Abstract: In one embodiment of the present methods and systems, a method is provided for assisting at least one investment pool with managing flows of the investment pool. The method includes selling a security to the investment pool; receiving an amount of assets of the investment pool as payment for the security; and performing at least one of a subscription transaction and a redemption transaction for the investment pool using at least a portion of the payment. System and computer-readable media embodiments associated with various embodiments and aspects of the present methods are also provided.

Abstract: A restraint system which can remain on an animal at all times. In one embodiment, the restraint system includes a strap which serves as both a collar and a leash. The restraint system can be in either an extended state or a retracted state. In the extended state, the collar portion is positioned around the animal's neck and the leash portion extends from the collar portion to the animal owner's hand. In the retracted state, the entire restraint system is stored around the animal's neck by reversibly attaching the leash portion to the collar portion, as well as to the leash portion itself, in an overlapping spiral configuration. VELCRO.TM. strips can be used to reversibly attach the leash and collar portions. Another embodiment of the invention includes a restraint system which includes a collar assembly coupled to a leash assembly. The collar assembly and the leash assembly are made from separate straps and are attached to each other by a connecting element.