Strategy. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by companies in the consumer sector. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The fund typically invests in at least five countries, including the U.S., and the amount of the funds assets invested outside the U.S. will vary depending on the advisers outlook for market conditions and opportunities overseas versus those in the U.S. However, the fund typically invests at least 25% of … Show more… The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by companies in the consumer sector. Any derivatives that provide exposure to the investment focus suggested by the funds name, or to one or more market risk factors associated with the investment focus suggested by the funds name, are counted (as applicable) toward compliance with the funds 80% investment policy. The fund typically invests in at least five countries, including the U.S., and the amount of the funds assets invested outside the U.S. will vary depending on the advisers outlook for market conditions and opportunities overseas versus those in the U.S. However, the fund typically invests at least 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers. The fund relies on MSCI, Inc., a third-party provider of benchmark indexes and data services, or another unaffiliated data provider to determine the country assigned to a security. For purposes of the funds 80% investment policy, the fund generally targets companies in the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors (excluding automobiles and components companies), as they are classified by one or more widely recognized third-party providers and/or as defined by the investment adviser. The fund seeks to invest in various companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, supply or sale of consumer products, services, or equipment. The fund invests in a wide variety of industries within the overall consumer sector. For example, potential investments within the consumer staples sector may include companies involved in activities related to household and personal products; packaged foods and meats; and food and drug retail. Potential investments within the consumer discretionary sector may include companies involved in activities related to apparel, accessories and luxury goods; internet, cable and satellite; and home improvement. The adviser has flexibility in allocating investments between the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors and seeks to identify the best risk-adjusted opportunities for the fund based on market conditions and consumer sentiment. Consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks tend to perform well over different parts of the economic cycle. For example, when deciding upon allocations between the consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors, the adviser may generally favor consumer staples companies if the adviser believes that consumer sentiment towards the economy is negative or declining, and may generally favor consumer discretionary companies if the adviser believes that consumer sentiment towards the economy is positive or rising. Stock selection is based on intensive fundamental research that assesses industry trends and companies long-term prospects. The fund may purchase securities issued by companies of any size but generally seeks companies the portfolio manager believes are well-positioned in their industry. The adviser may use either a growth or value approach in selecting investments for the fund, and the adviser generally selects stocks with the most favorable combination of company fundamentals and valuation. In the growth area, the adviser may seek companies with capable management, attractive business niches, sound financial and accounting practices, and/or a demonstrated ability to increase revenues, earnings, and cash flow consistently. In the value area, the adviser may seek companies whose current stock prices appear undervalued in terms of earnings, projected cash flow, or asset value per share, that have appreciation potential temporarily unrecognized by the market, or that may be temporarily out of favor. The fund is nondiversified, which means it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer than is permissible for a diversified fund. Show less