The investment seeks total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in real estate and real estate-related issuers or investments that provide exposure to real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 40% of its net assets in the securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries.