The investment seeks high current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of noninvestment-grade, fixed income securities of domestic and foreign corporations (also known as "junk bonds") including loan instruments. The fund's investment adviser ("Adviser") selects securities that the advisor believes have attractive risk-return characteristics. The Adviser's securities selection process includes an analysis of the issuer's financial condition, business and product strength, competitive position and management expertise.