The fund invests in equity securities that the Subadviser believes have strong growth characteristics and are undervalued in the marketplace. It invests primarily (at least 65% of its net assets) in equity securities, principally common and preferred stocks, of U.S. companies. The Subadviser tends to invest more significantly in equity securities of companies with larger market capitalizations, but may also invest in equity securities of companies with mid and small market capitalizations. The fund maintains a portfolio of approximately 30-50 stocks.