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Form N-18F1 Filings

SEC Form N-18F-1 is a formal filing used by registered open-end investment companies to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that they are electing, under Rule 18f-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, to pay cash for redemptions as provided by that rule.

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22015890N-18F1Grandeur Peak Global TrustBlu Giant, Llc /fa09/04/2026
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What Is SEC Form N-18F-1?

SEC Form N-18F-1 is an important filing required under Rule 18f-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is used by a registered open-end investment company to notify the SEC that it elects to commit itself to pay in cash all redemptions by a shareholder of record as provided by the rule.

This form is typically filed when a fund wants to make the Rule 18f-1 election that allows it to limit in-kind redemptions and commit to cash redemptions within the rule’s framework. It is an event-driven filing rather than one with a fixed periodic deadline.

Form N-18F-1 helps provide notice to regulators that the fund has made an election under Rule 18f-1. The election is described in the form as irrevocable, while the rule is in effect unless the Commission permits withdrawal by order upon application.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form N-18F-1 include:

  • Exact name of the registrant
  • Statement that the registrant is a registered open-end investment company
  • Notification that the registrant elects to commit itself to pay in cash all redemptions by a shareholder of record as provided by Rule 18f-1
  • Statement regarding the irrevocable nature of the election unless withdrawal is permitted by an SEC order
  • Date and place of execution
  • Signature of an authorized director, trustee, or officer
  • Attestation name and title

SEC Form N-18F-1 Filing Deadlines

SEC Form N-18F-1 does not have a fixed annual or quarterly filing deadline. It is filed when a registered open-end investment company elects to be subject to Rule 18f-1 and must be submitted in connection with that election.

Filing Stage Timeline Details
Election Decision Not applicable The form is used when the fund decides to make a Rule 18f-1 election
Form N-18F-1 Filing As needed Filed with the SEC as the notification of election
Election Effect Upon filing The filing notifies the SEC of the fund’s election under Rule 18f-1
Amendment or Withdrawal Not applicable The election is described as irrevocable unless the SEC permits withdrawal by order upon application

Key Things to Know About Form N-18F-1 Filing Rules

  • Used by Open-End Funds: Form N-18F-1 is used by registered open-end investment companies making an election under Rule 18f-1.
  • Event-Driven Filing: This is not a periodic report. It is filed when a fund elects to commit to cash redemptions as provided by the rule.
  • Relates to Cash Redemptions: Rule 18f-1 permits a fund to commit to pay in cash all redemptions by a shareholder of record within the rule’s framework, rather than relying on broader redemption-in-kind rights.
  • Election Is Generally Irrevocable: The form states that the election is irrevocable, while the rule is in effect unless the SEC permits withdrawal by order upon application.
  • No Filing Fee: The form instructions state that no fee is charged for filing the notification.

Our SEC filings search tools track investment company filings, including N‑18F‑1, Form N‑CSR, Form N‑CEN, and N‑PORT, covering fund elections, shareholder reports, census data, and portfolio holdings under the Investment Company Act of 1940

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