The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation through investments in the equity securities of companies located in Latin America. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in Latin American equity securities. These equity securities include the securities of Latin American companies and investment companies that primarily invest in the securities of issuers in, or seek to track the performance of indices based on, Latin American markets. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in countries other than Latin American countries.