The objective of the Sub-Fund is to track the performance of the Index to within an acceptable tracking error. In seeking to achieve the investment policy described above, the Sub-Fund will primarily manage its exposure in Index CDS in a way that is consistent with the Index (as described in the Index description below). The long Index CDS position are Credit Protection Seller positions. The holder receives quarterly coupon payments in return for paying compensation in the case of credit events occurring with respect to one or more reference entities referenced by the Index CDS.