The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, including securities of companies located in developed and emerging countries. It generally invests at least 40% of its net assets in companies that maintain their principal place of business or conduct their principal business activities outside the U.S., have their securities traded on non-U.S. exchanges or have been formed under the laws of non-U.S. countries.