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  "disclaimer": "Informational only — not investment advice. FundWatcher presents publicly available data and makes no recommendation to buy or sell any security. Verify all figures against the source filing before relying on them.",
  "attribution": "Data sourced from U.S. SEC EDGAR filings (Forms N-PORT, N-CEN, and prospectus Risk/Return summaries). FundWatcher is not affiliated with the SEC.",
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