The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It may invest in companies of any size, including small- and mid-capitalization companies. The fund may also invest up to 5% of its assets in frontier markets, which are generally smaller, less liquid and less developed than emerging markets. It obtains exposure to equity securities indirectly through Depositary Receipts and participatory notes.