The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio managers expect to have above-average growth rates. It seeks to invest in newer companies or in more established companies that are in the early growth phase of their business cycle, which is typically marked by above average growth rates. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-cap issuers. The adviser defines mid-cap issuers as those issuers that are within the range of market capitalizations of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio managers expect to have above-average growth rates. It seeks to invest in newer companies or in more established companies that are in the early growth phase of their business cycle, which is typically marked by above average growth rates. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-cap issuers. The adviser defines mid-cap issuers as those issuers that are within the range of market capitalizations of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. It primarily invests in foreign companies of various market capitalizations, including foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies. The equity securities in which the fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock, depositary receipts, privately placed securities and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks investment results that correspond to the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). The fund invests in stocks included in the S&P 500 Index and also may invest in stock index futures. The fund's adviser attempts to track the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the S&P 500 Index to achieve a correlation of at least 0.95 between the performance of the fund and that of the index without taking into account the fund's expenses.
The investment seeks total return. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by companies of different capitalization ranges, but will typically focus on larger capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in foreign emerging market countries. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are economically tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local (non-U.S.) currencies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in foreign emerging market countries. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are economically tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local (non-U.S.) currencies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in foreign emerging market countries. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are economically tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local (non-U.S.) currencies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in foreign emerging market countries. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are economically tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local (non-U.S.) currencies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of government and corporate issuers in foreign emerging market countries. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are economically tied to emerging market countries and denominated in local (non-U.S.) currencies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Equipment & ServicesSM Index. The fund invests in financial instruments that ProFund Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the fund's investment objective. The index seeks to measure the performance of certain companies in the oil and equipment services sector of the U.S. equity market. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Equipment & ServicesSM Index. The fund invests in financial instruments that ProFund Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the fund's investment objective. The index seeks to measure the performance of certain companies in the oil and equipment services sector of the U.S. equity market. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks that the fund's investment adviser, Olstein Capital Management, L.P. ("OCM"), believes are significantly undervalued. It will invest in companies without regard to whether they are conventionally categorized as small, medium, or large capitalization or whether they are characterized as growth, value, cyclical, or any other category.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks that the fund's investment adviser, Olstein Capital Management, L.P. ("OCM"), believes are significantly undervalued. It will invest in companies without regard to whether they are conventionally categorized as small, medium, or large capitalization or whether they are characterized as growth, value, cyclical, or any other category.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks that the fund's investment adviser, Olstein Capital Management, L.P. ("OCM"), believes are significantly undervalued. It will invest in companies without regard to whether they are conventionally categorized as small, medium, or large capitalization or whether they are characterized as growth, value, cyclical, or any other category.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The kinds of debt securities in which it can invest include investment grade U.S. corporate and government debt obligations, as well as mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund will only purchase investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The kinds of debt securities in which it can invest include investment grade U.S. corporate and government debt obligations, as well as mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund will only purchase investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The kinds of debt securities in which it can invest include investment grade U.S. corporate and government debt obligations, as well as mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund will only purchase investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The kinds of debt securities in which it can invest include investment grade U.S. corporate and government debt obligations, as well as mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund will only purchase investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The kinds of debt securities in which it can invest include investment grade U.S. corporate and government debt obligations, as well as mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund will only purchase investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-sized companies ("small-cap" or "mid-cap" stocks) that the fund's investment adviser believes are selling at a significant discount to private market value. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities that are traded in U.S. dollars, and will limit the fund's foreign investments to investments in developed countries, rather than countries with developing or emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-sized companies ("small-cap" or "mid-cap" stocks) that the fund's investment adviser believes are selling at a significant discount to private market value. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities that are traded in U.S. dollars, and will limit the fund's foreign investments to investments in developed countries, rather than countries with developing or emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and its secondary objective is income. The fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-sized companies ("small-cap" or "mid-cap" stocks) that the fund's investment adviser believes are selling at a significant discount to private market value. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities that are traded in U.S. dollars, and will limit the fund's foreign investments to investments in developed countries, rather than countries with developing or emerging markets.
The investment seeks high total return consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity and fixed income securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 50% in income securities and 50% in equity securities.
The investment seeks investment results that correspond to the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). The fund invests in stocks included in the S&P 500 Index and also may invest in stock index futures. The fund's adviser attempts to track the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the S&P 500 Index to achieve a correlation of at least 0.95 between the performance of the fund and that of the index without taking into account the fund's expenses.
The investment seeks investment results that correspond to the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). The fund invests in stocks included in the S&P 500 Index and also may invest in stock index futures. The fund's adviser attempts to track the aggregate price and dividend performance of securities in the S&P 500 Index to achieve a correlation of at least 0.95 between the performance of the fund and that of the index without taking into account the fund's expenses.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund principally invests in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities and related to securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It mainly invests in government bonds with intermediate to long remaining maturities. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between three and 15 years, taking into account expected prepayment of principal on certain investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 90% in equity securities and 10% in income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of small-capitalization and emerging growth companies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the securities of small capitalization companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Growth Index stocks andu002For with market capitalizations of less than $4 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund principally invests in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities and related to securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It mainly invests in government bonds with intermediate to long remaining maturities. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between three and 15 years, taking into account expected prepayment of principal on certain investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund principally invests in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities and related to securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It mainly invests in government bonds with intermediate to long remaining maturities. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between three and 15 years, taking into account expected prepayment of principal on certain investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund principally invests in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities and related to securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It mainly invests in government bonds with intermediate to long remaining maturities. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between three and 15 years, taking into account expected prepayment of principal on certain investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of debt securities which are rated below investment grade or unrated; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, other debt securities, loan assignments and participations (Loans), commitments to purchase loan assignments (Unfunded Commitments) and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or unrated. It may invest no more than 30% of its net assets in Loans and Unfunded Commitments. The fund's average weighted maturity ordinarily will range between three and ten years.
The investment seeks high total return consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity and fixed income securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 50% in income securities and 50% in equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. It currently emphasizes investments in equities, but it may also invest in debt securities and may invest up to 25% of its assets in "below-investment-grade" securities, commonly known as "junk bonds." The fund typically invests in a number of different countries and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. It invests a substantial portion of its assets in small- and mid-sized companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. It currently emphasizes investments in equities, but it may also invest in debt securities and may invest up to 25% of its assets in "below-investment-grade" securities, commonly known as "junk bonds." The fund typically invests in a number of different countries and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. It invests a substantial portion of its assets in small- and mid-sized companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. It currently emphasizes investments in equities, but it may also invest in debt securities and may invest up to 25% of its assets in "below-investment-grade" securities, commonly known as "junk bonds." The fund typically invests in a number of different countries and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. It invests a substantial portion of its assets in small- and mid-sized companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. It currently emphasizes investments in equities, but it may also invest in debt securities and may invest up to 25% of its assets in "below-investment-grade" securities, commonly known as "junk bonds." The fund typically invests in a number of different countries and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. It invests a substantial portion of its assets in small- and mid-sized companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It can invest without limit in foreign securities and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. However, the fund currently emphasizes its investments in developed markets such as the United States, Western European countries and Japan. It does not limit its investments to companies in a particular capitalization range, but primarily invests in mid- and large-cap companies. The fund normally will invest in at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It can invest without limit in foreign securities and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. However, the fund currently emphasizes its investments in developed markets such as the United States, Western European countries and Japan. It does not limit its investments to companies in a particular capitalization range, but primarily invests in mid- and large-cap companies. The fund normally will invest in at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It can invest without limit in foreign securities and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. However, the fund currently emphasizes its investments in developed markets such as the United States, Western European countries and Japan. It does not limit its investments to companies in a particular capitalization range, but primarily invests in mid- and large-cap companies. The fund normally will invest in at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).
The investment seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital through investment in high- and medium-grade fixed income securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. It may principally invest in U.S. treasury obligations, U.S. government agency securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, and structured instruments. The effective average weighted maturity ordinarily will be three years or less.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It can invest without limit in foreign securities and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. However, the fund currently emphasizes its investments in developed markets such as the United States, Western European countries and Japan. It does not limit its investments to companies in a particular capitalization range, but primarily invests in mid- and large-cap companies. The fund normally will invest in at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that are involved in mining, processing or dealing in gold or other metals or minerals, gold bullion, other physical metals, and precious metals-related ETFs and may invest all of its assets in those securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings, for investment purposes will be invested in those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that are involved in mining, processing or dealing in gold or other metals or minerals, gold bullion, other physical metals, and precious metals-related ETFs and may invest all of its assets in those securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings, for investment purposes will be invested in those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that are involved in mining, processing or dealing in gold or other metals or minerals, gold bullion, other physical metals, and precious metals-related ETFs and may invest all of its assets in those securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings, for investment purposes will be invested in those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that are involved in mining, processing or dealing in gold or other metals or minerals, gold bullion, other physical metals, and precious metals-related ETFs and may invest all of its assets in those securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings, for investment purposes will be invested in those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with low volatility of principal. The fund mainly invests in mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, adjustable rate mortgages, money market instruments, and structured investments. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. The fund seeks to maintain duration of three years or less, although, under certain market conditions such as in periods of significant volatility in interest rates and spreads, the fund's duration may be longer than three years.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with liquidity and safety of principal. The fund principally invests in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities and related to securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities. It mainly invests in government bonds with intermediate to long remaining maturities. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between three and 15 years, taking into account expected prepayment of principal on certain investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of debt securities which are rated below investment grade or unrated; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, other debt securities, loan assignments and participations (Loans), commitments to purchase loan assignments (Unfunded Commitments) and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or unrated. It may invest no more than 30% of its net assets in Loans and Unfunded Commitments. The fund's average weighted maturity ordinarily will range between three and ten years.
The investment seeks a high level of current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of debt securities which are rated below investment grade or unrated; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, other debt securities, loan assignments and participations (Loans), commitments to purchase loan assignments (Unfunded Commitments) and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or unrated. It may invest no more than 30% of its net assets in Loans and Unfunded Commitments. The fund's average weighted maturity ordinarily will range between three and ten years.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of foreign government and corporate issuers. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of foreign government and corporate issuers. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high total return consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity and fixed income securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 50% in income securities and 50% in equity securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of foreign government and corporate issuers. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of foreign government and corporate issuers. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities of foreign government and corporate issuers. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund typically invests in at least three countries other than the United States. It invests in debt securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in fixed income and equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 70% in income securities and 30% in equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it primarily invests in other mutual funds. Certain underlying funds may invest 100% of their assets in securities of foreign companies. Some underlying funds may invest in emerging or developing markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It will typically invest in a minimum of three of the underlying funds and will not invest more than 50% of its net assets in any single underlying fund.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it primarily invests in other mutual funds. Certain underlying funds may invest 100% of their assets in securities of foreign companies. Some underlying funds may invest in emerging or developing markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It will typically invest in a minimum of three of the underlying funds and will not invest more than 50% of its net assets in any single underlying fund.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it primarily invests in other mutual funds. Certain underlying funds may invest 100% of their assets in securities of foreign companies. Some underlying funds may invest in emerging or developing markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It will typically invest in a minimum of three of the underlying funds and will not invest more than 50% of its net assets in any single underlying fund.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it primarily invests in other mutual funds. Certain underlying funds may invest 100% of their assets in securities of foreign companies. Some underlying funds may invest in emerging or developing markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It will typically invest in a minimum of three of the underlying funds and will not invest more than 50% of its net assets in any single underlying fund.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it primarily invests in other mutual funds. Certain underlying funds may invest 100% of their assets in securities of foreign companies. Some underlying funds may invest in emerging or developing markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It will typically invest in a minimum of three of the underlying funds and will not invest more than 50% of its net assets in any single underlying fund.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. It primarily invests in foreign companies of various market capitalizations, including foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies. The equity securities in which the fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock, depositary receipts, privately placed securities and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks a high level of income and may also seek growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in fixed income securities (80% policy). The adviser focuses on securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, corporate debt securities, taxable and tax-exempt municipal securities, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in the common stock of growth companies that are domiciled or have their primary operations outside of the United States. It may invest 100% of its assets in securities of foreign companies. The fund may invest in emerging markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It normally will invest at least 65% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least three different countries outside of the United States, and emphasize investments in common stocks of issuers that the portfolio managers consider to be growth companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in the common stock of growth companies that are domiciled or have their primary operations outside of the United States. It may invest 100% of its assets in securities of foreign companies. The fund may invest in emerging markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It normally will invest at least 65% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least three different countries outside of the United States, and emphasize investments in common stocks of issuers that the portfolio managers consider to be growth companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in the common stock of growth companies that are domiciled or have their primary operations outside of the United States. It may invest 100% of its assets in securities of foreign companies. The fund may invest in emerging markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It normally will invest at least 65% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least three different countries outside of the United States, and emphasize investments in common stocks of issuers that the portfolio managers consider to be growth companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in the common stock of growth companies that are domiciled or have their primary operations outside of the United States. It may invest 100% of its assets in securities of foreign companies. The fund may invest in emerging markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It normally will invest at least 65% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least three different countries outside of the United States, and emphasize investments in common stocks of issuers that the portfolio managers consider to be growth companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in the common stock of growth companies that are domiciled or have their primary operations outside of the United States. It may invest 100% of its assets in securities of foreign companies. The fund may invest in emerging markets as well as in developed markets throughout the world. It normally will invest at least 65% of its total assets in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least three different countries outside of the United States, and emphasize investments in common stocks of issuers that the portfolio managers consider to be growth companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and may also seek income. The fund invests primarily in non-U.S. securities; including securities of issuers located in emerging markets, but, in any event, will invest at least 65% of its net assets in non-U.S. securities. The adviser intends to invest primarily in common stocks, but it may also invest in other securities that the sub-advisor believes provide opportunities for capital growth and income, such as preferred stocks, warrants, and securities convertible into common stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large market capitalization companies. For purposes of this fund, large market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 1000  Growth Index. It may also invest in foreign securities, including American depositary receipts and other depositary receipts and shares; derivatives, including futures and options; and fixed income securities, including those rated below investment grade.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and may also seek income. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of large market capitalization companies (80% policy). For purposes of this fund, large market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 1000  Value Index.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Under normal market conditions, the fund will not invest more than 35% of its total assets in securities rated below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of corporations that regularly pay dividends, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stock convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Although the fund invests primarily in securities of large cap companies, it may invest in equity investments of companies across all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that currently pay dividends or are expected to begin paying dividends in the future. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect to experience dividend growth, including companies that currently pay dividends and are expected to increase them and companies that do not currently pay dividends but are expected to begin paying them in the near future, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of small- and mid-market capitalization companies (80% policy). For purposes of this fund, small-market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index, and mid-market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of small- and mid-market capitalization companies (80% policy). For purposes of this fund, small-market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000  Value Index, and mid-market capitalization companies are those companies whose market capitalization is similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell Midcap Value Index.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Under normal market conditions, the fund will not invest more than 35% of its total assets in securities rated below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks the highest level of current income that is exempt from federal and Oklahoma personal income taxes and is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest free from (a) federal income taxes, including the federal alternative minimum tax, and (b) Oklahoma personal income taxes. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in U.S. territorial obligations, the interest on which is exempt from federal and Oklahoma personal income taxes. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest level of current income that is exempt from federal and Oklahoma personal income taxes and is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest free from (a) federal income taxes, including the federal alternative minimum tax, and (b) Oklahoma personal income taxes. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in U.S. territorial obligations, the interest on which is exempt from federal and Oklahoma personal income taxes. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in California municipal and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in California municipal and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in California municipal and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of large, well-established companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large, well-established companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Growth Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the equity securities of large, well-established companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large, well-established companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Growth Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, repurchase agreements on those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in mortgage-backed securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, asset-backed securities, investment grade corporate debt obligations and certain other high quality debt obligations.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, repurchase agreements on those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in mortgage-backed securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, asset-backed securities, investment grade corporate debt obligations and certain other high quality debt obligations.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, repurchase agreements on those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in mortgage-backed securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, asset-backed securities, investment grade corporate debt obligations and certain other high quality debt obligations.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, repurchase agreements on those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in mortgage-backed securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, asset-backed securities, investment grade corporate debt obligations and certain other high quality debt obligations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation with the incidental goal of achieving current income by investing primarily in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of large companies, including common stocks, and debt and preferred stocks which are convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Value Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation with the incidental goal of achieving current income by investing primarily in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of large companies, including common stocks, and debt and preferred stocks which are convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Value Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation with the incidental goal of achieving current income by investing primarily in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of large companies, including common stocks, and debt and preferred stocks which are convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Value Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation with the incidental goal of achieving current income by investing primarily in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of large companies, including common stocks, and debt and preferred stocks which are convertible to common stock. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Large companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 1000 Value Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to maximize total return by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of debt securities backed by pools of residential andu002For commercial mortgages. The fund invests mainly in investment grade mortgage-backed securities or unrated mortgage-backed securities which the adviser determines to be of comparable quality. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities. "Assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's average weighted maturity will normally range between two and ten years.
