The fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of dividend-producing equity securities. The fund generally invests in a core group of 40-60 equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, depository receipts, and other equity-related securities. It primarily invests in equity securities of companies that are economically tied to countries outside of the United States, including investments in emerging markets.
