Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant has transferred its assets to Advent Claymore Convertible Securities and Income Fund and, on August 27, 2018, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $578,871 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 29, 2018, and amended on August 30, 2018 and October 12, 2018. Applicant's Address: 888 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, New York 10019.