The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital growth consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income. The fund invests in a combination of common stocks of domestic companies with a minimum market capitalization of $150 million at the time of purchase, as well as high quality fixed-income obligations (i.e., U.S. government and corporate bonds, notes and bills). It invests 50% to 80% of its assets in equity securities selected primarily for their growth potential and 20% to 50% of its assets in equity and fixed-income securities selected primarily for their income potential.