUSTODIAN. The Bank of New York Mellon, located at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286, is the custodian of the assets of the Trust.

CUSTODY ADMINISTRATOR. Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, serves as the Trust's Administrator and Custody Administrator.

DISTRIBUTOR. The Distributor's principal address is 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474.

TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT. Gemini Fund Services, LLC, located at 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022-3474, serves as the Trust's transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent.

DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS. Shareholders may change their distribution options by giving the Transfer Agent three days prior notice in writing.

TAX INFORMATION. The federal tax treatment of the Portfolios' dividends and distributions is explained in the Prospectus under the heading "Dividends, Distributions and Taxes." A Portfolio will be subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax to the extent that it fails to distribute by the end of any calendar year substantially all its ordinary income for that year and capital gains for the one year period ending on October 31 of that year.

REDEMPTION IN KIND. If the Board of Trustees determines that it would be detrimental to the best interests of a Portfolio's shareholders to make a redemption payment wholly in cash, the Portfolio may pay, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, any portion of a redemption in excess of the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Portfolio's net assets by a distribution in kind of readily marketable portfolio securities in lieu of cash.

Redemptions failing to meet this threshold must be made in cash. Shareholders receiving distributions in kind of portfolio securities may incur brokerage commissions when subsequently disposing of those securities.

SUSPENSION OF SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS. The U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio reserves the right to suspend the right of shareholder redemption (including, for example, in connection with a liquidation) or postpone the date of payment for more than seven days to the extent permitted by law.

**<u>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</u>**

The financial statements and independent auditor's report required to be included in this Statement of Additional Information are incorporated herein by reference to the Trust's reports filed on Form N-CSR for the year ended August 31, 2025. The Trust will provide these Reports without charge upon request by calling the Trust at 1-800-807-FUND.

**<u>APPENDIX A -- RATINGS</u>**

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S CORPORATE BOND RATINGS**

Aaa. Bonds rated Aaa are judged to be the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as "gilt edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of these issues.

Aa. Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa. Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba. Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future payments cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal may be very moderate and thereby not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.

Moody's applies the numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through B. The modifier 1 indicates that the security ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of its generic rating category.

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS**

Aaa. Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of investment risk. Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

Aa. Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. They are rated lower than the Aaa bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities, or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude, or there may be other elements present which made the long-term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Bonds which are rated A are judged to be upper medium grade obligations. Security for principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

Baa. Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations, i.e.; they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

Ba. Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate, and therefore not well safeguarded during both good and bad times. Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Bonds which are rated B generally lack the characteristics of a desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of other terms of the contract over long periods may be small.

Caa. Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be elements of danger present with respect to principal or interest.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P CORPORATE BOND RATINGS**

AAA. Bonds rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA. Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differ from the highest rated issues only in a small degree.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories.

BBB. Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for bonds in this category than for bonds in higher rated categories.

BB and B. Bonds rated BB and B are regarded, on balance, as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB represents a lower degree of speculation than B. While such bonds will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk exposures to adverse conditions.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS**

AAA. Debt rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by S&P. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.

AA. Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in small degree. The AA rating may be modified by the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within the AA rating category.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Debt rated A is regarded as safe. This rating differs from the two higher ratings because, with respect to general obligation bonds, there is some weakness which, under certain adverse circumstances, might impair the ability of the issuer to meet debt obligations at some future date. With respect to revenue bonds, debt service coverage is good but not exceptional and stability of pledged revenues could show some variations because of increased competition or economic influences in revenues.

BBB. Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having adequate capacity to pay principal and interest. Whereas they normally exhibit protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay principal and interest for bonds in this capacity than for bonds in the A category.

BB. Debt rated BB has less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative grade debt, however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Debt rated B has a greater vulnerability to default bit presently has the capacity to meet interest and principal payments. Adverse business, financial or economic conditions would likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest and repay principal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CCC. Debt rated CCC has a current identifiable vulnerability to default and is dependent upon favorable business, financial and economic conditions to meet timely payments of principal. In the event of adverse business, financial or economic conditions, it is not likely to have the capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

**DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS**

Debt rated "AAA", the highest rating by Fitch, is considered to be of the highest credit quality. The obligor has an exceptionally strong ability to pay interest and repay principal, which is unlikely to be affected by reasonably foreseeable events.

Debt rated "AA" is regarded as very high credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is very strong.

Debt rated "A" is of high credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is considered to be strong, but may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in economic conditions and circumstances than debt with higher ratings.

Debt rated "BBB" is of satisfactory credit quality. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal is adequate, however a change in economic conditions may adversely affect timely payment.

Debt rated "BB" is considered speculative. The obligor's ability to pay interest and repay principal may be affected over time by adverse economic changes, however, business and financial alternatives can be identified which could assist the obligor in satisfying its debt service requirements.

Debt rated "B" is considered highly speculative. While bonds in this class are currently meeting debt service requirements, the probability of continued timely payment of principal and interest reflects the obligor's limited margin of safety and the need for reasonable business and economic activity throughout the life of the issue.

Debt rated "CCC" has certain identifiable characteristics which, if not remedied, may lead to default. The ability to meet obligations requires an advantageous business and economic environment.

Plus (+) and minus (-) signs are used with a rating symbol (except AAA) to indicate the relative position within the category.

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL NOTES AND OTHER SHORT-TERM LOANS**

Moody's ratings for state and municipal notes and other short-term loans are designated "Moody's Investment Grade" ("MIG"). Such ratings recognize the differences between short-term credit risk and long-term risk. A short-term rating designated VMIG may also be assigned on an issue having a demand feature. Factors affecting the liquidity of the borrower and short-term cyclical elements are critical in short-term borrowing. Symbols used will be as follows:

MIG-l/VMIG-1. This designation denotes best quality. There is present strong protection by established cash flows, superior liquidity support or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG-2/VMIG-2. This designation denotes high quality. Margins of protection are ample although not so large as in the preceding group.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL NOTES AND OTHER SHORT-TERM LOANS**

Standard & Poor's tax exempt note ratings are generally given to such notes that mature in three years or less. The two higher rating categories are as follows:

SP-1. Very strong or strong capacity to pay principal and interest. These issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics will be given a plus (+) designation.

SP-2. Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest.

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S GLOBAL LONG-TERM RATING SCALE**

Aaa. Obligations rated Aaa are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.

Aa. Obligations which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Obligations which are rated A are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.

Baa. Obligations which are rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Ba. Obligations which are rated Ba are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Obligations which are rated B are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.

Caa. Bonds which are rated Caa are judged to be speculative and of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.

Ca. Bonds which are rated Ca are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.

Moody's applies the numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Additionally, a "(hyb)" indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms.

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S GLOBAL SHORT-TERM RATING SCALE**

P-1. Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-2. Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

P-3. Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.

NP. Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P LONG TERM ISSUE CREDIT RATINGS**

AAA. Obligations rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by S&P to a debt obligation. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

AA. Obligations rated AA differ from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. Obligations rated A are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

BBB. Obligations rated BBB exhibit adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

BB, B, CCC, CC and C. Obligations rated BB, B, CCC, CC and C are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. BB indicates the least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

BB. Obligations rated BB are less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Obligations rated B are more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated BB, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CCC. Obligations rated CCC are currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CC. Obligations rated CC are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The CC rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but S&P expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Obligations rated C are currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Obligations rated D are in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the D rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The D rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to D if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

NR. This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S&P does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

\* The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P SHORT TERM ISSUE CREDIT RATINGS**

A-1. Obligations rated A-1 are rated in the highest category by S&P. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

A-2. Obligations rated A-2 are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

A-3. Obligations rated A-3 exhibit adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. Obligations rated B are regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. Obligations rated C are currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. Obligations rated D are in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the D rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The D rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to D if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

**DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S LONG TERM RATINGS**

AAA: Highest credit quality. AAA ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

AA: Very high credit quality. AA ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

A: High credit quality. A ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

BBB: Good credit quality. BBB ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.

BB: Speculative. BB ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists which supports the servicing of financial commitments.

B: Highly speculative. B ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.

CCC: Substantial credit risk. Default is a real possibility.

CC: Very high levels of credit risk. Default of some kind appears probable.

C: Exceptionally high levels of credit risk. Default is imminent or inevitable, or the issuer is in standstill. Conditions that are indicative of a C category rating for an issuer include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Fitch Ratings otherwise believes a condition of RD or D to be imminent or inevitable, including through the formal announcement of a distressed debt exchange.

RD: Restricted default. RD ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings' opinion has experienced an uncured payment default on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation but which has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, and which has not otherwise ceased operating. This would include: a. the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt; b. the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or other material financial obligation; c. the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; ord. execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.

D: Default. D ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings' opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure, or which has otherwise ceased business.

Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.

Imminent default typically refers to the occasion where a payment default has been intimated by the issuer, and is all but inevitable. This may, for example, be where an issuer has missed a scheduled payment, but (as is typical) has a grace period during which it may cure the payment default. Another alternative would be where an issuer has formally announced a distressed debt exchange, but the date of the exchange still lies several days or weeks in the immediate future.

In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency's opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings, and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer's financial obligations or local commercial practice.

The modifiers + or - may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the AAA category, or to categories below B.

**DESCRIPTION OF FITCH'S SHORT TERM RATINGS**

F1: Highest short-term credit quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added + to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

F2: Good short-term credit quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

F3: Fair short-term credit quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.

B: Speculative short-term credit quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.

C: High short-term default risk. Default is a real possibility.

RD: Restricted default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Typically applicable to entity ratings only.

D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.

**DESCRIPTION OF MOODY'S RATINGS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL NOTES AND OTHER SHORT-TERM LOANS**

Moody's ratings for U.S. municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity are designated "Moody's Investment Grade" ("MIG"). MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer's long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3—while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG:

MIG 1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.

MIG 2. This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.

MIG 3. This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established.

SG. This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.

A short-term rating designated Variable Municipal Investment Grade ("VMIG") may also be assigned on an issue having a demand obligation. Symbols used will be as follows:

VMIG 1. This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 2. This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

VMIG 3. This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

SG. This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade short-term rating or may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.

**DESCRIPTION OF S&P'S RATINGS SHORT TERM NOTES**

Standard & Poor's U.S. municipal note ratings are generally given to such notes that are due in three years or less. The rating categories are as follows:

SP-1. Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.

SP-2. Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.

SP-3. Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.

**DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIAL PAPER RATINGS**

Commercial paper rated Prime-l by Moody's is judged by Moody's to be of the best quality. Their short-term debt obligations carry the smallest degree of investment risk. Margins of support for current indebtedness are large or stable with cash flow and asset protection well insured. Current liquidity provides ample coverage of near-term liabilities and unused alternative financing arrangements are generally available. While protective elements may change over the intermediate or longer term, such changes are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of short-term obligations.

Issuers (or related supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, will be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

Commercial paper rated A by S&P have the following characteristics. Liquidity ratios are better than industry average. Long-term debt rating is A or better. The issuer has access to at least two additional channels of borrowing. Basic earnings and cash flow are in an upward trend. Typically, the issuer is a strong company in a well-established industry and has superior management. Issuers rated A are further refined by use of numbers 1, 2, and 3 to denote relative strength within this highest classification. Those issuers rated A-1 that are determined by S&P to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are denoted with a plus (+) sign designation.

Fitch's commercial paper ratings represent Fitch's assessment of the issuer's ability to meet its obligations in a timely manner. The assessment places emphasis on the existence of liquidity. Ratings range from F-1+ which represents exceptionally strong credit quality to F-4 which represents weak credit quality.

Duff & Phelps' short-term ratings apply to all obligations with maturities of under one year, including commercial paper, the uninsured portion of certificates of deposit, unsecured bank loans, master notes, banker's acceptances, irrevocable letters of credit and current maturities of long-term debt. Emphasis is placed on liquidity. Ratings range from Duff 1+ for the highest quality to Duff 5 for the lowest, issuers in default. Issues rated Duff 1+ are regarded as having the highest certainty of timely payment. Issues rated Duff 1 are regarded as having very high certainty of timely payment.

**<u>APPENDIX B – PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES</u>**

Each Portfolio has delegated responsibility to the Manager, the various Advisers to vote proxies in accordance with the applicable Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (all of which are attached hereto).

**Proxy Voting and Class Actions Policies and Procedures Oak Associates, ltd.**

Revised: July 2024

**Background**

In Proxy Voting by Investment Advisers, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act") Release No. 2106 (January 31, 2003), the SEC noted that, "The federal securities laws do not specifically address how an adviser must exercise its proxy voting authority for its clients. Under the Advisers Act, however, an adviser is a fiduciary that owes each of its clients a duty of care and loyalty with respect to all services undertaken on the client's behalf, including proxy voting. The duty of care requires an adviser with proxy voting authority to monitor corporate events and to vote the proxies."

Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act requires each registered investment adviser that exercises proxy voting authority with respect to client securities to:

● Adopt and implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the adviser votes client securities in the clients' best interests. Such policies and procedures must address the manner in which the adviser will resolve material conflicts of interest that can arise during the proxy voting process;

● Disclose to clients how they may obtain information from the adviser about how the adviser voted with respect to their securities; and

● Describe to clients the adviser's proxy voting policies and procedures and, upon request, furnish a copy of the policies and procedures.

Additionally, paragraph (c)(2) of Rule 204-2 imposes additional recordkeeping requirements on investment advisers that execute proxy voting authority.

The Advisers Act lacks specific guidance regarding an adviser's duty to direct clients' participation in class actions. However, many investment advisers adopt policies and procedures regarding class actions.

On November 22, 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX requiring registered investment companies to disclose more detail about their proxy votes effective July 1, 2023. The amendments also require institutional investment managers who must report under Section 13(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to file Form N-PX, detailing their voting on executive compensation ("say-on-pay") matters for securities they have voting authority over. As defined in Rule 14Ad-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (Release No. 33-1131; 34-96206, IC-34745) institutional investment managers that exercise investment discretion over securities with an aggregate value of at least $100 million are required to report annually on Form N-PX their executive compensation ("say-on-pay") votes. An investment manager's Form N-PX must satisfy all the requirements of a registered fund's Form N-PX as summarized in this Policy, under Item 4, Proxy Voting Procedures.

**Policy**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") delegates decisions with respect to specific proxy issues to the Portfolio Manager who is most familiar with the issuer and its business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Proxies are generally voted according to recommendations made by ISS Governance Services. The Portfolio Manager reviews the issues included in each proxy and may decide to vote the proxies in a manner that differs from an ISS recommendation if such recommendation is deemed not to be in the best interest of the client.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. A Portfolio Manager deviating from ISS' recommendations must provide the CCO with a written explanation of the reason for the deviation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Oak also seeks to avoid any conflicts that may arise in the review and voting of client proxies. In the event any potential or actual conflict of interest may arise, Oak will disclose the circumstances of any such conflict to client(s) and in most cases either forward the proxy materials to the client to vote, vote according to ISS recommendations or take such other action as may be appropriate under the particular circumstances. Portfolio Managers with a personal conflict of interest regarding a particular proxy vote must recuse themselves and not participate in the voting decision with respect to that proxy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Any attempt to influence the proxy voting process by issuers or others not identified in these policies and procedures should be promptly reported to the CCO. Similarly, any client's attempt to influence proxy voting with respect to other clients' securities should be promptly reported to the CCO.

**Proxy Voting Procedures**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Oak Associates, ltd. ("Oak") votes proxies with respect to the client securities where expressly given authority in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Oak has retained proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), to assist in voting proxies with respect to client securities. Oak's CCO and/or designee manages the relationship with ISS and ensures that all proxies are properly voted, and appropriate records are being retained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Oak will not neglect its proxy voting responsibilities, but Oak may abstain from voting if it deems that abstaining is in its clients' best interests. For example, Oak may be unable to vote securities that have been lent by the custodian. The CCO and/or designee will prepare and maintain memoranda describing the rationale for any instance in which Oak does not vote a client's proxy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. ISS will retain the following information in connection with each proxy vote:

● The issuer's name;

● The security's ticker symbol or CUSIP, as applicable;

● The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN);

● The global share class Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) for the security (optional);

● The shareholder meeting date;

● Identification of the matter voted on;

● Categorization of proxy matters using a specified list of categories including say-on-pay (SOP) votes over which manager exercised voting power;

● Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or a security-holder;

● The number of shares that Oak voted with number zero (0) entered if no shares voted;

● Quantitative disclosure of shares on loan but not recalled;

● How Oak cast its vote (for or against the proposal, abstain, for or withhold);

● Whether Oak cast its vote with or against management recommendations;

● Identification of institutional manager that exercised voting power (if applicable);

● Series identification number (if applicable) and;

● Any other reporting information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The CCO and the applicable Portfolio Manager are responsible for identifying possible conflicts of interest that exist between the interests of Oak and its clients prior to the time Oak casts its vote. This examination includes a review of the relationship of Oak with the issuer of each security to determine if the issuer is a client of Oak or has some other relationship with Oak or its employees that may create a material conflict of interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. ISS also maintains policies and practices that are designed to neutralize and guard against conflicts of interest that could arise between the issuer of the proxy and ISS or ISS' affiliates. In certain instances, ISS may engage a qualified third party to perform a proxy analysis and issue a vote recommendation as a further safeguard to avoid the influence of a potential conflict of interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. On a bi-weekly basis, Oak will send a file to ISS, indicating the list of securities, shares held and accounts to which shares correspond.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. Oak's designee receives automated alerts from ISS on a weekly basis, which serves as notification for refer ballots to be reviewed and voted by the Portfolio Manager.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. One of Oak's Portfolio Managers reviews the ISS recommendations for each proxy and determines whether to vote consistent with or against ISS' recommendations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. The Portfolio Manager instructs the designee how to vote each proxy and the designee submits the votes to ISS electronically.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. Oak performs a quarterly reconciliation of ballots voted and ballots held to ensure that votes are not missed.

**Security Lending**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Oak is the investment adviser to the Oak Associates Funds, which participate in a Security Lending Program that is administered by US Bank. The Funds maintain a separate Security Lending Policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. When the Fund lends its portfolio securities, the voting rights and the right to dividends and other distributions on the loaned securities transfer to the borrower until the loan is terminated or securities are recalled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. The Fund is required to quantitatively disclose on their annual N-PX filing the number of shares on loan and not recalled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. In advance of each proxy meeting, the record date determines how many shares a beneficial owner may vote. The custodian then transmits a daily file to ISS identifying shares currently on loan including notification of how many shares may be voted. Only shares that are not on loan as of that date may be voted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Oak may determine that a material vote would be necessary and has the option to vote all shares of a particular security by requesting a recall of those shares two weeks in advance of the record date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. These procedures have no impact on the ballot decisions a Portfolio Manager makes when voting proxies.

**Class Actions**

Oak does not direct clients' participation in class actions. The CCO will determine whether to return any documentation inadvertently received regarding clients' participation in class actions to the sender, or to forward such information to the appropriate clients.

**Disclosure**

Oak will disclose a concise summary of the firm's proxy voting policy and procedures and indicate in its Form ADV Part 2A that clients may contact the CCO via e-mail, by telephone, or written request in order to obtain information on how Oak voted such client's proxies, and to request a copy of these policies and procedures. If a separate account client requests this information, Oak will prepare a written response to the client that lists, with respect to each voted proxy that the client has inquired about, (1) the name of the issuer; (2) the proposal voted upon; and (3) how Oak voted the client's proxy.

Oak's Form ADV disclosures will be amended whenever these policies and procedures are updated.

Oak, as a 13(f) filer, is obligated to annually disclose its voting on proxies for each say-on-pay vote over which they exercised voting power during the most recent prior year in accordance with Form N-PX reporting requirements and as outlined in this Policy, under Item 4, Proxy Voting Procedures.

As a matter of policy, Oak does not disclose how it expects to vote on upcoming proxies. Additionally, Oak does not disclose the way it voted proxies to unaffiliated third parties without a legitimate need to know such information.

**Recordkeeping**

The CCO has overall responsibility for maintaining files and records regarding Oak's proxy policies and procedures in an appropriate manner and for the required period, i.e., two years on-site in Oak's offices and at least an additional four years off-site in secure and accessible facilities. Oak will retain the following records relating to proxy voting:

● Copies of all proxy voting policies and procedures required by Rule 206(4)-6;

● A copy of each proxy statement that the adviser receives regarding client securities. However, Oak may satisfy this requirement by relying on a third party to retain a copy of the proxy statement on the Oak's behalf, so long as Oak has obtained an undertaking from the third party to provide a copy of the proxy statement promptly upon request. Oak may also satisfy this requirement by relying on proxy statements available from the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system;

● A record of each vote cast by Oak on behalf of a client. Oak may satisfy this requirement by relying on a third party to retain, on Oak's behalf, a record of each vote cast, so long as Oak has obtained an undertaking from the third party to provide a copy of the record promptly upon request;

● A copy of each written request for information regarding how Oak voted proxies on behalf of a client, and a copy of any associated written response by Oak to any written or oral client request for such information.

**Annual and Ongoing Review**

The CCO will review on an annual basis the adequacy of the firm's proxy voting policies and procedures. The CCO will conduct periodic due diligence over the proxy service provider's practices.

**M.D. SASS ORGANIZATION**

**PROXY VOTING POLICY**

June 2025

It is the policy of M.D. Sass to vote proxies in the interest of maximizing value for M.D. Sass' Clients. Proxies are an asset of a client, which should be treated by M.D. Sass with the same care, diligence, and loyalty as any asset belonging to a client. To that end, M.D. Sass will vote in a way that it believes, consistent with its fiduciary duty, will cause the value of the security to increase the most or decline the least. Consideration will be given to both the short and long term implications of the proposal to be voted on when considering the optimal vote, and portfolio managers may be consulted by the Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee) when voting proxies of securities recommended by such portfolio managers. The Firm may utilize the services of third parties, such as Proxy Edge, to assist the Firm in meeting its proxy voting obligations. In addition, the Firm may abstain (or otherwise be unable to vote) proxies as may be directed by the Firm's Clients or to the extent it may be impractical or impossible for the Firm to vote proxies (e.g., unavailability, limited value, or unjustifiable costs).<sup>1</sup>

**<u>GENERAL POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC PROPOSALS</u>**

**As a general matter, and consistent with our fiduciary responsibilities to act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, we will generally vote <u>FOR</u> the following proposals if we believe they are in the best interests of our Clients. Additional considerations effecting the decision to vote for are listed below:**

a. Election of management slate of directors – consider board independence as well as long term performance of the directors and the company.

In voting on entire Board:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) 2/3 of the Directors should be independent (have only one connection to the corporation which is the directorship or if the person is a rank and file employee). A director is defined as independent if he or she has only one nontrivial connection to the corporation, that of his or her directorship or is a rank and file employee. A director generally will not be considered independent if currently or previously employed by the Company or an affiliate in an executive capacity; if employed by a present or former auditor of the Company in the past five years; if employed by a firm that is one of the Company's paid advisors or consultants; if employed by a customer or supplier with a nontrivial business relationship; if employed by a foundation or university that receives grants or endowments from the Company; if the person has any personal services contract with the Company; if related to an executive or director of the Company; or if an officer of a firm on which the Company's chairman or chief executive officer also is a board member.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Consider company's long-term value growth as judged by performance indicators.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Consider actions taken by the Board that may not be in the Company's long term best interest i.e. awarding themselves excessive compensation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Consider the Board's responsiveness to shareholder concerns – proposals.

<sup>1</sup> For example, in accordance with local law or business practices, many foreign companies prevent the sales of shares that have been voted for a certain period beginning prior to the shareholder meeting and ending on the day following the meeting ("share blocking"). Due to these restrictions, M.D. Sass must balance the benefits to its clients of voting proxies against the potentially serious portfolio management consequences of a reduced flexibility to sell the underlying shares at the most advantageous time. As a result, M.D. Sass will generally not vote those proxies in the absence of an unusual, significant vote or compelling economic importance. Furthermore, M.D. Sass may not be able to vote proxies for certain securities if M.D. Sass does not receive the proxy statement in time to vote the proxies due to custodial processing delays or errors.

In voting on individual Directors:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Committees – Audit, Nominating and Compensation may be required to be 100% composed of independent directors. This should be considered and vote against non-independent director nominee serving on these committees. Also consider performance of committees i.e., approving excessive compensation, failing to address auditor conflicts).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Attendance at 75% of meetings or withhold vote.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) If the Director is employed full time – service on no more than 3 public company Boards. If retired, no more than five public company Boards.

Contested Elections: consider Board independence, background of proxy contest, evaluate the competing strategic corporate plans, impact on constituents and equity ownership of individual directors.

b. Appointment of auditors – vote for unless any of the following factors, then consider voting against ratification:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) We determine that there is a change in auditors from prior years and the cause is a disagreement between the terminated auditor and the company on a matter of accounting principles and practices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Auditor provides advice on tax avoidance strategies (see tax services in proxy) where we believe this may put auditor in role of advocate for the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Fees for non-audit services are more than 20% of all fees, we should be concerned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) The Company has had the same auditor for more than seven years.<sup>2</sup>

c. Cumulative voting.

d. Profit sharing/remuneration plans.

e. Pension/retirement plans.

f. Authorization of new securities if there is no intent to unduly dilute shareholder's proportionate interest, reverse stock splits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Common stock – support if reasonable and management provides persuasive justification. Vote against increase of existing authorization by more than 50%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Preferred stock – approve unless Board has unlimited rights to set the terms and conditions of the shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Support reverse stock split if management provides reasonable justification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Vote against issuance of new classes of stock with unequal voting rights (dual class voting).

g. Acquisition of property

h. Asset restructuring

i. Option/incentive plans and revisions thereof.

<sup>2</sup> Given the limited number of "Big Four" accounting firms, M.D. Sass may consider ratifying the appointment of the same auditor for more than seven years, <u>provided</u> that no additional negative factors exists and there is no reason to believe that the Company's auditors have been complacent in the performance of their auditing duties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Support if performance-based (includes premium price –strike price of 100 % + of fair market value on date of grant or linked to market or industry stock price index).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Support expensing of stock options.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Plan should not exceed an annual stock option grant rate of 1% of shares outstanding to senior executives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Vote against a plan that does not prohibit repricing of underwater stock options with new unless Company has a policy against repricing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Vote against proposal if total dilution of outstanding voting power or shareholders' equity is greater than 10%

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) Vote against reloading (to replace options which have been exercised).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Oppose plans where more than 10% of option shares were issued to the top five executives in the last year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Vote for plans where the executive is required to hold a substantial portion of the award while at the Company i.e., 75% of their equity compensation awards, including shares from option exercises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Support performance-vesting restricted stock (as opposed to time-lapsing) provided amount of stock granted is reasonable in proportion to the executive's total compensation. Executive should be required to hold while at the Company.

j. Compensation plans and revisions thereof

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Base compensation should be reasonable – minimum necessary for retention and recruitment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Variable compensation – support plans that use explicit operating performance benchmarks i.e., improving EPS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Executive perks and benefits. – support greater disclosure and oversight; vote against benefits to executives that exceed that which is offered to other employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Golden parachutes – support shareholder approval of them. Vote to eliminate severance package for any senior executive which provides for benefits not generally offered to other Company employees. Severance plan or stock option "change in control" vesting feature should be contingent upon completion of merger rather than lesser standard of shareholder approval.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Outside Director Compensation – significant proportion should be stock and subject to reasonable holding requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) Oppose management proposal to issue tracking stock to reflect performance of a particular business segment.

k. Increasing indebtedness within prudent limits.

l. Anti-greenmail amendments

m. Preemptive rights

n. Employee related proposals – employee stock purchase plan and high-performance workplace practices (if we conclude in shareholders' best interests and do not unduly interfere with the Company's operation). Employees should have pension choice defined benefit vs. cash-balance plans.

o. Fair-Price Provisions

p. Shareholder proposals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Adoption of codes or policies based on the United Nations' International Labor Organization's Fundamental Conventions (ILO) (freedom of association, equality, abolition of forced (convict) and child labor and standard supplier resolutions not to do business with suppliers that use forced, child labor, etc.).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Reports on human rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Environmental issues – adoption of CERES principles (that encourage Company to protect the environment and health and safety of its employees)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) EEO – proposals for reports on diversity in the workplace if there are no arbitrary or unreasonable goals or require the Company to hire people who are unqualified for their position. Support sexual orientation anti-bias position. Diversity – women and minority group Board members.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Proposals for reports on financial institutions fair-lending compliance practices.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) Proposals seeking review of business strategies that may present a significant risk to long term corporate value (if the review does not impose undue costs on the Company).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Analyst independence from investment banking business (IPO allocation) and sell-side research.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Proposals that provide access to proxy statement to advance non-management candidates unless the access right could be used to promote hostile takeovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Proposal to separate Chairman and CEO – to require an independent Director (who has not been an executive) to be Chairman of the Board if there is no separation, support proposal to establish a lead independent Director.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Proposals for greater Board and Auditor independence (i.e., audit firm rotation, limit or prohibit non-audit services).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi) Proposals asking for additional disclosure of the role of the Board in developing business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii) Proposals that seek greater confidential voting (this does not apply to proxy vote disclosure after the meeting).