The investment seeks to maximize total return by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of debt securities backed by pools of residential andu002For commercial mortgages. The fund invests mainly in investment grade mortgage-backed securities or unrated mortgage-backed securities which the adviser determines to be of comparable quality. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities. "Assets" means net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's average weighted maturity will normally range between two and ten years.
The investment seeks to maximize capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of very small companies which, at the time of purchase, have a market capitalization of less than or equal to $600 million or are within the range of companies represented in the Russell Micro-Cap Growth Index, whichever is greater. It invests principally in the common stocks of companies that the fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for significant long-term growth in market value.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to or incrementally exceed the total return performance of an index that tracks the performance of the small- and mid-capitalization equity markets. Under normal circumstances, the fund will hold at least 80% of its assets in stocks in the S&P 1000 Index. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The S&P 1000 Index is an index which includes stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies. These securities trade on national exchanges, as well as over-the-counter as part of the National Market System.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to or incrementally exceed the total return performance of an index that tracks the performance of the small- and mid-capitalization equity markets. Under normal circumstances, the fund will hold at least 80% of its assets in stocks in the S&P 1000 Index. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The S&P 1000 Index is an index which includes stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies. These securities trade on national exchanges, as well as over-the-counter as part of the National Market System.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest on which would be subject to the federal "alternative minimum tax" (AMT).
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest on which would be subject to the federal "alternative minimum tax" (AMT).
The investment seeks growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in equity securities of mid cap companies, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stocks that are convertible to common stocks. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of mid cap companies which the fund's adviser believes are capable of achieving sustained growth.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of different capitalization ranges. It currently focuses on larger capitalization issuers, which are considered to be companies with market capitalizations equal to the companies in the Russell 1000. The portfolio managers use fundamental research to select securities for the fund's portfolio, which is comprised of both growth and value stocks. The fund aims to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt securities so that, normally, distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It also invests in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as restricted securities. The fund may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion. Its average weighted maturity will range from three to 15 years.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt securities so that, normally, distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stock of U.S. companies of any market capitalization size. It may also invest in securities of foreign issuers. The fund aims to maintain a diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size. The portfolio also includes both growth and value stocks.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of different capitalization ranges. It currently focuses on larger capitalization issuers, which are considered to be companies with market capitalizations equal to the companies in the Russell 1000. The portfolio managers use fundamental research to select securities for the fund's portfolio, which is comprised of both growth and value stocks. The fund aims to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stock of U.S. companies of any market capitalization size. It may also invest in securities of foreign issuers. The fund aims to maintain a diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size. The portfolio also includes both growth and value stocks.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stock of U.S. companies of any market capitalization size. It may also invest in securities of foreign issuers. The fund aims to maintain a diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size. The portfolio also includes both growth and value stocks.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stock of U.S. companies of any market capitalization size. It may also invest in securities of foreign issuers. The fund aims to maintain a diversified portfolio across major economic sectors by applying investment parameters for both sector and position size. The portfolio also includes both growth and value stocks.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to or incrementally exceed the total return performance of an index that tracks the performance of the small- and mid-capitalization equity markets. Under normal circumstances, the fund will hold at least 80% of its assets in stocks in the S&P 1000 Index. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The S&P 1000 Index is an index which includes stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies. These securities trade on national exchanges, as well as over-the-counter as part of the National Market System.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests primarily in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in fixed income and equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 70% in income securities and 30% in equity securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests primarily in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration exposure of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and growth of income by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 70% in equity securities and 30% in income securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by companies of different capitalization ranges, but will typically focus on larger capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 90% in equity securities and 10% in income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and growth of income by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 70% in equity securities and 30% in income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and growth of income by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 70% in equity securities and 30% in income securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-, medium- and low-grade debt securities. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. Under normal conditions, at least 65% of the fund's total assets must be invested in securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated investment grade. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in foreign securities, including securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between five and twenty years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified group of mutual funds within the same group of investment companies that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund is a "fund of funds." Its main investment strategy is to invest in other J.P. Morgan Funds (underlying funds). Generally, the fund's allocation strategy is to achieve a long-term risku002Freturn profile similar to a fund that invests 90% in equity securities and 10% in income securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in New Jersey municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in New Jersey municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in New Jersey municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests principally in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that currently pay dividends or are expected to begin paying dividends in the future. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect to experience dividend growth, including companies that currently pay dividends and are expected to increase them and companies that do not currently pay dividends but are expected to begin paying them in the near future, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with low volatility of principal. The fund mainly invests in mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, adjustable rate mortgages, money market instruments, and structured investments. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. The fund seeks to maintain duration of three years or less, although, under certain market conditions such as in periods of significant volatility in interest rates and spreads, the fund's duration may be longer than three years.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities, the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest from which (and thus proportionate share of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the fund) would be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities, the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest from which (and thus proportionate share of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the fund) would be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks income. The fund invests mainly in floating rate loans that hold a senior position in the capital structure of U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities that, under normal circumstances, allow them to have priority of claim ahead of other obligations of a borrower in the event of liquidation. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in Senior Loans, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests mainly in floating rate loans that hold a senior position in the capital structure of U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities that, under normal circumstances, allow them to have priority of claim ahead of other obligations of a borrower in the event of liquidation. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in Senior Loans, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests mainly in floating rate loans that hold a senior position in the capital structure of U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities that, under normal circumstances, allow them to have priority of claim ahead of other obligations of a borrower in the event of liquidation. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in Senior Loans, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests mainly in floating rate loans that hold a senior position in the capital structure of U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities that, under normal circumstances, allow them to have priority of claim ahead of other obligations of a borrower in the event of liquidation. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in Senior Loans, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests mainly in floating rate loans that hold a senior position in the capital structure of U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities that, under normal circumstances, allow them to have priority of claim ahead of other obligations of a borrower in the event of liquidation. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in Senior Loans, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Pennsylvania municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual income tax. The Adviser seeks to focus the funds investments in municipal securities issued by issuers involved in projects or technologies with high potential positive environmental impact as determined by the Adviser using its proprietary evaluation system in areas.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Pennsylvania municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Pennsylvania municipal securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade debt securities (generally referred to as "bonds"), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A debt security is a security representing money borrowed by the issuer that must be repaid. The fund invests in securities that are rated investment-grade at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade debt securities (generally referred to as "bonds"), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A debt security is a security representing money borrowed by the issuer that must be repaid. The fund invests in securities that are rated investment-grade at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade debt securities (generally referred to as "bonds"), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A debt security is a security representing money borrowed by the issuer that must be repaid. The fund invests in securities that are rated investment-grade at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade debt securities (generally referred to as "bonds"), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A debt security is a security representing money borrowed by the issuer that must be repaid. The fund invests in securities that are rated investment-grade at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. Additionally, under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in California municipal securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual income tax. The Adviser seeks to focus the funds investments in municipal securities issued by issuers involved in projects or technologies with high potential positive environmental impact as determined by the Adviser using its proprietary evaluation system in areas.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity, debt and other securities of domestic and foreign issuers in different capitalization ranges and in developed or developing countries. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and debt securities that are expected to generate income. There is no limit on the fund's investments in foreign securities. The fund can invest up to 40% of its total assets in below-investment-grade securities, also referred to as "junk bonds." It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. It currently emphasizes investments in equities, but it may also invest in debt securities and may invest up to 25% of its assets in "below-investment-grade" securities, commonly known as "junk bonds." The fund typically invests in a number of different countries and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. It invests a substantial portion of its assets in small- and mid-sized companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that are involved in mining, processing or dealing in gold or other metals or minerals, gold bullion, other physical metals, and precious metals-related ETFs and may invest all of its assets in those securities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings, for investment purposes will be invested in those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, repurchase agreements on those securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in mortgage-backed securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, asset-backed securities, investment grade corporate debt obligations and certain other high quality debt obligations.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade debt securities (generally referred to as "bonds"), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A debt security is a security representing money borrowed by the issuer that must be repaid. The fund invests in securities that are rated investment-grade at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Under normal market conditions, the fund will not invest more than 35% of its total assets in securities rated below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Under normal market conditions, the fund will not invest more than 35% of its total assets in securities rated below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of "mid cap" companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Index, a measure of mid cap issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of "mid cap" companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Index, a measure of mid cap issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of "mid cap" companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Index, a measure of mid cap issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of "mid cap" companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Index, a measure of mid cap issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of "mid cap" companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Index, a measure of mid cap issuers.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities, the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest from which (and thus proportionate share of the exempt-interest dividends paid by the fund) would be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio managers believe have favorable growth prospects. It emphasizes stocks of small-capitalization (or "small-cap") companies, which are defined as those issuers that are at the time of purchase within the range of market capitalizations of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. A company's "market capitalization" is the value of its outstanding common stock and the determination whether the company is small-, mid- or large-cap is based on the company's market capitalization relative to that of other companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It can invest without limit in foreign securities and can invest in any country, including countries with developing or emerging markets. However, the fund currently emphasizes its investments in developed markets such as the United States, Western European countries and Japan. It does not limit its investments to companies in a particular capitalization range, but primarily invests in mid- and large-cap companies. The fund normally will invest in at least three countries (one of which may be the United States).
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity, debt and other securities of domestic and foreign issuers in different capitalization ranges and in developed or developing countries. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and debt securities that are expected to generate income. There is no limit on the fund's investments in foreign securities. The fund can invest up to 40% of its total assets in below-investment-grade securities, also referred to as "junk bonds." It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It will not invest in municipal securities the interest on which would be subject to the federal "alternative minimum tax" (AMT).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of "growth companies." Growth companies are companies whose earnings and stock prices are expected to increase at a faster rate than the overall market. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers but may also invest in foreign securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in emerging countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of "growth companies." Growth companies are companies whose earnings and stock prices are expected to increase at a faster rate than the overall market. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers but may also invest in foreign securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in emerging countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual income tax. The Adviser seeks to focus the funds investments in municipal securities issued by issuers involved in projects or technologies with high potential positive environmental impact as determined by the Adviser using its proprietary evaluation system in areas.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Additionally, under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Arizona municipal securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of real estate companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The advisor considers a real estate company to be one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from, or invests at least 50% of its assets in, the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of real estate companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The advisor considers a real estate company to be one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from, or invests at least 50% of its assets in, the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of real estate companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The advisor considers a real estate company to be one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from, or invests at least 50% of its assets in, the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of real estate companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The advisor considers a real estate company to be one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from, or invests at least 50% of its assets in, the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of real estate companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The advisor considers a real estate company to be one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from, or invests at least 50% of its assets in, the ownership, construction, financing, management or sale of commercial, industrial or residential real estate. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. It will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. It may invest in initial public offerings (IPOs) of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. It will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. It will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in other mutual funds ("underlying funds"). It primarily invests in mutual funds managed by the fund's advisor but may also invest in unaffiliated mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") to gain exposure to asset classes not available through a fund managed by the Advisor. The fund is a multi-strategy fund that will invest directly or indirectly through underlying funds in equity securities and fixed income securities.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. It may invest in initial public offerings (IPOs) of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. It will not invest more than 10% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in other mutual funds ("underlying funds"). It primarily invests in mutual funds managed by the fund's advisor but may also invest in unaffiliated mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") to gain exposure to asset classes not available through a fund managed by the Advisor. The fund is a multi-strategy fund that will invest directly or indirectly through underlying funds in equity securities and fixed income securities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It invests in municipal securities issued by the governments of states, their political subdivisions and the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, commonwealths and possessions or by their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It invests in municipal securities issued by the governments of states, their political subdivisions and the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, commonwealths and possessions or by their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It invests in municipal securities issued by the governments of states, their political subdivisions and the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, commonwealths and possessions or by their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. Under normal market conditions, and as a fundamental policy, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It invests in municipal securities issued by the governments of states, their political subdivisions and the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, commonwealths and possessions or by their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities.
The investment seeks tax-free income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in securities the income from which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer of each security, is exempt from regular federal individual and, as applicable, the fund's state income tax. It selects investments without regard to the alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). Additionally, under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Ohio municipal securities.
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Oregon State and regular Federal income taxes as is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in municipal obligations that pay interest exempt, in the opinion of bond counsel, from Oregon state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Oregon State and regular Federal income taxes as is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in municipal obligations that pay interest exempt, in the opinion of bond counsel, from Oregon state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Oregon State and regular Federal income taxes as is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in municipal obligations that pay interest exempt, in the opinion of bond counsel, from Oregon state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund's manager considers small- and mid-cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA SMID Cap Index. The capitalization range of the index is subject to change at any time due to market activity or changes in its composition.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend paying stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the manager believes are undervalued. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in equity securities of companies located in developing or emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of small-capitalization and emerging growth companies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the securities of small capitalization companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Growth Index stocks andu002For with market capitalizations of less than $4 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in equity securities of mid cap companies, including common stocks and debt securities and preferred stocks that are convertible to common stocks. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of mid cap companies which the fund's adviser believes are capable of achieving sustained growth.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in debt securities in three market sectors: Foreign governments and issuers, U.S. government securities, and lower-grade, high-yield securities of U.S. and foreign issuers (commonly referred to as "junk bonds"). It can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one sector at any time. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest a substantial portion of its assets in a number of different countries, including the U.S. It has no limitations regarding the range of maturities of the debt securities it can buy or the market capitalization of the issuers of those securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund's manager considers small- and mid-cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA SMID Cap Index. The capitalization range of the index is subject to change at any time due to market activity or changes in its composition.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund's manager considers small- and mid-cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA SMID Cap Index. The capitalization range of the index is subject to change at any time due to market activity or changes in its composition.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund's manager considers small- and mid-cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA SMID Cap Index. The capitalization range of the index is subject to change at any time due to market activity or changes in its composition.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-cap companies, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund's manager considers small- and mid-cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA SMID Cap Index. The capitalization range of the index is subject to change at any time due to market activity or changes in its composition.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in MLP investments of issuers that are engaged in the transportation, storage, processing, refining, marketing, exploration, production, and mining of minerals and natural resources and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in master limited partnership ("MLP") investments of issuers that are engaged in the transportation, storage, processing, refining, marketing, exploration, production, and mining of minerals and natural resources and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in master limited partnership ("MLP") investments of issuers that are engaged in the transportation, storage, processing, refining, marketing, exploration, production, and mining of minerals and natural resources, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It invests in a portfolio of municipal bonds with an average weighted maturity of one to five years. The fund also invests in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as auction rate securities and restricted securities. It may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion.
The investment seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital through investment in high- and medium-grade fixed income securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. It may principally invest in U.S. treasury obligations, U.S. government agency securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, and structured instruments. The effective average weighted maturity ordinarily will be three years or less.
The investment seeks long-term total returns. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Adviser believes offer superior investment value and opportunity for growth. It may invest in companies of any size - large, medium and small. The Adviser focuses on companies that the adviser believes to be undervalued or otherwise out-of-favor in the market, but that have sustainable competitive advantages. It may invest up to 30% of its assets in equity securities of foreign issuers andu002For depositary receipts that are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges, including those in emerging markets.
The investment seeks to preserve capital and attain long-term total returns through a combination of current income and moderate capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in income bearing securities. The Adviser seeks to control risk through rigorous credit analysis, economic analysis, interest rate forecasts and sector trend review, and is not constrained by any particular duration or credit quality targets. The fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in dividend-paying equities of companies of any size - large, medium and small. Additionally, it may also invest up to 100% of its assets in foreign debt andu002For depositary receipts.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It invests in a portfolio of municipal bonds with an average weighted maturity of one to five years. The fund also invests in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as auction rate securities and restricted securities. It may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion.
The investment seeks long-term total returns and capital preservation. The fund invests in both equity and fixed income securities that the Adviser believes can deliver attractive long-term returns and enhanced capital preservation. Under normal market conditions, the minimum allocation to either fixed income or equity securities is expected to be 25% of the fund's net assets; conversely, the maximum allocation to either fixed income or equity securities at any given time is expected to be 75%. It may invest up to 50% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund's investments in any one sector may exceed 25% of its net assets.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend paying stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the manager believes are undervalued. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in equity securities of companies located in developing or emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small cap companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Value Index stocks at the time of purchase. In reviewing investment opportunities for the fund, its adviser uses a value-oriented approach. In implementing its main strategies, the fund's equity investments are primarily in common stocks and REITs.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend paying stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the manager believes are undervalued. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in equity securities of companies located in developing or emerging market countries.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend paying stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the manager believes are undervalued. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in equity securities of companies located in developing or emerging market countries.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend paying stocks, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the manager believes are undervalued. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers and may invest up to 10% of its total assets in equity securities of companies located in developing or emerging market countries.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It also invests in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, as well as restricted securities. The fund may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion. Its average weighted maturity will range from three to 15 years.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of small companies. The manager defines a small company as one whose market capitalization falls (i) within or below the current range of companies in either the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index or (ii) below the three-year average maximum market cap of companies in either index as of December 31 of the three preceding years.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in issuers with medium market capitalizations. MFS generally defines medium market capitalization issuers as issuers with market capitalizations similar to those of issuers included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index over the last 13 months at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of "growth companies." Growth companies are companies whose earnings and stock prices are expected to increase at a faster rate than the overall market. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers but may also invest in foreign securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in emerging countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of "growth companies." Growth companies are companies whose earnings and stock prices are expected to increase at a faster rate than the overall market. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers but may also invest in foreign securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in emerging countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of "growth companies." Growth companies are companies whose earnings and stock prices are expected to increase at a faster rate than the overall market. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers but may also invest in foreign securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in emerging countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of small companies. The manager defines a small company as one whose market capitalization falls (i) within or below the current range of companies in either the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index or (ii) below the three-year average maximum market cap of companies in either index as of December 31 of the three preceding years.
