The investment seeks total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. It invests only in securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars. The fund may invest up to 25% of its investable assets in U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities issued by foreign issuers, including emerging markets. It invests in securities that are rated investment grade at the time of purchase.