**As a general matter, and consistent with our fiduciary responsibilities to act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, we will generally vote <u>AGAINST</u> the following proposals if we believe they are not in the best interests of our Clients:**

a. Easing standards of indemnification for directors or corporate officers.

b. Staggered terms for directors; term limits.

c. Authorizations of new securities if intent appears to be to unduly dilute stockholder's proportionate interest.

d. Poison pill/anti-takeover measures that do not require submission to the Board every three years.

e. Re-incorporation in the State of Delaware if intent is to protect management and directors.

f. Elimination of waivers of preemptive rights.

g. Alteration of voting provisions; proportionate ratio of number of shares per vote if not in the best interest of shareholders.

h. Fair price provisions/amendments.

i. Granting of stock options to non-employee directors.

j. Proposals to change the state of incorporation where the effect could be to reduce shareholder's rights to participate in the decision-making process or present other risks that outweigh benefits. This is also applicable to reincorporation in other countries, particularly offshore tax havens. Vote against unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Criteria for supporting – Company makes compelling case and the proposal will not harm or weaken shareholder rights or lessen management accountability; will contribute quantifiable benefits to Company's long-term value and not adversely impact Company's employees and communities where they live.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Vote against reincorporation in offshore tax haven or to limit Director liability or as takeover defense.

k. Supermajority voting requirements.

l. Board size – to be less than five or more than 15.

m. Limit or eliminating the Shareholders' right to call Special Meetings and act by Written Consent without a meeting if provided for in the By-Laws.

n. Approving other business.

**As a general matter, and consistent with our fiduciary responsibilities to act solely in the interest of our Clients, we will vote on issues such as mergers and reorganizations on a case-by-case basis taking into account the following factors:**

a. Impact of the merger on long-term corporate value, including the prospects of the combined companies.

b. Anticipated financial and operating benefits.

c. Offer price (cost vs. premium).

d. How the deal was negotiated.

e. Changes in corporate governance and their impact on shareholder rights.

f. Impact on key constituents at both companies, including employees and communities.

**Conflicts of Interest**

M.D. Sass realizes that due to the difficulty of predicting and identifying all material conflicts, it must rely on its Employees to notify the Chief Compliance Officer of any material conflict that may impair M.D. Sass' ability to vote proxies in an objective manner. In addition, the Chief Compliance Officer, or his designee(s) will reasonably try to assess any material conflicts between M.D. Sass' interests and those of its Clients with respect to proxy voting. The following is a non-exhaustive list of potential conflicts of interest that could influence the proxy voting process:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■  ***<u>Conflict</u>:*** M.D. Sass retains an institutional client or is in the process of retaining an institutional client that is affiliated with an issuer that is held in M.D. Sass's client portfolios. For example, M.D. Sass may be retained to manage Company A's pension fund. Company A is a public company and M.D. Sass client accounts hold shares of Company A. This type of relationship may influence M.D. Sass to vote with management on proxies to gain favor with management. Such favor may influence Company A's decision to continue its advisory relationship with M.D. Sass.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■  ***<u>Conflict</u>:*** M.D. Sass retains a client or is in the process of retaining a client that is an officer or director of an issuer that is held in M.D. Sass's client portfolios. The similar conflicts of interest exist in this relationship as discussed above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■  ***<u>Conflict</u>:*** M.D. Sass's Employees maintain a personal and/or business relationship (not an advisory relationship) with issuers or individuals that serve as officers or directors of issuers. For example, the spouse of an Employee may be a high-level executive of an issuer that is held in M.D. Sass's client portfolios. The spouse could attempt to influence M.D. Sass to vote in favor of management.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■  ***<u>Conflict</u>:*** M.D. Sass or an Employee(s) personally owns a significant number of an issuer's securities that are also held in M.D. Sass' client portfolios. For any number of reasons, an Employee(s) may seek to vote proxies in a different direction for his/her personal holdings than would otherwise be warranted by the proxy voting policy. The Employee(s) could oppose voting the proxies according to the policy and successfully influence M.D. Sass to vote proxies in contradiction to the policy.

***<u>Resolution</u>:*** Upon the detection of a material conflict of interest, the Chief Compliance Officer has final decision-making authority regarding M.D. Sass' course of action for the proxy<sup>3</sup>. The Chief Compliance Officer's determination will be based on maximizing value for M.D. Sass' Clients. In these instances, the Chief Compliance Officer generally will decide to either: 1) abstain from voting the proxy, or; 2) engage the services of an outside proxy voting service or consultant who will provide an independent recommendation on the direction in which M.D. Sass should vote on the proposal. If retained, the proxy voting service's or consultant's determination will be binding on M.D. Sass.

Any attempts by others within M.D. Sass to influence the voting of client proxies in a manner that is inconsistent with the proxy voting policy shall be reported to the Chief Compliance Officer. Further, any attempts by persons or entitles outside M.D. Sass to influence the voting of client proxies shall be reported to the Chief Compliance Officer. The Chief Compliance Officer may then elect to report the attempt to legal counsel.

**Procedures for M.D. Sass's Receipt of Class Actions**

M.D. Sass recognizes that as a fiduciary it has a duty to act with the highest obligation of good faith, loyalty, fair dealing and due care. When a recovery is achieved in a class action, Investors who owned shares in the company subject to the action have the option to either: (1) opt out of the class action and pursue their own remedy; or (2) participate in the recovery achieved via the class action. Collecting the recovery involves the completion of a Proof of Claim form which is submitted to the claims administrator. After the Claims Administrator receives all Proof of Claims, it dispenses the money from the settlement fund to those persons and entities with valid claims.

If "Class Action" documents are received by M.D. Sass on behalf of its Funds, M.D. Sass will ensure that the Funds either participate in, or opt out of, any class action participation opportunities. M.D. Sass will determine if it is in the best interest of the Funds to recover monies from a class action. The Portfolio Manager/Analyst covering the company will determine the action to be taken when receiving class action notices. In the event M.D. Sass opts out of a class action settlement, M.D. Sass will maintain documentation of any cost/benefit analysis to support its decision. M.D. Sass will be assisted in this process by a third-party service provider. The third-party service provider will be compensated with a percentage of any monies recovered, if any, as a result of the class action participation.

If "Class Action" documents are received by M.D. Sass for private client accounts, i.e., separately managed accounts, M.D. Sass will gather any requisite information it has and forward to the client, to enable the client to file the "Class Action" at the client's discretion. The decision of whether to participate in the recovery or opt-out may be a legal one that M.D. Sass is not qualified to make for the client. Therefore M.D. Sass will not file "Class Actions" on behalf of any separately managed client account.

<sup>3</sup> In the event of a conflict between the interests of the Firm and the advised registered investment companies, the *TPM Trust Policies* provide that the conflict may be disclosed to the Board of Trustees or its delegate, who shall provide direction on how to vote the proxy. The Board of Trustees has delegated this authority to the Independent Trustees, and the proxy voting direction in such case shall be determined by a majority of the Independent Trustees. In addition, in any case of a conflict between the interests of the Firm and those of the sub-advised registered investment companies, the issue will be brought to the prompt attention of the respective fund's Chief Compliance Officer.

**Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.**

**Description of Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures**

<u>Policy</u>

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, LP ("Vaughan Nelson") undertakes to vote all client proxies in a manner reasonably expected to ensure that, where it has voting authority, the client's best interest is upheld and in a manner that does not subrogate the client's best interest to that of the firm's in instances where a material conflict exists. The Policy and Procedures, as implemented by the Vaughan Nelson Proxy Voting Committee (PVC), are intended to support good corporate governance, including those corporate practices that address environmental, social and governmental issues ("ESG Matters"), in all cases with the objective of protecting shareholder interests and maximizing shareholder value.

<u>Approach</u> 

Vaughan Nelson has created a Proxy Voting Guideline ("Guideline") believed to be in the best interest of clients relating to common and recurring issues found within proxy voting material. The Guideline, reviewed annually, is the work product of Vaughan Nelson's Investment Team and it considers the nature of its business, the types of securities being managed and other sources of information including, but not limited to, research provided by an independent research firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), internal research, published information on corporate governance and experience. The Guideline helps to ensure voting consistency on issues common amongst issuers and to serve as evidence that a vote was not the product of a conflict of interest but rather a vote in accordance with a pre-determined policy. However, in many recurring and common proxy issues a "blanket voting approach" cannot be applied. In these instances, the Guideline indicates that such issues will be addressed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with a portfolio manager to determine how to vote the issue in the client's best interest.

Vaughan Nelson uses ISS in a limited capacity to collect proxy ballots for clients, provide a platform in which to indicate our vote, provide company research as a point of information and assist our firm in generating proxy voting reports.

Vaughan Nelson, in executing its duty to vote proxies, may encounter a material conflict of interest. Vaughan Nelson does not envision a large number of situations where a conflict of interest would exist, if any, given the nature of Vaughan Nelson's business, client base, relationships, and the types of securities managed. Notwithstanding, if a conflict of interest arises, Vaughan Nelson will undertake to vote the proxy or proxy issue in the client's continued best interest. This will be accomplished by either casting the vote in accordance with the Guideline, if the application of such policy to the issue at hand involves little discretion on Vaughan Nelson's part, or casting the vote as indicated by the independent third-party research firm, ISS. If a conflict involves ISS, Vaughan Nelson will take that into consideration when evaluating a proxy item that is not addressed in the firm's recurring Proxy Voting Guideline. All issues presented for shareholder vote are subject to the oversight of the Proxy Voting Committee, either directly or by application of this Policy and Guideline.

Vaughan Nelson, as an indirect subsidiary of a Bank Holding Company, is restricted from voting the shares it has invested in banking entities on the fund's behalf in instances where the aggregate ownership of all the Bank Holding Company's investment management subsidiaries exceed 5% of the outstanding share class of a bank. Where the aggregate ownership described exceeds the 5% threshold, the firm will instruct ISS, an independent third party, to vote the proxies in line with ISS's recommendation.

Finally, there may be circumstances or situations that may preclude or limit the manner in which a proxy is voted. These may include: 1) Mutual funds – whereby voting may be controlled by restrictions within the fund or the actions of authorized persons, 2) International Securities – whereby the perceived benefit of voting an international proxy does not outweigh the anticipated costs of doing so, 3) New Accounts – instances where security holdings assumed will be sold in the near term thereby limiting any benefit to be obtained by a vote of proxy material, 4) Small Combined Holdings / Unsupervised Securities – where the firm does not have a significant holding or basis on which to offer advice, 5) a security is out on loan (voting rights have been passed to the borrower), or 6) securities held on record date but divested prior to meeting date.

In summary, Vaughan Nelson's goal is to vote proxy material in a manner that is believed to assist in maximizing the value of the portfolio.

**Zacks Investment Management, Inc.**

**Voting Client Securities**

ZIM often has voting power with respect to securities in client accounts. ZIM has adopted a proxy voting policy and procedures (the "Proxy Policy") with respect to the voting of proxies for client accounts for which ZIM has proxy voting authority. ZIM utilizes Broadridge for the execution and recordkeeping of ZIM's proxy voting.

Under the Proxy Policy, ZIM monitors corporate events and votes the proxies in a manner that it deems consistent with the best interests of its clients. The Proxy Policy provides for the process by which proxy voting decisions are made, the identification and handling of material conflicts of interest, disclosing the Proxy Policy to clients, maintaining appropriate books and records relating to proxies, and proxy voting guidelines for common proxy proposals.

As a general rule, ZIM will vote all proxies relating to a particular proposal the same way for all client accounts holding the security in accordance with the proxy voting guidelines set forth in the Proxy Policy, unless a client specifically instructs ZIM in writing to vote such client's securities otherwise. One such instruction example requires ZIM to vote against all matters that might negatively impact rights or benefits for members of organized labor (i.e. Taft Hartley). In certain other programs, ZIM splits up proxy voting guidelines according to the percentage of ownership held by Taft Hartley investors and all other investors. For example, if Taft-Hartley investors make up 20% of a fund, ZIM anticipates voting 20% of proxies according to Taft-Hartley instructions, and the remaining 80% of proxies according to ZIM's guidelines in the Proxy.

For separately managed accounts with FOLIOfn, the client will reserve and retain the right to vote by proxy securities held in the account; ZIM does not vote proxies for these accounts. Clients custodied at FOLIOfn are provided electronic access through a FOLIOfn website that allows clients to view and vote proxies. If a client has questions about a particular solicitation, the client may contact Frank Lanza at 312-265-9359.

Notwithstanding anything in the Proxy Policy, ZIM places priority on investment returns over corporate governance correctness. Accordingly, when economic considerations or extraordinary circumstances warrant, ZIM may make exceptions to the proxy voting guidelines or, as ZIM deems to be in the best interests of clients, intentionally refrain from voting a proxy or sell the security.

**SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC**

STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE VOTING OF SECURITIES

This statement sets forth the policies and procedures that Saratoga Capital Management, LLC ("Saratoga") follows in exercising voting rights with respect to securities held in our client portfolios. All proxy-voting rights that are exercised by Saratoga shall be subject to this Statement of Policies and Procedures.

1 OBJECTIVES

Voting rights are an important component of corporate governance. Saratoga has three overall objectives in exercising voting rights:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**A.** **Responsibility.** Saratoga shall seek to ensure that there is an effective means in place to hold companies accountable for their actions. While management
must be accountable to its board, the board must be accountable to a company's shareholders. Although accountability can be promoted
in a variety of ways, protecting shareholder voting rights may be among our most important tools.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**B.** **Rationalizing Management and Shareholder Concerns.** Saratoga seeks to ensure that the interests of a company's management and board are aligned
with those of the company's shareholders. In this respect, compensation must be structured to reward the creation of shareholder
value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**C.** **Shareholder Communication.** Since companies are owned by their shareholders, Saratoga seeks to ensure that management effectively communicates
with its owners about the company's business operations and financial performance. It is only with effective communication that
shareholders will be able to assess the performance of management and to make informed decisions on when to buy, sell or hold a company's
securities.

2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

In exercising voting rights, Saratoga shall conduct itself in accordance with the general principles set forth below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The
ability to exercise a voting right with respect to a security is a valuable right and, therefore, must be viewed as part of the asset
itself.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. In exercising voting rights, Saratoga shall engage in a careful evaluation of issues that may materially affect the rights of shareholders and the value of the security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Consistent with general fiduciary principles, the exercise of voting rights shall always be conducted with reasonable care, prudence and diligence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. In exercising voting rights on behalf of clients, Saratoga shall conduct itself in the same manner as if Saratoga were the constructive owner of the securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. To the extent reasonably possible, Saratoga shall participate in each shareholder voting opportunity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Voting rights shall not automatically be exercised in favor of management-supported proposals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. Saratoga, and its officers and employees, shall never accept any item of value in consideration of a favorable proxy voting decision.

3 GENERAL GUIDELINES

Set forth below are general guidelines that Saratoga shall follow in exercising proxy voting rights:

3.1 Prudence

In making a proxy voting decision, Saratoga shall give appropriate consideration to all relevant facts and circumstances, including the value of the securities to be voted and the likely effect any vote may have on that value. Since voting rights must be exercised on the basis of an informed judgment, investigation shall be a critical initial step.

3.2 Third Party Views

While Saratoga may consider the views of third parties, Saratoga shall never base a proxy voting decision solely on the opinion of a third party. Rather, decisions shall be based on a reasonable and good faith determination as to how best to maximize shareholder value.

3.3 Shareholder Value

Just as the decision whether to purchase or sell a security is a matter of judgment, determining whether a specific proxy resolution will increase the market value of a security is a matter of judgment as to which informed parties may differ. In determining how a proxy vote may affect the economic value of a security, Saratoga shall consider both short-term and long-term views about a company's business and prospects, especially in light of our projected holding period on the stock (e.g., Saratoga may discount long-term views on a short-term holding).

4 SPECIFIC ISSUES

Set forth below are general guidelines as to how specific proxy voting issues shall be analyzed and assessed. While these guidelines will provide a framework for our decision making process, the mechanical application of these guidelines can never address all proxy voting decisions. When new issues arise or old issues present nuances not encountered before, Saratoga must be guided by its reasonable judgment to vote in a manner that Saratoga deems to be in the best interests of its clients.

4.1 Stock-Based Compensation

**Approval of Plans or Plan Amendments.** By their nature, compensation plans must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. As a general matter, Saratoga always favors compensation plans that align the interests of management and shareholders. Saratoga generally approves compensation plans under the following conditions:

**20% Guideline.** The dilution effect of the newly authorized shares, plus the shares reserved for issuance in connection with all other stock related plans, generally should not exceed 20%.

**Exercise Price.** The minimum exercise price of stock options should be at least equal to the market price of the stock on the date of grant.

**Plan Amendments.** Compensation plans should not be materially amended without shareholder approval.

**Non-Employee Directors.** Awards to non-employee directors should not be subject to management discretion, but rather should be made under non-discretionary grants specified by the terms of the plan.

**Repricing/Replacement of Underwater Options.** Stock options generally should not be re-priced, and never should be re-priced without shareholder approval. In addition, companies should not issue new options, with a lower strike price, to make up for previously issued options that are substantially underwater. Saratoga will vote against the election of any slate of directors that, to its knowledge, has authorized a company to re-price or replace underwater options during the most recent year without shareholder approval.

**Reload/Evergreen Features.** We will generally vote against plans that enable the issuance of reload options and that provide an automatic share replenishment ("evergreen") feature.

**Measures to Increase Executive Long-Term Stock Ownership.** We support measures to increase the long-term stock ownership by a company's executives. These include requiring senior executives to hold a minimum amount of stock in a company (often expressed as a percentage of annual compensation), requiring stock acquired through option exercise to be held for a certain minimum amount of time, and issuing restricted stock awards instead of options. In this respect, we support the expensing of option grants because it removes the incentive of a company to issue options in lieu of restricted stock. We also support employee stock purchase plans, although we generally believe the discounted purchase price should be at least 80% of the current market price.

**Vesting.** Restricted stock awards normally should vest over at least a two-year period.

**Other stock awards.** Stock awards other than stock options and restricted stock awards generally should be granted in lieu of salary or a cash bonus, and the number of shares awarded should be reasonable.

4.2 Change of Control Issues

While we recognize that a takeover attempt can be a significant distraction for the board and management to deal with, the simple fact is that the possibility of a corporate takeover keeps management focused on maximizing shareholder value.

As a result, Saratoga opposes measures that are designed to prevent or obstruct corporate takeovers because they can entrench current management. The following are Saratoga's guidelines on change of control issues:

**Shareholder Rights Plans.** Saratoga acknowledges that there are arguments for and against shareholder rights plans, also known as "poison pills." Companies should put their case for rights plans to shareholders.

We generally vote against any directors who, without shareholder approval, to our knowledge have instituted a new poison pill plan, extended an existing plan, or adopted a new plan upon the expiration of an existing plan during the past year.

**Golden Parachutes.** Saratoga opposes the use of accelerated employment contracts that result in cash grants of greater than three times annual compensation (salary and bonus) in the event of termination of employment following a change in control of a company. In general, the guidelines call for voting against "golden parachute" plans because they impede potential takeovers that shareholders should be free to consider. We generally withhold our votes at the next shareholder meeting for directors who to our knowledge approved golden parachutes.

**Approval of Mergers** – Saratoga votes against proposals that require a super-majority of shareholders to approve a merger or other significant business combination. We support proposals that seek to lower super-majority voting requirements.

4.3 Routine Issues

**Director Nominees in a Non-Contested Election** – Saratoga generally votes in favor of management proposals on director nominees.

**Director Nominees in a Contested Election** – By definition, this type of board candidate or slate runs for the purpose of seeking a significant change in corporate policy or control. Therefore, the economic impact of the vote in favor of or in opposition to that director or slate must be analyzed using a higher standard normally applied to changes in control. Criteria for evaluating director nominees as a group or individually should include: performance; compensation, corporate governance provisions and takeover activity; criminal activity; attendance at meetings; investment in the company; interlocking directorships; inside, outside and independent directors; whether the chairman and CEO titles are held by the same person; number of other board seats; and other experience. It is impossible to have a general policy regarding director nominees in a contested election.

**Board Composition** – Saratoga supports the election of a board that consists of at least a majority of independent directors. We generally withhold our support for non-independent directors who serve on a company's audit, compensation and/or nominating committees. We also generally withhold support for director candidates who have not attended a sufficient number of board or committee meetings to effectively discharge their duties as directors.

**Classified Boards** – Because a classified board structure prevents shareholders from electing a full slate of directors at annual meetings, Saratoga generally votes against classified boards. We vote in favor of shareholder proposals to declassify a board of directors unless a company's charter or governing corporate law allows shareholders, by written consent, to remove a majority of directors at any time, with or without cause.

**Barriers to Shareholder Action** – We vote to support proposals that lower the barriers to shareholder action. This includes the right of shareholders to call a meeting and the right of shareholders to act by written consent.

**Cumulative Voting** – Having the ability to cumulate our votes for the election of directors – that is, cast more than one vote for a director about whom they feel strongly – generally increases shareholders' rights to effect change in the management of a corporation. We generally support, therefore, proposals to adopt cumulative voting.

**Ratification of Auditors** – Votes generally are cast in favor of proposals to ratify an independent auditor, unless there is a reason to believe the auditing firm is no longer performing its required duties or there are exigent circumstances requiring us to vote against the approval of the recommended auditor. For example, our general policy is to vote against an independent auditor that receives more than 50% of its total fees from a company for non-audit services.

4.4 Stock Related Items

**Increase Additional Common Stock** – Saratoga's guidelines generally call for approval of increases in authorized shares, provided that the increase is not greater than three times the number of shares outstanding and reserved for issuance (including shares reserved for stock-related plans and securities convertible into common stock, but not shares reserved for any poison pill plan).

Votes generally are cast in favor of proposals to authorize additional shares of stock except where the proposal:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. creates a blank check preferred stock; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. establishes classes of stock with superior voting rights.

**Blank Check Preferred Stock** – Votes generally are cast in opposition to management proposals authorizing the creation of new classes of preferred stock with unspecific voting, conversion, distribution and other rights, and management proposals to increase the number of authorized blank check preferred shares. Saratoga may vote in favor of this type of proposal when it receives assurances to its reasonable satisfaction that (i) the preferred stock was authorized by the board for the use of legitimate capital formation purposes and not for anti-takeover purposes, and (ii) no preferred stock will be issued with voting power that is disproportionate to the economic interests of the preferred stock. These representations should be made either in the proxy statement or in a separate letter from the company to Saratoga.

**Preemptive Rights** – Votes are cast in favor of shareholder proposals restoring limited preemptive rights.

**Dual Class Capitalizations** – Because classes of common stock with unequal voting rights limit the rights of certain shareholders, Saratoga votes against adoption of a dual or multiple class capitalization structure.

4.5 Social Issues

Saratoga believes that it is the responsibility of the board and management to run a company on a daily basis. With this in mind, in the absence of unusual circumstances, we do not believe that shareholders should be involved in determining how a company should address broad social and policy issues. As a result, we generally vote against these types of proposals, which are generally initiated by shareholders, unless we believe the proposal has significant economic implications.

4.6 Other Situations

No set of guidelines can anticipate all situations that may arise. Our portfolio managers and analysts will be expected to analyze proxy proposals in an effort to gauge the impact of a proposal on the financial prospects of a company, and vote accordingly. These policies are intended to provide guidelines for voting. They are not, however, hard and fast rules because corporate governance issues are so varied.

5 PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

Saratoga shall maintain a record of all voting decisions for the period required by applicable laws. In each case in which Saratoga votes contrary to the stated policies set forth in these guidelines, the record shall indicate the reason for such a vote.

A member of Saratoga's Investment Management Committee (an "IMC member") shall have responsibility for voting proxies. The IMC member shall be responsible for ensuring that he is aware of all upcoming proxy voting opportunities. The IMC member shall ensure that proxy votes are properly recorded and that the requisite information regarding each proxy voting opportunity is maintained. The CCO of Saratoga shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that Saratoga complies with all proxy voting requirements and procedures.

6 RECORDKEEPING

The IMC member shall be responsible for recording and maintaining the following information with respect to each proxy voted by Saratoga:

● Name of the company

● Ticker symbol

● CUSIP number

● Shareholder meeting date

● Brief identification of each matter voted upon

● Whether the matter was proposed by management or a shareholder

● Whether Saratoga voted on the matter

● If Saratoga voted, then how Saratoga voted

● Whether Saratoga voted with or against management

The CCO shall be responsible for maintaining and updating these Policies and Procedures, and for maintaining any records of written client requests for proxy voting information and documents that were prepared by Saratoga and were deemed material to making a voting decision or that memorialized the basis for the decision.

Saratoga shall rely on the SEC's EDGAR filing system with respect to the requirement to maintain proxy materials regarding client securities.

7 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

There may be situations in which Saratoga may face a conflict between its interests and those of its clients or fund shareholders. Potential conflicts are most likely to fall into three general categories:

● **Business Relationships** – This type of conflict would occur if Saratoga or an affiliate has a substantial business relationship with the company or a proponent of a proxy proposal relating to the company (such as an employee group) such that failure to vote in favor of management (or the proponent) could harm the relationship of Saratoga or its affiliate with the company or proponent.

● **Personal Relationships** – Saratoga or an affiliate could have a personal relationship with other proponents of proxy proposals, participants in proxy contests, corporate directors or director nominees.

● **Familial Relationships** – Saratoga or an affiliate could have a familial relationship relating to a company (e.g., spouse or other relative who serves as a director or nominee of a public company).

● The next step is to identify if a conflict is material. A material matter is one that is reasonably likely to be viewed as important by the average shareholder. Materiality will be judged under a two-step approach:

● **Financial Based Materiality** – Saratoga presumes a conflict to be non-material unless it involves at least $500,000.

● **Non-Financial Based Materiality** – Non-financial based materiality would impact the members of the Saratoga portfolio management team, who are responsible for evaluating and making proxy voting decisions.

Finally, if a material conflict exists, Saratoga shall vote in accordance with the advice of a proxy voting service. Saratoga currently uses ISS to provide advice on proxy voting decisions; however, Saratoga may use a different proxy voting service in the future.

Saratoga's CCO shall have responsibility for supervising and monitoring conflicts of interest in the proxy voting process according to the following process:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **Identifying Conflicts** – The CCO of Saratoga is responsible for monitoring the relationships for purposes of Saratoga's Proxy Voting Guidelines. For purposes of monitoring personal or familial relationships, the CCO of Saratoga shall receive on at least an annual basis from each member of the portfolio management team written disclosure of any personal or familial relationships with public company directors that could raise potential conflict of interest concerns, if applicable. Portfolio management team members also shall agree to advise the CCO of Saratoga if: (i) there are material changes to any previously furnished information, (ii) a person with whom a personal or familial relationship exists is subsequently nominated as a director or (iii) a personal or familial relationship exists with any proponent of a proxy proposal or a participant in a proxy contest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **Identifying Materiality** – The CCO of Saratoga shall be responsible for determining whether a conflict is material. He shall evaluate financial-based materiality in terms of both actual and potential fees to be received. Non-financial based items impacting a member of the portfolio management team shall be presumed to be material.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **Communication with an IMC Member; Voting of Proxy** – If the CCO of Saratoga determines that the relationship between Saratoga and a portfolio company is financially material, he shall communicate that information to an IMC member and instruct him that Saratoga will vote its proxy based on the advice of the proxy voting service then being used by Saratoga or other consulting firm then engaged by Saratoga. Any personal or familial relationship, or any other business relationship, that exists between a company and any member of the portfolio management team shall be presumed to be material, in which case Saratoga again will vote its proxy based on the advice of the proxy voting service then being used by Saratoga or other consulting firm then engaged by Saratoga.

The fact that a member of the portfolio management team personally owns securities issued by a company will not disqualify Saratoga from voting common stock issued by that company, since the member's personal and professional interests will be aligned.

In cases in which Saratoga will vote its proxy based on the advice of the proxy voting service then being used by Saratoga or other consulting firm then engaged by Saratoga, the CCO of Saratoga shall be responsible for ensuring that the IMC member votes proxies in this manner. The CCO of Saratoga will maintain a written record of each instance when a conflict arises and how the conflict is resolved (e.g., whether the conflict is judged to be material, the basis on which the materiality is decision is made and how the proxy is voted).

8 SARATOGA PORTFOLIOS

Proxies relating to portfolio securities held by any portfolio advised by Saratoga shall be voted in accordance with this Statement of Policies and Procedures. For this purpose, the Board of Trustees of The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust"), on behalf of certain Portfolios of the Trust, has delegated to Saratoga the responsibility for voting proxies on behalf of such Portfolios. If any revisions to this Statement of Policies and Procedures are recommended by Saratoga, then the CCO of Saratoga shall make a presentation to the Board regarding any revisions that are recommended, and shall report to the Board at each regular, quarterly meeting with respect to any conflict of interest situation that arose regarding the proxy voting process.