The investment seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index (the "index"). The fund invests in financial instruments that ProFund Advisors believes, in combination, should have similar return characteristics as the return of the index. The index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index (the "index"). The fund invests in financial instruments that ProFund Advisors believes, in combination, should have similar return characteristics as the return of the index. The index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income. The fund invests primarily in corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities (generally referred to as bonds). The fund can invest up to 35% of its total assets in lower-grade, high-yield debt securities that are below investment-grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds).
The investment seeks income. The fund invests primarily in corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities (generally referred to as bonds). The fund can invest up to 35% of its total assets in lower-grade, high-yield debt securities that are below investment-grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds).
The investment seeks income. The fund invests primarily in corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities (generally referred to as bonds). The fund can invest up to 35% of its total assets in lower-grade, high-yield debt securities that are below investment-grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds).
The investment seeks income. The fund invests primarily in corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities (generally referred to as bonds). The fund can invest up to 35% of its total assets in lower-grade, high-yield debt securities that are below investment-grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds).
The investment seeks income. The fund invests primarily in corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities (generally referred to as bonds). The fund can invest up to 35% of its total assets in lower-grade, high-yield debt securities that are below investment-grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital by investing the fund's assets primarily in equity securities of companies that are considered to be undervalued. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the securities of middle capitalization companies. Under normal market conditions, it primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks, U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies. The fund may have exposure to emerging markets through its investments in ADRs. It may invest in securities of small and large capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital by investing the fund's assets primarily in equity securities of companies that are considered to be undervalued. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the securities of middle capitalization companies. Under normal market conditions, it primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks, U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies. The fund may have exposure to emerging markets through its investments in ADRs. It may invest in securities of small and large capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital by investing the fund's assets primarily in equity securities of companies that are considered to be undervalued. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the securities of middle capitalization companies. Under normal market conditions, it primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks, U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies. The fund may have exposure to emerging markets through its investments in ADRs. It may invest in securities of small and large capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital by investing the fund's assets primarily in equity securities of companies that are considered to be undervalued. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the securities of middle capitalization companies. Under normal market conditions, it primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks, U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies. The fund may have exposure to emerging markets through its investments in ADRs. It may invest in securities of small and large capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund pursues its investment goal by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity-related securities of any market capitalization. It has no restrictions as to the size of the companies in which it invests. The fund may invest in what generally are considered small-cap stocks, mid-cap stocks and large-cap stocks. It invests in a portfolio of securities the Adviser believes has the potential for long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in securities listed on securities exchanges or actively traded in over-the-counter markets.
The investment seeks total return (consisting of current income and capital appreciation). The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds and notes of any maturity. It invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade fixed income securities including corporate, asset-backed, mortgage-backed, and U.S. government securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of large capitalization companies. The Adviser currently defines large capitalization companies as companies having, at the time of initial investment, a market capitalization equal to or greater than the largest 70% by market capitalization of the companies that comprise the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index (IMI).
The investment seeks total return (consisting of current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and capital appreciation). The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus investment borrowings in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, but not necessarily the federal alternative minimum tax. Interest from the fund's investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests, as a non-fundamental policy, at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds. The fund also may invest in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund invests in a broad, diversified portfolio of securities of small and medium capitalization companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or U.S. over-the-counter market, and securities of small and medium capitalization non-U.S. companies in foreign countries, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of small and medium capitalization companies.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and West Virginia income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and West Virginia personal income tax ("West Virginia Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It primarily invests in municipal securities of West Virginia and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and West Virginia personal income tax. The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests primarily in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests primarily in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration exposure of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund may invest in equity securities issued by companies of different capitalization ranges, but will typically focus on larger capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is a special type of mutual fund known as a "fund of funds" because it invests principally in open-end funds (commonly referred to as "mutual funds"), closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds managed by Invesco andu002For its affiliates (collectively, the "underlying funds") in order to obtain exposure to various asset classes, investment strategies and types of securities. It may use derivatives to hedge its cash position and manage the duration of the fund's portfolio, including but not limited to futures, total return swaps, and forward contracts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies that currently pay dividends or are expected to begin paying dividends in the future. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect to experience dividend growth, including companies that currently pay dividends and are expected to increase them and companies that do not currently pay dividends but are expected to begin paying them in the near future, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and income consistent with reduced risk. The fund invests in a flexible mix of common stocks, dividend-paying stocks, and investment grade fixed income securities. When the economy appears to be growing and strong, the advisor tends to invest a higher proportion of its assets in stocks. When the economy appears to be contracting or weak, the advisor tends to invest a higher proportion in fixed income securities. It invests at least 25% of its assets in fixed income securities and preferred stocks, and invests at least 25% in equity securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of large and medium-sized blue chip growth companies. It focuses on companies with leading market positions, seasoned management, and strong financial fundamentals. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates 45% to 75% of its assets in equities and 25% to 55% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in convertible securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in Eurodollar convertible securities and up to an additional 20% of its total assets in foreign securities. Most convertible securities are not investment grade-rated. The fund also may invest directly in equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 50% of its total assets in stocks and the remaining assets are generally invested in convertible securities, corporate and government debt (including mortgage- and asset-backed securities), and bank loans (which represent an interest in amounts owed by a borrower to a syndicate of lenders) in keeping with the fund's objective. It may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses a disciplined portfolio construction process whereby it weights each sector and industry approximately the same as the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (S&P 500 Index). It may also purchase stocks that are not in the S&P 500 Index, but at least 80% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in stocks that are in the index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in investment grade U.S. corporate bonds and in dividend-paying stocks. It invests in U.S. government securities and high-quality money market securities. The fund invests a higher proportion of its assets in stocks when the economic outlook is favorable.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, future contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments in the common stocks of non-U.S. companies. The manager expects to invest significantly outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed market and, to a lesser extent, emerging market countries throughout the world. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in non-U.S. stocks and at least 65% of its net assets in stocks of large-cap companies. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and junk bonds subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks a high level of dividend income and long-term capital growth primarily through investments in stocks. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks, with an emphasis on large-capitalization stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are believed to be undervalued. The adviser generally seeks investments in large-capitalization companies and the fund's yield, which reflects the level of dividends paid by the fund, is expected to normally exceed the yield of the Russell 1000 Value Index.
The investment seeks to achieve high (greater than for the stock market as a whole), long-term appreciation in the value of its shares. The fund invests in stocks and stock warrants of U.S. and foreign companies that are expected to have a higher profit potential than the stock market as a whole and whose shares are valued primarily for potential growth in revenues, earnings, dividends or asset values rather than for current income.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of real estate companies throughout the world, including the U.S. It will invest in at least five countries and at least 40% of its net assets will be in real estate companies outside the U.S. (at least 30% of net assets will be in real estate companies outside the U.S. if foreign market conditions are not favorable). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to achieve high (greater than for the stock market as a whole), long-term appreciation in the value of its shares. The fund invests in stocks and stock warrants of U.S. and foreign companies that are expected to have a higher profit potential than the stock market as a whole and whose shares are valued primarily for potential growth in revenues, earnings, dividends or asset values rather than for current income.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of large-cap companies throughout the world, including the U.S. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of large-cap companies. Under normal conditions, it will invest in at least five countries, one of which will be the U.S., and at least 40% of its net assets will be invested in stocks of large-cap companies outside the U.S. including companies in emerging markets (at least 30% if foreign market conditions are not favorable).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of securities of varying maturities issued by the GNMA, and of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, future contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to achieve high (greater than for the stock market as a whole), long-term appreciation in the value of its shares. The fund invests in stocks and stock warrants of U.S. and foreign companies that are expected to have a higher profit potential than the stock market as a whole and whose shares are valued primarily for potential growth in revenues, earnings, dividends or asset values rather than for current income.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established companies throughout the world, including the U.S. The fund seeks to be broadly diversified by investing in a variety of industries in developed and, to a lesser extent, emerging markets. It normally invests in at least five countries, one of which is the U.S. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks and at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in stocks of companies outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in large capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, within the market capitalization range of companies that comprise the S&P 500 Index. It invests in other domestic companies. The fund selects investments using an actively managed, value-based investment approach focusing on the long-term market cycle (at least 3-5 years) to identify investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in a widely diversified portfolio of high yield corporate bonds, often called "junk" bonds, as well as income-producing convertible securities and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or not rated by any major credit rating agency but deemed to be below investment grade by T. Rowe Price. High yield bonds are rated below investment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating), and tend to provide high income in an effort to compensate investors for their higher risk of default.
The investment seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation. Normally, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in foreign bonds. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in "junk" bonds that have received a below investment-grade rating (i.e., BB or equivalent, or lower) from each of the rating agencies that has assigned a rating to the bond (or, if unrated, deemed by T. Rowe Price to be below investment-grade quality), including those in default or with the lowest rating. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest level of income exempt from federal income taxes consistent with moderate price fluctuation. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in investment-grade municipal securities (rated in one of the four highest rating categories assigned by established credit rating agencies) by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed to be of comparable quality by T. Rowe Price. The fund may invest up to 10% of the fund's total assets in below investment-grade bonds, known as "junk" bonds, including those with the lowest credit ratings.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income primarily through investments in non-U.S. stocks. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities and invests at least 65% of its total assets in non-U.S. stocks, with an emphasis on large-capitalization stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are believed to be undervalued.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide high income and capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% (and potentially all) of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities of emerging market governments or companies located in emerging market countries. The fund's investments in debt securities typically consist of corporate and sovereign bonds. The advisor considers frontier markets to be a subset of emerging markets and any investments in frontier markets will be counted toward the fund's 80% investment policy. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in investment-grade municipal securities (rated in one of the four highest rating categories assigned by established credit rating agencies) by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed by T. Rowe Price to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in noninvestment-grade bonds, known as "junk" bonds, including those with the lowest credit ratings.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established, non-U.S. companies. The managers expect to primarily invest in stocks outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed and emerging countries throughout the world. It normally invests in at least five countries and may purchase the stocks of companies of any size, but its focus will typically be on large companies. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks.
The investment seeks after-inflation capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and actively managed strategies within those asset classes. It allocates its investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers believe may affect the value of the fund's investments. In making investment decisions for the fund, the portfolio managers seek to identify trends and turning points in the global markets.
The investment seeks after-inflation capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and actively managed strategies within those asset classes. It allocates its investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers believe may affect the value of the fund's investments. In making investment decisions for the fund, the portfolio managers seek to identify trends and turning points in the global markets.
The investment seeks after-inflation capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and actively managed strategies within those asset classes. It allocates its investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers believe may affect the value of the fund's investments. In making investment decisions for the fund, the portfolio managers seek to identify trends and turning points in the global markets.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of value-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in securities issued by large-cap companies. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that the Adviser believes have the potential to produce earnings in excess of market expectations. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of mid-cap companies whose earnings T. Rowe Price expects to grow at a faster rate than the average company. The advisor defines mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of either the S&P MidCap 400 Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objectives.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania municipalities. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt securities so that, normally, distributions of annual interest income are exempt from federal regular income tax and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personal income tax. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The manager normally maintains an average dollar-weighted maturity between three and ten years. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments. Investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals are considered tax-exempt investments for purposes of this policy.
The investment seeks high current income with preservation of capital as its secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities and accordingly are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States (e.g., U.S. Treasury bonds and Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed bonds) or by only the credit of a federal agency or government-sponsored entity; and that have short-to long-term maturities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The manager normally maintains an average dollar-weighted maturity between three and ten years. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments. Investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals are considered tax-exempt investments for purposes of this policy.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in mid-capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, within the market capitalization range of companies that comprise the Russell Midcap Index. It uses an actively managed, value-based investment approach focusing on the long-term market cycle (at least 3-5 years) to select investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The manager normally maintains an average dollar-weighted maturity between three and ten years. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments. Investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals are considered tax-exempt investments for purposes of this policy.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through income and capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities, which may include, but are not limited to, U.S. government and agency obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities (including commercial mortgage- backed securities), corporate bonds, foreign bonds, and Treasury inflation protected securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of small capitalization ("small-cap") and mid-capitalization ("mid-cap") companies. There is no minimum percentage of assets that must be invested in either small or mid-cap issuers and the fund may be invested substantially in either small-cap or mid-cap issuers when the Adviser believes such focus is warranted.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2010) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2020) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2030) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2040) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks long-term growth through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of real estate companies. It is likely to maintain a significant portion of assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs pool money to invest in properties (equity REITs) or mortgages (mortgage REITs). The fund generally invests in equity REITs. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2050) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund pursues its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. It is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2005) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2015) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. It is intended for retired investors who seek income and relative stability from bonds along with some capital appreciation potential from stocks. The fund's "neutral allocations," which are what T. Rowe Price considers broadly appropriate for investors during their retirement years, are 40% stock funds and 60% bond funds.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2025) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2035) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2045) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in mid-sized companies. The fund's managers consider a mid-sized company to be one that has a market capitalization between that of the smallest and largest constituents of the Russell Midcap Index measured at the time of purchase. The Russell Midcap Index includes approximately 800 of the smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The fund may normally invest up to 20% of its net assets in smaller- and larger-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in mid-sized growth companies. The fund will not automatically sell or cease to purchase stock of a company it already owns just because the company's market capitalization grows or falls outside the ranges of the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which are subject to change. The fund may normally invest up to 20% of its net assets in smaller- and larger-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with an emphasis on both capital growth and income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of other T. Rowe Price stock and bond mutual funds that represent various asset classes and sectors. Its allocation among T. Rowe Price mutual funds will change over time in relation to its target retirement date. The fund is managed based on the specific retirement year (target date 2055) included in its name and assumes a retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in companies believed by the fund's investment adviser to provide good workplaces for their employees. Companies with good workplaces usually are able to recruit and retain better employees, and perform at a higher level than competitors in terms of innovation, productivity, customer loyalty and profitability. These companies must, in the adviser's opinion, be undervalued, but they must also have good prospects for long-term capital appreciation over the course of the expected holding period.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks a high level of income consistent with minimal fluctuation in principal value and liquidity. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of short- and intermediate-term investment-grade corporate, government, and asset- and mortgage-backed securities. It may also invest in money market securities, bank obligations, collateralized mortgage obligations, and foreign securities, including securities of issuers in emerging markets. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Its average effective maturity will normally not exceed three years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies of various market capitalizations. It also invests in fixed income securities, which are not subject to any credit rating or maturity limitations, issued by companies and government and supranational entities around the world. The fund may invest in emerging as well as developed markets and may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies in particular economic sectors. It may also invest in the securities of other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investment in small capitalization companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in small capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It generally invests a significant proportion of its assets in companies with market capitalizations that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell Microcap Index (which are often referred to as "micro-cap stocks").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies of various market capitalizations. It also invests in fixed income securities, which are not subject to any credit rating or maturity limitations, issued by companies and government and supranational entities around the world. The fund may invest in emerging as well as developed markets and may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies in particular economic sectors. It may also invest in the securities of other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund allocates 65% to 95% of its assets in equities and 5% to 35% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of both U.S. and foreign companies of any size. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks of small companies. The manager defines a small company as one whose market capitalization falls (i) within or below the current range of companies in either the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index or (ii) below the three-year average maximum market cap of companies in either index as of December 31 of the three preceding years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies expected to benefit from the development and use of science andu002For technology. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks, including issuers in emerging markets, in keeping with the fund's objective. It may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objectives. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies of various market capitalizations. It also invests in fixed income securities, which are not subject to any credit rating or maturity limitations, issued by companies and government and supranational entities around the world. The fund may invest in emerging as well as developed markets and may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies in particular economic sectors. It may also invest in the securities of other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term investment-grade municipal securities. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's income will be exempt from federal income taxes. Although the fund may purchase securities of any maturity, the fund generally seeks longer-term municipal securities. Most investments are in investment-grade securities, which are securities rated in one of the four highest credit rating categories by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed to be of comparable quality by T. Rowe Price.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term low- to upper-medium-grade municipal securities. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's income will be exempt from federal income taxes. However, up to 20% of the fund's income could be derived from securities subject to the alternative minimum tax. It generally seeks higher yielding municipal bonds, including those that are rated noninvestment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating) by a major credit rating agency or by T. Rowe Price, known as "junk" bonds.
