The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of "mid-cap" companies. It seeks to invest in mid cap company stocks that, in the opinion of the Adviser, sell at a substantial discount to their intrinsic value but have solid long-term prospects. Though the fund primarily invests in U.S. listed companies, it may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in shares of foreign companies, through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") or dollar-denominated foreign securities. The fund may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").