The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The fund's portfolio normally will consist principally of the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It invests in common stocks and may also invest in preferred stocks, rights, warrants and securities convertible into common stocks that are listed on stock exchanges or traded over the counter. Although the fund has the ability to invest a significant portion of its assets in non-U.S. companies, it has consistently maintained the investment of at least 95% of its assets in U.S. listed companies since June 30, 2001.