The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that, when purchased, have capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index as measured by market capitalization. The fund may invest up to 45% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. It may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.