The investment seeks to provide, consistent with modest price fluctuation, a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in short- and intermediate-term investment-grade municipal securities. The fund invests primarily in short-term municipal securities (maturities of less than three years) and intermediate-term municipal securities (maturities between three and ten years). Its weighted average maturity normally ranges from two to five years and is not expected to exceed five years.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of large-cap U.S. companies. It defines a large-cap company as one whose market cap is larger than the median market cap of companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The fund uses fundamental, bottom-up research and takes a core approach to stock selection, which includes both growth and value styles of investing.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund is a "fund of funds," which is a term used to describe mutual funds that pursue their investment objective by investing in other funds. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in the least expensive class of shares of any actively managed or smart beta funds (including mutual funds or exchange-traded funds) of the Trust, or PIMCO ETF Trust or PIMCO Equity Series, each an affiliated open-end investment company, except other funds of funds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in common stocks believed to be undervalued; income is a secondary objective. In taking a value approach to investment selection, at least 65% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in common stocks that the portfolio manager regards as undervalued. The fund may purchase stocks issued by companies of any size, but typically focuses its investments on large-cap stocks.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily (at least 65% of its total assets) in common stocks of U.S. companies operating in those sectors of the economy that, in T. Rowe Price's view, are the fastest growing or have the greatest growth potential. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks high current income; as a secondary investment objective, it seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the High Yield Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high-yield, fixed income securities (such as bonds, notes or debentures) that are rated below BBB-by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, similarly rated by another major rating service, or unrated and determined by the High Yield Bond Fund's investment adviser to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks income and conservation of principal; as a secondary investment objective, the Sustainable Allocation Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund follows a multi-asset environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy that invests in underlying funds that integrate ESG analysis into security selection and portfolio construction. The adviser normally expects to invest approximately 50-75% of its assets in equity securities and 25-50% of its assets in debt securities (including but not limited to debt securities convertible into equity securities).
The investment seeks income and conservation of principal; as a secondary investment objective, the Sustainable Allocation Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund follows a multi-asset environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy that invests in underlying funds that integrate ESG analysis into security selection and portfolio construction. The adviser normally expects to invest approximately 50-75% of its assets in equity securities and 25-50% of its assets in debt securities (including but not limited to debt securities convertible into equity securities).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, exchange-traded funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents with varying asset allocations. The advisor intends to invest 45% to 75% of the fund's net assets in equity securities, 25% to 55% of its net assets in fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and high-yield bonds, and up to 30% of its net assets in cash and cash equivalent securities, and all types of short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks total return. The fund managers use an asset allocation strategy, investing varying percentages of its portfolio in three major categories: stocks, bonds and money market instruments. The fund has wide flexibility in the relative weightings given to each category. With respect to its equity investments, it may invest in individual equity securities to an unlimited extent. The fund may invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund managers use an asset allocation strategy, investing varying percentages of its portfolio in three major categories: stocks, bonds and money market instruments. The fund has wide flexibility in the relative weightings given to each category. With respect to its equity investments, it may invest in individual equity securities to an unlimited extent. The fund may invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide a total rate of return that approximates that of bonds rated within the BBB category by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("Standard & Poor's"), the Baa category by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or the BBB category by Fitch Ratings, Inc. ("Fitch"). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds rated BBB by Standard & Poor's, Baa by Moody's or BBB by Fitch. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers denominated in U.S. dollars, including issuers located in emerging markets.
The investment seeks to maximize current income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in California state and local municipal bonds, which are debt obligations or fixed income securities, including notes, commercial paper and other securities, as well as obligations of other issuers that pay interest income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" debt obligations and may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, exchange-traded funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents with varying asset allocations. The advisor intends to invest 45% to 75% of the fund's net assets in equity securities, 25% to 55% of its net assets in fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and high-yield bonds, and up to 30% of its net assets in cash and cash equivalent securities, and all types of short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide a total return that matches or incrementally exceeds the performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond market. The fund's overall investment strategy is to match or incrementally exceed the performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond market. Under normal conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds that are held in its benchmark index. The fund's holdings will normally include U.S. government and agency obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, and U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes will provide investment returns above those of the Russell 1000 Value Index and, over the long term, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). It follows a value investment style. Most of the fund's investments are in large capitalization companies, which are companies with market capitalizations (measured at the time of purchase) of $1 billion or more.
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and New York income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax ("New York Municipal Bonds"). It may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). The fund may invest in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a combination of high current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stock and convertible securities of large and mid capitalization domestic companies. Its investment adviser defines large capitalization domestic companies as those companies with market capitalizations in excess of $12 billion and mid capitalization domestic companies as those companies with market capitalizations in the range of $2 billion to $12 billion.
The investment seeks current income and total return. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, investment grade debt securities (including convertible debt) of corporate or other issuers and cash, cash equivalents and other short-term holdings. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in commercial mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and "sub-prime" mortgages, and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks current income and total return. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, investment grade debt securities (including convertible debt) of corporate or other issuers and cash, cash equivalents and other short-term holdings. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in commercial mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and "sub-prime" mortgages, and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current return. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, strips and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations, including mortgage-related securities, issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Its investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests normally at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in obligations the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, that is, municipal obligations. It, under normal conditions, invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" municipal debt obligations. The fund, under normal conditions, may also invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, exchange-traded funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents with varying asset allocations. The advisor intends to invest 45% to 75% of the fund's net assets in equity securities, 25% to 55% of its net assets in fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and high-yield bonds, and up to 30% of its net assets in cash and cash equivalent securities, and all types of short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the relative stability of capital. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in investment grade municipal bonds with a maturity of more than one year, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund normally will not invest in securities the interest on which is a tax preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed income securities. It also invests, to a limited extent, in bonds that are below investment grade. The advisor may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter derivative instruments for risk management purposes or to attempt to increase total returns.
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes will provide investment returns above those of the Russell 1000 Value Index and, over the long term, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). It follows a value investment style. Most of the fund's investments are in large capitalization companies, which are companies with market capitalizations (measured at the time of purchase) of $1 billion or more.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the relative stability of capital. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in investment grade municipal bonds with a maturity of more than one year, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax. The fund normally will not invest in securities the interest on which is a tax preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in a variety of equity and equity-related securities, including common stocks, convertible preferred and convertible debt securities. The Advisor attempts to buy investments priced to generate long-term total returns significantly above those of general stock indices and U.S. treasuries. Using a value orientation, the Investment Manager invests in positions in the United States and other developed markets. The fund may invest without regard to market capitalization.
The investment seeks to maximize current income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in California state and local municipal bonds, which are debt obligations or fixed income securities, including notes, commercial paper and other securities, as well as obligations of other issuers that pay interest income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" debt obligations and may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks total return. The fund managers use an asset allocation strategy, investing varying percentages of its portfolio in three major categories: stocks, bonds and money market instruments. The fund has wide flexibility in the relative weightings given to each category. With respect to its equity investments, it may invest in individual equity securities to an unlimited extent. The fund may invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund applies environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to its investments. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities of issuers that the investment adviser believes adhere to the fund's ESG criteria.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund applies environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to its investments. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in securities of issuers that the investment adviser believes adhere to the fund's ESG criteria.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks total return. The fund managers use an asset allocation strategy, investing varying percentages of its portfolio in three major categories: stocks, bonds and money market instruments. The fund has wide flexibility in the relative weightings given to each category. With respect to its equity investments, it may invest in individual equity securities to an unlimited extent. The fund may invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund allocates 15% to 45% of its assets in equities and 55% to 85% in fixed income securities. It invests mainly in fixed-income investments, including U.S. and foreign government obligations, corporate obligations and securitized debt instruments. The fund also invests, to a lesser extent, in equity securities (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. and foreign companies of any size.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities consisting primarily of common stocks. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-size companies. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of U.S. mid-cap value stocks. The size of the companies in the index changes constantly with market conditions and the composition of the index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses a disciplined portfolio construction process whereby it weights each sector and industry approximately the same as the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (S&P 500 Index). It may also purchase stocks that are not in the S&P 500 Index, but at least 80% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in stocks that are in the index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds that are rated Caa or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest in derivative instruments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds that are rated Caa or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest in derivative instruments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds that are rated Caa or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest in derivative instruments.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities, primarily of U.S. issuers. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities that are tied economically to emerging market countries. The advisor generally defines emerging market countries as countries that are not included in the MSCI World Index of major world economies. The fund may invest, to a limited extent, in (1) bonds, including up to 10% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly known as "junk bonds," and (2) securities of other investment companies that invest in emerging markets.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital from a portfolio consisting primarily of income producing equity securities of U.S. corporations. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in income producing equity securities of U.S. issuers. The income producing equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, funds that invest primarily in equity securities and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities, as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small cap companies and at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities or instruments of issuers located in the United States. The advisor defines these companies as those with market capitalizations, at the time of the fund's investment, comparable in size to the companies in the Russell 2000 Index. From time to time it may invest in shares of companies through "new issues" or initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government bonds, non-U.S. government bonds, and bonds of U.S. or non-U.S. private issuers. It invests primarily in high-grade bonds of governmental and private issuers. The fund invests in bonds of varying maturities, but normally limits its portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the effective duration of the fund's benchmark index, Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of securities of varying maturities issued by the GNMA, and of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities consisting primarily of common stocks. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-size companies. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of U.S. mid-cap value stocks. The size of the companies in the index changes constantly with market conditions and the composition of the index.
The investment seeks current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related fixed income instruments, such as mortgage-backed securities (including mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, "to be announced" (or "TBA") securities and mortgage dollar rolls).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize current income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in California state and local municipal bonds, which are debt obligations or fixed income securities, including notes, commercial paper and other securities, as well as obligations of other issuers that pay interest income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" debt obligations and may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities. It invests primarily in stocks of companies that are domiciled in developed foreign countries and principally traded in Japanese, European, Pacific and Australian securities markets or traded in U.S. securities markets. Such investments may include common stocks, which may or may not pay dividends, and securities convertible into common stocks, of companies domiciled outside the U.S.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with reasonable stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government and foreign government bonds and corporate bonds. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, and fixed income securities of issuers located in emerging markets. It normally limits its overall portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities, as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities, as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to maximize current income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in California state and local municipal bonds, which are debt obligations or fixed income securities, including notes, commercial paper and other securities, as well as obligations of other issuers that pay interest income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" debt obligations and may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, its assets will be invested in securities of companies domiciled in at least three different foreign countries. Generally, the fund's investments in any country are limited to 25% or less of its total assets. The fund may invest without limitation in securities of emerging market issuers, but generally will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in securities of issuers located in any one emerging market country.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to maximize current income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in California state and local municipal bonds, which are debt obligations or fixed income securities, including notes, commercial paper and other securities, as well as obligations of other issuers that pay interest income that is exempt from California state and federal income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" debt obligations and may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to have substantial potential for capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and dividend income. The fund invests primarily in stocks of U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Massachusetts state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and California income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and California income tax. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities, as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income that is exempt from federal and state personal income tax as is consistent with prudent investment management and preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in California municipal obligations (securities issued by or on behalf of state or local governments and other public authorities) at the time of purchase. Generally, these municipal obligations pay interest that is exempt from state personal income tax and federal income tax.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal fixed income investments, the income from which is exempt from regular federal income taxes. It invests principally in investment grade municipal bonds of varying maturities. The fund limits its investments in municipal bonds that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. It normally limits its portfolio duration to between three and seven years.
The investment seeks capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities consisting primarily of common stocks. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-size companies. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of U.S. mid-cap value stocks. The size of the companies in the index changes constantly with market conditions and the composition of the index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return, including a competitive level of current income, while limiting fluctuations in net asset value due to changes in interest rates. The fund seeks current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall short duration (within a range of 1-3 years) by investing primarily in higher quality, more liquid securities across 14 fixed income sectors. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income debt obligations of various types of issuers.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks reasonable income and capital growth. The fund invests in a broad group of carefully selected securities that the fund's adviser believes are reasonably priced, rather than in securities whose prices reflect a premium resulting from their current market popularity. It invests predominantly in equity securities. The fund primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The adviser also considers environmental, social andu002For corporate governance (ESG) standards in selecting securities to buy and sell.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities, primarily of U.S. issuers. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and dividend income. The fund invests primarily in stocks of U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by an actively managed, low volatility portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest without limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; current income is a secondary objective. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other real estate industry issuers. It may at times emphasize particular sub-sectors of the real estate industry. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities of real estate industry issuers, mortgage-backed securities and short-term investments. It may invest up to 5% of its net assets in below investment grade debt securities (known as "junk bonds"), including below investment grade convertible debt securities.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. Smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies means companies with a total market capitalization within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2500 Growth Index at the time of purchase. The fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its assets in the stocks of companies in various economic sectors, such as technology.
The investment seeks total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed income securities. It also invests, to a limited extent, in bonds that are below investment grade. The advisor may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter derivative instruments for risk management purposes or to attempt to increase total returns.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in commodity-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in leveraged or unleveraged commodity index-linked notes.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income and capital appreciation), consistent with a moderate degree of principal risk. The fund operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to be undervalued or overlooked in the marketplace. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related and investment-grade debt securities of utility companies. The term "investable assets" refers to the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. The manager currently considers smaller market capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations of between $100 million and the greater of $4 billion or the capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund normally invests significantly in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. The manager currently considers smaller market capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations of between $100 million and the greater of $4 billion or the capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund normally invests significantly in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, adjustable rate securities and floating rate securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, adjustable rate securities and floating rate securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, adjustable rate securities and floating rate securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, adjustable rate securities and floating rate securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund operates as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally categorizes each underlying fund as a fixed-income, equity, or specialty fund based on its investment profile.
The investment seeks current income and total return. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, investment grade debt securities (including convertible debt) of corporate or other issuers and cash, cash equivalents and other short-term holdings. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in commercial mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and "sub-prime" mortgages, and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of a wide variety of income-oriented investments and strategies within the equity and fixed income market segments. It may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund also may invest approximately 20% to 80% of its total assets in fixed income investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of domestic companies with market capitalizations of under $1 billion at the time of purchase. The equity securities the fund may purchase consist mostly of common stock, although the fund may purchase preferred and convertible stocks.
The investment seeks dividend income and long-term capital growth primarily through investments in stocks. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in stocks, with an emphasis on stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are expected to increase their dividends over time. T. Rowe Price believes that a track record of dividend increases can be an excellent indicator of financial health and growth prospects, and that over the long term, income can contribute significantly to total return.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, dividend-paying U.S. companies. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a durable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk and to be able to grow over market cycles. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax, while preserving capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in municipal bonds and other municipal obligations that pay interest that is exempt from both regular federal income tax and federal alternative minimum tax. It normally will maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio duration of between one and five years, but may vary outside that range from time to time, including due to market conditions or if deemed appropriate for temporary defensive purposes.
The investment seeks current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax, while preserving capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in municipal bonds and other municipal obligations that pay interest that is exempt from both regular federal income tax and federal alternative minimum tax. It normally will maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio duration of between one and five years, but may vary outside that range from time to time, including due to market conditions or if deemed appropriate for temporary defensive purposes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of securities of varying maturities issued by the GNMA, and of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks positive total return. In pursuing a positive total return, the advisor is generally intended to produce lower volatility over a reasonable period of time than has been historically associated with traditional asset classes that have earned similar levels of return over long historical periods. The fund aims to accomplish this objective by combining "directional" strategies and "non-directional" strategies. The directional strategies seek efficient, diversified exposure to investment markets. The non-directional strategies aim to provide positive returns that have minimal correlation with traditional asset classes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing its assets in a mix of underlying affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in underlying funds which substantially invest directly and indirectly in real assets. Real assets are broadly defined by the fund and include: global real estate; natural resources; commodities; global infrastructure; energy midstream MLPs, General Partners and C-corporations that own midstream oil and natural gas assets; etc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing its assets in a mix of underlying affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in underlying funds which substantially invest directly and indirectly in real assets. Real assets are broadly defined by the fund and include: global real estate; natural resources; commodities; global infrastructure; energy midstream MLPs, General Partners and C-corporations that own midstream oil and natural gas assets; etc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund normally invests over 80% of its investable assets in securities included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately the same proportions as those of the index. It employs a "passively managed"-or index-investment approach. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of over 500 stocks selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC on the basis of their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 10% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and junk bonds subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and junk bonds subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and junk bonds subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies with intermediate capitalizations. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in equity securities of small- to mid-cap companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small- to mid-cap companies are generally considered to be those companies with market capitalizations similar to those within the universe of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index (net dividends in USD) (the "Benchmark") under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to emerging market countries, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy ("AR Bond Alpha Strategy"). It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index (net dividends in USD) (the "Benchmark") under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to emerging market countries, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy ("AR Bond Alpha Strategy"). It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index (net dividends in USD) (the "Benchmark") under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to emerging market countries, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy ("AR Bond Alpha Strategy"). It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Value Index (net dividends in USD) (the "Benchmark") under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to emerging market countries, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy ("AR Bond Alpha Strategy"). It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes will provide investment returns above those of the Russell 1000 Value Index and, over the long term, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). It follows a value investment style. Most of the fund's investments are in large capitalization companies, which are companies with market capitalizations (measured at the time of purchase) of $1 billion or more.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a portfolio of equity securities that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, and typically invests in three or more countries outside of the United States (U.S.). The fund will invest its assets so that, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity investments. The fund's investments in equity securities may include, for example, common stocks, American Depositary Receipts or other U.S. listings of foreign common stocks and other mutual funds.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes will provide investment returns above those of the Russell 1000 Value Index and, over the long term, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). It follows a value investment style. Most of the fund's investments are in large capitalization companies, which are companies with market capitalizations (measured at the time of purchase) of $1 billion or more.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries and in Fixed Income Instruments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries and in Fixed Income Instruments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries and in Fixed Income Instruments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries and in Fixed Income Instruments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries and in Fixed Income Instruments, each of which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest without limitation in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of corporate Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and junk bonds subject to a maximum of 15% of its total assets in securities rated below B by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of emerging market companies that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of emerging market companies.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Normally, the fund invests at least 65% of its net assets in equity securities of such small- and micro-cap companies. Although it normally focuses on securities of U.S. companies, it may invest up to 25% of its net assets (measured at the time of investment) in securities of companies headquartered in foreign countries. The fund may invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the S&P 500 Index. To pursue its goal, the fund generally is fully invested in stocks included in the S&P 500 Index and in futures whose performance is tied to the index. It generally invests in all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index in proportion to their weighting in the index. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen to reflect the industries of the U.S. economy and is often considered a proxy for the stock market in general. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital from a portfolio consisting primarily of income producing equity securities of U.S. corporations. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in income producing equity securities of U.S. issuers. The income producing equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, funds that invest primarily in equity securities and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital from a portfolio consisting primarily of income producing equity securities of U.S. corporations. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in income producing equity securities of U.S. issuers. The income producing equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, funds that invest primarily in equity securities and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. To pursue its goal, the fund generally is fully invested in stocks included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and in futures whose performance is tied to the index. It generally invests in all 400 stocks in the S&P MidCap 400 Index in proportion to their weighting in the index. The S&P MidCap 400 Index is an unmanaged index of 400 common stocks of medium-size companies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to be undervalued or overlooked in the marketplace. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of growth-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies, such as companies with accelerated earnings growth rates. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities issued by large-cap companies. The fund will provide shareholders with at least 60 days' written notice before changing this 80% policy. It may also invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of growth-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies, such as companies with accelerated earnings growth rates. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities issued by large-cap companies. The fund will provide shareholders with at least 60 days' written notice before changing this 80% policy. It may also invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of growth-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies, such as companies with accelerated earnings growth rates. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities issued by large-cap companies. The fund will provide shareholders with at least 60 days' written notice before changing this 80% policy. It may also invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective.
