The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund ordinarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, including exchange-traded common stocks and exchange-traded preferred stocks. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities of U.S. issuers. The fund's approach to equity investing combines the styles of two subadvisers in selecting securities for each of the fund's segments. Under the allocation policy, Natixis Advisors may also allocate capital away from or towards each segment from time to time and may reallocate capital between the segments.