Saratoga serves as investment adviser to certain Portfolios in the Saratoga Advantage Trust that invest in other investment companies that are not affiliated ("Underlying Funds") and are required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") to handle proxies received from Underlying Funds in a certain manner. Notwithstanding the guidelines provided in these procedures, it is the policy of Saratoga to vote all proxies received from the Underlying Funds in the same proportion that all shares of the Underlying Funds are voted, or in accordance with instructions received from fund shareholders, pursuant to Section 12(d)(1)(F) of the 1940 Act.

9 ANNUAL REVIEW; REPORTING

The CCO of Saratoga shall conduct an annual review to assess compliance with these policies and procedures. This review will include sampling a limited number of proxy votes during the prior year to determine if they were consistent with these policies and procedures.

Any violations of these policies and procedures shall be reported to the CCO of Saratoga. If the violation relates to any portfolio advised by Saratoga, the CCO of Saratoga shall report such violation to the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

**SMITH ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.P.**

2024 Proxy Voting Guidelines

December 2023

**Smith Asset 2024 Proxy Voting Guidelines**

**Table of Contents**

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| **1. Routine/Miscellaneous** | **121** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjourn Meeting | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amend Quorum Requirements | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amend Minor Bylaws | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change Company Name | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change Date, Time, or Location of Annual Meeting | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Business | 121 |
| **Audit-Related** | **121** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Auditor Indemnification and Limitation of Liability | 121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Auditor Ratification | 122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Proposals Limiting Non-Audit Services | 122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Proposals on Audit Firm Rotation | 123 |
| **2. Board of Directors:** | **124** |
| **Voting on Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections** | **124** |
| Board Accountability | 124 |
| Board Responsiveness | 128 |
| Composition | 128 |
| Independence | 129 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2019 SAMG Categorization of Directors | 130 |
| **Other Board-Related Proposals** | **133** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board Refreshment | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term/Tenure Limits | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Age Limits | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board Size | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Classification/Declassification of the Board | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CEO Succession Planning | 133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative Voting | 134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection | 134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish/Amend Nominee Qualifications | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish Other Board Committee Proposals | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Filling Vacancies/Removal of Directors | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent Chair (Separate Chair/CEO) | 136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Majority of Independent Directors/Establishment of Independent Committees | 136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Majority Vote Standard for the Election of Directors | 136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proxy Access | 137 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Require More Nominees than Open Seats | 137 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Engagement Policy (Shareholder Advisory Committee) | 137 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proxy Contests/Proxy Access—Voting for Director Nominees in Contested Elections | 137 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vote-No Campaigns | 138 |
| **3. Shareholder Rights & Defenses** | **139** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals/Nominations | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amend Bylaws without Shareholder Consent | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Confidential Voting | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Control Share Acquisition Provisions | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Control Share Cash-Out Provisions | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disgorgement Provisions | 140 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Litigation Rights | 140 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair Price Provisions | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freeze-Out Provisions | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greenmail | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Operating Loss (NOL) Protective Amendments | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Poison Pills (Shareholder Rights Plans) | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Proposals to Put Pill to a Vote and/or Adopt a Pill Policy | 141 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management Proposals to Ratify a Poison Pill | 142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management Proposals to Ratify a Pill to Preserve Net Operating Losses (NOLs) | 142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reimbursing Proxy Solicitation Expenses | 142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reincorporation Proposals | 143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Ability to Act by Written Consent | 143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Ability to Call Special Meetings | 143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stakeholder Provisions | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State Antitakeover Statutes | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supermajority Vote Requirements | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management Proposals to Ratify Existing Charter or Bylaw Provisions | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Virtual Shareholer Meetings | 145 |
| **4. CAPITAL/RESTRUCTURING** | **146** |
| **Capital** | **146** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to Par Value of Common Stock | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock Authorization | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dual Class Structure | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issue Stock for Use with Rights Plan | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preemptive Rights | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred Stock Authorization | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recapitalization Plans | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reverse Stock Splits | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share Repurchase Programs | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock Distributions: Splits and Dividends | 149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tracking Stock | 149 |
| **Restructuring** | **149** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appraisal Rights | 149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset Purchases | 149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset Sales | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bundled Proposals | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conversion of Securities | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Reorganization/Debt Restructuring/Prepackaged Bankruptcy Plans/Reverse Leveraged Buyouts/Wrap Plans | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Formation of Holding Company | 151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Going Private and Going Dark Transactions (LBOs and Minority Squeeze-outs) | 151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joint Ventures | 152 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liquidations | 152 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mergers and Acquisitions | 152 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Private Placements/Warrants/Convertible Debentures | 153 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reorganization/Restructuring Plan (Bankruptcy) | 154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations (SPACs) | 155 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spin-offs | 156 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Value Maximization Shareholder Proposals | 156 |

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| **5. COMPENSATION** | **157** |
| **Executive Pay Evaluation** | **157** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation—Management Proposals (Management Say-on-Pay) | 157 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay-for-Performance Evaluation | 158 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problematic Pay Practices | 159 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board Communications and Responsiveness | 160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation ("Say When on Pay") | 160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Voting on Golden Parachutes in an Acquisition, Merger, Consolidation, or Proposed Sale | 160 |
| **Equity-Based and Other Incentive Plans** | **161** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan Cost | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT) | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Practices | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three-Year Burn Rate | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Egregious Factors | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberal Definition of Change in Control | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repricing Provisions | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problematic Pay Practices or Significant Pay-for-Performance Disconnect | 163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Specific Treatment of Certain Award Types in Equity Plan Evaluations | 164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend Equivalent Rights | 164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberal Share Recycling Provisions | 164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Partnership (OP) Units in Equity Plan Analysis of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | 164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Option Overhang Cost | 164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Compensation Plans | 165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;401(k) Employee Benefit Plans | 165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) | 165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Stock Purchase Plans—Qualified Plans | 165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Stock Purchase Plans—Non-Qualified Plans | 166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive Bonus Plans and Tax Deductibility Proposals (OBRA-Related Compensation Proposals) | 166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Option Exchange Programs/Repricing Options | 167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock Plans in Lieu of Cash | 167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer Stock Option (TSO) Programs | 167 |
| **Director Compensation** | **168** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity Plans for Non-Employee Directors | 168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Ratification of Director Pay Programs | 169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Employee Director Retirement Plans | 169 |
| **Shareholder Proposals on Compensation** | **169** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay) | 169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adopt Anti-Hedging/Pledging/Speculative Investments Policy | 169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonus Banking/Bonus Banking "Plus" | 170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation Consultants—Disclosure of Board or Company's Utilization | 170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclosure/Setting Levels or Types of Compensation for Executives and Directors | 170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Golden Coffins/Executive Death Benefits | 170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hold Equity Past Retirement or for a Significant Period of Time | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Deductible Compensation | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay for Performance | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance-Based Awards | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay for Superior Performance | 172 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-Arranged Trading Plans (10b5-1 Plans) | 172 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prohibit CEOs from Serving on Compensation Committees | 172 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoup Bonuses (Clawbacks) | 173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severance Agreements for Executives/Golden Parachutes | 173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share Buyback Holding Periods | 173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs) | 173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Gross-Up Proposals | 174 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination of Employment Prior to Severance Payment/Eliminating Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Equity | 174 |

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| **6. Social/Environmental Issues** | **175** |
| **Animal Welfare** | **176** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Animal Welfare Policies | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Animal Testing | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Animal Slaughter (Controlled Atmosphere Killing (CAK)) | 176 |
| **Consumer Issues** | **176** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Genetically Modified Ingredients | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reports on Potentially Controversial Business/Financial Practices | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pharmaceutical Pricing, Access to Medicines, Product Reimportation, and Health Pandemics | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product Safety and Toxic/Hazardous Materials | 177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tobacco-Related Proposals | 177 |
| **Climate Change and the Environment** | **178** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Climate Change/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General Environmental Proposals and Community Impact Assessments, Concentrated Area Feeding Operations | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Energy Efficiency | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facility and Operational Safety/Security | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hydraulic Fracturing | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operations in Protected Areas | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recycling | 179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Renewable Energy | 179 |
| **Diversity** | **179** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Board Diversity | 179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equality of Opportunity | 179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Domestic Partner Benefits | 180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gender, Race/Ethnicity Pay Gaps | 180 |
| **General Corporate Issues** | **180** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charitable Contributions | 180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Compensation-Related Proposals | 180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political Spending & Lobbying Activities | 181 |
| **International Issues, Labor Issues, and Human Rights** | **181** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Human Rights Proposals | 181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Internet Privacy and Censorship | 181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MacBride Principles | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operations in High Risk Markets | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outsourcing/Offshoring | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workplace Safety | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weapons and Military Sales | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory Arbitration | 182 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sexual Harassment | 183 |
| **Sustainability** | **183** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sustainability Reporting | 183 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Water Issues | 183 |

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| **7. Mutual Fund Proxies** | **184** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Election of Directors | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closed End Funds - Unilateral Opt-In to Control Shares Acquisition Statutes | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Converting Closed-end Fund to Open-end Fund | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proxy Contests | 184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment Advisory Agreements | 185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approving New Classes or Series of Shares | 185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred Stock Proposals | 185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1940 Act Policies | 185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changing a Fundamental Restriction to a Nonfundamental Restriction | 186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change Fundamental Investment Objective to Nonfundamental | 186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Name Change Proposals | 186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in Fund's Subclassification | 186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business Development Companies—Authorization to Sell Shares of Common Stock at a Price below Net Asset Value | 186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposition of Assets/Termination/Liquidation | 187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes to the Charter Document | 187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changing the Domicile of a Fund | 187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorizing the Board to Hire and Terminate Subadvisers Without Shareholder Approval | 188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution Agreements | 188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Master-Feeder Structure | 188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mergers | 188 |
| **Shareholder Proposals for Mutual Funds** | **188** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish Director Ownership Requirement | 188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reimburse Shareholder for Expenses Incurred | 189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Terminate the Investment Advisor | 189 |
| **8. Foreign Private Issuers Listed on U.S. Exchanges** | **190** |

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**1. Routine/Miscellaneous**

**Adjourn Meeting**

Generally vote AGAINST proposals to provide management with the authority to adjourn an annual or special meeting absent compelling reasons to support the proposal.

Vote FOR proposals that relate specifically to soliciting votes for a merger or transaction if supporting that merger or transaction. Vote AGAINST proposals if the wording is too vague or if the proposal includes "other business."

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**Amend Quorum Requirements**

Vote AGAINST proposals to reduce quorum requirements for shareholder meetings below a majority of the shares outstanding unless there are compelling reasons to support the proposal.

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**Amend Minor Bylaws**

Vote FOR bylaw or charter changes that are of a housekeeping nature (updates or corrections).

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**Change Company Name**

Vote FOR proposals to change the corporate name unless there is compelling evidence that the change would adversely impact shareholder value.

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**Change Date, Time, or Location of Annual Meeting**

Vote FOR management proposals to change the date, time, or location of the annual meeting unless the proposed change is unreasonable.

Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to change the date, time, or location of the annual meeting unless the current scheduling or location is unreasonable.

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**Other Business**

Vote AGAINST proposals to approve other business when it appears as voting item.

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**Audit-Related**

**Auditor Indemnification and Limitation of Liability**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the issue of auditor indemnification and limitation of liability. Factors to be assessed include but are not limited to:

● The terms of the auditor agreement--the degree to which these agreements impact shareholders' rights;

● The motivation and rationale for establishing the agreements;

● The quality of the company's disclosure; and

● The company's historical practices in the audit area.

Vote AGAINST or WTHHOLD from members of an audit committee in situations where there is persuasive evidence that the audit committee entered into an inappropriate indemnification agreement with its auditor that limits the ability of the company, or its shareholders, to pursue legitimate legal recourse against the audit firm.

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**Auditor Ratification**

Vote FOR proposals to ratify auditors unless any of the following apply:

● An auditor has a financial interest in or association with the company, and is therefore not independent;

● There is reason to believe that the independent auditor has rendered an opinion that is neither accurate nor indicative of the company's financial position;

● Poor accounting practices are identified that rise to a serious level of concern, such as: fraud; misapplication of GAAP; and material weaknesses identified in Section 404 disclosures; or

● Fees for non-audit services ("Other" fees) are excessive.

Non-audit fees are excessive if:

● Non-audit ("other") fees > audit fees + audit-related fees + tax compliance/preparation fees

Tax compliance and preparation include the preparation of original and amended tax returns and refund claims, and tax payment planning. All other services in the tax category, such as tax advice, planning, or consulting, should be added to "Other" fees. If the breakout of tax fees cannot be determined, add all tax fees to "Other" fees.

In circumstances where "Other" fees include fees related to significant one-time capital structure events (such as initial public offerings, bankruptcy emergence, and spin-offs) and the company makes public disclosure of the amount and nature of those fees that are an exception to the standard "non-audit fee" category, then such fees may be excluded from the non-audit fees considered in determining the ratio of non-audit to audit/audit-related fees/tax compliance and preparation for purposes of determining whether non-audit fees are excessive.

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**Shareholder Proposals Limiting Non-Audit Services**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals asking companies to prohibit or limit their auditors from engaging in non-audit services.

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**Shareholder Proposals on Audit Firm Rotation**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals asking for audit firm rotation, taking into account:

● The tenure of the audit firm;

● The length of rotation specified in the proposal;

● Any significant audit-related issues at the company;

● The number of Audit Committee meetings held each year;

● The number of financial experts serving on the committee; and

● Whether the company has a periodic renewal process where the auditor is evaluated for both audit quality and competitive price.

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**2. Board of Directors:**

**Voting on Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections**

Votes on director nominees should be determined CASE-BY-CASE.

Four fundamental principles apply when determining votes on director nominees:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **Board Accountability** **:** Practices that promote accountability include: transparency into a company's governance practices; annual board elections; and providing shareholders the ability to remove problematic directors and to vote on takeover defenses or other charter/bylaw amendments. These practices help reduce the opportunity for management entrenchment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **Board Responsiveness** **:** Directors should be responsive to shareholders, particularly in regard to shareholder proposals that receive a majority vote and to tender offers where a majority of shares are tendered. Furthermore, shareholders should expect directors to devote sufficient time and resources to oversight of the company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Director Independence** **:** Without independence from management, the board may be unwilling or unable to effectively set company strategy and scrutinize performance or executive compensation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **Director Competence** **:** Companies should seek directors who can add value to the board through specific skills or expertise and who can devote sufficient time and commitment to serve effectively. While directors should not be constrained by arbitrary limits such as age or term limits, directors who are unable to attend board and committee meetings or who are overextended (*i.e.*, serve on too many boards) may be unable to effectively serve in shareholders' best interests.

**1.** **Board Accountability** 

Generally vote for director nominees, except under the following circumstances (with new nominees<sup>7</sup> considered on case-by-case basis):

*Problematic Takeover Defenses*

**Classified Board Structure:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1. The board is classified, and a continuing director responsible for a problematic governance issue at the board/committee level that would warrant a withhold/against vote recommendation is not up for election. All appropriate nominees (except new) may be held accountable.

**Director Performance Evaluation:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2. The board lacks accountability and oversight, coupled with sustained poor performance relative to peers. Sustained poor performance is measured by one-, three-, and five-year total shareholder returns in the bottom half of a company's four-digit GICS industry group (Russell 3000 companies only). Take into consideration the company's operational metrics and other factors as warranted. Problematic provisions include but are not limited to:

● A classified board structure;

● A supermajority vote requirement;

● Either a plurality vote standard in uncontested director elections or a majority vote standard with no plurality carve-out for contested elections;

● The inability of shareholders to call special meetings;

<sup>7</sup> A "new nominee" is a director who is being presented for election by shareholders for the first time. Recommendations on new nominees who have served for less than one year are made on a case-by-case basis depending on the timing of their appointment and the problematic governance issue in question.

● The inability of shareholders to act by written consent;

● A dual-class capital structure; and/or

● A non–shareholder-approved poison pill.

**Poison Pills:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.3. The company has a poison pill that was not approved by shareholders<sup>8</sup>. However, vote case-by-case on nominees if the board adopts an initial pill with a term of one year or less, depending on the disclosed rationale for the adoption, and other factors as relevant (such as a commitment to put any renewal to a shareholder vote).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.4. The board makes a material adverse change to an existing poison pill including, but not limited to, extension, renewal, or lowering the trigger, without shareholder approval; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5. The pill, whether short-term<sup>3</sup> or long-term, has a deadhand or slowhand feature.

**Restricting Binding Shareholder Proposals:**

Generally vote against or withhold from the members of the governance committee if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.5. The company's governing documents impose undue restrictions on shareholders' ability to amend the bylaws. Such restrictions include but are not limited to: outright prohibition on the submission of binding shareholder proposals or share ownership requirements, subject matter restrictions, or time holding requirements in excess of SEC Rule 14a-8. Vote against or withhold on an ongoing basis.

Submission of management proposals to approve or ratify requirements in excess of SEC Rule 14a-8 for the submission of binding bylaw amendments will generally be viewed as an insufficient restoration of shareholders' rights. Generally continue to vote against or withhold on an ongoing basis until shareholders are provided with an unfettered ability to amend the bylaws or a proposal providing for such unfettered right is submitted for shareholder approval.

*Problematic Audit-Related Practices*

Generally vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from the members of the Audit Committee if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.6. The non-audit fees paid to the auditor are excessive (see discussion under " <u>Auditor Ratification</u> ");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.7. The company receives an adverse opinion on the company's financial statements from its auditor; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.8. There is persuasive evidence that the Audit Committee entered into an inappropriate indemnification agreement with its auditor that limits the ability of the company, or its shareholders, to pursue legitimate legal recourse against the audit firm.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on members of the Audit Committee and potentially the full board if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.9. Poor accounting practices are identified that rise to a level of serious concern, such as: fraud; misapplication of GAAP; and material weaknesses identified in Section 404 disclosures. Examine the severity, breadth, chronological sequence and duration, as well as the company's efforts at remediation or corrective actions, in determining whether WITHHOLD/AGAINST votes are warranted.

<sup>8</sup> Public shareholders only, approval prior to a company's becoming public is insufficient.

<sup>3</sup> If the short-term pill with a deadhand or slowhand feature is enacted but expires before the next shareholder vote, ISS will generally still recommend withhold/against nominees at the next shareholder meeting following its adoption.

*Problematic Compensation Practices*

In the absence of an Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say on Pay) ballot item or in egregious situations, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from the members of the Compensation Committee and potentially the full board if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.10. There is a significant misalignment between CEO pay and company performance (pay for performance);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.11. The company maintains significant problematic pay practices ;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.12. The board exhibits a significant level of poor communication and responsiveness to shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.13. The company fails to include a Say on Pay ballot item when required under SEC provisions, or under the company's declared frequency of say on pay; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.14. The company fails to include a Frequency of Say on Pay ballot item when required under SEC provisions.

Generally vote against members of the board committee responsible for approving/setting non-employee director compensation if there is a patter (i.e. two or more years) of awarding excessive non-employee director compensation without disclosing a compelling rationale or other mitigating factors.

*Unilateral Bylaw/Charter Amendments and Problematic Governance &Capital Structures*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.15. Generally vote against or withhold from directors individually, committee members, or the entire board (except new nominees, who should be considered case-by-case) if the board amends the company's bylaws or charter without shareholder approval in a manner that materially diminishes shareholders' rights or that could adversely impact shareholders, considering the following factors:

● The board's rationale for adopting the bylaw/charter amendment without shareholder ratification;

● Disclosure by the company of any significant engagement with shareholders regarding the amendment;

● The level of impairment of shareholders' rights caused by the board's unilateral amendment to the bylaws/charter;

● The board's track record with regard to unilateral board action on bylaw/charter amendments or other entrenchment provisions;

● The company's ownership structure;

● The company's existing governance provisions;

● The timing of the board's amendment to the bylaws/charter in connection with a significant business development; and,

● Other factors, as deemed appropriate, that may be relevant to determine the impact of the amendment on shareholders.

Unless the adverse amendment is reversed or submitted to a binding shareholder vote, in subsequent years vote case-by-case on director nominees. Generally vote against (except new nominees, who should be considered case-by-case) if the directors:

● Classified the board;

● Adopted supermajority vote requirements to amend the bylaws or charter; or

● Eliminated shareholders' ability to amend bylaws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.16. For newly public companies<sup>9</sup>, generally vote against or withhold from directors individually, committee members, or the entire board (except new nominees, who should be considered case-by-case) if, prior to or in connection with the company's public offering, the company or its board adopted the following bylaw or charter provisions that are considered to be materially adverse to shareholder rights:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Supermajority vote requirements to amend the bylaws or charter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ A classified board structure; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Other egregious provisions.

A reasonable sunset provision will be considered a mitigating factor.

Unless the adverse provision is reversed or removed, vote case-by-case on director nominees in subsequent years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.17. For newly public companies, generally vote against or withhold from the entire board (except new nominees, who should be considered case-by-case) if, prior to or in connection with the company's public offering, the company or its board implemented a multi-class capital structure in which the classes have unequal voting rights without subjecting the multi-class capital structure to a reasonable time-based sunset. In assessing the reasonableness of a time-based sunset provision, consideration will be given to the company's lifespan, its post-IPO ownership structure and the board's disclosed rationale for the sunset period selected. No sunset period of more than seven years from the date of the IPO will be considered to be reasonable.

Continue to vote against or withhold from incumbent directors in subsequent years, unless the problematic capital structure is reversed or removed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.18. Vote against/withhold from individual directors, members of the governance committee, or the full board, where boards ask shareholders to ratify existing charter or bylaw provisions considering the following factors:

● The presence of a shareholder proposal addressing the same issue on the same ballot;

● The board's rationale for seeking ratification;

● Disclosure of actions to be taken by the board should the ratification proposal fail;

● Disclosure of shareholder engagement regarding the board's ratification request;

● The level of impairment to shareholders' rights caused by the existing provision;

● The history of management and shareholder proposals on the provision at the company's past meetings;

● Whether the current provision was adopted in response to the shareholder proposal;

● The company's ownership structure; and

● Previous use of ratification proposals to exclude shareholder proposals.

*Governance Failures*

Under extraordinary circumstances, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from directors individually, committee members, or the entire board, due to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.19. Material failures of governance, stewardship, risk oversight<sup>10</sup>, or fiduciary responsibilities at the company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.20. Failure to replace management as appropriate; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.21. Egregious actions related to a director's service on other boards that raise substantial doubt about his or her ability to effectively oversee management and serve the best interests of shareholders at any company.

<sup>9</sup> Newly-public companies generally include companies that emerge from bankruptcy, spin-offs, direct listings, and those who complete a traditional initial public offering.

<sup>10</sup> Examples of failure of risk oversight include but are not limited to: bribery; large or serial fines or sanctions from regulatory bodies; demonstrably poor risk oversight of environmental and social issues, including climate change; significant adverse legal judgments or settlements; hedging of company stock; or significant pledging of company stock.

**2.** **Board Responsiveness** 

Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from individual directors, committee members, or the entire board of directors as appropriate if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.19. The board failed to act on a shareholder proposal that received the support of a majority of the shares cast in the previous year or failed to act on a management proposal seeking to ratify an existing charter/bylaw provision that received opposition of a majority of the shares cast in the previous year. Factors that will be considered are:

● Disclosed outreach efforts by the board to shareholder in the wake of the vote;

● Rationale provided in the proxy statement for the level of implementation;

● The subject matter of the proposal;

● The level of support for and opposition to the resolution in past meetings;

● Actions taken by the board in response to the majority vote and its engagement with shareholders;

● The continuation of the underlying issue as a voting item on the ballot (as either shareholder or management proposals); and

● Other factors appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.20. The board failed to act on takeover offers where the majority of shares are tendered;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.21. At the previous board election, any director received more than 50 percent withhold/against votes of the shares cast and the company has failed to address the issue(s) that caused the high withhold/against vote; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.22. The board implements an advisory vote on executive compensation on a less frequent basis than the frequency that received the majority of votes cast at the most recent shareholder meeting at which shareholders voted on the say-on-pay frequency.

● Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the entire board if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.23. The board implements an advisory vote on executive compensation on a less frequent basis than the frequency that received a plurality, but not a majority, of the votes cast at the most recent shareholder meeting at which shareholders voted on the say-on-pay frequency, taking into account:

● The board's rationale for selecting a frequency that is different from the frequency that received a plurality;

● The company's ownership structure and vote results;

● SAMG analysis of whether there are compensation concerns or a history of problematic compensation practices; and

● The previous year's support level on the company's say-on-pay proposal.

**3.** **Composition** 

**Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.19. Generally vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from directors (except nominees who served only part of the fiscal year) who attend less than 75 percent of the aggregate of their board and committee meetings for the period for which they served, unless an acceptable reason for absences is disclosed in the proxy or another SEC filing. Acceptable reasons for director absences are generally limited to the following:

○ Medical issues/illness;

○ Family emergencies; and

○ Missing only one meeting (when the total of all meetings is three or fewer).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.20. In cases of chronic poor attendance without reasonable justification, in addition to voting against the director(s) with poor attendance, generally vote against or withhold from appropriate members of the nominating/governance committees or the full board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.21. If the proxy disclosure is unclear and insufficient to determine whether a director attended at least 75 percent of the aggregate of his/her board and committee meetings during his/her period of service, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from the director(s) in question.

**Overboarded Directors:**

Generally vote against or withhold from individual directors who:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.22. Sit on more than five public company boards; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.23. Are CEOs of public companies who sit on the boards of more than two public companies besides their own—withhold only at their outside boards.<sup>11</sup>

Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from Inside Directors and Affiliated Outside Directors (per the Categorization of Directors) when:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.24. The inside or affiliated outside director serves on any of the three key committees: audit, compensation, or nominating;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.25. The company lacks an audit, compensation, or nominating committee so that the full board functions as that committee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.26. The company lacks a formal nominating committee, even if the board attests that the independent directors fulfill the functions of such a committee; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.27. Independent directors make up less than a majority of the directors.

**Gender Diversity:**

For companies in the Russell 3000 or S&P 1500 indices, generally vote against or withhold from the chair of the nominating committee (or other directors on a case-by-case basis) at companies where there are no women on the company's board. An exception will be made if there was a woman on the board at the preceding annual meeting and the board makes a firm commitment to return to a gender-diverse status within a year.

**Racial and/or Ethnic Diversity:**

For companies in the Russell 3000 or S&P 1500 indices, highlight boards with no apparent racial and/or ethnic diversity<sup>1</sup>.

For companies in the Russell 3000 or S&P 1500 indices, effective for meetings on or after Feb. 1, 2022, generally vote against or withhold from the chair of the nominating committee (or other directors on a case-by-case basis) where the board has no apparent racially or ethnically diverse members. An exception will be made if there was racial and/or ethnic diversity on the board at the preceding annual meeting and the board makes a firm commitment to appoint at least one racial and/or ethnic diverse member within a year.

**4.** **Independence** 

**Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings:**

Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from Inside Directors and Affiliated Outside Directors (per the Categorization of Directors) when:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.19. The inside or affiliated outside director serves on any of the three key committees: audit, compensation, or nominating;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.20. The company lacks an audit, compensation, or nominating committee so that the full board functions as that committee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.21. The company lacks a formal nominating committee, even if the board attests that the independent directors fulfill the functions of such a committee; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.22. Independent directors make up less than a majority of the directors

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<sup>1</sup> Aggregate diversity statistics provided by the board will only be considered if specific to racial and/or ethnic diversity.

<sup>11</sup> Although all of a CEO's subsidiary boards will be counted as separate boards, SAMG will not recommend a withhold vote for the CEO of a parent company board or any of the controlled (>50 percent ownership) subsidiaries of that parent, but may do so at subsidiaries that are less than 50 percent controlled and boards outside the parent/subsidiary relationships

**2019 SAMG Categorization of Directors**

1. **Executive Director** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1. Current officer  ***<sup>1</sup>*** of the company or one of its affiliates  ***<sup>2</sup>*** .

1. **Affiliated Outside Director (AO)** Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

<u>Board Identification</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Director identified as not independent by the board.

<u>Controlling/Significant Shareholder</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Beneficial owner of more than 50 percent of the company's voting power (this may be aggregated if voting power is distributed among more than one member of the group).

<u>Current Employment at Company or Partnership</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. Non-officer employee of the firm (including employee representatives).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4. Officer<sup>1</sup>, former officer, or general or limited partner of a joint venture or partnership with the company.

<u>Former Employment</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5. Former CEO of the company.<sup>3,4</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6. Former non-CEO officer<sup>1</sup> of the company, or an affiliate<sup>2</sup>, within the past five years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.7. Former officer<sup>1</sup> of an acquired company within the past five years  ***<sup>4</sup>*** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.8. Officer<sup>1</sup> of a former parent or predecessor firm at the time the company was sold or split off within the past five years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.9. Former interim officer if the service was longer than 18 months. If the service was between 12 and 18 months an assessment of the interim officer's employment agreement will be made  ***<sup>5</sup>*** .

