Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, such as common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and warrants. The Fund will invest primarily in companies operating in the countries in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The countries include the eleven Euro-zone countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The Sub-Adviser employs bottom-up stock and business analysis to identify high-quality growth companies. Typically, these companies tend to be well managed with the following attributes: consistent operating histories and financial performance; favorable long-term … Show more… Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, such as common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and warrants. The Fund will invest primarily in companies operating in the countries in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The countries include the eleven Euro-zone countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Austria), the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The Sub-Adviser employs bottom-up stock and business analysis to identify high-quality growth companies. Typically, these companies tend to be well managed with the following attributes: consistent operating histories and financial performance; favorable long-term economic prospects; free cash flow generation; and competent management that can be counted on to use cash flow wisely, and channel the reward from the business back to its shareholders. The Sub-Advisers goal is to construct a portfolio of high-quality growth companies in the developed markets of Europe and the Pacific Basin. With approximately 30-60 stocks, the Fund seeks to be well diversified and will have investments in at least 10 countries and 5 sectors at all times. While the Funds sector and industry exposure is expected to vary over time, as of February 28, 2025, the Fund had significant exposure to the Consumer Discretionary Sector, Financials Sector, Health Care Sector, Industrials Sector, and Information Technology Sector, as each sector is defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard. In addition, while the Funds country exposure is expected to vary over time, as of February 28, 2025, the Fund had significant exposure to Canada and the United Kingdom. The Fund may invest in securities of companies in emerging and developing markets. The Fund may, but is not required to, undertake hedging activities and may invest in certain instruments, such as forward currency exchange contracts, and may use certain techniques to hedge currency risks associated with the purchase of individual securities denominated in a foreign currency. Show less