The investment seeks to track the performance of the S&P Completion Index that measures the investment return of small- and mid-capitalization U.S. stocks. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that are included in its benchmark index. The index is a sub-index of the S&P Total Market Index and measures the performance of all constituents in the S&P Total Market Index that are not also constituents of the S&P 500.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of midsize and large U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks that offer the potential for capital growth, current income, or both. Value stocks are issued by companies that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective under normal circumstances by obtaining long exposure to a portfolio of stocks and short exposure to the S&P 500 Index ("S&P 500"), and complementing this equity market neutral exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective under normal circumstances by obtaining long exposure to a portfolio of stocks and short exposure to the S&P 500 Index ("S&P 500"), and complementing this equity market neutral exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities. Floating rate loans represent amounts borrowed by companies or other entities from banks and other lenders. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in fixed rate debt instruments. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. dollar-denominated loans and debt instruments (including instruments of issuers in emerging markets) in keeping with the fund's investment objective.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. government securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. government securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of large companies, that is, companies similar in size to issuers included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of large companies, that is, companies similar in size to issuers included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in U.S. government securities andu002For money market instruments. The fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal AMT.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of companies with market capitalizations between $25 million and $2.5 billion at the time of purchase that the Advisor believes have the potential for capital appreciation. It may be overweight in certain sectors at various times. Securities are sold when they have realized their anticipated value or if new investment opportunities with higher expected returns are acquired. The fund may continue to hold securities of companies whose capitalization has, since the time of purchase, grown to exceed $2.5 billion.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund seeks to deliver superior, risk-adjusted returns over full market cycles, by investing primarily in the common stocks of underappreciated companies and industries. It generally focuses on 25 to 35 companies with (i) an investment grade debt rating, (ii) a history of paying common stock dividends, and (iii) a market capitalization among the top 1,000 companies in the United States.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other fixed income instruments. Fixed income instruments may include, but are not limited to, U.S. Treasuries and Agency debt, debt of government-related entities, corporate bonds, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, convertible bonds and asset-backed securities. The fund invests mainly in domestic securities, and to a lesser extent may also invest in U.S. dollar denominated foreign securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in mid-sized companies. The fund's managers consider a mid-sized company to be one that has a market capitalization between that of the smallest and largest constituents of the Russell Midcap Index measured at the time of purchase. The Russell Midcap Index includes approximately 800 of the smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The fund may normally invest up to 20% of its net assets in smaller- and larger-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in mid-sized growth companies. The fund will not automatically sell or cease to purchase stock of a company it already owns just because the company's market capitalization grows or falls outside the ranges of the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which are subject to change. The fund may normally invest up to 20% of its net assets in smaller- and larger-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in companies believed by the fund's investment adviser to provide good workplaces for their employees. Companies with good workplaces usually are able to recruit and retain better employees, and perform at a higher level than competitors in terms of innovation, productivity, customer loyalty and profitability. These companies must, in the adviser's opinion, be undervalued, but they must also have good prospects for long-term capital appreciation over the course of the expected holding period.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in junk bonds as rated by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, as determined by PIMCO. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks high current income, while preservation of capital is a secondary goal. The fund invests mainly in corporate loans and debt securities that have floating rates of interest and other corporate debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing floating rate loans and other floating rate debt securities. The fund invests mainly in obligations of U.S. issuers that are below-investment-grade in quality. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of companies with market capitalizations between $500 million and $10 billion at the time of purchase that the Advisor believes have the potential for capital appreciation. It may be overweight in certain sectors at various times. Securities are sold when they have realized their anticipated value or if new investment opportunities with higher expected returns are acquired.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high total return from both current income and capital appreciation. The fund offers the potential for attractive total return and income by investing primarily in non-investment grade bank loans with a focus on higher quality companies within a rating tier. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of senior floating rate loans ("Senior Loans"). The fund may invest up to 15% of total assets in U.S. and non-U.S. dollar denominated foreign securities and foreign Senior Loans, including Yankee bonds.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments. It will invest under normal circumstances in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three non-U.S. countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related fixed income instruments, such as mortgage-backed securities (including mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, "to be announced" (or "TBA") securities and mortgage dollar rolls).
The investment seeks current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related fixed income instruments, such as mortgage-backed securities (including mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), commercial mortgage-backed securities, "to be announced" (or "TBA") securities and mortgage dollar rolls).
The investment seeks a high level of current income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities of issuers located throughout the world, including corporate and government issuers. The fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries, including the United States (but in no less than three different countries).
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of a blend of 60% MSCI All Country World Indexu002F40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (USD Hedged). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of a blend of 60% MSCI All Country World Indexu002F40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (USD Hedged). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private sector entities.
The investment seeks income. The fund generally invests a majority of its assets in fixed income securities, such as high yield bonds (also known as "junk" bonds), preferred securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and emerging market debt securities, in an effort to provide incremental yields over a portfolio of government securities. It also invests in equity securities in an effort to provide incremental dividend yields and diversify fixed-income related risks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and income consistent with reduced risk. The fund invests in a flexible mix of common stocks, dividend-paying stocks, and investment grade fixed income securities. When the economy appears to be growing and strong, the advisor tends to invest a higher proportion of its assets in stocks. When the economy appears to be contracting or weak, the advisor tends to invest a higher proportion in fixed income securities. It invests at least 25% of its assets in fixed income securities and preferred stocks, and invests at least 25% in equity securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income. The fund generally invests a majority of its assets in fixed income securities, such as high yield bonds (also known as "junk" bonds), preferred securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and emerging market debt securities, in an effort to provide incremental yields over a portfolio of government securities. It also invests in equity securities in an effort to provide incremental dividend yields and diversify fixed-income related risks.
The investment seeks to maximize total return by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of intermediate- and long-term debt securities. The fund is designed to maximize total return by investing in a portfolio of investment grade intermediate- and long-term debt securities. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes in bonds. The fund may principally invest in corporate bonds, U.S. treasury obligations and other U.S. government and agency securities, and asset-backed, mortgage-related and mortgage-backed securities. Its average weighted maturity will ordinarily range between 4 and 12 years.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks a high level of current income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities of issuers located throughout the world, including corporate and government issuers. The fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries, including the United States (but in no less than three different countries).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in large capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, within the market capitalization range of companies that comprise the S&P 500 Index. It invests in other domestic companies. The fund selects investments using an actively managed, value-based investment approach focusing on the long-term market cycle (at least 3-5 years) to identify investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income. The fund generally invests a majority of its assets in fixed income securities, such as high yield bonds (also known as "junk" bonds), preferred securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and emerging market debt securities, in an effort to provide incremental yields over a portfolio of government securities. It also invests in equity securities in an effort to provide incremental dividend yields and diversify fixed-income related risks.
The investment seeks income. The fund generally invests a majority of its assets in fixed income securities, such as high yield bonds (also known as "junk" bonds), preferred securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and emerging market debt securities, in an effort to provide incremental yields over a portfolio of government securities. It also invests in equity securities in an effort to provide incremental dividend yields and diversify fixed-income related risks.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of issuers located throughout the world. Normally, the fund invests at least a minimum percentage of its net assets in issuers located outside of the United States. The minimum percentage is the lesser of (a) 40% or (b) the percentage of the MSCI World Index that is represented by non-U.S. issuers from time to time minus 10 percentage points.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. It may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country or 10% in emerging market securities).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. It may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country or 10% in emerging market securities).
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income and a secondary objective of capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield fixed income securities. It is appropriate for investors seeking diversification and the potential rewards associated with investing in high-yield fixed income securities. High-yield fixed income securities are those that are rated below investment grade. The subadviser attempts to maintain the duration of the fund at a level similar to that of its style benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in below investment grade (high yield) debt securities and preferred stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including governmental and corporate issuers in emerging markets. Debt securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and are considered speculative.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, dividend-paying U.S. companies. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a durable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk and to be able to grow over market cycles. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis in order to identify investments. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies whose businesses and technologies focus on environmental markets, including alternative energy and energy efficiency; water infrastructure technologies and pollution control; environmental support services and waste management technologies; and sustainable food, agriculture and forestry.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current return. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, strips and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations, including mortgage-related securities, issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Its investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investment in small capitalization companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in small capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It generally invests a significant proportion of its assets in companies with market capitalizations that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell Microcap Index (which are often referred to as "micro-cap stocks").
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests globally in infrastructure companies involved in the energy, utility, transportation, and communications industries. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities of infrastructure companies that are located in three or more countries, one of which will be the United States. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 25% of its assets in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income; preservation of capital and long-term total return are secondary objectives, but only to the extent consistent with the objective of seeking high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds and securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) that are obligations of companies and governments worldwide; that are investment-grade in quality; and that have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade securities. The fund may also invest in bonds that are below investment-grade in quality. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of a blend of 60% MSCI All Country World Indexu002F40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (USD Hedged). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of a blend of 60% MSCI All Country World Indexu002F40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index (USD Hedged). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated funds, which may or may not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), Fixed Income Instruments, equity securities, forwards and derivatives. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private sector entities.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to or incrementally exceed the total return performance of an index that tracks the performance of the small- and mid-capitalization equity markets. Under normal circumstances, the fund will hold at least 80% of its assets in stocks in the S&P 1000 Index. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. The S&P 1000 Index is an index which includes stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies. These securities trade on national exchanges, as well as over-the-counter as part of the National Market System.
The investment seeks high income and some capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. It may invest in a variety of holdings in an effort to enhance income and achieve some capital growth. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets (unless foreign market conditions are not deemed favorable by the investment adviser, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its net assets) in securities issued by governments or companies that are organized or located outside the U.S. or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource companies and in asset-based securities. Natural resource companies are U.S. and foreign (non-U.S. based) companies that own, explore, mine, process or otherwise develop, or provide goods and services with respect to, natural resources. Asset-based securities are securities, the values of which are related to the market value of a natural resource. The principal type of equity in which the fund invests is common stock. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It normally invests at least 25% of its net assets in instruments that are economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-size companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in REITs. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. government securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide a balanced investment composed of a well-diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds which produce both capital growth and current income. The fund invests mainly in a combination of bonds and common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies, with a greater focus on common stocks. For example, the managers may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth consistent with the preservation of capital; current income is a secondary goal. To pursue its goals, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in the common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It focuses on "blue chip" multinational companies with total market values of more than $5 billion. Normally at least 40% of the fund's assets will be invested in companies that have significant exposure to the economies of countries other than the United States.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks long term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis in order to identify investments. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies whose businesses and technologies focus on environmental markets, including alternative energy and energy efficiency; water infrastructure technologies and pollution control; environmental support services and waste management technologies; and sustainable food, agriculture and forestry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth consistent with the preservation of capital; current income is a secondary goal. To pursue its goals, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in the common stock of U.S. and foreign companies. It focuses on "blue chip" multinational companies with total market values of more than $5 billion. Normally at least 40% of the fund's assets will be invested in companies that have significant exposure to the economies of countries other than the United States.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-size companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in REITs. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investment in small capitalization companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in small capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It generally invests a significant proportion of its assets in companies with market capitalizations that are, at the time of purchase, not greater than the highest market capitalization of companies in the Russell Microcap Index (which are often referred to as "micro-cap stocks").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of small-capitalization and emerging growth companies. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in the securities of small capitalization companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Growth Index stocks andu002For with market capitalizations of less than $4 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of issuers located throughout the world. Normally, the fund invests at least a minimum percentage of its net assets in issuers located outside of the United States. The minimum percentage is the lesser of (a) 40% or (b) the percentage of the MSCI World Index that is represented by non-U.S. issuers from time to time minus 10 percentage points.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies the managers expect to generate a majority of their revenues from the development, advancement, and use of technology. It normally seeks to invest in at least 5 countries and allocate approximately 25% of its assets in stocks of companies outside the U.S, including companies in emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests globally in infrastructure companies involved in the energy, utility, transportation, and communications industries. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities of infrastructure companies that are located in three or more countries, one of which will be the United States. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 25% of its assets in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests globally in infrastructure companies involved in the energy, utility, transportation, and communications industries. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities of infrastructure companies that are located in three or more countries, one of which will be the United States. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 25% of its assets in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks high current return. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, strips and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations, including mortgage-related securities, issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Its investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Using a value-oriented approach, the fund invests primarily in the common stock (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs")) of companies of any size, both domestic and international, including emerging or developing markets. The Adviser generally views emerging or developing markets as those that are not included in the MSCI World Index. The fund may also invest in publicly traded master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks high current return. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, strips and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations, including mortgage-related securities, issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Its investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. It may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country or 10% in emerging market securities).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. It may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country or 10% in emerging market securities).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in equity securities (growth or value or both) of large and midsize companies that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a high level of current income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities of issuers located throughout the world, including corporate and government issuers. The fund will allocate its assets among various regions and countries, including the United States (but in no less than three different countries).
The investment seeks to maximize total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in below investment grade (high yield) debt securities and preferred stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, including governmental and corporate issuers in emerging markets. Debt securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and are considered speculative.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks high current income and a secondary objective of capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield fixed income securities. It is appropriate for investors seeking diversification and the potential rewards associated with investing in high-yield fixed income securities. High-yield fixed income securities are those that are rated below investment grade. The subadviser attempts to maintain the duration of the fund at a level similar to that of its style benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index.
The investment seeks high current income and a secondary objective of capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield fixed income securities. It is appropriate for investors seeking diversification and the potential rewards associated with investing in high-yield fixed income securities. High-yield fixed income securities are those that are rated below investment grade. The subadviser attempts to maintain the duration of the fund at a level similar to that of its style benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield fixed income securities that are rated below investment grade or considered to be of comparable quality. It invests primarily in a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities rated below investment grade. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. andu002For non-U.S. senior secured bank loans which may be in the form of loan participations and assignments. It may invest in a number of different countries throughout the world, including the U.S., Europe and emerging market countries.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield fixed income securities that are rated below investment grade or considered to be of comparable quality. It invests primarily in a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities rated below investment grade. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. andu002For non-U.S. senior secured bank loans which may be in the form of loan participations and assignments. It may invest in a number of different countries throughout the world, including the U.S., Europe and emerging market countries.
The investment seeks to provide the maximum amount of income that is eligible for exclusion from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, which are fixed-income securities issued by states and municipalities whose income is free from regular federal income tax. Its investments may include certain municipal bonds, the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in convertible securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in Eurodollar convertible securities and up to an additional 20% of its total assets in foreign securities. Most convertible securities are not investment grade-rated. The fund also may invest directly in equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide the maximum amount of income that is eligible for exclusion from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, which are fixed-income securities issued by states and municipalities whose income is free from regular federal income tax. Its investments may include certain municipal bonds, the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks to provide the maximum amount of income that is eligible for exclusion from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, which are fixed-income securities issued by states and municipalities whose income is free from regular federal income tax. Its investments may include certain municipal bonds, the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax; total return is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest, without limitation, in higher rated Municipal Bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT").
