The investment seeks to provide long-term growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of issuers from countries outside the United States; typically, the actual percentage will be considerably higher. It may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) and other U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers. The fund may invest in small-, large-, or mid-size companies.