The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000® Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.