The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with stability of principal. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in debt securities or preferred stock in at least the "Baa" major rating category by Moody's or at least in the "BBB" major rating category by S&P or unrated securities considered to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. The dollar-weighted average effective maturity for the fund is expected to be between one and five years.