MainStay Epoch Capital Growth Fund - Class A

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund generally invests in a diversified portfolio consisting of equity securities of companies located throughout the world, including the U.S., that have a history of earning a high return on their invested capital relative to their cost of capital and that have positive growth in operating cash flow. It invests at least 80% of its assets (net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities issued by companies in emerging markets as determined by the fund's Subadvisor.