<u>Family Members</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.10. Immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>*** of a current or former officer  ***<sup>1</sup>*** *<sup></sup>* of the company or its affiliates  ***<sup>2</sup>*** within the last five years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.11. Immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>*** of a current employee of company or its affiliates  ***<sup>2</sup>*** where additional factors raise concern (which may include, but are not limited to, the following: a director related to numerous employees; the company or its affiliates employ relatives of numerous board members; or a non-Section 16 officer in a key strategic role).

<u>Professional, Transactional, and Charitable Relationships</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.12. Director who (or whose immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>***) currently provides professional services  ***<sup>7</sup>*** in excess of $10,000 per year to: the company, an affiliate  ***<sup>2</sup>*** , or an individual officer of the company or an affiliate; either directly; or is (or whose family member is) a partner, employee, or controlling shareholder of an organization which provides the services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.13. Director who (or whose immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>***) currently has any material transactional relationship  ***<sup>8</sup>*** with the company or its affiliates  ***<sup>2</sup>*** ; or who is (or whose immediate family member<sup>6</sup> is) a partner in, or a controlling shareholder or an executive officer of, an organization which has the material transactional relationship<sup>8</sup> (excluding investments in the company through a private placement).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.14. Director who (or wh ose immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>***) is a trustee, director, or employee of a charitable or non-profit organization that receives material grants or endowments  ***<sup>8</sup>*** from the company or its affiliates  ***<sup>2</sup>*** .

<u>Other Relationships</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.15. Party to a voting agreement  ***<sup>9</sup>*** to vote in line with management on proposals being brought to shareholder vote.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.16. Has (or an immediate family member  ***<sup>6</sup>*** has) an interlocking relationship as defined by the SEC involving members of the board of directors or its Compensation Committee  ***<sup>10</sup>*** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.17. Founder  ***<sup>11</sup>*** of the company but not currently an employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.18. Any material  ***<sup>12</sup>*** relationship with the company.

3. **Independent Director** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. No material  ***<sup>12</sup>*** connection to the company other than a board seat .

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| *<sup>1.</sup>* | The definition of officer will generally follow that of a "Section 16 officer" (officers subject to Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) and includes the chief executive, operating, financial, legal, technology, and accounting officers of a company (including the president, treasurer, secretary, controller, or any vice president in charge of a principal business unit, division, or policy function). Current interim officers are included in this category. For private companies, the equivalent positions are applicable. A non-employee director serving as an officer due to statutory requirements (e.g. corporate secretary) will be classified as an Affiliated Outsider under "Any material relationship with the company." However, if the company provides explicit disclosure that the director is not receiving additional compensation in excess of $10,000 per year for serving in that capacity, then the director will be classified as an Independent Outsider. |

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| *<sup>2.</sup>* | "Affiliate" includes a subsidiary, sibling company, or parent company. SAMG uses 50 percent control ownership by the parent company as the standard for applying its affiliate designation. The manager/advisor of an externally managed issuer (EMI) is considered an affiliate |

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*<sup>3.</sup>* Includes any former CEO of the company prior to the company's initial public offering (IPO).

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| *<sup>4.</sup>* | When there is a former CEO of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) serving on the board of an acquired company, SAMG will generally classify such directors as independent unless determined otherwise taking into account the following factors: the applicable listing standards determination of such director's independence; any operating ties to the firm; and the existence of any other conflicting relationships or related party transactions. |

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| *<sup>5.</sup>* | SAMG will look at the terms of the interim officer's employment contract to determine if it contains severance pay, long-term health and pension benefits, or other such standard provisions typically contained in contracts of permanent, non-temporary CEOs. SAMG will also consider if a formal search process was under way for a full-time officer at the time. |

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| *<sup>6.</sup>* | "Immediate family member" follows the SEC's definition of such and covers spouses, parents, children, step-parents, step-children, siblings, in-laws, and any person (other than a tenant or employee) sharing the household of any director, nominee for director, executive officer, or significant shareholder of the company. |

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| *<sup>7.</sup>* | Professional services can be characterized as advisory in nature, generally involve access to sensitive company information or to strategic decision-making, and typically have a commission- or fee-based payment structure. Professional services generally include, but are not limited to the following: investment banking/financial advisory services; commercial banking (beyond deposit services); investment services; insurance services; accounting/audit services; consulting services; marketing services; legal services; property management services; realtor services; lobbying services; executive search services; and IT consulting services. The following would generally be considered transactional relationships and not professional services: deposit services; IT tech support services; educational services; and construction services. The case of participation in a banking syndicate by a non-lead bank should be considered a transactional (and hence subject to the associated materiality test) rather than a professional relationship. "Of Counsel" relationships are only considered immaterial if the individual does not receive any form of compensation (in excess of $10,000 per year) from, or is a retired partner of, the firm providing the professional service. The case of a company providing a professional service to one of its directors or to an entity with which one of its directors is affiliated, will be considered a transactional rather than a professional relationship. Insurance services and marketing services are assumed to be professional services unless the company explains why such services are not advisory. |

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| *<sup>8.</sup>* | A material transactional relationship, including grants to non-profit organizations, exists if the company makes annual payments to, or receives annual payments from, another entity exceeding the greater of $200,000 or 5 percent of the recipient's gross revenues, in the case of a company which follows NASDAQ listing standards; or the greater of $1,000,000 or 2 percent of the recipient's gross revenues, in the case of a company which follows NYSE/Amex listing standards. In the case of a company which follows neither of the preceding standards, SAMG will apply the NASDAQ-based materiality test. (The recipient is the party receiving the financial proceeds from the transaction). |

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| *<sup>9.</sup>* | Dissident directors who are parties to a voting agreement pursuant to a settlement arrangement, will generally be classified as independent unless determined otherwise taking into account the following factors: the terms of the agreement; the duration of the standstill provision in the agreement; the limitations and requirements of actions that are agreed upon; if the dissident director nominee(s) is subject to the standstill; and if there any conflicting relationships or related party transactions. |

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| *<sup>10.</sup>* | Interlocks include: executive officers serving as directors on each other's compensation or similar committees (or, in the absence of such a committee, on the board); or executive officers sitting on each other's boards and at least one serves on the other's compensation or similar committees (or, in the absence of such a committee, on the board). |

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*<sup>11.</sup>* The operating involvement of the founder with the company will be considered. Little to no operating involvement ever may cause SAMG to deem the founder as an independent outsider.

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| *<sup>12.</sup>* | For purposes of SAMG's director independence classification, "material" will be defined as a standard of relationship (financial, personal or otherwise) that a reasonable person might conclude could potentially influence one's objectivity in the boardroom in a manner that would have a meaningful impact on an individual's ability to satisfy requisite fiduciary standards on behalf of shareholders. |

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**Other Board-Related Proposals**

**Board Refreshment**

Board refreshment is best implemented through an ongoing program of individual director evaluations, conducted annually, to ensure the evolving needs of the board are met and to bring in fresh perspectives, skills, and diversity as needed.

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**Term/Tenure Limits**

The rationale provided for adoption of the term/tenure limit;

The robustness of the company's board evaluation process;

Whether the limit is of sufficient length to allow for a board range of director tenures;

Whether the limit would disadvantage independent directors compared to non-independent directors; and

Whether the board will impose the limit evenly, and not have the ability to waive it in a discriminatory manner.

Vote case-by-case on shareholder proposals asking for the company to adopt director term/tenure limits, considering:

The scope of the shareholder proposal; and

Evidence of problematic issues at the company combined with, or exacerbated by, a lack of board refreshment.

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**Age Limits**

Generally vote against management and shareholder proposals to limit the tenure of independent directors through mandatory retirement ages. Vote for proposals to remove mandatory age limits.

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**Board Size**

Vote FOR proposals seeking to fix the board size or designate a range for the board size.

Vote AGAINST proposals that give management the ability to alter the size of the board outside of a specified range without shareholder approval.

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**Classification/Declassification of the Board**

Vote AGAINST proposals to classify (stagger) the board.

Vote FOR proposals to repeal classified boards and to elect all directors annually.

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**CEO Succession Planning**

Generally vote FOR proposals seeking disclosure on a CEO succession planning policy, considering at a minimum, the following factors:

● The reasonableness/scope of the request; and

● The company's existing disclosure on its current CEO succession planning process.

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**Cumulative Voting**

Generally vote AGAINST proposals to eliminate cumulative voting.

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals to restore or provide for cumulative voting unless:

● The company has proxy access, thereby allowing shareholders to nominate directors to the company's ballot; and

● The company has adopted a majority vote standard, with a carve-out for plurality voting in situations where there are more nominees than seats, and a director resignation policy to address failed elections.

Vote FOR proposals for cumulative voting at controlled companies (insider voting power > 50%).

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**Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals on director and officer indemnification and liability protection using Delaware law as the standard.

Vote AGAINST proposals that would:

● Eliminate entirely directors' and officers' liability for monetary damages for violating the duty of care.

● Expand coverage beyond just legal expenses to liability for acts, such as negligence, that are more serious violations of fiduciary obligation than mere carelessness.

● Expand the scope of indemnification to provide for mandatory indemnification of company officials in connection with acts that previously the company was permitted to provide indemnification for, at the discretion of the company's board (*i.e.*, "permissive indemnification"), but that previously the company was not required to indemnify.

Vote FOR only those proposals providing such expanded coverage in cases when a director's or officer's legal defense was unsuccessful if both of the following apply:

● If the director was found to have acted in good faith and in a manner that he reasonably believed was in the best interests of the company; and

● If only the director's legal expenses would be covered.

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**Establish/Amend Nominee Qualifications**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals that establish or amend director qualifications. Votes should be based on the reasonableness of the criteria and the degree to which they may preclude dissident nominees from joining the board.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder resolutions seeking a director nominee who possesses a particular subject matter expertise, considering:

● The company's board committee structure, existing subject matter expertise, and board nomination provisions relative to that of its peers;

● The company's existing board and management oversight mechanisms regarding the issue for which board oversight is sought;

● The company's disclosure and performance relating to the issue for which board oversight is sought and any significant related controversies; and

● The scope and structure of the proposal.

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**Establish Other Board Committee Proposals**

Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals to establish a new board committee, as such proposals seek a specific oversight mechanism/structure that potentially limits a company's flexibility to determine an appropriate oversight mechanism for itself. However, the following factors will be considered:

● Existing oversight mechanisms (including current committee structure) regarding the issue for which board oversight is sought;

● Level of disclosure regarding the issue for which board oversight is sought;

● Company performance related to the issue for which board oversight is sought;

● Board committee structure compared to that of other companies in its industry sector; and

● The scope and structure of the proposal.

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**Filling Vacancies/Removal of Directors**

Vote AGAINST proposals that provide that directors may be removed only for cause.

Vote FOR proposals to restore shareholders' ability to remove directors with or without cause.

Vote AGAINST proposals that provide that only continuing directors may elect replacements to fill board vacancies.

Vote FOR proposals that permit shareholders to elect directors to fill board vacancies.

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**Independent Chair (Separate Chair/CEO)**

Generally vote for shareholder proposals requiring that the board chair position be filled by an independent director, taking into consideration the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The scope and rationale of the proposal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The company's current board leadership structure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The company's governance structure and practices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Company performance; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Any other relevant factors that may be applicable.

The following factors will increase the likelihood of a "for" recommendation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ A majority non-independent board and/or the presence of non-independent directors on key board committees;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ A weak or poorly-defined lead independent director role that fails to serve as an appropriate counterbalance to a combined CEO/chair role;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The presence of an executive or non-independent chair in addition to the CEO, a recent recombination of the role of CEO and chair, and/or departure from a structure with an independent chair;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Evidence that the board has failed to oversee and address material risks facing the company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ A material governance failure, particularly if the board has failed to adequately respond to shareholder concerns or if the board has materially diminished shareholder rights; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Evidence that the board has failed to intervene when management's interests are contrary to shareholders' interests.

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**Majority of Independent Directors/Establishment of Independent Committees**

Vote FOR shareholder proposals asking that a majority or more of directors be independent unless the board composition already meets the proposed threshold by SAMG definition of independent outsider. (See Categorization of Directors.)

Vote FOR shareholder proposals asking that board audit, compensation, and/or nominating committees be composed exclusively of independent directors unless they currently meet that standard.

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**Majority Vote Standard for the Election of Directors**

Generally vote FOR management proposals to adopt a majority of votes cast standard for directors in uncontested elections. Vote AGAINST if no carve-out for a plurality vote standard in contested elections is included.

Generally vote FOR precatory and binding shareholder resolutions requesting that the board change the company's bylaws to stipulate that directors need to be elected with an affirmative majority of votes cast, provided it does not conflict with the state law where the company is incorporated. Binding resolutions need to allow for a carve-out for a plurality vote standard when there are more nominees than board seats.

Companies are strongly encouraged to also adopt a post-election policy (also known as a director resignation policy) that will provide guidelines so that the company will promptly address the situation of a holdover director.

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**Proxy Access**

Generally vote for management and shareholder proposals for proxy access with the following provisions:

● **Ownership threshold:** maximum requirement not more than three percent (3%) of the voting power;

● **Ownership duration:** maximum requirement not longer than three (3) years of continuous ownership for each member of the nominating group;

● **Aggregation:** minimal or no limits on the number of shareholders permitted to form a nominating group;

● **Cap:** cap on nominees of generally twenty-five percent (25%) of the board.

Review for reasonableness any other restrictions on the right of proxy access.

Generally vote against proposals that are more restrictive than these guidelines.

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**Require More Nominees than Open Seats**

Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that would require a company to nominate more candidates than the number of open board seats.

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**Shareholder Engagement Policy (Shareholder Advisory Committee)**

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that the board establish an internal mechanism/process, which may include a committee, in order to improve communications between directors and shareholders, unless the company has the following features, as appropriate:

● Established a communication structure that goes beyond the exchange requirements to facilitate the exchange of information between shareholders and members of the board;

● Effectively disclosed information with respect to this structure to its shareholders;

● Company has not ignored majority-supported shareholder proposals or a majority withhold vote on a director nominee; and

● The company has an independent chairman or a lead director. This individual must be made available for periodic consultation and direct communication with major shareholders.

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**Proxy Contests/Proxy Access—Voting for Director Nominees in Contested Elections**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the election of directors in contested elections, considering the following factors:

● Long-term financial performance of the target company relative to its industry;

● Management's track record;

● Background to the proxy contest;

● Qualifications of director nominees (both slates);

● Strategic plan of dissident slate and quality of critique against management;

● Likelihood that the proposed goals and objectives can be achieved (both slates);

● Stock ownership positions.

When the addition of shareholder nominees to the management card ("proxy access nominees") results in a number of nominees on the management card which exceeds the number of seats available for election, vote CASE-BY-CASE considering the same factors listed above.

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**Vote-No Campaigns**

In cases where companies are targeted in connection with public "vote-no" campaigns, evaluate director nominees under the existing governance policies for voting on director nominees in uncontested elections. Take into consideration the arguments submitted by shareholders and other publicly available information.

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**3. Shareholder Rights & Defenses**

**Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals/Nominations**

SAMG does not support management proposals requiring advance notice for shareholder proposals or nominations.

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**Amend Bylaws without Shareholder Consent**

Vote AGAINST proposals giving the board exclusive authority to amend the bylaws.

Vote FOR proposals giving the board the ability to amend the bylaws in addition to shareholders.

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**Confidential Voting**

Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that corporations adopt confidential voting, use independent vote tabulators, and use independent inspectors of election, as long as the proposal includes a provision for proxy contests as follows: In the case of a contested election, management should be permitted to request that the dissident group honor its confidential voting policy. If the dissidents agree, the policy remains in place. If the dissidents will not agree, the confidential voting policy is waived.

Vote FOR management proposals to adopt confidential voting.

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**Control Share Acquisition Provisions**

Control share acquisition statutes function by denying shares their voting rights when they contribute to ownership in excess of certain thresholds. Voting rights for those shares exceeding ownership limits may only be restored by approval of either a majority or supermajority of disinterested shares. Thus, control share acquisition statutes effectively require a hostile bidder to put its offer to a shareholder vote or risk voting disenfranchisement if the bidder continues buying up a large block of shares.

Vote FOR proposals to opt out of control share acquisition statutes unless doing so would enable the completion of a takeover that would be detrimental to shareholders.

Vote AGAINST proposals to amend the charter to include control share acquisition provisions.

Vote FOR proposals to restore voting rights to the control shares.

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**Control Share Cash-Out Provisions**

Control share cash-out statutes give dissident shareholders the right to "cash-out" of their position in a company at the expense of the shareholder who has taken a control position. In other words, when an investor crosses a preset threshold level, remaining shareholders are given the right to sell their shares to the acquirer, who must buy them at the highest acquiring price.

Vote FOR proposals to opt out of control share cash-out statutes.

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**Disgorgement Provisions**

Disgorgement provisions require an acquirer or potential acquirer of more than a certain percentage of a company's stock to disgorge, or pay back, to the company any profits realized from the sale of that company's stock purchased 24 months before achieving control status. All sales of company stock by the acquirer occurring within a certain period of time (between 18 months and 24 months) prior to the investor's gaining control status are subject to these recapture-of-profits provisions.

Vote FOR proposals to opt out of state disgorgement provisions.

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**Shareholder Litigation Rights**

<u>**Federal Forum Selection Provisions**</u>

Federal forum selection provisions require that U.S. federal courts be the sole forum for shareholders to litigate claims arising under federal securities law.

Generally vote for federal forum selection provisions in the charter or bylaws that specify "the district courts of the United States" as the exclusive forum for federal securities law matters, in the absence of serious concerns about corporate governance or board responsiveness to shareholders.

Vote against provisions that restrict the forum to a particular federal district court; unilateral adoption (without a shareholder vote) of such a provision will generally be considered a one-time failure under the <u>Unilateral Bylaw/Charter Amendments</u> policy.

<u>**Exclusive Forum Provisions for State Laws Matters**</u>

Exclusive forum provisions in the charter or bylaws restrict shareholders' ability to bring derivative lawsuits against the company, for claims arising out of state corporate law, to the courts of a particular state (generally the state of incorporation).

Generally vote for charter or bylaw provisions that specify courts located within the state of Delaware as the exclusive forum for corporate law matters for Delaware corporations, in the absence of serious concerns about corporate governance or board responsiveness to shareholders.

For states other than Delaware, vote case-by-case on exclusive forum provisions, taking into consideration:

● The company's stated rationale for adopting such a provision;

● Disclosure of past harm from duplicative shareholder lawsuits in more than one forum;

● The breadth of application of the charter or bylaw provision, including the types of lawsuits to which it would apply and the definition of key terms; and

● Governance features such as shareholders' ability to repeal the provision at a later date (including the vote standard applied when shareholders attempt to amend the charter or bylaws) and their ability to hold directors accountable through annual director elections and a majority vote standard in uncontested elections.

<u>**Fee shifting**</u>

Generally, vote against provisions that mandate fee-shifting whenever plaintiffs are not completely successful on the merits (i.e., including cases where the plaintiffs are partially successful).

Unilateral adoption of a fee-shifting provision will generally be considered an ongoing failure under the Unilateral Bylaw/Charter Amendments.

Fee-shifting provisions in the charter or bylaws require a shareholder who sues a company unsuccessfully pay all litigation expenses of the defendant corporation and its directors and officers.

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**Fair Price Provisions**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to adopt fair price provisions (provisions that stipulate that an acquirer must pay the same price to acquire all shares as it paid to acquire the control shares), evaluating factors such as the vote required to approve the proposed acquisition, the vote required to repeal the fair price provision, and the mechanism for determining the fair price.

Generally, vote AGAINST fair price provisions with shareholder vote requirements greater than a majority of disinterested shares.

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**Freeze-Out Provisions**

Vote FOR proposals to opt out of state freeze-out provisions. Freeze-out provisions force an investor who surpasses a certain ownership threshold in a company to wait a specified period of time before gaining control of the company.

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**Greenmail**

Greenmail payments are targeted share repurchases by management of company stock from individuals or groups seeking control of the company. Since only the hostile party receives payment, usually at a substantial premium over the market value of its shares, the practice discriminates against all other shareholders.

Vote FOR proposals to adopt anti-greenmail charter or bylaw amendments or otherwise restrict a company's ability to make greenmail payments.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on anti-greenmail proposals when they are bundled with other charter or bylaw amendments.

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**Net Operating Loss (NOL) Protective Amendments**

Vote AGAINST proposals to adopt a protective amendment for the stated purpose of protecting a company's net operating losses (NOL) if the effective term of the protective amendment would exceed the shorter of three years and the exhaustion of the NOL.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE, considering the following factors, for management proposals to adopt an NOL protective amendment that would remain in effect for the shorter of three years (or less) and the exhaustion of the NOL:

● The ownership threshold (NOL protective amendments generally prohibit stock ownership transfers that would result in a new 5-percent holder or increase the stock ownership percentage of an existing 5-percent holder);

● The value of the NOLs;

● Shareholder protection mechanisms (sunset provision or commitment to cause expiration of the protective amendment upon exhaustion or expiration of the NOL);

● The company's existing governance structure including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, track record of responsiveness to shareholders, and any other problematic governance concerns; and

● Any other factors that may be applicable.

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**Poison Pills (Shareholder Rights Plans)**

***Shareholder Proposals to Put Pill to a Vote and/or Adopt a Pill Policy***

Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that the company submit its poison pill to a shareholder vote or redeem it.

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***Management Proposals to Ratify a Poison Pill***

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on management proposals on poison pill ratification, focusing on the features of the shareholder rights plan. Rights plans should contain the following attributes:

● No lower than a 20% trigger, flip-in or flip-over;

● A term of no more than three years;

● No dead-hand, slow-hand, no-hand or similar feature that limits the ability of a future board to redeem the pill;

● Shareholder redemption feature (qualifying offer clause); if the board refuses to redeem the pill 90 days after a qualifying offer is announced, 10 percent of the shares may call a special meeting or seek a written consent to vote on rescinding the pill.

In addition, the rationale for adopting the pill should be thoroughly explained by the company. In examining the request for the pill, take into consideration the company's existing governance structure, including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, and any problematic governance concerns.

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***Management Proposals to Ratify a Pill to Preserve Net Operating Losses (NOLs)***

Vote AGAINST proposals to adopt a poison pill for the stated purpose of protecting a company's net operating losses (NOL) if the term of the pill would exceed the shorter of three years and the exhaustion of the NOL.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on management proposals for poison pill ratification, considering the following factors, if the term of the pill would be the shorter of three years (or less) and the exhaustion of the NOL:

● The ownership threshold to transfer (NOL pills generally have a trigger slightly below 5 percent);

● The value of the NOLs;

● Shareholder protection mechanisms (sunset provision, or commitment to cause expiration of the pill upon exhaustion or expiration of NOLs);

● The company's existing governance structure including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, track record of responsiveness to shareholders, and any other problematic governance concerns; and

● Any other factors that may be applicable.

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**Reimbursing Proxy Solicitation Expenses**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to reimburse proxy solicitation expenses. When voting in conjunction with support of a dissident slate, vote FOR the reimbursement of all appropriate proxy solicitation expenses associated with the election.

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals calling for the reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred in connection with nominating one or more candidates in a contested election where the following apply:

● The election of fewer than 50% of the directors to be elected is contested in the election;

● One or more of the dissident's candidates is elected;

● Shareholders are not permitted to cumulate their votes for directors; and

● The election occurred, and the expenses were incurred, after the adoption of this bylaw.

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**Reincorporation Proposals**

Management or shareholder proposals to change a company's state of incorporation should be evaluated CASE-BY-CASE, giving consideration to both financial and corporate governance concerns including the following:

● Reasons for reincorporation;

● Comparison of company's governance practices and provisions prior to and following the reincorporation; and

● Comparison of corporation laws of original state and destination state.

Vote FOR reincorporation when the economic factors outweigh any neutral or negative governance changes.

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**Shareholder Ability to Act by Written Consent**

Generally vote AGAINST management and shareholder proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholders' ability to act by written consent.

Generally vote FOR management and shareholder proposals that provide shareholders with the ability to act by written consent, taking into account the following factors:

● Shareholders' current right to act by written consent;

● The consent threshold;

● The inclusion of exclusionary or prohibitive language;

● Investor ownership structure; and

● Shareholder support of, and management's response to, previous shareholder proposals.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals if, in addition to the considerations above, the company has the following governance and antitakeover provisions:

● An unfettered **<sup>12</sup>** right for shareholders to call special meetings at a 10 percent threshold;

● A majority vote standard in uncontested director elections;

● No non-shareholder-approved pill; and

● An annually elected board.

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<sup>12</sup> "Unfettered" means no restrictions on agenda items, no restrictions on the number of shareholders who can group together to reach the 10 percent threshold, and only reasonable limits on when a meeting can be called: no greater than 30 days after the last annual meeting and no greater than 90 prior to the next annual meeting.

**Shareholder Ability to Call Special Meetings**

Vote AGAINST management or shareholder proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholders' ability to call special meetings.

Generally vote FOR management or shareholder proposals that provide shareholders with the ability to call special meetings taking into account the following factors:

● Shareholders' current right to call special meetings;

● Minimum ownership threshold necessary to call special meetings (10% preferred);

● The inclusion of exclusionary or prohibitive language;

● Investor ownership structure; and

● Shareholder support of, and management's response to, previous shareholder proposals.

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**Stakeholder Provisions**

Vote AGAINST proposals that ask the board to consider non-shareholder constituencies or other non-financial effects when evaluating a merger or business combination.

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**State Antitakeover Statutes**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to opt in or out of state takeover statutes (including fair price provisions, stakeholder laws, poison pill endorsements, severance pay and labor contract provisions, and anti-greenmail provisions).

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**Supermajority Vote Requirements**

Vote AGAINST proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote.

Vote FOR management or shareholder proposals to reduce supermajority vote requirements. However, for companies with shareholder(s) who have significant ownership levels, vote CASE-BY-CASE, taking into account:

● Ownership structure;

● Quorum requirements; and

● Vote requirements.

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**Management Proposals to Ratify Existing Charter or Bylaw Provisions**

Generally vote AGAINST management proposals to ratify provisions of the company's existing charter or bylaws, unless these governance provisions align with best practice.

In addition, voting against/withhold from individual directors, members of the governance committee, or the full board may be warranted, considering:

● The presence of a shareholder proposal addressing the same issue on the same ballot;

● The board's rationale for seeking ratification;

● Disclosure of actions to be taken by the board should the ratification proposal fail;

● Disclosure of shareholder engagement regarding the board's ratification request;

● The level of impairment to shareholders' rights caused by the existing provision;

● The history of management and shareholder proposals on the provision at the company's past meetings;

● Whether the current provision was adopted in response to the shareholder proposal;

● The company's ownership structure; and

● Previous use of ratification proposals to exclude shareholder proposals.

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**Virtual Shareholer Meetings**

Generally vote for management proposals allowing for the convening of shareholder meetings by electronic means, so long as they do not preclude in-person meetings. Companies are encouraged to disclose the circumstances under which virtual-only<sup>17</sup> meetings would be held, and to allow for comparable rights and opportunities for shareholders to participate electronically as they would have during an in-person meeting.

Vote case-by-case on shareholder proposals concerning virtual only meetings, considering:

● Scope and rationale of the proposal; and

● Concerns identified with the company's prior meeting practices.

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<sup>17</sup> "Virtual-only shareholder meeting" refers to a meeting of shareholders that is held exclusively using technology without a corresponding in-person meeting.

**4. CAPITAL/RESTRUCTURING**

**Capital**

**Adjustments to Par Value of Common Stock**

Vote FOR management proposals to reduce the par value of common stock unless the action is being taken to facilitate an anti-takeover device or some other negative corporate governance action

Vote FOR management proposals to eliminate par value.

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**Common Stock Authorization**

Vote FOR proposals to increase the number of authorized common shares where the primary purpose of the increase is to issue shares in connection with a transaction on the same ballot that warrants support.

Vote AGAINST proposals at companies with more than one class of common stock to increase the number of authorized shares of the class of common stock that has superior voting rights.

Vote AGAINST proposals to increase the number of authorized common shares if a vote for a reverse stock split on the same ballot is warranted despite the fact that the authorized shares would not be reduced proportionally.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on all other proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance. Take into account company-specific factors that include, at a minimum, the following:

● Past Board Performance:

○ The company's use of authorized shares during the last three years

● The Current Request:

○ Disclosure in the proxy statement of the specific purposes of the proposed increase;

○ Disclosure in the proxy statement of specific and severe risks to shareholders of not approving the request; and

○ The dilutive impact of the request as determined by an allowable increase calculated by SAMG (typically 100 percent of existing authorized shares) that reflects the company's need for shares and total shareholder returns.

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**Dual Class Structure**

Generally vote AGAINST proposals to create a new class of common stock unless:

● The company discloses a compelling rationale for the dual-class capital structure, such as:

○ The company's auditor has concluded that there is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern; or

○ The new class of shares will be transitory;

● The new class is intended for financing purposes with minimal or no dilution to current shareholders in both the short term and long term; and

● The new class is not designed to preserve or increase the voting power of an insider or significant shareholder.

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**Issue Stock for Use with Rights Plan**

Vote AGAINST proposals that increase authorized common stock for the explicit purpose of implementing a non-shareholder-approved shareholder rights plan (poison pill).

