The fund invests primarily in common stocks that are selected for their long-term growth potential. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of the value of its assets in medium-capitalization (or “midcap”) growth companies. In selecting investments for the fund, the investment adviser uses an approach that emphasizes the selection of what the investment adviser believes are stocks of high-quality companies with compelling potential for long-term capital appreciation. The investment approach combines "top-down" macro-economic analysis with "bottom-up" company and security analysis.