The fund invests in a variety of high-quality and, medium-quality fixed income securities, at least 80% of which will be short- and intermediate-term investment-grade securities. High-quality fixed income securities are those rated the equivalent of A3 or better; medium-quality fixed income securities are those rated the equivalent of Baa1, Baa2, or Baa3. The advisor expects to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 5 to 10 years.