The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including small- and mid-capitalization companies. Its investments in foreign securities are primarily comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers traded in the United States and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). The fund's investments in equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. While it invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers, the fund may invest in securities of non-U.S. issuers.