The fund allocates its assets amongst equity securities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. It invests not less than 50% of its net assets in common or preferred stocks or securities convertible into common stock which may or may not pay dividends. The balance of the fund's net assets are primarily invested in U.S. government securities, investment grade debt securities rated at the time of purchase from the highest (AAA) to medium (BBB) quality, other fixed income securities or cash equivalents.