The investment seeks growth of capital over the long-term. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization companies that the fund's subadvisers believe offer the potential for long-term growth. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of mid-cap companies whose earnings the subadvisers expect to grow at a faster rate than the average company.