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income with approximately equal emphasis. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in publicly-traded REITs and companies that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. It offers exposure to the equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") market utilizing utilizing a quality and relative value style with a fundamental security analysis approach designed to identify the most attractive investment candidates.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income with approximately equal emphasis. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in publicly-traded REITs and companies that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. It offers exposure to the equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") market utilizing utilizing a quality and relative value style with a fundamental security analysis approach designed to identify the most attractive investment candidates.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income with approximately equal emphasis. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in publicly-traded REITs and companies that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. It offers exposure to the equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") market utilizing utilizing a quality and relative value style with a fundamental security analysis approach designed to identify the most attractive investment candidates.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of medium market capitalization companies. It invests in a select group of medium market capitalization growth companies believed by the subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by convertibles, warrants, forwards or derivatives such as swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as credit default swap agreements and total return swap agreements.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the health care industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in below investment grade bonds and bank loans (sometimes called "high yield" or "junk") which are rated, at the time of purchase, Ba1 or lower by Moody's and BB+ or lower by S&P Global. It also invests in investment grade bank loans (also known as senior floating rate interests) and securities of foreign issuers, including those located in developing or emerging markets.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield fixed income securities that are rated below investment grade or considered to be of comparable quality. It invests primarily in a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of fixed income securities rated below investment grade. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in U.S. andu002For non-U.S. senior secured bank loans which may be in the form of loan participations and assignments. It may invest in a number of different countries throughout the world, including the U.S., Europe and emerging market countries.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield investments ("junk bonds"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities rated Caa or below by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in below investment grade bonds and bank loans (sometimes called "high yield" or "junk") which are rated, at the time of purchase, Ba1 or lower by Moody's and BB+ or lower by S&P Global. It also invests in investment grade bank loans (also known as senior floating rate interests) and securities of foreign issuers, including those located in developing or emerging markets.
The investment seeks high current income, and capital growth is a secondary goal when consistent with achieving high current income. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are obligations of U.S. companies, are below investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities rated below-investment-grade. The adviser may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments. The fund may also invest in other debt instruments, including loans.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income. The fund is a "fund of funds." It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by primarily investing in other funds. It invests mainly in funds managed by Amundi Pioneer or one of its affiliates. The fund may also invest in securities of unaffiliated mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) when the desired economic exposure to a particular asset category or investment strategy is not available through a Pioneer fund. The fund may also invest directly in securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income, consistent with low volatility of principal through investing in short-term investment grade debt securities. The fund is a diversified investment company that normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in short-term securities having a duration of less than three years. Under normal market conditions, it purchases securities rated BBB- andu002For Baa3 or better by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in debt futures contracts, option contracts, options on securities and options on debt futures.
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of equity, fixed-income and money market securities that is actively managed to capitalize on opportunities created by perceived misvaluation. It will invest 45% to 70% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities. Under normal circumstances, 30% to 55% of the fund's total assets are invested in fixed income securities. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity-related securities of small companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund offers investors exposure to emerging economies through well-established companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities or equity-linked instruments of issuers located in emerging markets countries; such issuers may be of any capitalization. Emerging markets countries generally include every nation in the world except the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and most nations located in Western Europe.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of medium market capitalization companies. It invests in a select group of medium market capitalization growth companies believed by the subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks current income and total return. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, investment grade debt securities (including convertible debt) of corporate or other issuers and cash, cash equivalents and other short-term holdings. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in commercial mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and "sub-prime" mortgages, and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income. The fund is a "fund of funds." It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by primarily investing in other funds. It invests mainly in funds managed by Amundi Pioneer or one of its affiliates. The fund may also invest in securities of unaffiliated mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) when the desired economic exposure to a particular asset category or investment strategy is not available through a Pioneer fund. The fund may also invest directly in securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in investment grade U.S. corporate bonds and in dividend-paying stocks. It invests in U.S. government securities and high-quality money market securities. The fund invests a higher proportion of its assets in stocks when the economic outlook is favorable.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The Advisor attempts to track the performance of stocks in developed non-U.S. markets by seeking to match the performance of its benchmark index, the FTSE Developed ex North America Index. The fund uses a full replication strategy, which involves investing substantially all of its assets in all of the stocks in the index in proportion to each stock's weight in the index. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that are held in its benchmark index. T. Rowe Price compares the composition of the fund to that of the index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with reasonable stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government and foreign government bonds and corporate bonds. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, and fixed income securities of issuers located in emerging markets. It normally limits its overall portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with reasonable stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government and foreign government bonds and corporate bonds. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, and fixed income securities of issuers located in emerging markets. It normally limits its overall portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of large companies, that is, companies similar in size to issuers included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. It primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, future contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies. It invests primarily in the highest rated government and agency bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. governmentu002FMortgage Index. The fund may also invest up to 5% of its assets in dollar-denominated investment grade securities that are rated below the highest rating category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through a combination of income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities and other obligations issued by or on behalf of states, counties, municipalities, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their authorities, political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax ("municipal securities"). It may invest in municipal securities of any maturity.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks high current income while the adviser attempts to limit changes in the fund's net asset value per share caused by interest rate changes. The fund seeks current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall short duration by investing primarily in higher quality, more liquid securities across 14 bond market sectors. It invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which are fixed income debt obligations of various types of issuers. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily short-term fixed income securities having an expected dollar-weighted average maturity of three years or less.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers. Equity securities include common stocks and other equity instruments, such as funds that invest primarily in equity securities, depositary receipts, warrants, rights, equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and preferred stocks. It may invest in issuers of any market capitalization. The fund may invest in securities in any industry or market sector. It may invest in fewer than 40 securities. The fund may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities that compose the MSCI EAFE NTR Index at the time of purchase. The index is a market-weighted equity index designed to measure the equity performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada. The advisor employs a passive investment approach designed to attempt to track the performance of the index.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities that are tied economically to countries outside the U.S. at the time of purchase. It invests in emerging market securities. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.
The investment seeks current income and total return. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, investment grade debt securities (including convertible debt) of corporate or other issuers and cash, cash equivalents and other short-term holdings. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in commercial mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and "sub-prime" mortgages, and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks reasonable income and capital growth. The fund invests in a broad group of carefully selected securities that the fund's adviser believes are reasonably priced, rather than in securities whose prices reflect a premium resulting from their current market popularity. It invests predominantly in equity securities. The fund primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The adviser also considers environmental, social andu002For corporate governance (ESG) standards in selecting securities to buy and sell.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified pool of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including corporate securities, U.S. government securities, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities. It maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks reasonable income and capital growth. The fund invests in a broad group of carefully selected securities that the fund's adviser believes are reasonably priced, rather than in securities whose prices reflect a premium resulting from their current market popularity. It invests predominantly in equity securities. The fund primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The adviser also considers environmental, social andu002For corporate governance (ESG) standards in selecting securities to buy and sell.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities, primarily of U.S. issuers. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Index, hedged to U.S. dollars, by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Index, hedged to U.S. dollars, by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of both capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a globally diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, mature companies with high dividend yields. It invests in dividend paying equity securities of companies that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, including Depositary Receipts. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. It invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Index, hedged to U.S. dollars, by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Index, hedged to U.S. dollars, by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations located outside the United States. For purposes of the fund's investment strategy, small capitalization companies may include any company with a market capitalization equal to or less than any company in the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide current income and real (after inflation) total returns. The fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 80% to 120% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities, U.S. Treasuries and agency securities.
The investment seeks current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax, while preserving capital. The fund invests in a variety of municipal debt securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories, possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, and each of their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in U.S. dollar-denominated securities that generate income exempt from federal income tax.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of income that is exempt from federal income tax while protecting investors' capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in tax-exempt bonds (securities issued by or on behalf of state or local governments and other public authorities) at the time of purchase. It also invests in inverse floating rate obligations (variable rate debt instruments that pay interest at rates that move in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates), which are generally more volatile than other types of municipal obligations and may involve leverage.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a portfolio of equity securities that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, and typically invests in three or more countries outside of the United States (U.S.). The fund will invest its assets so that, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity investments. The fund's investments in equity securities may include, for example, common stocks, American Depositary Receipts or other U.S. listings of foreign common stocks and other mutual funds.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East ("EAFE") Index, hedged to U.S. dollars, by investing under normal circumstances in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a portfolio of equity securities that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, and typically invests in three or more countries outside of the United States (U.S.). The fund will invest its assets so that, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity investments. The fund's investments in equity securities may include, for example, common stocks, American Depositary Receipts or other U.S. listings of foreign common stocks and other mutual funds.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its investable assets in income-producing equity and equity-related securities. Equity and equity-related securities include common stocks, securities convertible or exchangeable for common stock or the cash value of such common stock, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities, warrants and rights that can be exercised to obtain stock.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of medium-sized companies with the potential for above-average growth. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above-average growth prospects. These companies are generally considered medium- to large-capitalization companies. Equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks investments whose prices will increase over time. It normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies within the health sciences sector, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, healthcare service providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other companies that derive at least 50% of their assets, revenues or profits from operations in the healthcare sector. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its investable assets in income-producing equity and equity-related securities. Equity and equity-related securities include common stocks, securities convertible or exchangeable for common stock or the cash value of such common stock, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities, warrants and rights that can be exercised to obtain stock.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stock and preferred stock of foreign companies. The advisor manages a portfolio that includes both growth and value stocks and seeks to outperform the general international equity market. The fund utilizes a combination of active stock selection and risk management based on a number of different factors and criteria, including growth potential, valuation, liquidity and investment risk. It may invest a large portion of its assets in a single country or region.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource companies and in asset-based securities. Natural resource companies are U.S. and foreign (non-U.S. based) companies that own, explore, mine, process or otherwise develop, or provide goods and services with respect to, natural resources. Asset-based securities are securities, the values of which are related to the market value of a natural resource. The principal type of equity in which the fund invests is common stock. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stock and preferred stock of foreign companies. The advisor manages a portfolio that includes both growth and value stocks and seeks to outperform the general international equity market. The fund utilizes a combination of active stock selection and risk management based on a number of different factors and criteria, including growth potential, valuation, liquidity and investment risk. It may invest a large portion of its assets in a single country or region.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stock and preferred stock of foreign companies. The advisor manages a portfolio that includes both growth and value stocks and seeks to outperform the general international equity market. The fund utilizes a combination of active stock selection and risk management based on a number of different factors and criteria, including growth potential, valuation, liquidity and investment risk. It may invest a large portion of its assets in a single country or region.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stock and preferred stock of foreign companies. The advisor manages a portfolio that includes both growth and value stocks and seeks to outperform the general international equity market. The fund utilizes a combination of active stock selection and risk management based on a number of different factors and criteria, including growth potential, valuation, liquidity and investment risk. It may invest a large portion of its assets in a single country or region.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stock and preferred stock of foreign companies. The advisor manages a portfolio that includes both growth and value stocks and seeks to outperform the general international equity market. The fund utilizes a combination of active stock selection and risk management based on a number of different factors and criteria, including growth potential, valuation, liquidity and investment risk. It may invest a large portion of its assets in a single country or region.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in approximately 40 (which may range up to 50) equity and equity-related securities of companies. Equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund may actively trade its portfolio securities. It may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities. Foreign securities may include securities from emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes will provide investment returns above those of the Russell 1000 Value Index and, over the long term, the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). It follows a value investment style. Most of the fund's investments are in large capitalization companies, which are companies with market capitalizations (measured at the time of purchase) of $1 billion or more.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks income and total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund is designed as an investment vehicle for cash balance pension plans. It seeks to earn a total return, net of fees and expenses, that is equivalent to the interest crediting rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for cash balance pension plans using the 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond Yield. The fund seeks to earn this rate each calendar year. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities.
The investment seeks income and total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund is designed as an investment vehicle for cash balance pension plans. It seeks to earn a total return, net of fees and expenses, that is equivalent to the interest crediting rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for cash balance pension plans using the 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond Yield. The fund seeks to earn this rate each calendar year. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities.
The investment seeks income and total return consistent with preservation of capital. The fund is designed as an investment vehicle for cash balance pension plans. It seeks to earn a total return, net of fees and expenses, that is equivalent to the interest crediting rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for cash balance pension plans using the 30-year U.S. Treasury Bond Yield. The fund seeks to earn this rate each calendar year. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation, with dividend income a secondary consideration. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation, with dividend income a secondary consideration. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation, with dividend income a secondary consideration. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to have substantial potential for capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to have substantial potential for capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks a high total return through capital appreciation while attempting to preserve principal, and secondarily seeks current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and fixed income securities. More than 50% of its assets are normally invested in common stocks. The fund invests in many types of stocks, including a blend of large company stocks, small company stocks, growth stocks, and value stocks. It also normally invests at least 25% of the fund's assets in fixed income senior securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks and other equity securities, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, preferred stocks and securities convertible into such equity securities. It generally invests in higher quality companies that are trading at significant discounts to portfolio managers' estimates of their intrinsic value. These companies may include large, medium, and smaller-sized companies.
The investment seeks current income and preservation of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 70-85%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 15-30%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. For this fund, large-capitalization companies as companies with market capitalizations which fall within the range of companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index at the time of purchase. The fund may also invest in derivative instruments, which include, but are not limited to, index futures and options to hedge against market risk or to enhance returns. It may also invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in junk bonds that are rated B or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. The average portfolio duration of this fund normally varies from one to three years based on PIMCO's market forecasts.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It may invest in issuers of any capitalization (large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap) and will invest primarily in issuers with market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of companies represented in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies. The equity securities in which the fund may invest include, for example, common stock, American Depositary Receipts, preferred stock, warrants and rights.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It may invest in issuers of any capitalization (large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap) and will invest primarily in issuers with market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of companies represented in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies. The equity securities in which the fund may invest include, for example, common stock, American Depositary Receipts, preferred stock, warrants and rights.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It may invest in issuers of any capitalization (large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap) and will invest primarily in issuers with market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of companies represented in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies. The equity securities in which the fund may invest include, for example, common stock, American Depositary Receipts, preferred stock, warrants and rights.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. government securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of value-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in securities issued by large-cap companies. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that the Adviser believes have the potential to produce earnings in excess of market expectations. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or in Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries, and in short-term investments. The fund's investments in currencies or Fixed Income Instruments, including short-term investments, may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in the currencies and Fixed Income Instruments of emerging market countries.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in currencies of, or in Fixed Income Instruments denominated in the currencies of, emerging market countries, and in short-term investments. The fund's investments in currencies or Fixed Income Instruments, including short-term investments, may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest in the currencies and Fixed Income Instruments of emerging market countries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at the time of purchase in stocks of small-cap companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at the time of purchase in stocks of small-cap companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at the time of purchase in stocks of small-cap companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks to maximize total return. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a broad range of both traditional asset classes (such as equity and fixed income investments) and alternative asset classes (such as real estate, infrastructure, convertibles, commodities, currencies and absolute return strategies). It invests between 50% and 70% of assets in equity securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and between 30% and 50% of assets in fixed income securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks current income, and as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. The fund is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities. Its asset allocation is designed for investors who are approximately 15 years beyond the normal retirement age of 65.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises ("U.S. government securities"), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. The average portfolio duration of this fund normally varies from one to three years based on PIMCO's market forecasts.
The investment seeks to maximize total return. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a broad range of both traditional asset classes (such as equity and fixed income investments) and alternative asset classes (such as real estate, infrastructure, convertibles, commodities, currencies and absolute return strategies). It invests between 50% and 70% of assets in equity securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and between 30% and 50% of assets in fixed income securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of value-oriented domestic equity securities of large-cap companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in securities issued by large-cap companies. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that the Adviser believes have the potential to produce earnings in excess of market expectations. The fund will normally invest primarily in securities of U.S. companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and dividend income. The fund invests primarily in stocks of U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 65% of its assets in equity securities of large market capitalization companies. The fund invests in a select group of large market capitalization growth companies believed to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a sustainable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk, and to be able to grow over market cycles. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks moderately high, long-term capital appreciation with low, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 15-30%, the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 70-85%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund selects investments from a broad spectrum of asset classes, including both traditional investments, such as equity and fixed income securities, and less traditional or alternative investments, such as commodity-oriented investments, real estate related investments, and currencies. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in non-U.S. securities, including securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Massachusetts state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. It may invest in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Connecticut state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Connecticut state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income and moderate growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 50-70%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 30-50%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities consisting primarily of common stocks. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-size companies. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of U.S. mid-cap value stocks. The size of the companies in the index changes constantly with market conditions and the composition of the index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. companies and non-U.S. companies with varying market capitalizations. It may invest up to 50% of its net assets in foreign securities, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"). The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies located in countries considered to have emerging market economies.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of mid-cap companies whose earnings T. Rowe Price expects to grow at a faster rate than the average company. The advisor defines mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization (number of shares outstanding multiplied by share price) falls within the range of either the S&P MidCap 400 Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income consistent with low volatility of principal. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed income securities that are rated investment grade or better. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in high-yield debt securities that are rated BB+ or lower by a NRSRO, or, if unrated, securities deemed by the Adviser or sub-adviser to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in fixed income securities issued by foreign corporations and foreign governments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks to provide the maximum amount of income that is eligible for exclusion from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, which are fixed-income securities issued by states and municipalities whose income is free from regular federal income tax. Its investments may include certain municipal bonds, the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a portfolio of equity securities that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, and typically invests in three or more countries outside of the United States (U.S.). The fund will invest its assets so that, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity investments. The fund's investments in equity securities may include, for example, common stocks, American Depositary Receipts or other U.S. listings of foreign common stocks and other mutual funds.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in U.S. government securities andu002For money market instruments. The fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal AMT.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in U.S. government securities andu002For money market instruments. The fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal AMT.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2020. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap  Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") MidCap 400 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the mid cap universe.
