The Portfolio pursues its investment objective by normally investing in a core group of 30-40 common stocks selected for their growth potential. The Portfolio may also invest in foreign securities, which may include investments in emerging markets. The Portfolio may lend portfolio securities on a short-term or long-term basis to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions, in an amount equal to up to one-third of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. The fund is non-diversified.