The investment seeks capital appreciation.
The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies the portfolio managers believe are experiencing, or will experience, growth in earnings exceeding the average rate of earnings growth of the companies which comprise the S&P 500 Index. It may invest in the securities of large, well-known companies offering prospects of long-term earnings growth. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets (at the time of investment) in foreign securities.