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**Preemptive Rights**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals that seek preemptive rights, taking into consideration:

● The size of the company;

● The shareholder base; and

● The liquidity of the stock.

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**Preferred Stock Authorization**

Vote FOR proposals to increase the number of authorized preferred shares where the primary purpose of the increase is to issue shares in connection with a transaction on the same ballot that warrants support.

Vote AGAINST proposals at companies with more than one class or series of preferred stock to increase the number of authorized shares of the class or series of preferred stock that has superior voting rights.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on all other proposals to increase the number of shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance. Take into account company-specific factors that include, at a minimum, the following:

● Past Board Performance:

○ The company's use of authorized preferred shares during the last three years;

● The Current Request:

○ Disclosure in the proxy statement of the specific purposes for the proposed increase;

○ Disclosure in the proxy statement of specific and severe risks to shareholders of not approving the request;

○ In cases where the company has existing authorized preferred stock, the dilutive impact of the request as determined by an allowable increase calculated by SAMG (typically 100 percent of existing authorized shares) that reflects the company's need for shares and total shareholder returns; and

○ Whether the shares requested are blank check preferred shares that can be used for antitakeover purposes.

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**Recapitalization Plans**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on recapitalizations (reclassifications of securities), taking into account the following:

● More simplified capital structure;

● Enhanced liquidity;

● Fairness of conversion terms;

● Impact on voting power and dividends;

● Reasons for the reclassification;

● Conflicts of interest; and

● Other alternatives considered.

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**Reverse Stock Splits**

Vote FOR management proposals to implement a reverse stock split if:

● The number of authorized shares will be proportionately reduced; Or

● The effective increase in authorized shares is equal to or less than the allowable increase calculates in accordance with ISS' Common Stock Authorization policy.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals that do not meet either of the above conditions, taking into consideration the following factors:

● Stock exchange notification to the company of a potential delisting;

● Disclosure of substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern without additional financing;

● The company's rationale; or

● Other factors applicable.

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**Share Repurchase Programs**

For U.S.-incorporated companies, and foreign-incorporated U.S. Domestic Issuers that are traded solely on U.S. exchanges, vote FOR management proposals to institute open-market share repurchase plans in which all shareholders may participate on equal terms, or to grant the board authority to conduct open-market repurchases, in the absence of company specific concerns regarding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Greenmail,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The use of buybacks to inappropriately manipulate incentive compensation metrics,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Threats to the company's long-term viability, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Other company-specific factors as warranted.

Vote case-by-case on proposals to repurchase shares directly from specified shareholders, balancing the stated rationale against the possibility for the repurchase authority to be misused, such as to repurchase shares from insiders at a premium to market price.

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**Stock Distributions: Splits and Dividends**

Vote FOR management proposals to increase the common share authorization for a stock split or share dividend, provided that the increase in authorized shares equal to or less than the allowable increase calculated in accordance with SAMG' Common Stock Authorization policy.

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**Tracking Stock**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the creation of tracking stock, weighing the strategic value of the transaction against such factors as:

● Adverse governance changes;

● Excessive increases in authorized capital stock;

● Unfair method of distribution;

● Diminution of voting rights;

● Adverse conversion features;

● Negative impact on stock option plans; and

● Alternatives such as spin-off.

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**Restructuring**

**Appraisal Rights**

Vote FOR proposals to restore or provide shareholders with rights of appraisal.

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**Asset Purchases**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on asset purchase proposals, considering the following factors:

● Purchase price;

● Fairness opinion;

● Financial and strategic benefits;

● How the deal was negotiated;

● Conflicts of interest;

● Other alternatives for the business;

● Non-completion risk.

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**Asset Sales**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on asset sales, considering the following factors:

● Impact on the balance sheet/working capital;

● Potential elimination of diseconomies;

● Anticipated financial and operating benefits;

● Anticipated use of funds;

● Value received for the asset;

● Fairness opinion;

● How the deal was negotiated;

● Conflicts of interest.

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**Bundled Proposals**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on bundled or "conditional" proxy proposals. In the case of items that are conditioned upon each other, examine the benefits and costs of the packaged items. In instances when the joint effect of the conditioned items is not in shareholders' best interests, vote AGAINST the proposals. If the combined effect is positive, support such proposals.

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**Conversion of Securities**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals regarding conversion of securities. When evaluating these proposals the investor should review the dilution to existing shareholders, the conversion price relative to market value, financial issues, control issues, termination penalties, and conflicts of interest.

Vote FOR the conversion if it is expected that the company will be subject to onerous penalties or will be forced to file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

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**Corporate Reorganization/Debt Restructuring/Prepackaged Bankruptcy Plans/Reverse Leveraged Buyouts/Wrap Plans**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue shares as part of a debt restructuring plan, after evaluating:

● Dilution to existing shareholders' positions;

● Terms of the offer – discount/premium in purchase price to investor, including any fairness opinion; termination penalties; exit strategy;

● Financial issues – company's financial situation; degree of need for capital; use of proceeds; effect of the financing on the company's cost of capital;

● Management's efforts to pursue other alternatives;

● Control issues – change in management; change in control, guaranteed board and committee seats; standstill provisions; voting agreements; veto power over certain corporate actions; and

● Conflict of interest – arm's length transaction, managerial incentives.

Vote FOR the debt restructuring if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

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**Formation of Holding Company**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals regarding the formation of a holding company, taking into consideration the following:

● The reasons for the change;

● Any financial or tax benefits;

● Regulatory benefits;

● Increases in capital structure; and

● Changes to the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the company.

Absent compelling financial reasons to recommend the transaction, vote AGAINST the formation of a holding company if the transaction would include either of the following:

● Increases in common or preferred stock in excess of the allowable maximum (see discussion under "Capital"); or

● Adverse changes in shareholder rights.

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**Going Private and Going Dark Transactions (LBOs and Minority Squeeze-outs)**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on going private transactions, taking into account the following:

● Offer price/premium;

● Fairness opinion;

● How the deal was negotiated;

● Conflicts of interest;

● Other alternatives/offers considered; and

● Non-completion risk.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on going dark transactions, determining whether the transaction enhances shareholder value by taking into consideration:

● Whether the company has attained benefits from being publicly-traded (examination of trading volume, liquidity, and market research of the stock);

● Balanced interests of continuing vs. cashed-out shareholders, taking into account the following:

○ Are all shareholders able to participate in the transaction?

○ Will there be a liquid market for remaining shareholders following the transaction?

○ Does the company have strong corporate governance?

○ Will insiders reap the gains of control following the proposed transaction?

○ Does the state of incorporation have laws requiring continued reporting that may benefit shareholders?

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**Joint Ventures**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to form joint ventures, taking into account the following:

● Percentage of assets/business contributed;

● Percentage ownership;

● Financial and strategic benefits;

● Governance structure;

● Conflicts of interest;

● Other alternatives; and

● Non-completion risk.

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**Liquidations**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on liquidations, taking into account the following:

● Management's efforts to pursue other alternatives;

● Appraisal value of assets; and

● The compensation plan for executives managing the liquidation.

Vote FOR the liquidation if the company will file for bankruptcy if the proposal is not approved.

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**Mergers and Acquisitions**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on mergers and acquisitions. Review and evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the proposed transaction, balancing various and sometimes countervailing factors including:

● *Valuation –* Is the value to be received by the target shareholders (or paid by the acquirer) reasonable? While the fairness opinion may provide an initial starting point for assessing valuation reasonableness, emphasis is placed on the offer premium, market reaction and strategic rationale.

● *Market reaction* – How has the market responded to the proposed deal? A negative market reaction should cause closer scrutiny of a deal.

● *Strategic rationale* – Does the deal make sense strategically? From where is the value derived? Cost and revenue synergies should not be overly aggressive or optimistic, but reasonably achievable. Management should also have a favorable track record of successful integration of historical acquisitions.

● *Negotiations and process* – Were the terms of the transaction negotiated at arm's-length? Was the process fair and equitable? A fair process helps to ensure the best price for shareholders. Significant negotiation "wins" can also signify the deal makers' competency. The comprehensiveness of the sales process (*e.g.*, full auction, partial auction, no auction) can also affect shareholder value.

● *Conflicts of interest* – Are insiders benefiting from the transaction disproportionately and inappropriately as compared to non-insider shareholders? As the result of potential conflicts, the directors and officers of the company may be more likely to vote to approve a merger than if they did not hold these interests. Consider whether these interests may have influenced these directors and officers to support or recommend the merger.

● *Governance* – Will the combined company have a better or worse governance profile than the current governance profiles of the respective parties to the transaction? If the governance profile is to change for the worse, the burden is on the company to prove that other issues (such as valuation) outweigh any deterioration in governance.

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**Private Placements/Warrants/Convertible Debentures**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals regarding private placements, warrants, and convertible debentures taking into consideration:

● Dilution to existing shareholders' position: The amount and timing of shareholder ownership dilution should be weighed against the needs and proposed shareholder benefits of the capital infusion. Although newly issued common stock, absent preemptive rights, is typically dilutive to existing shareholders, share price appreciation is often the necessary event to trigger the exercise of "out of the money" warrants and convertible debt. In these instances from a value standpoint, the negative impact of dilution is mitigated by the increase in the company's stock price that must occur to trigger the dilutive event.

● Terms of the offer (discount/premium in purchase price to investor, including any fairness opinion, conversion features, termination penalties, exit strategy):

○ The terms of the offer should be weighed against the alternatives of the company and in light of company's financial condition. Ideally, the conversion price for convertible debt and the exercise price for warrants should be at a premium to the then prevailing stock price at the time of private placement.

○ When evaluating the magnitude of a private placement discount or premium, consider factors that influence the discount or premium, such as, liquidity, due diligence costs, control and monitoring costs, capital scarcity, information asymmetry and anticipation of future performance.

● Financial issues:

○ The company's financial condition;

○ Degree of need for capital;

○ Use of proceeds;

○ Effect of the financing on the company's cost of capital;

○ Current and proposed cash burn rate;

○ Going concern viability and the state of the capital and credit markets.

● Management's efforts to pursue alternatives and whether the company engaged in a process to evaluate alternatives: A fair, unconstrained process helps to ensure the best price for shareholders. Financing alternatives can include joint ventures, partnership, merger or sale of part or all of the company.

● Control issues:

○ Change in management;

○ Change in control;

○ Guaranteed board and committee seats;

○ Standstill provisions;

○ Voting agreements;

○ Veto power over certain corporate actions; and

○ Minority versus majority ownership and corresponding minority discount or majority control premium

● Conflicts of interest:

○ Conflicts of interest should be viewed from the perspective of the company and the investor.

○ Were the terms of the transaction negotiated at arm's length? Are managerial incentives aligned with shareholder interests?

● Market reaction:

○ The market's response to the proposed deal. A negative market reaction is a cause for concern. Market reaction may be addressed by analyzing the one day impact on the unaffected stock price.

Vote FOR the private placement, or FOR the issuance of warrants and/or convertible debentures in a private placement, if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

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**Reorganization/Restructuring Plan (Bankruptcy)**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to common shareholders on bankruptcy plans of reorganization, considering the following factors including, but not limited to:

● Estimated value and financial prospects of the reorganized company;

● Percentage ownership of current shareholders in the reorganized company;

● Whether shareholders are adequately represented in the reorganization process (particularly through the existence of an Official Equity Committee);

● The cause(s) of the bankruptcy filing, and the extent to which the plan of reorganization addresses the cause(s);

● Existence of a superior alternative to the plan of reorganization; and

● Governance of the reorganized company.

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**Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations (SPACs)**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on SPAC mergers and acquisitions taking into account the following:

● Valuation — Is the value being paid by the SPAC reasonable? SPACs generally lack an independent fairness opinion and the financials on the target may be limited. Compare the conversion price with the intrinsic value of the target company provided in the fairness opinion. Also, evaluate the proportionate value of the combined entity attributable to the SPAC IPO shareholders versus the pre-merger value of SPAC. Additionally, a private company discount may be applied to the target, if it is a private entity.

● Market reaction — How has the market responded to the proposed deal? A negative market reaction may be a cause for concern. Market reaction may be addressed by analyzing the one-day impact on the unaffected stock price.

● Deal timing — A main driver for most transactions is that the SPAC charter typically requires the deal to be complete within 18 to 24 months, or the SPAC is to be liquidated. Evaluate the valuation, market reaction, and potential conflicts of interest for deals that are announced close to the liquidation date.

● Negotiations and process — What was the process undertaken to identify potential target companies within specified industry or location specified in charter? Consider the background of the sponsors.

● Conflicts of interest — How are sponsors benefiting from the transaction compared to IPO shareholders? Potential onflicts could arise if a fairness opinion is issued by the insiders to qualify the deal rather than a third party or if management is encouraged to pay a higher price for the target because of an 80% rule (the charter requires that the fair market value of the target is at least equal to 80% of net assets of the SPAC). Also, there may be sense of urgency by the management team of the SPAC to close the deal since its charter typically requires a transaction to be completed within the 18-24 month timeframe.

● Voting agreements — Are the sponsors entering into enter into any voting agreements/ tender offers with shareholders who are likely to vote AGAINST the proposed merger or exercise conversion rights?

● Governance — What is the impact of having the SPAC CEO or founder on key committees following the proposed merger?

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on SPAC extension proposals taking into account the length of the requested extension, the status of any pending transaction(s) or progression of the acquisition process, any added incentive for non-redeeming shareholders, and any prior extension requests.

● Length of request: Typically, extension requests range from two to six months, depending on the progression of the SPAC's acquisition process.

● Pending transaction(s) or progression of the acquisition process: Sometimes an initial business combination was already put to a shareholder vote, but, for varying reasons, the transaction could not be consummated by the termination date and the SPAC is requesting an extension. Other times, the SPAC has entered into a definitive transaction agreement, but needs additional time to consummate or hold the shareholder meeting.

● Added incentive for non-redeeming shareholders: Sometimes the SPAC sponsor (or other insiders) will contribute, typically as a loan to the company, additional funds that will be added to the redemption value of each public share as long as such shares are not redeemed in connection with the extension request. The purpose of the "equity kicker" is to incentivize shareholders to hold their shares through the end of the requested extension or until the time the transaction is put to a shareholder vote, rather than electing redemption at the extension proposal meeting.

● Prior extension requests: Some SPACs request additional time beyond the extension period sought in prior extension requests.

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**Spin-offs**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on spin-offs, considering:

● Tax and regulatory advantages;

● Planned use of the sale proceeds;

● Valuation of spinoff;

● Fairness opinion;

● Benefits to the parent company;

● Conflicts of interest;

● Managerial incentives;

● Corporate governance changes;

● Changes in the capital structure.

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**Value Maximization Shareholder Proposals**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals seeking to maximize shareholder value by:

● Hiring a financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives;

● Selling the company; or

● Liquidating the company and distributing the proceeds to shareholders.

These proposals should be evaluated based on the following factors:

● Prolonged poor performance with no turnaround in sight;

● Signs of entrenched board and management (such as the adoption of takeover defenses);

● Strategic plan in place for improving value;

● Likelihood of receiving reasonable value in a sale or dissolution; and

● The company actively exploring its strategic options, including retaining a financial advisor.

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**5. COMPENSATION**

**Executive Pay Evaluation**

Underlying all evaluations are five global principles that most investors expect corporations to adhere to in designing and administering executive and director compensation programs:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Maintain appropriate pay-for-performance alignment, with emphasis on long-term shareholder value: This principle encompasses overall executive pay practices, which must be designed to attract, retain, and appropriately motivate the key employees who drive shareholder value creation over the long term. It will take into consideration, among other factors, the link between pay and performance; the mix between fixed and variable pay; performance goals; and equity-based plan costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Avoid arrangements that risk "pay for failure": This principle addresses the appropriateness of long or indefinite contracts, excessive severance packages, and guaranteed compensation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Maintain an independent and effective compensation committee: This principle promotes oversight of executive pay programs by directors with appropriate skills, knowledge, experience, and a sound process for compensation decision-making (*e.g.*, including access to independent expertise and advice when needed);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Provide shareholders with clear, comprehensive compensation disclosures: This principle underscores the importance of informative and timely disclosures that enable shareholders to evaluate executive pay practices fully and fairly;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Avoid inappropriate pay to non-executive directors: This principle recognizes the interests of shareholders in ensuring that compensation to outside directors does not compromise their independence and ability to make appropriate judgments in overseeing managers' pay and performance. At the market level, it may incorporate a variety of generally accepted best practices.

**Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation—Management Proposals (Management Say-on-Pay)**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on ballot items related to executive pay and practices, as well as certain aspects of outside director compensation.

Vote AGAINST Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation (Management Say-on-Pay—MSOP) if:

● There is a significant misalignment between CEO pay and company performance (<u>pay for performance</u>);

● The company maintains significant <u>problematic pay practices</u>;

● The board exhibits a significant level of <u>poor communication and responsiveness</u> to shareholders.

Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from the members of the Compensation Committee and potentially the full board if:

● There is no MSOP on the ballot, and an AGAINST vote on an MSOP is warranted due to pay for performance misalignment, problematic pay practices, or the lack of adequate responsiveness on compensation issues raised previously, or a combination thereof;

● The board fails to respond adequately to a previous MSOP proposal that received less than 70 percent support of votes cast;

● The company has recently practiced or approved problematic pay practices, including option repricing or option backdating; or

● The situation is egregious.

● Vote AGAINST an equity plan on the ballot if:

● A pay for performance misalignment is found, and a significant portion of the CEO's misaligned pay is attributed to non-performance-based equity awards, taking into consideration:

○ Magnitude of pay misalignment;

○ Contribution of non-performance-based equity grants to overall pay; and

○ The proportion of equity awards granted in the last three fiscal years concentrated at the named executive officer (NEO) level.

**Primary Evaluation Factors for Executive Pay**

***Pay-for-Performance Evaluation***

SAMG annually conducts a pay-for-performance analysis to identify strong or satisfactory alignment between pay and performance over a sustained period. With respect to companies in the Russell 3000 index, this analysis considers the following:

1. Peer Group<sup>14</sup> Alignment:

● The degree of alignment between the company's annualized TSR rank and the CEO's annualized total pay rank within a peer group, each measured over a three-year period.

● The rankings of CEO total pay and company financial performance within a peer group, each measured over a three-year period.

● The multiple of the CEO's total pay relative to the peer group median in the most recent fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Absolute Alignment – the absolute alignment between the trend in CEO pay and company TSR over the prior five fiscal years – i.e., the difference between the trend in annual pay changes and the trend in annualized TSR during the period.

If the above analysis demonstrates significant unsatisfactory long-term pay-for-performance alignment or, in the case of non-Russell 3000 index companies, misaligned pay and performance are otherwise suggested, our analysis may include any of the following qualitative factors, if they are relevant to the analysis to determine how various pay elements may work to encourage or to undermine long-term value creation and alignment with shareholder interests:

● The ratio of performance- to time-based equity awards;

● The overall ratio of performance-based compensation;

● The completeness of disclosure and rigor of performance goals;

● The company's peer group benchmarking practices;

● Actual results of financial/operational metrics, such as growth in revenue, profit, cash flow, etc., both absolute and relative to peers;

● Special circumstances related to, for example, a new CEO in the prior FY or anomalous equity grant practices (e.g., bi-annual awards);

● Realizable pay compared to grant pay; and

● Any other factors deemed relevant.

<sup>14</sup> The peer group is generally comprised of 14-24 companies that are selected using market cap, revenue (or assets for certain financial firms), GICS industry group and company's selected peers' GICS industry group with size constraints, via a process designed to select peers that are closest to the subject company in terms of revenue/assets and industry and also within a market cap bucket that is reflective of the company's.

***Problematic Pay Practices***

The focus is on executive compensation practices that contravene the global pay principles, including:

● Problematic practices related to non-performance-based compensation elements;

● Incentives that may motivate excessive risk-taking;

● and Options Backdating.

**Problematic Pay Practices related to Non-Performance-Based Compensation Elements**

Pay elements that are not directly based on performance are generally evaluated CASE-BY-CASE considering the context of a company's overall pay program and demonstrated pay-for-performance philosophy. The list below highlights the problematic practices that carry significant weight in this overall consideration and may result in adverse vote recommendations:

● Repricing or replacing of underwater stock options/SARS without prior shareholder approval (including cash buyouts and voluntary surrender of underwater options);

● Excessive perquisites or tax gross-ups, including any gross-up related to a secular trust or restricted stock vesting;

● New or extended agreements that provide for:

○ CIC payments exceeding 3 times base salary and average/target/most recent bonus;

○ CIC severance payments without involuntary job loss or substantial diminution of duties ("single" or "modified single" triggers);

○ CIC payments with excise tax gross-ups (including "modified" gross-ups).

● Insufficient executive compensation disclosure by externally- managed issuers (EMIs) such that a reasonable assessment of pay programs and practices applicable to the EMI's executives is not possible.

**Incentives that may Motivate Excessive Risk-Taking**

● Multi-year guaranteed bonuses;

● A single or common performance metric used for short- and long-term plans;

● Lucrative severance packages;

● High pay opportunities relative to industry peers;

● Disproportionate supplemental pensions; or

● Mega annual equity grants that provide unlimited upside with no downside risk.

Factors that potentially mitigate the impact of risky incentives include rigorous claw-back provisions and robust stock ownership/holding guidelines.

**Options Backdating**

The following factors should be examined CASE-BY-CASE to allow for distinctions to be made between "sloppy" plan administration versus deliberate action or fraud:

● Reason and motive for the options backdating issue, such as inadvertent vs. deliberate grant date changes;

● Duration of options backdating;

● Size of restatement due to options backdating;

● Corrective actions taken by the board or compensation committee, such as canceling or re-pricing backdated options, the recouping of option gains on backdated grants; and

● Adoption of a grant policy that prohibits backdating, and creates a fixed grant schedule or window period for equity grants in the future.

***Board Communications and Responsiveness***

Consider the following factors CASE-BY-CASE when evaluating ballot items related to executive pay on the board's responsiveness to investor input and engagement on compensation issues:

● Failure to respond to majority-supported shareholder proposals on executive pay topics; or

● Failure to adequately respond to the company's previous say-on-pay proposal that received the support of less than 70 percent of votes cast, taking into account:

○ The company's response, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Disclosure of engagement efforts with major institutional investors regarding the issues that contributed to the low level of support;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Specific actions taken to address the issues that contributed to the low level of support;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Other recent compensation actions taken by the company;

○ Whether the issues raised are recurring or isolated;

○ The company's ownership structure; and

○ Whether the support level was less than 50 percent, which would warrant the highest degree of responsiveness.

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**Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation ("Say When on Pay")**

Vote FOR annual advisory votes on compensation, which provide the most consistent and clear communication channel for shareholder concerns about companies' executive pay programs.

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**Voting on Golden Parachutes in an Acquisition, Merger, Consolidation, or Proposed Sale**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on say on Golden Parachute proposals, including consideration of existing change-in-control arrangements maintained with named executive officers rather than focusing primarily on new or extended arrangements.

Features that may result in an AGAINST recommendation include one or more of the following, depending on the number, magnitude, and/or timing of issue(s):

● Single- or modified-single-trigger cash severance;

● Single-trigger acceleration of unvested equity awards;

● Excessive cash severance (>3x base salary and bonus);

● Excise tax gross-ups triggered and payable (as opposed to a provision to provide excise tax gross-ups);

● Excessive golden parachute payments (on an absolute basis or as a percentage of transaction equity value); or

● Recent amendments that incorporate any problematic features (such as those above) or recent actions (such as extraordinary equity grants) that may make packages so attractive as to influence merger agreements that may not be in the best interests of shareholders; or

● The company's assertion that a proposed transaction is conditioned on shareholder approval of the golden parachute advisory vote.

Recent amendment(s) that incorporate problematic features will tend to carry more weight on the overall analysis. However, the presence of multiple legacy problematic features will also be closely scrutinized.

In cases where the golden parachute vote is incorporated into a company's advisory vote on compensation (management say-on-pay), SAMG will evaluate the say-on-pay proposal in accordance with these guidelines, which may give higher weight to that component of the overall evaluation.

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**Equity-Based and Other Incentive Plans**

Vote case-by-case on equity-based compensation plans<sup>15</sup> depending on a combination of certain plan features and equity grant practices, where positive factors may counterbalance negative factors, and vice versa, as evaluated in three pillars:

**Plan Cost:** The total estimated cost of the company's equity plans relative to industry/market cap peers, measured by the company's estimated Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT) in relation to peers and considering both:

● SVT based on new shares requested plus shares remaining for future grants, plus outstanding unvested/unexercised grants; and

● SVT based only on new shares requested plus shares remaining for future grants.

**Plan Features:**

● Automatic single-triggered award vesting upon a change in control (CIC);

● Discretionary vesting authority;

● Liberal share recycling on various award types;

● Minimum vesting period for grants made under the plan.

**Grant Practices:**

● The company's three year burn rate relative to its industry/market cap peers;

● Vesting requirements in most recent CEO equity grants (3-year look-back);

● An additional version of the model will also be developed for companies that recently IPO'd or emerged from bankruptcy, where the burn-rate factor does not apply, per current policy.

● The estimated duration of the plan based on the sum of shares remaining available and the new shares requested, divided by the average annual shares granted in the prior three years;

● The proportion of the CEO's most recent equity grants/awards subject to performance conditions;

● Whether the company maintains a claw-back policy;

● Whether the company has established post exercise/vesting share-holding requirements.

<sup>15</sup> Proposals evaluated under the EPSC policy generally include those to approve or amend (1) stock option plans for employees and/or employees and directors, (2) restricted stock plans for employees and/or employees and directors, and (3) omnibus stock incentive plans for employees and/or employees and directors.

Generally vote against the plan proposal if the combination of above factors indicates that the plan is not, overall, in shareholders' interests, or if any of the following apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Awards may vest in connection with a liberal change-of-control definition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The plan would permit repricing or cash buyout of underwater options without shareholder approval (either by expressly permitting it – for NYSE and Nasdaq listed companies – or by not prohibiting it when the company has a history of repricing – for non-listed companies);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The plan is a vehicle for problematic pay practices or a significant pay-forperformance disconnect under certain circumstances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The plan is excessively dilutive to shareholders' holdings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ The plan contains an evergreen (automatic share replenishment) feature; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Any other plan features are determined to have a significant negative impact on shareholder interests.

**Plan Cost**

Generally, vote AGAINST equity plans if the cost is unreasonable. For non-employee director plans, vote FOR the plan if certain factors are met (see Director Compensation section).

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*b.* Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT)

The cost of the equity plans is expressed as Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT), which is measured using a binomial option pricing model that assesses the amount of shareholders' equity flowing out of the company to employees and directors. SVT is expressed as both a dollar amount and as a percentage of market value, and includes the new shares proposed, shares available under existing plans, and shares granted but unexercised (using two measures, in the case of plans subject to the Equity Plan Scorecard evaluation, as noted above). All award types are valued. For omnibus plans, unless limitations are placed on the most expensive types of awards (for example, full value awards), the assumption is made that all awards to be granted will be the most expensive types. See discussion of specific types of awards. Except for proposals subject to Equity Plan Scorecard evaluation, Shareholder Value Transfer is reasonable if it falls below a company-specific benchmark. The benchmark is determined as follows: The top quartile performers in each industry group (using the Global Industry Classification Standard: GICS) are identified. Benchmark SVT levels for each industry are established based on these top performers' historic SVT. Regression analyses are run on each industry group to identify the variables most strongly correlated to SVT. The benchmark industry SVT level is then adjusted upwards or downwards for the specific company by plugging the company-specific performance measures, size and cash compensation into the industry cap equations to arrive at the company's benchmark.<sup>16</sup>

**Grant Practices**

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*d.* Three-Year Burn Rate

Burn rate benchmarks (utilized in Equity Plan Scorecard evaluations) are calculated as the greater of: (1) the mean (μ) plus one standard deviation (σ) of the company's GICS group segmented by S&P 500, Russell 3000 index (less the S&P500) and non-Russell 3000 index; and (2) two percent of weighted common shares outstanding. In addition, year-over-year burn-rate benchmark changes will be limited to a maximum of two (2) percentage points plus or minus the prior year's burn-rate benchmark.

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<sup>16</sup> For plans evaluated under the Equity Plan Scorecard policy, the company's SVT benchmark is considered along with other factors.

**Egregious Factors**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*e.* Liberal Definition of Change in Control

Generally vote AGAINST equity plans if the plan has a liberal definition of change in control (it provides for the acceleration of vesting of equity awards even though an actual change in control may not occur) and the equity awards would automatically vest upon such liberal definition of change-in-control. Examples of such a definition include, but are not limited to, announcement or commencement of a tender offer, provisions for acceleration upon a "potential" takeover, shareholder approval of a merger or other transactions, or similar language.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*f.* Repricing Provisions

Vote AGAINST plans that expressly permit the repricing or exchange of underwater stock options/stock appreciate rights (SARs) without prior shareholder approval. "Repricing" includes the ability to do any of the following:

● Amend the terms of outstanding options or SARs to reduce the exercise price of such outstanding options or SARs;

● Cancel outstanding options or SARs in exchange for options or SARs with an exercise price that is less than the exercise price of the original options or SARs.

