The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of mid-cap companies. The subadviser considers mid-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Index (measured at the time of purchase). Most of the fund's assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of its total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).