The investment seeks high current income while the adviser attempts to limit changes in the fund's net asset value per share caused by interest rate changes. The fund seeks current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall short duration by investing primarily in higher quality, more liquid securities across 14 bond market sectors. It invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which are fixed income debt obligations of various types of issuers. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily short-term fixed income securities having an expected dollar-weighted average maturity of three years or less.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to provide a total rate of return that exceeds the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. MBS Fixed Rate Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgage-backed securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in futures, options and other derivatives. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal fixed income investments, the income from which is exempt from regular federal income taxes. It invests principally in investment grade municipal bonds of varying maturities. The fund limits its investments in municipal bonds that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. It normally limits its portfolio duration to between three and seven years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in U.S. government securities andu002For money market instruments. The fund may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal AMT.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal fixed income investments, the income from which is exempt from regular federal income taxes. It invests principally in investment grade municipal bonds of varying maturities. The fund limits its investments in municipal bonds that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. It normally limits its portfolio duration to between three and seven years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in mid-capitalization companies that are, at the time of purchase, within the market capitalization range of companies that comprise the Russell Midcap Index. It uses an actively managed, value-based investment approach focusing on the long-term market cycle (at least 3-5 years) to select investments.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of mid-cap companies. The subadviser considers mid-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Index (measured at the time of purchase). Most of the fund's assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of its total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of mid-cap companies. The subadviser considers mid-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Index (measured at the time of purchase). Most of the fund's assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of its total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of mid-cap companies. The subadviser considers mid-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Index (measured at the time of purchase). Most of the fund's assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of its total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return. The fund selects investments from a broad spectrum of asset classes, including both traditional investments, such as equity and fixed income securities, and less traditional or alternative investments, such as commodity-oriented investments, real estate related investments, and currencies. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in non-U.S. securities, including securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of U.S. companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. The adviser may also consider other factors the advisor believes will cause the stock price to rise. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily (at least 65% of its total assets) in common stocks of U.S. companies operating in those sectors of the economy that, in T. Rowe Price's view, are the fastest growing or have the greatest growth potential. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). In addition to common stocks and other equity securities, the fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and in non-U.S. securities (including through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)), including emerging market securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). In addition to common stocks and other equity securities, the fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and in non-U.S. securities (including through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)), including emerging market securities.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks to provide current income while preserving capital. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities of all types, including investment-grade securities such as U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and mortgage-backed securities. The dollar-weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio is normally expected to be less than 18 months, but may vary outside that range from time to time. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes will be invested in debt securities (bonds).
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that pay or are expected to pay dividends. Under normal conditions, it will invest primarily in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations greater than $3.5 billion.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that pay or are expected to pay dividends. Under normal conditions, it will invest primarily in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations greater than $3.5 billion.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that pay or are expected to pay dividends. Under normal conditions, it will invest primarily in common stocks of companies with market capitalizations greater than $3.5 billion.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital growth; current income is a secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large and midsize companies outside the United States, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are those that the adviser believes are currently undervalued by the market. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies. It invests primarily in the highest rated government and agency bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. governmentu002FMortgage Index. The fund may also invest up to 5% of its assets in dollar-denominated investment grade securities that are rated below the highest rating category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments designed to track the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "index") at the time of purchase. The index is composed of investment grade, fixed rate debt issues with maturities of one year or more, including government securities, corporate securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities (securitized products).
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests normally at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in obligations the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, that is, municipal obligations. It, under normal conditions, invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" municipal debt obligations. The fund, under normal conditions, may also invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests normally at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in obligations the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, that is, municipal obligations. It, under normal conditions, invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" municipal debt obligations. The fund, under normal conditions, may also invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies whose products and services adviser believes provide solutions that directly contribute to sustainable social, environmental and economic development (Impact Companies). The adviser considers, among other factors, a company's impact on sustainable environmental, social and economic development, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of companies of any size in established and emerging markets outside the United States. It invests mainly in growth stocks, which are issued by companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource companies and in asset-based securities. Natural resource companies are U.S. and foreign (non-U.S. based) companies that own, explore, mine, process or otherwise develop, or provide goods and services with respect to, natural resources. Asset-based securities are securities, the values of which are related to the market value of a natural resource. The principal type of equity in which the fund invests is common stock. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource companies and in asset-based securities. Natural resource companies are U.S. and foreign (non-U.S. based) companies that own, explore, mine, process or otherwise develop, or provide goods and services with respect to, natural resources. Asset-based securities are securities, the values of which are related to the market value of a natural resource. The principal type of equity in which the fund invests is common stock. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Asia (excluding Japan). The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in Asian companies (excluding Japanese companies). For purposes of determining whether the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in Asian companies, it relies on the country assigned to a security by MSCI, Inc. or another unaffiliated data provider. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. The manager currently considers smaller market capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations of between $100 million and the greater of $4 billion or the capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund normally invests significantly in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and New York income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax ("New York Municipal Bonds"). It may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). The fund may invest in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City income taxes to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City income taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade or the unrated equivalent as determined by the adviser. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and New York income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax ("New York Municipal Bonds"). It may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). The fund may invest in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal and New York income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from regular federal income tax and New York income tax ("New York Municipal Bonds"). It may invest without limitation in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT"). The fund may invest in derivative instruments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks current income and preservation of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 70-85%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 15-30%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks current income and preservation of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 70-85%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 15-30%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of U.S. companies, emphasizing those companies with prospects for rapid earnings growth. It may invest in stocks across all market sectors and market capitalizations and has historically invested significant portions of its assets in mid- and small-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks current income and moderate growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 50-70%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 30-50%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks current income and moderate growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 50-70%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 30-50%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and low to moderate income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 30%-50%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 50%-70%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks high, long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 0%-15%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 85%-100%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks moderately high, long-term capital appreciation with low, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 15-30%, the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 70-85%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks moderately high, long-term capital appreciation with low, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 15-30%, the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 70-85%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks high, long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 0%-15%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 85%-100%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks high, long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 0%-15%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 85%-100%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of large U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of U.S. companies, emphasizing those companies with the potential for above average earnings growth. It may invest in stocks across all market sectors and market capitalizations. Although it has historically invested primarily in large- and mid-capitalization companies, it has also invested a significant portion of its assets in small-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes have above-average growth potential at attractive prices. It invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies, but may, to a lesser extent, invest in equity REITs, common stocks of foreign companies and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") that meet the investment criteria of the fund. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, under normal circumstances, in equity securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund invests in U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity and fixed income securities using a tactical allocation approach. Generally, the following percentages apply: 25% to 60% invested in U.S. equity securities, 5% to 30% invested in non-U.S. equity securities and 35% to 60% invested in fixed income securities. The equity allocation is invested in common, preferred, and ADR securities. The fixed income allocation may be invested in all sectors of fixed income securities, including high-yield, bank loans, mortgage-backed and asset-backed, government, corporate, and municipal debt obligations.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund typically invests in a focused portfolio of common stocks of large capitalization companies (market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase) that, in the Adviser's opinion, have a sustainable competitive advantage. Although it may not "concentrate" (invest 25% or more of its net assets) in any industry, the fund may focus its investments from time to time in one or more sectors of the economy or stock market. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund typically invests in a focused portfolio of common stocks of large capitalization companies (market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase) that, in the Adviser's opinion, have a sustainable competitive advantage. Although it may not "concentrate" (invest 25% or more of its net assets) in any industry, the fund may focus its investments from time to time in one or more sectors of the economy or stock market. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and low to moderate income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 30%-50%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 50%-70%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and low to moderate income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in underlying funds. The fund's exposure to the debt is expected to be within 30%-50%; the fund's exposure to the equity is expected to be within 50%-70%. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The advisor expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the entire U.S. stock market. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that are included in its benchmark index. The fund seeks to match the performance of the entire U.S. stock market. The fund uses the S&P Total Market Index (S&P Index) as its benchmark index.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks to maximize current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a multi-sector portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest up to 50% of its total assets in high yield securities rated below investment grade by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, or if unrated, as determined by PIMCO.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in a variety of equity and equity-related securities, including common stocks. The Advisor attempts to buy investments priced to generate long-term total returns significantly above those of general stock indices and U.S. treasuries. Using a value orientation, the Investment Manager invests in positions in the United States and other developed markets. The fund may invest substantially in small and mid-cap companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Adviser believes are leaders in managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, have above average growth potential, and are reasonably valued. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in equity securities that meet the Adviser's ESG criteria, although the Adviser intends to normally be fully invested in such securities. The fund invests globally and has exposure to both emerging and developed markets.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Adviser believes are leaders in managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, have above average growth potential, and are reasonably valued. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in equity securities that meet the Adviser's ESG criteria, although the Adviser intends to normally be fully invested in such securities. The fund invests globally and has exposure to both emerging and developed markets.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in other mutual funds ("underlying funds"). It primarily invests in mutual funds managed by the fund's advisor but may also invest in unaffiliated mutual funds or exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") to gain exposure to asset classes not available through a fund managed by the Advisor. The fund is a multi-strategy fund that will invest directly or indirectly through underlying funds in equity securities and fixed income securities.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. For the fund's investment policies, a real estate company has at least 50% of its assets, income or profits derived from products or services related to the real estate industry.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of U.S. companies. It invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks. The fund may invest in stocks across all market sectors and market capitalizations, though it has historically invested primarily in large- and mid-capitalization companies.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments. The manager may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Pennsylvania state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of U.S. small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies. The fund invests primarily in domestic equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of U.S. small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies. The fund invests primarily in domestic equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of U.S. small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies. The fund invests primarily in domestic equity securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of securities of varying maturities issued by the GNMA, and of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored enterprises, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies with market capitalizations of at least $1 billion. It may also invest up to 20% of its assets in non-U.S. securities (but no more than 10% in any one non-U.S. country or 10% in emerging market securities).
The investment seeks to provide high income and also seeks to maintain a high degree of stability of shareholders' capital. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income securities rated, at the time of purchase, within the top four credit rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (a "NRSRO"). It may invest in securities of varying maturities.
The investment seeks to provide high income and also seeks to maintain a high degree of stability of shareholders' capital. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income securities rated, at the time of purchase, within the top four credit rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (a "NRSRO"). It may invest in securities of varying maturities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with a primary emphasis on income and a secondary emphasis on capital growth. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio typically consisting of approximately 40% stocks; 55% bonds, money market securities, and cash reserves; and 5% alternative investments, including through hedge funds. Under normal conditions, its allocation to the broad asset classes will be within the following ranges: stocks (30-50%), bonds, money markets securities, and cash reserves (45-65%), and alternative investments (0-10%).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide high income and also seeks to maintain a high degree of stability of shareholders' capital. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income securities rated, at the time of purchase, within the top four credit rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (a "NRSRO"). It may invest in securities of varying maturities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide high income and also seeks to maintain a high degree of stability of shareholders' capital. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income securities rated, at the time of purchase, within the top four credit rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (a "NRSRO"). It may invest in securities of varying maturities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. In managing the fund's investments in fixed income instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark.
The investment seeks to maximize total return. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a broad range of both traditional asset classes (such as equity and fixed income investments) and alternative asset classes (such as real estate, infrastructure, convertibles, commodities, currencies and absolute return strategies). It invests between 50% and 70% of assets in equity securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, and between 30% and 50% of assets in fixed income securities, including investments in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed income securities.
The investment seeks to provide high income and also seeks to maintain a high degree of stability of shareholders' capital. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income securities rated, at the time of purchase, within the top four credit rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (a "NRSRO"). It may invest in securities of varying maturities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax, are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). The fund's manager does not intend to invest in securities the interest on which is subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Under normal circumstances, the managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The manager normally maintains an average dollar-weighted maturity between three and ten years. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments. Investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals are considered tax-exempt investments for purposes of this policy.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. For this fund, companies with large market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 1000  Value Index. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of both capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a globally diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, mature companies with high dividend yields. It invests in dividend paying equity securities of companies that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, including Depositary Receipts. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. It invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of both capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a globally diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, mature companies with high dividend yields. It invests in dividend paying equity securities of companies that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world, including Depositary Receipts. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. It invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. In managing the fund's investments in fixed income instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. In managing the fund's investments in fixed income instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks to provide current income and long-term growth of income and capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in dividend-paying equity securities at the time of purchase. It usually invests in equity securities of companies with large and medium market capitalizations. The fund invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital from a portfolio consisting primarily of income producing equity securities of U.S. corporations. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in income producing equity securities of U.S. issuers. The income producing equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, funds that invest primarily in equity securities and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe are undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe are undervalued.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small market capitalization sector while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization value market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small market capitalization sector while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization value market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund normally invests over 80% of its investable assets in securities included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately the same proportions as those of the index. It employs a "passively managed"-or index-investment approach. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of over 500 stocks selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC on the basis of their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. Smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies means companies with a total market capitalization within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2500 Growth Index at the time of purchase. The fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its assets in the stocks of companies in various economic sectors, such as technology.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe are undervalued.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in "real assets" and securities of companies that derive at least 50% of their profits or revenues from, or commit at least 50% of assets to, real assets and activities related to real assets. Real assets are defined broadly by the fund and are considered to include any assets that have physical properties. The fund will invest in companies located throughout the world and there is no limit on its investments in international securities or issuers in emerging markets.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations. Assets not invested in inflation-indexed bonds may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. It invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in junk bonds rated B or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Asia (excluding Japan). The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in Asian companies (excluding Japanese companies). For purposes of determining whether the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in Asian companies, it relies on the country assigned to a security by MSCI, Inc. or another unaffiliated data provider. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds or other debt securities at the time of purchase. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within from 75% to 125% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. It may invest in municipal mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest a significant portion or all of its assets in municipal mortgage-backed securities at the adviser's discretion.
The investment seeks to achieve both capital appreciation and current income. The fund's objective is to achieve both capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest a minimum of 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. At least 75% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in equity securities that pay interest or dividends.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation; its secondary objective is conservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in convertible securities of U.S. companies. Convertible securities combine the investment characteristics of bonds and common stocks. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in convertible securities. Convertible securities include bonds, preferred stocks and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or equivalent value. A significant portion of the convertible securities are below-investment-grade.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of United States companies with market capitalizations that are below $500 million at the time of initial purchase, which the fund's investment adviser refers to as "micro-cap" companies. It invests in both value-priced and aggressive growth stocks. It may invest in "special situations" such as companies that possess valuable patents, companies undergoing restructuring, and companies involved in large share repurchase programs.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through income and capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities, which may include, but are not limited to, U.S. government and agency obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities (including commercial mortgage- backed securities), corporate bonds, foreign bonds, and Treasury inflation protected securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and liquidity. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or debt securities that are rated, at the time of purchase, AAA by S&P Global or Aaa by Moody's, including but not limited to mortgage securities such as agency and non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations, and other obligations that are secured by mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses a disciplined portfolio construction process whereby it weights each sector and industry approximately the same as the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (S&P 500 Index). It may also purchase stocks that are not in the S&P 500 Index, but at least 80% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in stocks that are in the index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources and timber, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.
The investment seeks dividend income and long-term capital growth primarily through investments in stocks. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in stocks, with an emphasis on stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are expected to increase their dividends over time. T. Rowe Price believes that a track record of dividend increases can be an excellent indicator of financial health and growth prospects, and that over the long term, income can contribute significantly to total return.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of mid-cap growth companies. T. Rowe Price expects the earnings of these companies to grow at a faster rate than the average company. The managers define mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of either the S&P MidCap 400 Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of small growth companies. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by small-cap U.S. growth companies. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity securities, the fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in foreign securities, including securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks total return. The fund primarily invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and other real-estate related securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of companies in the real estate industry. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers located in a number of different countries throughout the world. It will maintain exposure to real estate related securities of issuers in the U.S. and in at least three countries outside the U.S. The fund may engage in "short-selling."
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of any market capitalization size. The fund invests in equity and equity-related securities from traditionally growth and value areas, as well as stocks exhibiting characteristics of both. Its portfolio managers use quantitative analytics to complement their fundamental investment process and to provide additional investment insights on which to make investment decisions from time to time.