Also, vote AGAINST OR WITHHOLD from members of the Compensation Committee who approved and/or implemented a repricing or an option/SAR exchange program, by buying out underwater options/SARs for stock, cash or other consideration or canceling underwater options/SARs and regranting options/SARs with a lower exercise price, without prior shareholder approval, even if such repricings are allowed in their equity plan.

Vote AGAINST plans if the company has a history of repricing without shareholder approval, and the applicable listing standards would not preclude them from doing so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*g.* Problematic Pay Practices or Significant Pay-for-Performance Disconnect

If the equity plan on the ballot is a vehicle for <u>problematic pay practices</u>, vote AGAINST the plan.

If a significant portion of the CEO's misaligned pay is attributed to non-performance-based equity awards, and there is an equity plan on the ballot with the CEO as one of the participants, SAMG may vote against the equity plan. Considerations in voting against the equity plan may include, but are not limited to:

● Magnitude of pay misalignment;

● Contribution of non–performance-based equity grants to overall pay; and

● The proportion of equity awards granted in the last three fiscal years concentrated at the named executive officer level.

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**Specific Treatment of Certain Award Types in Equity Plan Evaluations**

***Dividend Equivalent Rights***

Options that have Dividend Equivalent Rights (DERs) associated with them will have a higher calculated award value than those without DERs under the binomial model, based on the value of these dividend streams. The higher value will be applied to new shares, shares available under existing plans, and shares awarded but not exercised per the plan specifications. DERS transfer more shareholder equity to employees and non-employee directors and this cost should be captured.

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***Liberal Share Recycling Provisions***

Under net share counting provisions, shares tendered by an option holder to pay for the exercise of an option, shares withheld for taxes or shares repurchased by the company on the open market can be recycled back into the equity plan for awarding again. All awards with such provisions should be valued as full-value awards. Stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SSARs) will also be considered as full-value awards if a company counts only the net shares issued to employees towards their plan reserve.

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***Operating Partnership (OP) Units in Equity Plan Analysis of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)***

For Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS), include the common shares issuable upon conversion of outstanding Operating Partnership (OP) units in the share count for the purposes of determining: (1) market capitalization in the Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT) analysis and (2) shares outstanding in the burn rate analysis.

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***Option Overhang Cost***

Companies with sustained positive stock performance and high overhang cost attributable to in-the-money options outstanding in excess of six years may warrant a carve-out of these options from the overhang as long as the dilution attributable to the new share request is reasonable and the company exhibits sound compensation practices. Consider CASE-BY-CASE a carve-out of a portion of cost attributable to overhang, considering the following criteria:

● *Performance*: Companies with sustained positive stock performance will merit greater scrutiny. Five-year total shareholder return (TSR), year-over-year performance, and peer performance could play a significant role in this determination.

● *Overhang Disclosure*: Assess whether optionees have held in-the-money options for a prolonged period (thus reflecting their confidence in the prospects of the company). Note that this assessment would require additional disclosure regarding a company's overhang. Specifically, the following disclosure would be required:

○ The number of in-the-money options outstanding in excess of six or more years with a corresponding weighted average exercise price and weighted average contractual remaining term;

○ The number of all options outstanding less than six years and underwater options outstanding in excess of six years with a corresponding weighted average exercise price and weighted average contractual remaining term;

○ The general vesting provisions of option grants; and

○ The distribution of outstanding option grants with respect to the named executive officers;

● *Dilution*: Calculate the expected duration of the new share request in addition to all shares currently available for grant under the equity compensation program, based on the company's three-year average burn rate (or a burn-rate commitment that the company makes for future years). The expected duration will be calculated by multiplying the company's unadjusted (options and full-value awards accounted on a one-for-one basis) three-year average burn rate by the most recent fiscal year's weighted average shares outstanding (as used in the company's calculation of basic EPS) and divide the sum of the new share request and all available shares under the company's equity compensation program by the product. For example, an expected duration in excess of five years could be considered problematic; and

● *Compensation Practices*: An evaluation of overall practices could include: (1) stock option repricing provisions, (2) high concentration ratios (of grants to top executives), or (3) additional practices outlined in the Poor Pay Practices policy.

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**Other Compensation Plans**

***401(k) Employee Benefit Plans***

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Vote FOR proposals to implement a 401(k) savings plan for employees.

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***Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)***

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Vote FOR proposals to implement an ESOP or increase authorized shares for existing ESOPs, unless the number of shares allocated to the ESOP is excessive (more than five percent of outstanding shares).

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***Employee Stock Purchase Plans—Qualified Plans***

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on qualified employee stock purchase plans. Vote FOR employee stock purchase plans where all of the following apply:

● Purchase price is at least 85 percent of fair market value;

● Offering period is 27 months or less; and

● The number of shares allocated to the plan is ten percent or less of the outstanding shares.

Vote AGAINST qualified employee stock purchase plans where any of the following apply:

● Purchase price is less than 85 percent of fair market value; or

● Offering period is greater than 27 months; or

● The number of shares allocated to the plan is more than ten percent of the outstanding shares.

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***Employee Stock Purchase Plans—Non-Qualified Plans***

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on nonqualified employee stock purchase plans. Vote FOR nonqualified employee stock purchase plans with all the following features:

● Broad-based participation (*i.e.*, all employees of the company with the exclusion of individuals with 5 percent or more of beneficial ownership of the company);

● Limits on employee contribution, which may be a fixed dollar amount or expressed as a percent of base salary;

● Company matching contribution up to 25 percent of employee's contribution, which is effectively a discount of 20 percent from market value;

● No discount on the stock price on the date of purchase since there is a company matching contribution.

Vote AGAINST nonqualified employee stock purchase plans when any of the plan features do not meet the above criteria. If the company matching contribution exceeds 25 percent of employee's contribution, evaluate the cost of the plan against its allowable cap.

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***Incentive Bonus Plans and Tax Deductibility Proposals (OBRA-Related Compensation Proposals)***

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Generally vote FOR proposals to approve or amend executive incentive bonus plans if the proposal:

● Is only to include administrative features;

● Places a cap on the annual grants any one participant may receive to comply with the provisions of Section 162(m);

● Adds performance goals to existing compensation plans to comply with the provisions of Section 162(m) unless they are clearly inappropriate; or

● Covers cash or cash and stock bonus plans that are submitted to shareholders for the purpose of exempting compensation from taxes under the provisions of Section 162(m) if no increase in shares is requested.

Vote AGAINST such proposals if:

● The compensation committee does not fully consist of independent outsiders, per <u>SAMG' director classification</u>; or

● The plan contains excessive problematic provisions.

Vote CASE-BY CASE on such proposals if:

● In addition to seeking 162(m) tax treatment, the amendment may cause the transfer of additional shareholder value to employees (*e.g*., by requesting additional shares, extending the option term, or expanding the pool of plan participants). Evaluate the Shareholder Value Transfer in comparison with the company's allowable cap; or

● A company is presenting the plan to shareholders for Section 162(m) favorable tax treatment for the first time after the company's initial public offering (IPO). Perform a full equity plan analysis, including consideration of total shareholder value transfer, burn rate (if applicable), repricing, and liberal change in control. Other factors such as pay-for-performance or problematic pay practices as related to Management Say-on-Pay may be considered if appropriate.

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***Option Exchange Programs/Repricing Options***

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on management proposals seeking approval to exchange/reprice options taking into consideration:

● Historic trading patterns–the stock price should not be so volatile that the options are likely to be back "in-the-money" over the near term;

● Rationale for the re-pricing–was the stock price decline beyond management's control?

● Is this a value-for-value exchange?

● Are surrendered stock options added back to the plan reserve?

● Option vesting–does the new option vest immediately or is there a black-out period?

● Term of the option–the term should remain the same as that of the replaced option;

● Exercise price–should be set at fair market or a premium to market;

● Participants–executive officers and directors should be excluded.

If the surrendered options are added back to the equity plans for re-issuance, then also take into consideration the company's total cost of equity plans and its three-year average burn rate.

In addition to the above considerations, evaluate the intent, rationale, and timing of the repricing proposal. The proposal should clearly articulate why the board is choosing to conduct an exchange program at this point in time. Repricing underwater options after a recent precipitous drop in the company's stock price demonstrates poor timing. Repricing after a recent decline in stock price triggers additional scrutiny and a potential AGAINST vote on the proposal. At a minimum, the decline should not have happened within the past year. Also, consider the terms of the surrendered options, such as the grant date, exercise price and vesting schedule. Grant dates of surrendered options should be far enough back (two to three years) so as not to suggest that repricings are being done to take advantage of short-term downward price movements. Similarly, the exercise price of surrendered options should be above the 52-week high for the stock price.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals to put option repricings to a shareholder vote.

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***Stock Plans in Lieu of Cash***

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on plans that provide participants with the option of taking all or a portion of their cash compensation in the form of stock.

Vote FOR non-employee director-only equity plans that provide a dollar-for-dollar cash-for-stock exchange.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on plans which do not provide a dollar-for-dollar cash for stock exchange. In cases where the exchange is not dollar-for-dollar, the request for new or additional shares for such equity program will be considered using the binomial option pricing model. In an effort to capture the total cost of total compensation, SAMG will not make any adjustments to carve out the in-lieu-of cash compensation.

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***Transfer Stock Option (TSO) Programs***

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One-time Transfers: Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from compensation committee members if they fail to submit one-time transfers to shareholders for approval.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on one-time transfers. Vote FOR if:

● Executive officers and non-employee directors are excluded from participating;

● Stock options are purchased by third-party financial institutions at a discount to their fair value using option pricing models such as Black-Scholes or a Binomial Option Valuation or other appropriate financial models;

● There is a two-year minimum holding period for sale proceeds (cash or stock) for all participants.

Additionally, management should provide a clear explanation of why options are being transferred to a third-party institution and whether the events leading up to a decline in stock price were beyond management's control. A review of the company's historic stock price volatility should indicate if the options are likely to be back "in-the-money" over the near term.

Ongoing TSO program: Vote AGAINST equity plan proposals if the details of ongoing TSO programs are not provided to shareholders. Since TSOs will be one of the award types under a stock plan, the ongoing TSO program, structure and mechanics must be disclosed to shareholders. The specific criteria to be considered in evaluating these proposals include, but not limited, to the following:

● Eligibility;

● Vesting;

● Bid-price;

● Term of options;

● Cost of the program and impact of the TSOs on company's total option expense

● Option repricing policy.

Amendments to existing plans that allow for introduction of transferability of stock options should make clear that only options granted post-amendment shall be transferable.

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**Director Compensation**

**Equity Plans for Non-Employee Directors**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on compensation plans for non-employee directors, based on:

● The total estimated cost of the company's equity plans relative to industry/market cap peers, measured by the company's allowable estimated Shareholder Value Transfer (SVT) based on new shares requested plus shares remaining for future grants, plus outstanding unvested/unexercised grants;

● The company's three-year burn rate relative to its industry/market cap peers; and

● The presence of any egregious plan features (such as an option repricing provision or liberal CIC vesting risk).

On occasion, director stock plans will exceed the plan cost or burn-rate benchmarks when combined with employee or executive stock plans. In such cases, vote case-by-case on the plan taking into consideration the following qualitative factors:

● The relative magnitude of director compensation as compared to companies of a similar profile;

● The presence of problematic pay practices relating to director compensation;

● Director stock ownership guidelines and holding requirements;

● Equity award vesting schedules;

● The mix of cash and equity-based compensation;

● Meaningful limits on director compensation;

● The availability of retirement benefits or perquisites; and

● The quality of disclosure surrounding director compensation.

**Shareholder Ratification of Director Pay Programs**

Vote case-by-case on management proposals seeking ratification of non-employee director compensation, based on the following factors:

● If the equity plan under which non-employee director grants are made is on the ballot, whether or not it warrants support; and

● An assessment of the following qualitative factors:

○ The relative magnitude of director compensation as compared to companies of a similar profile;

○ The presence of problematic pay practices relating to director compensation;

○ Director stock ownership guidelines and holding requirements;

○ Equity award vesting schedules;

○ The mix of cash and equity-based compensation;

○ Meaningful limits on director compensation;

○ The availability of retirement benefits or perquisites; and

○ The quality of disclosure surrounding director compensation.

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**Non-Employee Director Retirement Plans**

Vote AGAINST retirement plans for non-employee directors.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals to eliminate retirement plans for non-employee directors.

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**Shareholder Proposals on Compensation**

**Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)**

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that call for non-binding shareholder ratification of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers and the accompanying narrative disclosure of material factors provided to understand the Summary Compensation Table.

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**Adopt Anti-Hedging/Pledging/Speculative Investments Policy**

Generally vote FOR proposals seeking a policy that prohibits named executive officers from engaging in derivative or speculative transactions involving company stock, including hedging, holding stock in a margin account, or pledging stock as collateral for a loan. However, the company's existing policies regarding responsible use of company stock will be considered.

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**Bonus Banking/Bonus Banking "Plus"**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals seeking deferral of a portion of annual bonus pay, with ultimate payout linked to sustained results for the performance metrics on which the bonus was earned (whether for the named executive officers or a wider group of employees), taking into account the following factors:

● The company's past practices regarding equity and cash compensation;

● Whether the company has a holding period or stock ownership requirements in place, such as a meaningful retention ratio (at least 50 percent for full tenure); and

● Whether the company has a rigorous claw-back policy in place.

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**Compensation Consultants—Disclosure of Board or Company's Utilization**

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals seeking disclosure regarding the Company, Board, or Compensation Committee's use of compensation consultants, such as company name, business relationship(s) and fees paid.

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**Disclosure/Setting Levels or Types of Compensation for Executives and Directors**

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals seeking additional disclosure of executive and director pay information, provided the information requested is relevant to shareholders' needs, would not put the company at a competitive disadvantage relative to its industry, and is not unduly burdensome to the company.

Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals seeking to set absolute levels on compensation or otherwise dictate the amount or form of compensation.

Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals seeking to eliminate stock options or any other equity grants to employees or directors.

Vote AGAINST shareholder proposals requiring director fees be paid in stock only.

Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that mandate a minimum amount of stock that directors must own in order to qualify as a director or to remain on the board.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on all other shareholder proposals regarding executive and director pay, taking into account company performance, pay level versus peers, pay level versus industry, and long-term corporate outlook.

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**Golden Coffins/Executive Death Benefits**

Generally vote FOR proposals calling companies to adopt a policy of obtaining shareholder approval for any future agreements and corporate policies that could oblige the company to make payments or awards following the death of a senior executive in the form of unearned salary or bonuses, accelerated vesting or the continuation in force of unvested equity grants, perquisites and other payments or awards made in lieu of compensation. This would not apply to any benefit programs or equity plan proposals that the broad-based employee population is eligible.

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**Hold Equity Past Retirement or for a Significant Period of Time**

Vote case-by-case on shareholder proposals asking companies to adopt policies requiring senior executive officers to retain a portion of net shares acquired through compensation plans. The following factors will be taken into account:

● The percentage/ratio of net shares required to be retained;

● The time period required to retain the shares;

● Whether the company has equity retention, holding period, and/or stock ownership requirements in place and the robustness of such requirements;

● Whether the company has any other policies aimed at mitigating risk taking by executives;

● Executives' actual stock ownership and the degree to which it meets or exceeds the proponent's suggested holding period/retention ratio or the company's existing requirements; and

● Problematic pay practices, current and past, which may demonstrate a short-term versus long-term focus.

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**Non-Deductible Compensation**

Generally vote FOR proposals seeking disclosure of the extent to which the company paid non-deductible compensation to senior executives due to Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), while considering the company's existing disclosure practices.

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**Pay for Performance**

***Performance-Based Awards***

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposal requesting that a significant amount of future long-term incentive compensation awarded to senior executives shall be performance-based and requesting that the board adopt and disclose challenging performance metrics to shareholders, based on the following analytical steps:

● First, vote FOR shareholder proposals advocating the use of performance-based equity awards, such as performance contingent options or restricted stock, indexed options or premium-priced options, unless the proposal is overly restrictive or if the company has demonstrated that it is using a "substantial" portion of performance-based awards for its top executives. Standard stock options and performance-accelerated awards do not meet the criteria to be considered as performance-based awards. Further, premium-priced options should have a premium of at least 25 percent and higher to be considered performance-based awards.

● Second, assess the rigor of the company's performance-based equity program. If the bar set for the performance-based program is too low based on the company's historical or peer group comparison, generally vote FOR the proposal. Furthermore, if target performance results in an above target payout, vote FOR the shareholder proposal due to program's poor design. If the company does not disclose the performance metric of the performance-based equity program, vote FOR the shareholder proposal regardless of the outcome of the first step to the test.

In general, vote FOR the shareholder proposal if the company does not meet both of the above two steps.

***Pay for Superior Performance***

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals that request the board establish a pay-for-superior performance standard in the company's executive compensation plan for senior executives. These proposals generally include the following principles:

● Set compensation targets for the plan's annual and long-term incentive pay components at or below the peer group median;

● Deliver a majority of the plan's target long-term compensation through performance-vested, not simply time-vested, equity awards;

● Provide the strategic rationale and relative weightings of the financial and non-financial performance metrics or criteria used in the annual and performance-vested long-term incentive components of the plan;

● Establish performance targets for each plan financial metric relative to the performance of the company's peer companies;

● Limit payment under the annual and performance-vested long-term incentive components of the plan to when the company's performance on its selected financial performance metrics exceeds peer group median performance.

Consider the following factors in evaluating this proposal:

● What aspects of the company's annual and long-term equity incentive programs are performance driven?

● If the annual and long-term equity incentive programs are performance driven, are the performance criteria and hurdle rates disclosed to shareholders or are they benchmarked against a disclosed peer group?

● Can shareholders assess the correlation between pay and performance based on the current disclosure?

● What type of industry and stage of business cycle does the company belong to?

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**Pre-Arranged Trading Plans (10b5-1 Plans)**

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals calling for certain principles regarding the use of prearranged trading plans (10b5-1 plans) for executives. These principles include:

● Adoption, amendment, or termination of a 10b5-1 Plan must be disclosed within two business days in a Form 8-K;

● Amendment or early termination of a 10b5-1 Plan is allowed only under extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the board;

● Ninety days must elapse between adoption or amendment of a 10b5-1 Plan and initial trading under the plan;

● Reports on Form 4 must identify transactions made pursuant to a 10b5-1 Plan;

● An executive may not trade in company stock outside the 10b5-1 Plan.

● Trades under a 10b5-1 Plan must be handled by a broker who does not handle other securities transactions for the executive.

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**Prohibit CEOs from Serving on Compensation Committees**

Generally vote AGAINST proposals seeking a policy to prohibit any outside CEO from serving on a company's compensation committee, unless the company has demonstrated problematic pay practices that raise concerns about the performance and composition of the committee.

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**Recoup Bonuses (Clawbacks)**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to recoup unearned incentive bonuses or other incentive payments made to senior executives if it is later determined that the figures upon which incentive compensation is earned later turn out to have been in error. This is line with the clawback provision in the Trouble Asset Relief Program. Many companies have adopted policies that permit recoupment in cases where fraud, misconduct, or negligence significantly contributed to a restatement of financial results that led to the awarding of unearned incentive compensation. SAMG will take into consideration:

● If the company has adopted a formal recoupment bonus policy;

● If the company has chronic restatement history or material financial problems; or

● If the company's policy substantially addresses the concerns raised by the proponent.

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**Severance Agreements for Executives/Golden Parachutes**

Vote FOR shareholder proposals requiring that golden parachutes or executive severance agreements be submitted for shareholder ratification, unless the proposal requires shareholder approval *prior* to entering into employment contracts.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to ratify or cancel golden parachutes. An acceptable parachute should include, but is not limited to, the following:

● The triggering mechanism should be beyond the control of management;

● The amount should not exceed three times base amount (defined as the average annual taxable W-2 compensation during the five years prior to the year in which the change of control occurs);

● Change-in-control payments should be double-triggered, *i.e.*, (1) after a change in control has taken place, and (2) termination of the executive as a result of the change in control. Change in control is defined as a change in the company ownership structure.

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**Share Buyback Holding Periods**

Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals prohibiting executives from selling shares of company stock during periods in which the company has announced that it may or will be repurchasing shares of its stock. Vote FOR the proposal when there is a pattern of abuse by executives exercising options or selling shares during periods of share buybacks.

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**Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs)**

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting to put extraordinary benefits contained in SERP agreements to a shareholder vote unless the company's executive pension plans do not contain excessive benefits beyond what is offered under employee-wide plans.

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting to limit the executive benefits provided under the company's supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP) by limiting covered compensation to a senior executive's annual salary and excluding of all incentive or bonus pay from the plan's definition of covered compensation used to establish such benefits.

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**Tax Gross-Up Proposals**

Generally vote FOR proposals calling for companies to adopt a policy of not providing tax gross-up payments to executives, except in situations where gross-ups are provided pursuant to a plan, policy, or arrangement applicable to management employees of the company, such as a relocation or expatriate tax equalization policy.

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**Termination of Employment Prior to Severance Payment/Eliminating Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Equity**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals seeking a policy requiring termination of employment prior to severance payment and/or eliminating accelerated vesting of unvested equity.

The following factors will be considered:

● The company's current treatment of equity in change-of-control situations (*i.e.* is it double triggered, does it allow for the assumption of equity by acquiring company, the treatment of performance shares, etc.);

● Current employment agreements, including potential poor pay practices such as gross-ups embedded in those agreements.

Generally vote FOR proposals seeking a policy that prohibits acceleration of the vesting of equity awards to senior executives in the event of a change in control (except for pro rata vesting considering the time elapsed and attainment of any related performance goals between the award date and the change in control).

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**6. Social/Environmental Issues**

**Global Approach**

Issues covered under the policy include a wide range of topics, including consumer and product safety, environment and energy, labor standards and human rights, workplace and board diversity, and corporate political issues. While a variety of factors goes into each analysis, the overall principle guiding all vote recommendations focuses on how the proposal may enhance or protect shareholder value in either the short term or long term.

Generally vote CASE-BY-CASE, examining primarily whether implementation of the proposal is likely to enhance or protect shareholder value. The following factors will also be considered:

● If the issues presented in the proposal are more appropriately or effectively dealt with through legislation or government regulation;

● If the company has already responded in an appropriate and sufficient manner to the issue(s) raised in the proposal;

● Whether the proposal's request is unduly burdensome (scope, timeframe, or cost) or overly prescriptive;

● The company's approach compared with any industry standard practices for addressing the issue(s) raised by the proposal;

● Whether there are significant controversies, fines, penalties, or litigation associated with the company's environmental or social practices;

● If the proposal requests increased disclosure or greater transparency, whether reasonable and sufficient information is currently available to shareholders from the company or from other publicly available sources; and

● If the proposal requests increased disclosure or greater transparency, whether implementation would reveal proprietary or confidential information that could place the company at a competitive disadvantage.

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**Animal Welfare**

**Animal Welfare Policies**

Vote AGAINST proposals seeking a report on the company's animal welfare standards.

**Animal Testing**

Vote AGAINST proposals to phase out the use of animals in product testing.

**Animal Slaughter (Controlled Atmosphere Killing (CAK))**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting the implementation of CAK methods at company and/or supplier operations.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting a report on the feasibility of implementing CAK methods at company and/or supplier operations.

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**Consumer Issues**

**Genetically Modified Ingredients**

Vote AGAINST proposals asking suppliers, genetic research companies, restaurants and food retail companies to voluntarily label genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in their products and/or eliminate GE ingredients.

Vote AGAINST proposals asking for a report on the feasibility of labeling products containing GE ingredients.

Vote AGAINST proposals seeking a report on the social, health, and environmental effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Vote AGAINST proposals to completely phase out GE ingredients from the company's products or proposals asking for reports outlining the steps necessary to eliminate GE ingredients from the company's products.

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**Reports on Potentially Controversial Business/Financial Practices**

Vote CASE-BY CASE on requests for reports on the company's potentially controversial business or financial practices or products taking into account:

● Whether the company has adequately disclosed mechanisms in place to prevent abuses;

● Whether the company has adequately disclosed the financial risks of the products/practices in question;

● Whether the company has been subject to violations of related laws or serious controversies; and

● Peer companies' policies/practices in this area.

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**Pharmaceutical Pricing, Access to Medicines, Product Reimportation, and Health Pandemics**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that companies implement specific price restraints on pharmaceutical products unless the company fails to adhere to legislative guidelines or industry norms in its product pricing.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that the company evaluate report on their product pricing policies or their access to medicine policies.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that companies report on the financial and legal impact of their prescription drug reimportation policies.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that companies adopt specific policies to encourage or constrain prescription drug reimportation.

***Health Pandemics***

Vote AGAINST requests for reports outlining the impact of health pandemics (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and avian flu) on the company's operations and how the company is responding to the situation.

Vote AGAINST proposals asking companies to establish, implement, and report on a standard of response to health pandemics (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and avian flu).

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**Product Safety and Toxic/Hazardous Materials**

Generally vote FOR proposals requesting the company to report on its policies, initiatives/procedures, and oversight mechanisms related to toxic/hazardous materials or product safety in its supply chain, unless:

● The company already discloses similar information through existing reports such as a Supplier Code of Conduct and/or a sustainability report;

● The company has formally committed to the implementation of a toxic/hazardous materials and/or product safety and supply chain reporting and monitoring program based on industry norms or similar standards within a specified time frame; and

● The company has not been recently involved in relevant significant controversies, significant fines, or litigation.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on resolutions requesting that companies develop a feasibility assessment to phase-out of certain toxic/hazardous materials, or evaluate and disclose the potential financial and legal risks associated with utilizing certain materials, considering:

● The company's current level of disclosure regarding its product safety policies, initiatives and oversight mechanisms.

● Current regulations in the markets in which the company operates; and

● Recent significant controversies, litigation, or fines stemming from toxic/hazardous materials at the company.

Generally vote AGAINST resolutions requiring that a company reformulate its products.

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**Tobacco-Related Proposals**

Vote AGAINST resolutions regarding the advertisement of tobacco products.

Vote AGAINST proposals regarding second-hand smoke.

Vote AGAINST resolutions to cease production of tobacco-related products, to avoid selling products to tobacco companies, to spin-off tobacco-related businesses, or prohibit investment in tobacco equities. Such business decisions are better left to company management or portfolio managers.

Generally vote AGAINST proposals regarding tobacco product warnings. Such decisions are better left to public health authorities.

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**Climate Change and the Environment**

**Climate Change/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions**

Vote AGAINST resolutions requesting that a company disclose information on the impact of climate change on the company's operations and investments.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting a report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from company operations and/or products and operations.

Vote AGAINST proposals that call for the adoption of GHG reduction goals from products and operations.

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**General Environmental Proposals and Community Impact Assessments, Concentrated Area Feeding Operations**

***General Environmental Proposals and Community Impact Assessments***

Vote AGAINST requests for reports outlining policies and/or the potential (community) social and/or environmental impact of company operations.

***Concentrated Area Feeding Operations (CAFOs)***

Vote AGAINST resolutions requesting companies report to shareholders on the risks and liabilities associated with CAFOs.

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**Energy Efficiency**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting a company report on its comprehensive energy efficiency policies.

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**Facility and Operational Safety/Security**

Vote AGAINST resolutions requesting that companies report on safety and/or security risks associated with their operations and/or facilities.

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**Hydraulic Fracturing**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting greater disclosure of a company's (natural gas) hydraulic fracturing operations, including measures the company has taken to manage and mitigate the potential community and environmental impacts of those operations.

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**Operations in Protected Areas**

Vote AGAINST requests for reports on potential environmental damage as a result of company operations in protected regions.

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**Recycling**

Vote AGAINST proposals to report on an existing recycling program, or adopt a new recycling program.

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**Renewable Energy**

Vote AGAINST requests for reports on the feasibility of developing renewable energy resources.

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that the company invest in renewable energy resources.

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**Diversity**

**Board Diversity**

Generally vote FOR requests for reports on the company's efforts to diversify the board, unless:

● The gender and racial minority representation of the company's board is reasonably inclusive in relation to companies of similar size and business; and

● The board already reports on its nominating procedures and gender and racial minority initiatives on the board and within the company.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals asking the company to increase the gender and racial minority representation on its board, taking into account:

● The degree of existing gender and racial minority diversity on the company's board and among its executive officers;

● The level of gender and racial minority representation that exists at the company's industry peers;

● The company's established process for addressing gender and racial minority board representation;

● Whether the proposal includes an overly prescriptive request to amend nominating committee charter language;

● The independence of the company's nominating committee;

● The company uses an outside search firm to identify potential director nominees; and

● Whether the company has had recent controversies, fines, or litigation regarding equal employment practices.

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**Equality of Opportunity**

Generally vote FOR proposals requesting a company disclose its diversity policies or initiatives, or proposals requesting disclosure of a company's comprehensive workforce diversity data, including requests for EEO-1 data, unless:

● The company publicly discloses its comprehensive equal opportunity policies and initiatives;

● The company already publicly discloses comprehensive workforce diversity data; and

● The company has no recent significant EEO-related violations or litigation.

