The investment seeks total return (high current income and capital appreciation). The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of preferred and other income securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in OTC preferred and income securities. The fund also will invest at least 25% of its net assets in the financials sector. It may invest without limit in securities of non-U.S. companies including up to 15% of the fund's net assets in securities issued by companies domiciled in emerging market countries.