The fund aims for regular dividend income and modest long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equity and equity-related securities of companies operating around the world that consistently display a pattern of growing dividends. It may hedge some or all of its non-CAD exposure at the discretion of the fund adviser, which also determines portfolio composition. Holdings are diversified among different companies and industry sectors. The fund may also engage in short selling should it be able to assist in meeting its investment objective.