Generally vote AGAINST proposals seeking information on the diversity efforts of suppliers and service providers. Such requests may pose a significant cost and administration burden on the company.

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**Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Domestic Partner Benefits**

Vote AGAINST proposals seeking to amend a company's EEO statement or diversity policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Vote AGAINST proposals to extend company benefits to, or eliminate benefits from domestic partners. Decisions regarding benefits should be left to the discretion of the company.

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**Gender, Race/Ethnicity Pay Gaps**

Vote case-by-case on requests for reports on a company's pay data by gender or race/ethnicity, or a report on a company's policies and goals to reduce any gender or race/ethnicity pay gaps, taking into account:

The company's current policies and disclosure related to both its diversity and inclusion policies and practices and its compensation philosophy and fair and equitable compensation practices;

Whether the company has been the subject of recent controversy, litigation, or regulatory actions related to gender, race, or ethnicity pay gap issues; and

The company's disclosure regarding gender, race, or ethnicity pay gap policies or initiatives compared to its industry peers; and

Local laws regarding categorization of race and/or ethnicity and definitions of ethnic and/or racial minorities.

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**General Corporate Issues**

**Charitable Contributions**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals restricting the company from making charitable contributions. Charitable contributions are generally useful for assisting worthwhile causes and for creating goodwill in the community.

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**Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Compensation-Related Proposals**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to link, or report on linking, executive compensation to sustainability (environmental and social) criteria. The following factors will be considered:

● Whether the company has significant and/or persistent controversies or regulatory violations regarding social and/or environmental issues;

● Whether the company has management systems and oversight mechanisms in place regarding its social and environmental performance;

● The degree to which industry peers have incorporated similar non-financial performance criteria in their executive compensation practices; and

● The company's current level of disclosure regarding its environmental and social performance.

Generally vote AGAINST proposals calling for an analysis of the pay disparity between corporate executives and other non-executive employees. The value of the information sought by such proposals is unclear.

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**Political Spending & Lobbying Activities**

Generally vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals asking the company to affirm political nonpartisanship in the workplace, taking into account:

● Recent, significant controversies, fines or litigation regarding the company's political contributions or trade association spending; and

● The company's procedures to ensure that employee contributions to company-sponsored political action committees (PACs) are strictly voluntary and prohibit coercion.

Vote FOR proposals to publish in newspapers and other media the company's political contributions.

Vote FOR proposals requesting greater disclosure of a company's political contributions and trade association spending policies and activities.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals barring the company from making political contributions.

Vote FOR proposals asking for a list of company executives, directors, consultants, legal counsels, lobbyists, or investment bankers that have prior government service and whether such service had a bearing on the business of the company.

Vote FOR proposals requesting information on a company's lobbying (including direct, indirect, and grassroots lobbying) activities, policies, or procedures.

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**International Issues, Labor Issues, and Human Rights**

**International Human Rights Proposals**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting a report on company or company supplier labor and/or human rights standards and policies.

Vote AGAINST proposals to implement company or company supplier labor and/or human rights standards and policies.

● Vote AGAINST proposals requesting that a company conduct an assessment of the human rights risks in operations or in its supply chain, or report on its human rights risk assessment process.

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**Internet Privacy and Censorship**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on resolutions requesting the disclosure and implementation of Internet privacy and censorship policies and procedures considering:

● The level of disclosure of company policies and procedures relating to privacy, freedom of speech, Internet censorship, and government monitoring of the Internet;

● Engagement in dialogue with governments and/or relevant groups with respect to the Internet and the free flow of information;

● The scope of business involvement and of investment in markets that maintain government censorship or monitoring of the Internet;

● The market-specific laws or regulations applicable to Internet censorship or monitoring that may be imposed on the company; and,

● The level of controversy or litigation related to the company's international human rights policies and procedures.

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**MacBride Principles**

Vote AGAINST proposals to endorse or increase activity on the MacBride Principles.

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**Operations in High Risk Markets**

Vote AGAINST requests for a report on a company's potential financial and reputational risks associated with operations in "high-risk" markets, such as a terrorism-sponsoring state or politically/socially unstable region.

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**Outsourcing/Offshoring**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals calling for companies to report on the risks associated with outsourcing/plant closures, considering:

● Controversies surrounding operations in the relevant market(s);

● The value of the requested report to shareholders;

● The company's current level of disclosure of relevant information on outsourcing and plant closure procedures; and

● The company's existing human rights standards relative to industry peers.

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**Workplace Safety**

Vote AGAINST requests for workplace safety reports, including reports on accident risk reduction efforts.

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**Weapons and Military Sales**

**Foreign Military Sales/Offsets**

Vote AGAINST reports on foreign military sales or offsets. Such disclosures may involve sensitive and confidential information. Moreover, companies must comply with government controls and reporting on foreign military sales.

**Nuclear and Depleted Uranium Weapons**

Generally vote AGAINST proposals asking a company to cease production or report on the risks associated with the use of depleted uranium munitions or nuclear weapons components and delivery systems, including disengaging from current and proposed contracts. Such contracts are monitored by government agencies, serve multiple military and non-military uses, and withdrawal from these contracts could have a negative impact on the company's business.

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**Mandatory Arbitration**

Vote case-by-case on requests for a report on a company's use of mandatory arbitration on employment-related claims, taking into account:

The company's current policies and practices related to the use of mandatory arbitration agreements on workplace claims;

Whether the company has been the subject of recent controversy, litigation, or regulatory actions related to the use of mandatory arbitration agreements on workplace claims; and

The company's disclosure of its policies and practices related to the use of mandatory arbitration agreements compared to its peers.

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**Sexual Harassment**

● Vote case-by-case on requests for a report on company actions taken to strengthen policies and oversight to prevent workplace sexual harassment, or a report on risks posed by a company's failure to prevent workplace sexual harassment, taking into account:

● The company's current policies, practices, oversight mechanisms related to preventing workplace sexual harassment;

● Whether the company has been subject of recent controversy, litigation, or regulatory actions related to workplace sexual harassment issues; and

● The company's disclosure regarding workplace sexual harassment policies or initiatives compared to its industry peers.

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**Sustainability**

**Sustainability Reporting**

Vote AGAINST proposals requesting the company to report on its policies, initiatives, and oversight mechanisms related to social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

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**Water Issues**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals requesting a company report on, or to adopt a new policy on, water-related risks and concerns, taking into account:

● The company's current disclosure of relevant policies, initiatives, oversight mechanisms, and water usage metrics;

● Whether or not the company's existing water-related policies and practices are consistent with relevant internationally recognized standards and national/local regulations;

● The potential financial impact or risk to the company associated with water-related concerns or issues; and

● Recent, significant company controversies, fines, or litigation regarding water use by the company and its suppliers.

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**7. Mutual Fund Proxies**

**Election of Directors**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the election of directors and trustees, following the same guidelines for uncontested directors for public company shareholder meetings. However, mutual fund boards do not usually have compensation committees, so do not withhold for the lack of this committee.

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**Closed End Funds – Unilateral Opt-In to Control Shares Acquisition Statutes**

For closed-end management investment companies (CEFs), vote against or withhold from nominating/governance committee members (or other directors on a case-by-case basis) at CEFs that have not provided a compelling rationale for opting-in to a Control Share Acquisition statute, nor submitted a by-law amendment to a shareholder vote.

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**Converting Closed-end Fund to Open-end Fund**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on conversion proposals, considering the following factors:

● Past performance as a closed-end fund;

● Market in which the fund invests;

● Measures taken by the board to address the discount; and

● Past shareholder activism, board activity, and votes on related proposals.

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**Proxy Contests**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proxy contests, considering the following factors:

● Past performance relative to its peers;

● Market in which fund invests;

● Measures taken by the board to address the issues;

● Past shareholder activism, board activity, and votes on related proposals;

● Strategy of the incumbents versus the dissidents;

● Independence of directors;

● Experience and skills of director candidates;

● Governance profile of the company;

● Evidence of management entrenchment.

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**Investment Advisory Agreements**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on investment advisory agreements, considering the following factors:

● Proposed and current fee schedules;

● Fund category/investment objective;

● Performance benchmarks;

● Share price performance as compared with peers;

● Resulting fees relative to peers;

● Assignments (where the advisor undergoes a change of control).

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**Approving New Classes or Series of Shares**

Vote FOR the establishment of new classes or series of shares.

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**Preferred Stock Proposals**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the authorization for or increase in preferred shares, considering the following factors:

● Stated specific financing purpose;

● Possible dilution for common shares;

● Whether the shares can be used for antitakeover purposes.

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**1940 Act Policies**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on policies under the Investment Advisor Act of 1940, considering the following factors:

● Potential competitiveness;

● Regulatory developments;

● Current and potential returns; and

● Current and potential risk.

Generally vote FOR these amendments as long as the proposed changes do not fundamentally alter the investment focus of the fund and do comply with the current SEC interpretation.

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**Changing a Fundamental Restriction to a Nonfundamental Restriction**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to change a fundamental restriction to a non-fundamental restriction, considering the following factors:

● The fund's target investments;

● The reasons given by the fund for the change; and

● The projected impact of the change on the portfolio.

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**Change Fundamental Investment Objective to Nonfundamental**

Vote AGAINST proposals to change a fund's fundamental investment objective to non-fundamental.

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**Name Change Proposals**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on name change proposals, considering the following factors:

● Political/economic changes in the target market;

● Consolidation in the target market; and

● Current asset composition.

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**Change in Fund's Subclassification**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on changes in a fund's sub-classification, considering the following factors:

● Potential competitiveness;

● Current and potential returns;

● Risk of concentration;

● Consolidation in target industry.

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**Business Development Companies—Authorization to Sell Shares of Common Stock at a Price below Net Asset Value**

Vote FOR proposals authorizing the board to issue shares below Net Asset Value (NAV) if:

● The proposal to allow share issuances below NAV has an expiration date no more than one year from the date shareholders approve the underlying proposal, as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940;

● The sale is deemed to be in the best interests of shareholders by (1) a majority of the company's independent directors and (2) a majority of the company's directors who have no financial interest in the issuance; and

● The company has demonstrated responsible past use of share issuances by either:

○ Outperforming peers in its 8-digit GICS group as measured by one- and three-year median TSRs; or

○ Providing disclosure that its past share issuances were priced at levels that resulted in only small or moderate discounts to NAV and economic dilution to existing non-participating shareholders.

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**Disposition of Assets/Termination/Liquidation**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to dispose of assets, to terminate or liquidate, considering the following factors:

● Strategies employed to salvage the company;

● The fund's past performance;

● The terms of the liquidation.

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**Changes to the Charter Document**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on changes to the charter document, considering the following factors:

● The degree of change implied by the proposal;

● The efficiencies that could result;

● The state of incorporation;

● Regulatory standards and implications.

Vote AGAINST any of the following changes:

● Removal of shareholder approval requirement to reorganize or terminate the trust or any of its series;

● Removal of shareholder approval requirement for amendments to the new declaration of trust;

● Removal of shareholder approval requirement to amend the fund's management contract, allowing the contract to be modified by the investment manager and the trust management, as permitted by the 1940 Act;

● Allow the trustees to impose other fees in addition to sales charges on investment in a fund, such as deferred sales charges and redemption fees that may be imposed upon redemption of a fund's shares;

● Removal of shareholder approval requirement to engage in and terminate subadvisory arrangements;

● Removal of shareholder approval requirement to change the domicile of the fund.

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**Changing the Domicile of a Fund**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on re-incorporations, considering the following factors:

● Regulations of both states;

● Required fundamental policies of both states;

● The increased flexibility available.

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**Authorizing the Board to Hire and Terminate Subadvisers Without Shareholder Approval**

Vote AGAINST proposals authorizing the board to hire or terminate subadvisers without shareholder approval if the investment adviser currently employs only one subadviser.

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**Distribution Agreements**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on distribution agreement proposals, considering the following factors:

● Fees charged to comparably sized funds with similar objectives;

● The proposed distributor's reputation and past performance;

● The competitiveness of the fund in the industry;

● The terms of the agreement.

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**Master-Feeder Structure**

Vote FOR the establishment of a master-feeder structure.

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**Mergers**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on merger proposals, considering the following factors:

● Resulting fee structure;

● Performance of both funds;

● Continuity of management personnel;

● Changes in corporate governance and their impact on shareholder rights.

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**Shareholder Proposals for Mutual Funds**

**Establish Director Ownership Requirement**

Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that mandate a specific minimum amount of stock that directors must own in order to qualify as a director or to remain on the board.

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**Reimburse Shareholder for Expenses Incurred**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals to reimburse proxy solicitation expenses. When supporting the dissidents, vote FOR the reimbursement of the proxy solicitation expenses.

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**Terminate the Investment Advisor**

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to terminate the investment advisor, considering the following factors:

● Performance of the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV);

● The fund's history of shareholder relations;

● The performance of other funds under the advisor's management.

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**8. Foreign Private Issuers Listed on U.S. Exchanges**

Vote AGAINST (or WITHHOLD from) non-independent director nominees at companies which fail to meet the following criteria: a majority-independent board, and the presence of an audit, a compensation, and a nomination committee, each of which is entirely composed of independent directors.

Where the design and disclosure levels of equity compensation plans are comparable to those seen at U.S. companies, U.S. compensation policy will be used to evaluate the compensation plan proposals. In all other cases, equity compensation plans will be evaluated according to SAMG Proxy Voting Guidelines.

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PART C

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 28. EXHIBITS.

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| (a)(1) | [Certificate of Trust, dated April 4, 1994.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218001769/ex99a.htm) | (57) |
| (a)(2) | [Agreement and Declaration of Trust.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-95-003219.txt) | (1) |
| (a)(3) | [Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-95-003219.txt) | (1) |
| (a)(4) | [Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047206000037/establishment.htm) | (18) |
| (a)(5) | [Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211000066/establishmentanddesignationo.htm) | (26) |
| (a)(6) | [Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047213005409/exa5agreementanddeclaration.htm) | (33) |
| (a)(7) | [Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047214002242/exa6.htm) | (34) |
| (a)(8) | [Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047214006020/exa7.htm) | (37) |
| (a)(9) | [Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215001646/exa8.htm) | (39) |
| (a)(10) | [Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064216007618/exa9.htm) | (43) |
| (a)(11) | [Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064216010094/ex99a10.htm) | (46) |
| (a)(12) | [Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217001982/exa11.htm) | (50) |
| (a)(13) | [Amendment No. 11 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99a12.htm) | (54) |
| (a)(14) | [Amendment No. 12 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218001850/ex99-1.htm) | (58) |
| (a)(15) | [Amendment No. 13 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust – Establishment and Designation of Series.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218003864/ex99a15.htm) | (61) |
| (b) | [By-laws of Registrant.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-95-003219.txt) | (1) |
| (c) | Not Applicable. |  |
| (d)(1) | [Form of Management Agreement.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-97-008214.txt) | (2) |
| (d)(2) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Smith Group Asset Management with respect to the Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio.](saratoga_exd2.htm) | Filed Herewith |
| (d)(3) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with respect to the Small Capitalization Portfolio.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215004936/ex99d7a.htm) | (41) |

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|  (d)(4) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Oak Associates, ltd. with respect to the Health and Biotechnology Portfolio.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064220001404/ex99d4.htm) | (66) |
| (d)(5) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. with respect to the Mid Capitalization Portfolio.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047206000484/formofadvisoragreevaughannel.htm) | (19) |
| (d)(6) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and M.D. Sass, LLC with respect to the Large Capitalization Value Portfolio.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064223007000/ex99d8.htm) | (68) |
| (d)(7) | [Form of Excess Expense Agreement, as amended and restated on October 27, 2025.](saratoga_exd7.htm) | Filed Herewith |
| (d)(8) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Oak Associates, ltd. with respect to the Technology & Communications Portfolio.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064220001404/ex99d13.htm) | (66) |
| (d)(9) | [Investment Management Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d66.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(10) | [Investment Management Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d67.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(11) | [Investment Management Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d68.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(12) | [Investment Management Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d69.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(13) | [Investment Management Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d70.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(14) | [Operating Expense Limitation Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust, on behalf of the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio, and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99d71.htm) | (54) |
| (d)(15) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Smith Group Asset Management with respect to the International Equity Portfolio.](saratoga_exd15.htm) | Filed Herewith |
| (e)(1) | [Soliciting Dealer Agreement.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000107197299000034/0001071972-99-000034.txt) | (5) |
| (e)(2) | [Underwriting Agreement between The Saratoga Advantage Trust and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC dated February 1, 2019.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064219001632/ex99e2.htm) | (64) |
| (f) | Not Applicable. |  |
| (g) | [Custodian Contract between Saratoga Advantage Trust and The Bank of New York.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000114544302000977/ex99g1.txt) | (9) |

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| (g)(1) | [Amended and Restated Schedule II to Custody Agreement between the Saratoga Advantage Trust and The Bank of New York Mellon, as amended April 11, 2018.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218003864/ex99g1.htm) | (61) |
| (g)(2) | [Foreign Custody Agreement between Saratoga Advantage Trust and The Bank of New York.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000114544302000977/ex99g2.txt) | (9) |
| (h)(1) | [Fund Services Agreement between The Saratoga Advantage Trust and Gemini Fund Services, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047214004117/exh4fundservices.htm) | (35) |
| (h)(2) | [Form of Amended Appendix IV to Fund Services Agreement.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218003864/ex99h4.htm) | (61) |
| (h)(3) | [Amendment to Fund Services Agreement.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064219001632/ex99h2.htm) | (64) |
| (i)(1) | [Opinion and consent of counsel as to the legality of the securities being registered, indicating whether they will when sold be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-95-003219.txt) | (1) |
| (i)(2) | [Opinion and consent of counsel as to the Portfolios' Class A shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047206000037/ccopinion.htm) | (18) |
| (i)(3) | [Opinion and consent of counsel as to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99i9.htm) | (54) |
| (j)(1) | [Consent of Independent Registered Public Accountant.](saratoga_exj1.htm) | Filed Herewith |
|  (j)(2) | [Opinion and consent of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, supporting the tax matters and consequences to shareholders.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211001319/taxopinion.htm) | (29) |
| (j)(3) | [Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211001319/n1aconsentglobalrealestate.htm) | (29) |
| (j)(4) | [Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000114544303000060/ex-99j2.txt) | (10) |
| (j)(5) | [Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accountants.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064216009777/exj5consent.htm) | (45) |
| (j)(6) | [Consent of Cohen & Company Ltd., Independent Registered Public Accountants.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064218002048/ex99j6.htm) | (59) |
| (k) | Not Applicable. |  |
| (l) | [Agreement relating to initial capital.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/0000912057-95-003219.txt) | (1) |
| (m)(1) | [Distribution Plan relating to Class C shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091205701544943/a2066394zex-99_m2.txt) | (7) |
| (m)(2) | [Amendment to Amended and Restated Distribution Plan relating to Class C shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215002766/exm2i.htm) | (40) |
| (m)(3) | [Amendment to Amended and Restated Distribution Plan relating to the Class C Shares of the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99m6.htm) | (54) |

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| (m)(4) | [Amended and Restated Distribution Plan relating to Class A shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211000066/planofdistributionforclassa.htm) | (26) |
| (m)(5) | [Amendment to Amended and Restated Distribution Plan relating to Class A Shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215002766/exm4i.htm) | (40) |
| (m)(6) | [Amendment to Amended and Restated Distribution Plan relating to the Class A Shares of the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99m12.htm) | (54) |
| (m)(7) | [Distribution Plan relating to Class I shares.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211000066/planofdistributionforclassi.htm) | (26) |
| (n) (1) | [Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211000066/amended18f3plan.htm) | (26) |
| (n)(2) | [Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan with respect to the Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio, Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio and Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99n6.htm) | (54) |
| (p)(1) | [Code of Ethics of Registrant and Saratoga Capital Management, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064217006791/ex99p1.htm) | (54) |
| (p)(2) | [Revised Code of Ethics of Oak Associates, ltd.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047208000942/oakassociatescoe.htm) | (22) |
| (p)(3) | [Revised Code of Ethics of Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064219005706/ex99p4.htm) | (65) |
| (p)(4) | [Revised Code of Ethics of Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047211002155/vncoe.htm) | (30) |
| (p)(5) | [Code of Ethics of M.D. Sass, LLC](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000091047208000942/mdsasscoe.htm) | (22) |
| (p)(6) | [Code of Ethics of Zacks Investment Management, Inc.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215004936/exp23.htm) | (41) |
| (p)(7) | [Code of Ethics of Smith Group Asset Management.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064215005997/ex99p24.htm) | (42) |
|  | Other Exhibits: |  |
|  | [Powers of Attorney of Messrs. Hamrick, McCollough, Koopmann, and Seal.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924628/000158064221006081/poa.htm) | (67) |

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1. Filed with Post-effective Amendment No. 1 on May 5, 1995 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

2. Filed with Post-effective Amendment No. 4 on March 7, 1997 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

3. Filed with Post-effective Amendment No. 5 on November 3, 1997 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

4. Filed with Post-effective Amendment No. 6 on November 3, 1998 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

5. Filed with Post-effective Amendment No. 8 on December 30, 1999 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

6. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 on December 22, 2000 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

7. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 on December 31, 2001 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

8. Filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 on November 13, 2002 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-14, and hereby incorporated by reference.

9. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 on December 31, 2002 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

10. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 on January 16, 2003 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

11. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on August 27, 2003 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

12. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 on September 2, 2003 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

13. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on October 31, 2003 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

14. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 on October 28, 2004 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

15. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on April 28, 2005 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

16. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 on November 28, 2005 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

17. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 on December 2, 2005 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

18. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 on January 31, 2006 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

19. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 on January 2, 2007 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

20. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 on December 28, 2007 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

21. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 on January 31, 2008 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

22. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 on December 31, 2008 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

23. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 on December 29, 2009 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

24. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 on October 7, 2010 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

25. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 on December 30, 2010 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

26. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 on January 14, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

27. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 36 on February 1, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

28. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on June 27, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-14, and hereby incorporated by reference.

29. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 40 on August 1, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

30. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 42 on October 28, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

31. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 43 on December 28, 2011 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

32. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 45 on December 28, 2012 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

33. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 on December 23, 2013 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

34. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 49 on May 22, 2014 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

35. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 on September 9, 2014 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

36. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 on December 30, 2014 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

37. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 55 on December 31, 2014 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

38. Reserved.

39. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 on April 10, 2015 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

40. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 on June 24, 2015 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

41. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 67 on October 30, 2015 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

42. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 on December 24, 2015 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

43. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 70 on March 11, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

44. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 74 on May 27, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

45. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 76 on July 18, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

46. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 on August 5, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

47. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 81 on December 1, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

48. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 83 on December 28, 2016 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

49. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 on March 28, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

50. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 on March 30, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

51. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 89 on May 31, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

52. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 91 on October 12, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

53. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 92 on October 27, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

54. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 on December 28, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

55. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 98 on December 29, 2017 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

56. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 100 on January 3, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

57. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 108 on March 30, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

58. Filed on April 2, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-14, and hereby incorporated by reference.

59. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 110 on April 12, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

60. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 on April 17, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

61. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 123 on August 13, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

62. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 126 on October 29, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

63. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 on December 28, 2018 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

64. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 153 on March 29, 2019 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

65. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 155 on December 27, 2019 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

66. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 157 on March 27, 2020 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

67. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 163 on December 28, 2021 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

68. Filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 165 on December 29, 2023 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, and hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 29. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT.

None. Item 30. INDEMNIFICATION.

See Article VI of the Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust.

A determination that a trustee or officer is entitled to indemnification may be made by a reasonable determination, based upon a review of the facts, that the person was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct (as defined in the Agreement and Declaration of Trust) by (a) a vote of a majority of a quorum of Trustees who are neither interested persons of the Trust (as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940) nor parties to the proceeding or (b) an independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Expenses including counsel and accountants fees (but excluding amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties) may be advanced pending final disposition of the proceeding provided that the officer or trustee shall have undertaken to repay the amounts to the Trust if it is ultimately determined that indemnification is not authorized under the Agreement and Declaration of Trust and (i) such person shall have provided security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances or (iii) a majority of a quorum of disinterested Trustees who are not party to the proceeding, or an independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined based on review of readily available facts that there is reason to believe that the officer or trustee ultimately will be found entitled to indemnification.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), may be permitted to trustees, 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 ("SEC") such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 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 trustee, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities 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 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Item 31. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS.

See "Management of the Trust" in the Prospectus and "Investment Advisory Services" in the Statement of Additional Information regarding the business of the investment advisers. For information as to the business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature of each of the officers and directors of the investment advisers, reference is made to the Form ADV of Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P., File No. 801-51795, the Form ADV of Oak Associates, *ltd.*, File No. 801-23632, the Form ADV of M.D. Sass, LLC, File No. 801-8663, the Form ADV of Zacks Investment Management, Inc., File No. 801-40592, and the Form ADV of Smith Group Asset Management, LLC, File No. 801-120777 filed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Schedules D and F thereto, incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement.

Item 32. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS.

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC ("NLD"), the principal underwriter of the Registrant, also acts as principal underwriter for the following:

Atlas U.S. Tactical Income Fund, Inc., Atlas U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Inc., , Boyar Value Fund Inc., Capitol Series Trust, Copeland Trust, DGI Investment Trust, Grandeur Peak Global Trust, Humankind Benefit Corporation, Miller Investment Trust, Mutual Fund and Variable Insurance Trust, Mutual Fund Series Trust, Northern Lights Fund Trust, Northern Lights Fund Trust II, Northern Lights Fund Trust III, Northern Lights Variable Trust, Northern Lights Fund Trust IV, OCM Mutual Fund, North Country Funds, Rayliant Trust, Segall Bryant & Hamill Trust, Texas Capital Funds Trust, THOR Financial Technologies Trust, Tributary Funds, Inc., Two Roads Shared Trust, Ultimus Managers Trust Unified Series Trust, Valued Advisers Trust, Zacks Trust, CIM Real Assets & Credit Fund, Princeton Everest Fund, and US Treasury Fund.

(b) NLD is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). The principal business address of NLD is 4221 North 203rd Street, Ste. 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022. NLD is an affiliate of Gemini Fund Services, LLC. To the best of Registrant's knowledge, the following are the members and officers of NLD:

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| **Name** | **Positions and Offices with Underwriter** | **Positions and Offices with the Fund** |
| Kevin Guerette | President | None |
| Stephen Preston | Treasurer/FINOP/CCO/AML Officer | None |
| Bill Strait | Secretary/General Counsel | None |
| Melvin Van Cleave | Chief Information Securities Officer | None |

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(c) Not Applicable.

Item 33. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS.

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 (records relating to its functions as Registrant's fund accountant and transfer agent).

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, New York 11788 (records relating to its administration function and Registrant's Minutes).

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 (records relating to its function as principal underwriter).

The Bank of New York Mellon, 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286 (records relating to its function as custodian),

Records required by 31a-1(b) (9) and (b) (10) will be maintained on behalf of the following Portfolios by their respective Advisers:

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| Investment Quality Bond Portfolio<br> U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio<br> Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br> Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br> Moderate Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br> Moderately Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio<br> Aggressive Balanced Allocation Portfolio | Saratoga Capital Management, LLC<br> 12725 W. Indian School Road,<br> Suite E-101<br> Avondale, Arizona 85392 |
| Small Capitalization Portfolio | Zacks Investment Management, Inc.<br> 101 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500<br> Chicago, Illinois 60606 |
| Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio<br> International Equity Portfolio | Smith Group Asset Management, LLC<br> 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1150<br> Dallas, Texas 75201 |
| Mid Capitalization Portfolio | Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.<br> 600 Travis, Suite 6300<br> Houston, Texas 77002-3071 |
| Technology & Communications Portfolio<br> Health & Biotechnology Portfolio | Oak Associates, *ltd.*<br> 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 310<br> Akron, Ohio 44333-8398 |
| Large Capitalization Value Portfolio | M.D. Sass, LLC<br> 55 West 46<sup>th</sup> Street, 28<sup>th</sup> Fl.<br> New York, New York 10036 |

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Item 34. MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

Not Applicable.

Item 35. UNDERTAKINGS.

Not Applicable.

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this registration statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this amendment to its registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the city of Avondale, and State of Arizona, on the 29th day of December, 2025.

