Strategy. The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (Net Assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap issuers. Small-cap issuers are companies with relatively small market capitalizations. As of November 28, 2025, small-cap issuers generally have public stock market capitalizations between $11 million and $31 billion; however, this capitalization range will change over time and with market conditions. The Fund may also invest in securities outside of the then-existing small-cap issuer capitalization range at the time of investment. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to … Show more… The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (Net Assets) in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in small-cap issuers. Small-cap issuers are companies with relatively small market capitalizations. As of November 28, 2025, small-cap issuers generally have public stock market capitalizations between $11 million and $31 billion; however, this capitalization range will change over time and with market conditions. The Fund may also invest in securities outside of the then-existing small-cap issuer capitalization range at the time of investment. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned for long-term growth. Although the Fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its Net Assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies (emerging countries) and securities quoted in foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in privately held companies and companies that only recently began to trade publicly. The Funds fundamental equity growth investment process involves evaluating potential investments based on specific characteristics believed to indicate a high-quality business with sustainable growth, including strong business franchises, favorable long-term prospects, and excellent management. The Investment Adviser will also consider valuation of companies when determining whether to buy and/or sell securities. The Investment Adviser may integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional fundamental factors as part of its fundamental research process. No one factor or consideration is determinative in the stock selection process. The Investment Adviser may decide to sell a position for various reasons, including when a companys fundamental outlook deteriorates, because of valuation and price considerations, for risk management purposes, or when a company is deemed to be misallocating capital or a company no longer fits within the Funds definition of a small-cap company. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations. The Investment Adviser measures the Funds performance against the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Show less