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| THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST | THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST |  |
| By: | /s/ Bruce E. Ventimiglia | CEO and Chairman of the Board of Trustees |
|  | Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Title |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to the registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| SIGNATURE | TITLE | DATE |
| /s/ Bruce E. Ventimiglia | Trustee, Chairman of the Board, and CEO | December 29, 2025 |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia | (principal executive officer) |  |
| /s/ Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | December 29, 2025 |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia | (principal financial officer & principal accounting officer) |  |
| /s/ Patrick H. McCollough\* | Trustee | December 29, 2025 |
| Patrick H. McCollough |  |  |
| /s/ Udo W. Koopmann\* | Trustee | December 29, 2025 |
| Udo W. Koopmann |  |  |
| /s/ Floyd E. Seal\* | Trustee | December 29, 2025 |
| Floyd E. Seal |  |  |
| /s/ Stephen H. Hamrick\* | Trustee | December 29, 2025 |
| Stephen H. Hamrick |  |  |

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| \*By: | /s/ Allison Fumai |
|  | Allison Fumai, Attorney-in-Fact |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| (d)(2) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Smith Group Asset Management with respect to the Large Capitalization Growth Portfolio](saratoga_exd2.htm) |
| (d)(7) | [Form of Excess Expense Agreement, as amended and restated on October 27, 2025](saratoga_exd7.htm) |
| (d)(15) | [Form of Investment Advisory Agreement between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC and Smith Group Asset Management with respect to the International Equity Portfolio](saratoga_exd15.htm) |
| (j)(1) | [Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, Independent Registered Public Accountants](saratoga_exj1.htm) |

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## Ex-99.(D)(2)

**Exhibit (d)(2)**

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

AND

SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

REGARDING

THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST

AGREEMENT made this __ day of ____, 2025 between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the "Manager") and Smith Group Asset Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the "Advisor").

WHEREAS, the Manager has entered into a Management Agreement (the "Manager's Agreement") with The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust"), an open-end investment company organized in series form with separate portfolios, one of which is the Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a portfolio, pursuant to which the Manager furnishes continuous investment advice and direction; and

WHEREAS, the Manager's Agreement provides that the Manager may, at its own expense, contract for such advisory and research services as it deems necessary or desirable to fulfill such obligations; and

WHEREAS, the Advisor is registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; and

WHEREAS, the Manager desires to retain the Advisor to provide continuous investment management and direction concerning the Portfolio and the Advisor is willing to provide such management;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed between the Manager and the Advisor as follows:

1. <u>Appointment</u>. The Manager hereby retains the Advisor to manage the Portfolio, subject to the provisions of the Trust registration statement and the Portfolio's prospectus and overall supervision by the Manager and the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager will continue to have general responsibility for all services to be provided to the Trust pursuant to the Manager's Agreement and will oversee and review the Advisor's performance of its duties under this Agreement. The day-to-day management of the Portfolio's assets will be the responsibility of the Advisor.

2. <u>Expenses</u>. The Advisor assumes as its own expense, or agrees to pay the cost of, all services provided by it pursuant to Paragraph 1, above, provided that it will not be responsible for any expenses specifically assumed by the Trust pursuant to the Manager's Agreement. The Advisor will, for all purposes herein, be deemed to be an independent contractor and will, except as expressly provided or authorized (herein or otherwise) have no authority to act for or on behalf of the Trust in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Trust.

3. <u>Investment Activities</u>.

(a) The Advisor will direct the investment of the Portfolio's assets on a discretionary basis in accordance with applicable law and the investment objectives, policies and restrictions set forth in the then-current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information relating to the Portfolio contained in its Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; in accordance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions from time to time prescribed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board"), and communicated by the Manager to the Advisor and; subject to such further reasonable limitations as the Manager may from time to time impose by written notice to the Advisor. The Advisor hereby acknowledges that it has carefully reviewed the Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust and By-laws, if any, of the Trust and it agrees that it will make investments solely for the purpose of achieving the stated investment objectives of the Portfolio.

(b) The Advisor hereby specifically acknowledges and represents:

(i) The Advisor has provided the Manager with full information regarding the Advisor's historical track record of investment performance.

(ii) The Advisor has carefully reviewed the portions of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information stating the Advisor's investment methodology and that all representations made therein are accurate and true and there are no material omissions.

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(iii) The Advisor will direct the investment of the Portfolio's assets using the same investment methodology referred to in Paragraph 3(b)(ii). The Advisor represents that nothing contained in Paragraph 3(a) or elsewhere in this Agreement, the Prospectus, or the Statement of Additional Information is inconsistent with the Advisor directing the investment of the Portfolio's assets in said manner.

(c) The Advisor will place orders to purchase and sell securities (and where appropriate commodity futures contracts and other investments) for the Portfolio.

4. <u>Brokerage</u>.

(a) The Advisor agrees that it will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Portfolio either directly with the issuer or with brokers or dealers selected by it in accordance with the standards specified in Subparagraphs 4(b) and 4(c) below. The Advisor may place orders for the Portfolio with affiliates or interested parties of the Trust or the Manager in accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder and other applicable laws and regulations.

(b) In placing orders with brokers and dealers, the Advisor will use its best efforts to seek the best overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any portfolio transaction, the Advisor will consider all factors it deems relevant including, but not limited to, the breadth of the market in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or dealer and the reasonableness of any commission for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis.

(c) In selecting brokers or dealers to execute a particular transaction and in evaluating the best overall terms available, the Advisor may consider the brokerage and research services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to the Trust.

5. <u>Compensation</u>.

(a) As compensation for services performed and costs assumed hereunder, the Manager agrees to pay the Advisor a fee that is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates: __ basis points per annum of net assets managed (the "Portfolio Advisory Fee"), reduced in the same percentage as the Manager when the Manager reduces its fee to the Portfolio.

Saratoga Advantage Trust Agreement Page 3

(b) The Portfolio Advisory Fee shall accrue as of the date first above written. Upon any termination of this Agreement the Portfolio Advisory Fee will cease to accrue as of the termination date specified in the notice of termination to the Advisor. Accrued Portfolio Advisory Fees will be paid to the Advisor upon receipt by the Manager of its fees for the same accrual period from the Portfolio.

(c) For the purpose of determining fees payable to the Advisor, the value of the Trust's net assets shall be computed at the times and in the manner specified in the Trust's Prospectus and/or the Statement of Additional Information.

6. <u>Duration and Termination</u>.

(a) This Agreement will become effective as of the date hereof and, unless sooner terminated as herein provided, shall remain in effect for one year from said date. Thereafter, this Agreement will continue in effect from year to year, subject to its termination provisions and all other terms and conditions hereof if such continuation shall be specifically approved at least annually by the Board and by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio. The Advisor shall furnish to the Manager or to the Board, promptly upon request, such information as may reasonably be necessary to evaluate the terms of this Agreement or any extension, renewal or amendment hereof.

(b) This Agreement may not be amended, transferred, sold or in any manner hypothecated or pledged by the Advisor without the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment by the Advisor.

(c) This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Manager, by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio, upon written notice to the Advisor. This Agreement may be terminated by the Advisor upon 180 days written notice to the Manager and the Trust.

7. <u>Information to be Provided to the Manager and the Trust</u>.

(a) The Advisor will keep the Manager and the Trust immediately informed of all developments materially affecting the Portfolio, the Advisor's ability to direct the investment of the Portfolio and/or the perception of the Advisor as an appropriate source of investment advice and shall, on the Advisor's own initiative, furnish immediately to the Manager and the Trust such information as is appropriate for this purpose.

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The information deemed appropriate for the purpose of this Subparagraph includes, but is not limited to, any matters with regard to: the personnel of the Advisor, the investment policies or discipline of the Advisor, the financial condition of the Advisor, the historical investment performance of the Advisor, changes or amendments to any federal, state, or local registration statements or other licensing documents, the securities of the Portfolio and any and all matters reasonably related to the Manager's retention of the Advisor.

(b) The Advisor agrees that it will immediately notify the Manager and the Trust in the event that the Advisor or any of its affiliates: (i) becomes subject to a statutory disqualification that prevents the Advisor from serving as investment advisor pursuant to this Agreement; or (ii) is or expects to become the subject of an administrative proceeding or enforcement action by the SEC or other regulatory authority. The Advisor has provided the information about itself set forth in the Trust's Registration Statement and has reviewed the entire description of its operations, duties and responsibilities as stated therein and acknowledges that they are true and correct and contain no material misstatement or omission, and it further agrees to notify the Manager and the Trust's Administrator immediately of any material fact known to the Advisor respecting or relating to the Advisor that is not contained in the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information of the Trust, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect.

(c) The Advisor represents that it is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other applicable laws and that the statements contained in the Advisor's registration under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 on Form ADV, as of the date hereof, are true and correct and do not omit any material facts required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading. The Advisor agrees to maintain the completeness and accuracy of its registration on Form ADV in accordance with all legal requirements relating to that Form and to timely provide the Manager with an amended or changed copy whenever such copy is required to be filed. The Advisor acknowledges that it is an "investment advisor" to the Portfolio within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

(d) The Advisor will make available promptly upon the Manager's request such reports as the Manager may reasonably use in discharging its duties under the Manager's Agreement, which reports may be distributed by the Manager to the Board. A representative of the Advisor will attend, at the request of the Manager, regular quarterly meetings of the Board, meetings of the Trust's shareholders and special meetings upon reasonable notice.

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(e) The Advisor will maintain and keep current and preserve on behalf of the Trust all records required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, with particular attention to Section 31 thereof and Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 thereunder, as well as those that may be required by the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, applicable federal and state securities laws and laws of foreign countries and juridical subdivisions thereof, in the manner provided by such laws or regulations and such additional records as required by the Manager. The Advisor acknowledges that such records are the property of the Trust and will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request. The Manager agrees to furnish to the Advisor at its principal office all prospectuses, proxy statements, reports to stockholders, sales reports and any other information relative to the management of the assets or organization and qualifications of the Trust.

8. <u>Services to Other Companies or Accounts</u>.

(a) It is understood that the services of the Advisor are not exclusive, and nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Advisor from providing investment management or similar services or from engaging in other activities, except as provided in Subparagraphs 8(b), 8(c), and 8(d) below.

(b) The Advisor agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall accept retention to manage another Portfolio in exactly the same manner as the Portfolio as an investment advisor, investment subadvisor, investment manager, or similar service provider to any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 nor any investment firm that seeks to market an asset allocation program similar in nature to the Trust.

(c) In the event that the Advisor voluntarily terminates this Agreement, the Advisor agrees that neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall for a period of one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement, accept or solicit any assets, accounts, or clients of the Trust for any purpose whatsoever.

(d) In the event that the Advisor is terminated by the Manager, the Advisor agrees that neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall accept or solicit any assets, accounts, or clients of the Trust for any purpose whatsoever for a period of one (1) year from the termination of this Agreement.

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(e) The provisos set forth in Subparagraphs 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), and 8(d) above shall not apply to the continuation of any contractual relationship to which the Advisor is a party that is in effect on the date of this Agreement and that is disclosed in writing to the Manager prior to the execution of this Agreement. The disclosure of the Advisor's current contractual relationships is contained in Addendum A of this Agreement.

(f) When the Advisor recommends the purchase or sale of a security for other investment companies and other clients, and at the same time the Advisor recommends the purchase or sale of the same security for the Trust, it is understood that in light of its fiduciary duty to the Trust, such transactions will be executed on a basis that is fair and equitable to the Trust.

9. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

(a) The Advisor shall not be liable for any investment loss suffered by the Portfolio in connection with matters to which this Agreement relates, except in the case of the Advisor's negligence, actual misconduct or violation of any applicable statute; provided, however, that this limitation shall not act to relieve the Advisor from any responsibility, obligation or duty which the Advisor may have under any federal or state securities acts or other applicable statutes.

(b) Any questions of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from a term or provision of the 1940 Act shall be resolved by reference to such term or provision of the 1940 Act, to rules, regulations or orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission validly issued pursuant to said Act and to interpretations thereof, if any, by the United States courts. Specifically, the terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities", "interested persons", "assignment", and "affiliated person", as used herein, shall have the meanings assigned to them by Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act. In addition, where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is relaxed by a rule, regulation or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether of special or of general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.

(c) The Manager shall indemnify and hold harmless the Advisor, its officers and directors and each person, if any, who controls the Advisor within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 (any and all such persons shall be referred to as "Indemnified Party"), against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damage or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith), arising by reason of any matter to which this Agreement relates. However, in no case (i) is this indemnity to be deemed to protect any particular Indemnified Party against any liability to which such Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement; nor (ii) is the Manager to be liable under this indemnity with respect to any claim made against any particular Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified the Manager in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Advisor or such controlling persons.

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The Advisor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Manager and the Trust and each of their directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Manager and the Trust against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense described in the foregoing indemnity but only with respect to the Advisor's misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. In case any action shall be brought against the Manager or any person so indemnified, in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Advisor, the Advisor shall have the rights and duties given to the Manager, and the Manager and each person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the Advisor by the provisions of Subsections (i) and (ii) of this Subparagraph.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in Subparagraph 9(b) hereof, and as may be required under applied federal law, this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.

(e) The Advisor acknowledges that there is substantial likelihood that a violation of the provisions of this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to the business of the Manager and the Trust, and therefore agrees that the Manager and the Trust will be entitled to equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order issued ex parte and a preliminary and/or permanent injunction, in addition to any financial remedies available under law, resulting from any breech of these paragraphs, upon demonstration of the required facts upon which such relief may be granted.

(f) The Advisor acknowledges that the name of the Trust may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Trustees and that such change will in no way effect the obligations of the Advisor under this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective corporate seals, if any, to be hereunto affixed, as of the day and year first written.

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|  | SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
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|  | SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC |
| Attest |  |

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## Ex-99.(D)(7)

**Exhibit (d)(7)**

**EXCESS EXPENSE AGREEMENT**

**<u>AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON OCTOBER 27, 2025</u>**

WHEREAS, Saratoga Capital Management, LLC is the investment manager (the "Investment Manager") of the Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust");

WHEREAS, the Investment Manager is currently voluntarily waiving fees and/or absorbing certain expenses of one or more portfolios of the Trust (each a "Portfolio") in order to maintain expense ratios of the Portfolios at or below a predetermined level, (each an "Expense Cap");

WHEREAS, the Trust desires to induce the Investment Manager to continue to voluntarily waive fees and/or absorb expenses of the Portfolios to the extent necessary to maintain the expense ratios of the Portfolios at or below their applicable Expense Caps.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Subject to the limitations specified below, each Portfolio shall reimburse the Investment Manager, without interest, for fees waived and/or expenses absorbed by the Investment Manager on or after January 1, 1999, for the purpose of maintaining the Portfolio's expense ratio at or below its voluntary Expense Cap (the "Reimbursement Payments"). The voluntary Expense Cap for each Portfolio is set forth in Appendix I attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The Investment Manager shall be entitled to Reimbursement Payments from a Portfolio on the earliest date that any such payments may be made without thereby causing the Portfolio to exceed its voluntary Expense Cap but shall have no right to any Reimbursement Payments from a Portfolio to the extent any such payment would result in the Portfolio exceeding its voluntary Expense Cap.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. A Portfolio's obligation to make Reimbursement Payments with respect to any particular fees waived, and/or expenses absorbed, shall expire three years from the end of the fiscal year in which the fee or expense would otherwise have been accrued by the Portfolio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. This Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or the Investment Manager, without penalty, upon 30 days prior written notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The Investment Manager shall, upon termination of the Agreement, have no claim against the Trust or any Portfolio for any unreimbursed amounts.

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| SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST |
| By: |
| Bruce E. Ventimiglia, Chief Executive Officer |
| SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
| By: |
| Jonathan W. Ventimiglia, President |

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| **Portfolio** | **Voluntary Expense<br> Cap as a Percentage**<br> **of Average Daily<br> Net Assets** |
| Large Capitalization Value I<br>A<br>C | 2.60%<br>3.00%<br>3.60% |
| Large Capitalization Growth I<br>A<br>C | 2.60%<br>3.00%<br>3.60% |
| Mid Capitalization I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| Small Capitalization I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| International Equity I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| Investment Quality Bond I<br>A<br>C | 2.40%<br>2.80%<br>3.40% |

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| **Portfolio** | **Voluntary Expense<br> Cap as a Percentage**<br> **of Average Daily<br> Net Assets** |
| Municipal Bond I<br>A<br>C | 2.40%<br>2.80%<br>3.40% |
| U.S. Govt. Money Market I<br>A<br>C | 1.75%<br>2.15%<br>2.75% |
| Health & Biotechnology I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| Technology & Communications I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| Financial Services I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |
| Energy & Basic Materials I<br>A<br>C | 3.00%<br>3.40%<br>4.00% |

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## Ex-99.(D)(15)

**Exhibit (d)(15)**

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

AND

SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

REGARDING

THE SARATOGA ADVANTAGE TRUST

AGREEMENT made this __ day of ____, 2025 between Saratoga Capital Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the "Manager") and Smith Group Asset Management, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the "Advisor").

WHEREAS, the Manager has entered into a Management Agreement (the "Manager's Agreement") with The Saratoga Advantage Trust (the "Trust"), an open-end investment company organized in series form with separate portfolios, one of which is the International Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a portfolio, pursuant to which the Manager furnishes continuous investment advice and direction; and

WHEREAS, the Manager's Agreement provides that the Manager may, at its own expense, contract for such advisory and research services as it deems necessary or desirable to fulfill such obligations; and

WHEREAS, the Advisor is registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; and

WHEREAS, the Manager desires to retain the Advisor to provide continuous investment management and direction concerning the Portfolio and the Advisor is willing to provide such management;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed between the Manager and the Advisor as follows:

1. <u>Appointment</u>. The Manager hereby retains the Advisor to manage the Portfolio, subject to the provisions of the Trust registration statement and the Portfolio's prospectus and overall supervision by the Manager and the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Manager will continue to have general responsibility for all services to be provided to the Trust pursuant to the Manager's Agreement and will oversee and review the Advisor's performance of its duties under this Agreement. The day-to-day management of the Portfolio's assets will be the responsibility of the Advisor.

2. <u>Expenses</u>. The Advisor assumes as its own expense, or agrees to pay the cost of, all services provided by it pursuant to Paragraph 1, above, provided that it will not be responsible for any expenses specifically assumed by the Trust pursuant to the Manager's Agreement. The Advisor will, for all purposes herein, be deemed to be an independent contractor and will, except as expressly provided or authorized (herein or otherwise) have no authority to act for or on behalf of the Trust in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Trust.

3. <u>Investment Activities</u>.

(a) The Advisor will direct the investment of the Portfolio's assets on a discretionary basis in accordance with applicable law and the investment objectives, policies and restrictions set forth in the then-current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information relating to the Portfolio contained in its Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; in accordance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions from time to time prescribed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board"), and communicated by the Manager to the Advisor and; subject to such further reasonable limitations as the Manager may from time to time impose by written notice to the Advisor. The Advisor hereby acknowledges that it has carefully reviewed the Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust and By-laws, if any, of the Trust and it agrees that it will make investments solely for the purpose of achieving the stated investment objectives of the Portfolio.

(b) The Advisor hereby specifically acknowledges and represents:

(i) The Advisor has provided the Manager with full information regarding the Advisor's historical track record of investment performance.

(ii) The Advisor has carefully reviewed the portions of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information stating the Advisor's investment methodology and that all representations made therein are accurate and true and there are no material omissions.

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(iii) The Advisor will direct the investment of the Portfolio's assets using the same investment methodology referred to in Paragraph 3(b)(ii). The Advisor represents that nothing contained in Paragraph 3(a) or elsewhere in this Agreement, the Prospectus, or the Statement of Additional Information is inconsistent with the Advisor directing the investment of the Portfolio's assets in said manner.

(c) The Advisor will place orders to purchase and sell securities (and where appropriate commodity futures contracts and other investments) for the Portfolio.

4. <u>Brokerage</u>.

(a) The Advisor agrees that it will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Portfolio either directly with the issuer or with brokers or dealers selected by it in accordance with the standards specified in Subparagraphs 4(b) and 4(c) below. The Advisor may place orders for the Portfolio with affiliates or interested parties of the Trust or the Manager in accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, Section 17(e) of the Act and Rule 17e-1 thereunder and other applicable laws and regulations.

(b) In placing orders with brokers and dealers, the Advisor will use its best efforts to seek the best overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any portfolio transaction, the Advisor will consider all factors it deems relevant including, but not limited to, the breadth of the market in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or dealer and the reasonableness of any commission for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis.

(c) In selecting brokers or dealers to execute a particular transaction and in evaluating the best overall terms available, the Advisor may consider the brokerage and research services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) provided to the Trust.

5. <u>Compensation</u>.

(a) As compensation for services performed and costs assumed hereunder, the Manager agrees to pay the Advisor a fee that is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates: __ basis points per annum of net assets managed (the "Portfolio Advisory Fee"), reduced in the same percentage as the Manager when the Manager reduces its fee to the Portfolio.

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(b) The Portfolio Advisory Fee shall accrue as of the date first above written. Upon any termination of this Agreement the Portfolio Advisory Fee will cease to accrue as of the termination date specified in the notice of termination to the Advisor. Accrued Portfolio Advisory Fees will be paid to the Advisor upon receipt by the Manager of its fees for the same accrual period from the Portfolio.

(c) For the purpose of determining fees payable to the Advisor, the value of the Trust's net assets shall be computed at the times and in the manner specified in the Trust's Prospectus and/or the Statement of Additional Information.

6. <u>Duration and Termination</u>.

(a) This Agreement will become effective as of the date hereof and, unless sooner terminated as herein provided, shall remain in effect for one year from said date. Thereafter, this Agreement will continue in effect from year to year, subject to its termination provisions and all other terms and conditions hereof if such continuation shall be specifically approved at least annually by the Board and by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio. The Advisor shall furnish to the Manager or to the Board, promptly upon request, such information as may reasonably be necessary to evaluate the terms of this Agreement or any extension, renewal or amendment hereof.

(b) This Agreement may not be amended, transferred, sold or in any manner hypothecated or pledged by the Advisor without the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and by the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment by the Advisor.

(c) This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Manager, by the Board or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio, upon written notice to the Advisor. This Agreement may be terminated by the Advisor upon 180 days written notice to the Manager and the Trust.

7. <u>Information to be Provided to the Manager and the Trust</u>.

(a) The Advisor will keep the Manager and the Trust immediately informed of all developments materially affecting the Portfolio, the Advisor's ability to direct the investment of the Portfolio and/or the perception of the Advisor as an appropriate source of investment advice and shall, on the Advisor's own initiative, furnish immediately to the Manager and the Trust such information as is appropriate for this purpose.

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The information deemed appropriate for the purpose of this Subparagraph includes, but is not limited to, any matters with regard to: the personnel of the Advisor, the investment policies or discipline of the Advisor, the financial condition of the Advisor, the historical investment performance of the Advisor, changes or amendments to any federal, state, or local registration statements or other licensing documents, the securities of the Portfolio and any and all matters reasonably related to the Manager's retention of the Advisor.

(b) The Advisor agrees that it will immediately notify the Manager and the Trust in the event that the Advisor or any of its affiliates: (i) becomes subject to a statutory disqualification that prevents the Advisor from serving as investment advisor pursuant to this Agreement; or (ii) is or expects to become the subject of an administrative proceeding or enforcement action by the SEC or other regulatory authority. The Advisor has provided the information about itself set forth in the Trust's Registration Statement and has reviewed the entire description of its operations, duties and responsibilities as stated therein and acknowledges that they are true and correct and contain no material misstatement or omission, and it further agrees to notify the Manager and the Trust's Administrator immediately of any material fact known to the Advisor respecting or relating to the Advisor that is not contained in the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information of the Trust, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or any statement contained therein that becomes untrue in any material respect.

(c) The Advisor represents that it is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and other applicable laws and that the statements contained in the Advisor's registration under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 on Form ADV, as of the date hereof, are true and correct and do not omit any material facts required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading. The Advisor agrees to maintain the completeness and accuracy of its registration on Form ADV in accordance with all legal requirements relating to that Form and to timely provide the Manager with an amended or changed copy whenever such copy is required to be filed. The Advisor acknowledges that it is an "investment advisor" to the Portfolio within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

(d) The Advisor will make available promptly upon the Manager's request such reports as the Manager may reasonably use in discharging its duties under the Manager's Agreement, which reports may be distributed by the Manager to the Board. A representative of the Advisor will attend, at the request of the Manager, regular quarterly meetings of the Board, meetings of the Trust's shareholders and special meetings upon reasonable notice.

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(e) The Advisor will maintain and keep current and preserve on behalf of the Trust all records required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, with particular attention to Section 31 thereof and Rules 31a-1 and 31a-2 thereunder, as well as those that may be required by the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, applicable federal and state securities laws and laws of foreign countries and juridical subdivisions thereof, in the manner provided by such laws or regulations and such additional records as required by the Manager. The Advisor acknowledges that such records are the property of the Trust and will be surrendered to the Trust promptly upon request. The Manager agrees to furnish to the Advisor at its principal office all prospectuses, proxy statements, reports to stockholders, sales reports and any other information relative to the management of the assets or organization and qualifications of the Trust.

8. <u>Services to Other Companies or Accounts</u>.

(a) It is understood that the services of the Advisor are not exclusive, and nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Advisor from providing investment management or similar services or from engaging in other activities, except as provided in Subparagraphs 8(b), 8(c), and 8(d) below.

(b) The Advisor agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall accept retention to manage another Portfolio in exactly the same manner as the Portfolio as an investment advisor, investment subadvisor, investment manager, or similar service provider to any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 nor any investment firm that seeks to market an asset allocation program similar in nature to the Trust.

(c) In the event that the Advisor voluntarily terminates this Agreement, the Advisor agrees that neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall for a period of one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement, accept or solicit any assets, accounts, or clients of the Trust for any purpose whatsoever.

(d) In the event that the Advisor is terminated by the Manager, the Advisor agrees that neither it nor any of its affiliated persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) shall accept or solicit any assets, accounts, or clients of the Trust for any purpose whatsoever for a period of one (1) year from the termination of this Agreement.

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(e) The provisos set forth in Subparagraphs 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), and 8(d) above shall not apply to the continuation of any contractual relationship to which the Advisor is a party that is in effect on the date of this Agreement and that is disclosed in writing to the Manager prior to the execution of this Agreement. The disclosure of the Advisor's current contractual relationships is contained in Addendum A of this Agreement.

(f) When the Advisor recommends the purchase or sale of a security for other investment companies and other clients, and at the same time the Advisor recommends the purchase or sale of the same security for the Trust, it is understood that in light of its fiduciary duty to the Trust, such transactions will be executed on a basis that is fair and equitable to the Trust.

9. <u>Miscellaneous</u>.

(a) The Advisor shall not be liable for any investment loss suffered by the Portfolio in connection with matters to which this Agreement relates, except in the case of the Advisor's negligence, actual misconduct or violation of any applicable statute; provided, however, that this limitation shall not act to relieve the Advisor from any responsibility, obligation or duty which the Advisor may have under any federal or state securities acts or other applicable statutes.

(b) Any questions of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from a term or provision of the 1940 Act shall be resolved by reference to such term or provision of the 1940 Act, to rules, regulations or orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission validly issued pursuant to said Act and to interpretations thereof, if any, by the United States courts. Specifically, the terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities", "interested persons", "assignment", and "affiliated person", as used herein, shall have the meanings assigned to them by Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act. In addition, where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is relaxed by a rule, regulation or order of the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether of special or of general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.

(c) The Manager shall indemnify and hold harmless the Advisor, its officers and directors and each person, if any, who controls the Advisor within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 (any and all such persons shall be referred to as "Indemnified Party"), against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damage or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith), arising by reason of any matter to which this Agreement relates. However, in no case (i) is this indemnity to be deemed to protect any particular Indemnified Party against any liability to which such Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement; nor (ii) is the Manager to be liable under this indemnity with respect to any claim made against any particular Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified the Manager in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Advisor or such controlling persons.

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The Advisor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Manager and the Trust and each of their directors and officers and each person, if any, who controls the Manager and the Trust against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense described in the foregoing indemnity but only with respect to the Advisor's misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. In case any action shall be brought against the Manager or any person so indemnified, in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Advisor, the Advisor shall have the rights and duties given to the Manager, and the Manager and each person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the Advisor by the provisions of Subsections (i) and (ii) of this Subparagraph.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in Subparagraph 9(b) hereof, and as may be required under applied federal law, this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.

(e) The Advisor acknowledges that there is substantial likelihood that a violation of the provisions of this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to the business of the Manager and the Trust, and therefore agrees that the Manager and the Trust will be entitled to equitable relief, including a temporary restraining order issued ex parte and a preliminary and/or permanent injunction, in addition to any financial remedies available under law, resulting from any breech of these paragraphs, upon demonstration of the required facts upon which such relief may be granted.

(f) The Advisor acknowledges that the name of the Trust may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Trustees and that such change will in no way effect the obligations of the Advisor under this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective corporate seals, if any, to be hereunto affixed, as of the day and year first written.

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|  | SARATOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
| Attest |  |
|  | SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC |
| Attest |  |

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## Ex-99.(J)(1)

**Exhibit (j)(1)**

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We consent to the references to our firm in the Post-Effective Amendment #167 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of the Saratoga Advantage Trust and to the use of our reports dated October 29, 2025 on the financial statements and financial highlights of the funds comprising of the Saratoga Advantage Trust, appearing in Form N-CSR for the year ended August 31, 2025, which are also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

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|  | **/s/TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP** |
| **Philadelphia, Pennsylvania** |  |
| **December 29, 2025** |  |

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