The investment seeks to maximize after-tax growth of capital through investments primarily in common stocks. The fund seeks to buy and hold for the long-term stocks of attractively valued, high-quality growth companies. It typically uses a growth approach in selecting investments by looking for companies with one or more of the following characteristics: a demonstrated ability to consistently increase revenues, earnings, and cash flow; strong management; attractive business niches; and a sustainable competitive advantage.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2035. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2040. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization U.S. stocks. The advisor attempts to track the investment return of large-capitalization U.S. stocks by seeking to track the performance of its benchmark index, the S&P 500. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that are included in its benchmark index. T. Rowe Price compares the composition of the fund to that of the index.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2045. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks to provide high income and capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% (and potentially all) of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities of emerging market governments or companies located in emerging market countries. The fund's investments in debt securities typically consist of corporate and sovereign bonds. The advisor considers frontier markets to be a subset of emerging markets and any investments in frontier markets will be counted toward the fund's 80% investment policy. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of United States companies with market capitalizations that are below $300 million at the time of initial purchase, which the fund's investment adviser refers to as "micro-cap" companies. The micro-cap companies in which the fund may invest include "early stage" micro-cap companies, which are companies that are in a relatively early stage of development with market capitalizations that are below $50 million.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund primarily invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and other real-estate related securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of companies in the real estate industry. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers located in a number of different countries throughout the world. It will maintain exposure to real estate related securities of issuers in the U.S. and in at least three countries outside the U.S. The fund may engage in "short-selling."
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Europe. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in European companies. Under normal conditions, at least five countries will be represented in the fund's portfolio. It may purchase the stocks of companies of any size. The fund seeks to purchase the stocks of companies with quality management and strong cash flows, and does not emphasize either a growth or value bias in selecting investments.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2050. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2030. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks a high level of dividend income and long-term capital growth primarily through investments in stocks. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks, with an emphasis on large-capitalization stocks that have a strong track record of paying dividends or that are believed to be undervalued. The adviser generally seeks investments in large-capitalization companies and the fund's yield, which reflects the level of dividends paid by the fund, is expected to normally exceed the yield of the Russell 1000 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established, non-U.S. companies. The manager expects to primarily invest in stocks outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed and emerging countries throughout the world. It may purchase the stocks of companies of any size, but its focus will typically be on large companies and, to a lesser extent, medium-sized companies. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term low- to upper-medium-grade municipal securities. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's income will be exempt from federal income taxes. However, up to 20% of the fund's income could be derived from securities subject to the alternative minimum tax. It generally seeks higher yielding municipal bonds, including those that are rated noninvestment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating) by a major credit rating agency or by T. Rowe Price, known as "junk" bonds.
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with safety and preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of bonds and other fixed income instruments. Fixed income instruments may include, but are not limited to, U.S. Treasuries and Agency debt, debt of government-related entities, corporate bonds, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, convertible bonds and asset-backed securities. The fund invests mainly in domestic securities, and to a lesser extent may also invest in U.S. dollar denominated foreign securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks to provide, consistent with modest price fluctuation, a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in short- and intermediate-term investment-grade municipal securities. The fund invests primarily in short-term municipal securities (maturities of less than three years) and intermediate-term municipal securities (maturities between three and ten years). Its weighted average maturity normally ranges from two to five years and is not expected to exceed five years.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of issuers located throughout the world. Normally, the fund invests at least a minimum percentage of its net assets in issuers located outside of the United States. The minimum percentage is the lesser of (a) 40% or (b) the percentage of the MSCI World Index that is represented by non-U.S. issuers from time to time minus 10 percentage points.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth through investments in stocks. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of a diversified group of growth companies. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income primarily through investments in stocks. The fund's primary focus is on capital appreciation. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective. It may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with high overall credit quality and moderate price fluctuation by investing at least 80% of its total assets in Government National Mortgage Association securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Up to 20% of its total assets may be invested in high-quality securities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of natural resource companies and in asset-based securities. Natural resource companies are U.S. and foreign (non-U.S. based) companies that own, explore, mine, process or otherwise develop, or provide goods and services with respect to, natural resources. Asset-based securities are securities, the values of which are related to the market value of a natural resource. The principal type of equity in which the fund invests is common stock. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established companies throughout the world, including the U.S. The fund seeks to be broadly diversified by investing in a variety of industries in developed and, to a lesser extent, emerging markets. It normally invests in at least five countries, one of which is the U.S. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks and at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in stocks of companies outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies the managers expect to generate a majority of their revenues from the development, advancement, and use of technology. It normally seeks to invest in at least 5 countries and allocate approximately 25% of its assets in stocks of companies outside the U.S, including companies in emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in growth equity securities; growth orientation emphasizes buying equity securities of companies whose potential for growth of capital and earnings is expected to be above average.
The investment seeks to provide the maximum amount of income that is eligible for exclusion from federal income taxes. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, which are fixed-income securities issued by states and municipalities whose income is free from regular federal income tax. Its investments may include certain municipal bonds, the interest on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
The investment seeks to maximize current income; and capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) or BB or lower by S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor's), and instruments either rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or considered to be of comparable quality, that is, junk bonds.
The investment seeks high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in a widely diversified portfolio of high yield corporate bonds, often called "junk" bonds, as well as income-producing convertible securities and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or not rated by any major credit rating agency but deemed to be below investment grade by T. Rowe Price. High yield bonds are rated below investment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating), and tend to provide high income in an effort to compensate investors for their higher risk of default.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies engaged in the research, development, production, or distribution of products or services related to health care, medicine, or the life sciences (collectively termed "health sciences"). While the fund can invest in companies of any size, the majority of fund assets are expected to be invested in large- and mid-capitalization companies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in a widely diversified portfolio of high yield corporate bonds, often called "junk" bonds, as well as income-producing convertible securities and preferred stocks that are rated below investment grade or not rated by any major credit rating agency but deemed to be below investment grade by T. Rowe Price. High yield bonds are rated below investment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating), and tend to provide high income in an effort to compensate investors for their higher risk of default.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies at the time of purchase. "Emerging market " means any market which is considered to be an emerging market by the international financial community (including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index or Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets USD Aggregate Bond Index). It invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks high current return. The fund invests at least 80% of its investable assets in U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, strips and other debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations, including mortgage-related securities, issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Its investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of rapidly growing, small- to medium-sized companies outside the U.S. The managers expect to primarily invest outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly across a variety of industries in developed and emerging market countries throughout the world. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in non-U.S. stocks.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in "real assets" and securities of companies that derive at least 50% of their profits or revenues from, or commit at least 50% of assets to, real assets and activities related to real assets. Real assets are defined broadly by the fund and are considered to include any assets that have physical properties. The fund will invest in companies located throughout the world and there is no limit on its investments in international securities or issuers in emerging markets.
The investment seeks to achieve both capital appreciation and current income. The fund's objective is to achieve both capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest a minimum of 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. At least 75% of the fund's total assets will normally be invested in equity securities that pay interest or dividends.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in investment-grade municipal securities (rated in one of the four highest rating categories assigned by established credit rating agencies) by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed by T. Rowe Price to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in noninvestment-grade bonds, known as "junk" bonds, including those with the lowest credit ratings.
The investment seeks to provide inflation protection and income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-protected bonds. The emphasis will be on bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury (e.g., Treasury inflation-protected securities), but similar bonds issued by U.S. government agencies and corporations may also be purchased. Up to 20% of the fund's investments in inflation-protected bonds may be issued by foreign governments or corporations and linked to a non-U.S. inflation rate. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not indexed to inflation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and a modest level of income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies in the financial services industry. In addition, it may invest in companies, such as providers of financial software, that derive substantial revenues (at least 50%) from conducting business in the financial services industry. Security selection is based on fundamental, bottom-up analysis that seeks to identify high quality companies with good appreciation prospects. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established, non-U.S. companies. The managers expect to primarily invest in stocks outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed and emerging countries throughout the world. It normally invests in at least five countries and may purchase the stocks of companies of any size, but its focus will typically be on large companies. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of established, non-U.S. companies. The managers expect to primarily invest in stocks outside the U.S. and to diversify broadly among developed and emerging countries throughout the world. It normally invests in at least five countries and may purchase the stocks of companies of any size, but its focus will typically be on large companies. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in a diversified group of small, emerging growth companies, preferably early in their corporate life cycle before the companies become widely recognized by the investment community. It may also invest in companies that offer the possibility of accelerating earnings growth because of rejuvenated management, new products, or structural changes in the economy.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments in common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Japan. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies located (or with primary operations) in Japan. It may purchase the stocks of companies of any size and the advisor expects to make its investments across a wide range of Japanese industries and companies.
The investment seeks a high level of income consistent with maximum credit protection and moderate fluctuation in principal. The fund seeks to track the investment returns of its benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 4-10 Year Treasury Bond Index. The index is an index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed rate nominal debt issued by the U.S. Treasury with maturities between four and ten years.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in Latin America. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in Latin American companies. Under normal conditions, at least four countries will be represented in the fund's portfolio. The fund may purchase the stocks of companies of any size. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks to provide the highest level of income exempt from federal and Maryland state and local income taxes consistent with modest fluctuation in principal value. The fund will invest so that, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in bonds that pay interest exempt from federal and Maryland state and local income taxes, and at least 80% of the fund's income is expected to be exempt from federal and Maryland state and local income taxes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2025. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of medium-sized companies. The adviser currently defines medium-sized companies as those having market capitalizations comparable to those companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The fund normally invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in emerging markets. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging market companies. It may purchase the stocks of companies of any size.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of communications and technology companies. The portfolio manager may use both growth and value approaches to stock selection. The fund's portfolio may hold stocks of either U.S. or non-U.S. companies, and may at times consist of a relatively small number of holdings. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund employs an asset allocation strategy designed for investors who are already in retirement or who plan to retire (or otherwise begin withdrawing the invested funds) in the near future. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund will normally invest a minimum of two-thirds of its assets in the common stocks of natural resource companies. The earnings and tangible assets of natural resources companies may benefit from periods of accelerating inflation. It also invests in other growth companies that the managers believe have strong potential for earnings growth but do not own or develop natural resources. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in a diversified group of small, emerging growth companies, preferably early in their corporate life cycle before the companies become widely recognized by the investment community. It may also invest in companies that offer the possibility of accelerating earnings growth because of rejuvenated management, new products, or structural changes in the economy.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe are undervalued.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests normally at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in obligations the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, that is, municipal obligations. It, under normal conditions, invests at least 70% of its investable assets in "investment grade" municipal debt obligations. The fund, under normal conditions, may also invest up to 30% of its investable assets in high yield municipal debt obligations or junk bonds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends). The portfolio managers use a value investing style focusing on companies whose securities the portfolio managers believe are undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide, consistent with prudent portfolio management, the highest level of income exempt from federal, New York state, and New York City income taxes by investing primarily in investment-grade New York municipal bonds. The fund will invest so that, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in bonds that pay interest exempt from federal, New York state, and New York City income taxes, and at least 80% of the fund's income is expected to be exempt from federal, New York state, and New York City income taxes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests mainly in a limited number of multi-capitalization growth stocks. It will compare itself to, and the advisor attempts to exceed, the S&P 500 Index over full investment cycles. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to preserve and increase the purchasing power value of its shares over the long term. The fund allocates its assets as follows: 20% of its assets in gold, 5% of its assets in silver, 10% of its assets in swiss franc assets, 15% of its assets in stocks of real estate and natural resource stocks, 15% of its assets in aggressive growth stocks, and 35% of its assets in dollar assets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to preserve and increase the purchasing power value of its shares over the long term. The fund allocates its assets as follows: 20% of its assets in gold, 5% of its assets in silver, 10% of its assets in swiss franc assets, 15% of its assets in stocks of real estate and natural resource stocks, 15% of its assets in aggressive growth stocks, and 35% of its assets in dollar assets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to preserve and increase the purchasing power value of its shares over the long term. The fund allocates its assets as follows: 20% of its assets in gold, 5% of its assets in silver, 10% of its assets in swiss franc assets, 15% of its assets in stocks of real estate and natural resource stocks, 15% of its assets in aggressive growth stocks, and 35% of its assets in dollar assets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high income and some capital growth. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate debt securities. Holdings will mainly consist of investment-grade bonds, although the fund has the flexibility to purchase some noninvestment-grade bonds (also called high-yield bonds or junk bonds). It may invest in other securities in an effort to enhance income and achieve capital growth.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks to generate a total return. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies principally engaged in the real estate industry at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund concentrates its investments (invest more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in the real estate industry. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund selects investments from a broad spectrum of asset classes, including both traditional investments, such as equity and fixed income securities, and less traditional or alternative investments, such as commodity-oriented investments, real estate related investments, and currencies. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in non-U.S. securities, including securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks as high a rate of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. Its investments may include corporate credit, including investment-grade debt, below-investment-grade debt, bank loans and structured credit; sovereign debt, including obligations of governments in developed and emerging markets; and securitized assets, including asset-backed securities, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2050. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2050. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2020. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2020. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2025. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2025. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2030. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in real estate-linked derivative instruments backed by a portfolio of inflation-indexed securities and other Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2030. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2050. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2035. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2035. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2040. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks high income and some capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. It may invest in a variety of holdings in an effort to enhance income and achieve some capital growth. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets (unless foreign market conditions are not deemed favorable by the investment adviser, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its net assets) in securities issued by governments or companies that are organized or located outside the U.S. or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies expected to benefit from the development and use of science andu002For technology. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks, including issuers in emerging markets, in keeping with the fund's objective. It may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and growth of income with current income a secondary objective. The fund broadly diversifies its assets among a set of T. Rowe Price mutual funds representing specific market segments. It, which normally invests in a variety of domestic and international equity funds and, from time to time, a money market fund, seeks to maintain broad exposure to several markets in an attempt to reduce the impact of markets that are declining and to benefit from good performance in particular market segments over time.
The investment seeks the highest total return over time consistent with a primary emphasis on income and a secondary emphasis on capital growth. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio typically consisting of approximately 40% stocks; 55% bonds, money market securities, and cash reserves; and 5% alternative investments, including through hedge funds. Under normal conditions, its allocation to the broad asset classes will be within the following ranges: stocks (30-50%), bonds, money markets securities, and cash reserves (45-65%), and alternative investments (0-10%).
The investment seeks the highest level of income exempt from federal income taxes consistent with moderate price fluctuation. The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in investment-grade municipal securities (rated in one of the four highest rating categories assigned by established credit rating agencies) by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed to be of comparable quality by T. Rowe Price. The fund may invest up to 10% of the fund's total assets in below investment-grade bonds, known as "junk" bonds, including those with the lowest credit ratings.
The investment seeks high income and some capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. It may invest in a variety of holdings in an effort to enhance income and achieve some capital growth. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets (unless foreign market conditions are not deemed favorable by the investment adviser, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its net assets) in securities issued by governments or companies that are organized or located outside the U.S. or doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objectives. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term investment-grade municipal securities. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's income will be exempt from federal income taxes. Although the fund may purchase securities of any maturity, the fund generally seeks longer-term municipal securities. Most investments are in investment-grade securities, which are securities rated in one of the four highest credit rating categories by at least one major credit rating agency or, if unrated, deemed to be of comparable quality by T. Rowe Price.
The investment seeks to earn high current income, consistent with safety and liquidity of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in direct debt obligations of the United States Treasury, including U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and other securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. The adviser expects to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity and duration of zero to three years. It is not a money market fund and does not seek to maintain a stable price per share.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks a high level of income consistent with maximum credit protection and moderate fluctuation in principal. The fund seeks to track the investment returns of its benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 4-10 Year Treasury Bond Index. The index is an index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed rate nominal debt issued by the U.S. Treasury with maturities between four and ten years.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements.
The investment seeks maximum real return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and corporations. Assets not invested in inflation-indexed bonds may be invested in other types of Fixed Income Instruments. It invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in junk bonds rated B or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related and investment-grade debt securities of utility companies. The term "investable assets" refers to the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth through investments in stocks. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks of a diversified group of growth companies. While most assets will typically be invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective.
The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization U.S. stocks. The advisor attempts to track the investment return of large-capitalization U.S. stocks by seeking to track the performance of its benchmark index, the S&P 500. Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks that are included in its benchmark index. T. Rowe Price compares the composition of the fund to that of the index.
The investment seeks to provide high income consistent with maximum credit protection. The fund seeks to track the investment returns of its benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities that are held in its benchmark index and at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. Treasury securities, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The index is an index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed rate nominal debt issued by the U.S. Treasury with maturities of 10 years or more.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related and investment-grade debt securities of utility companies. The term "investable assets" refers to the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related and investment-grade debt securities of utility companies. The term "investable assets" refers to the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide high income consistent with maximum credit protection. The fund seeks to track the investment returns of its benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities that are held in its benchmark index and at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. Treasury securities, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The index is an index consisting of U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed rate nominal debt issued by the U.S. Treasury with maturities of 10 years or more.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related and investment-grade debt securities of utility companies. The term "investable assets" refers to the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund's investable assets will be less than its total assets to the extent that it has borrowed money for non-investment purposes, such as to meet anticipated redemptions. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide, consistent with prudent portfolio management, the highest level of income exempt from federal and Virginia state income taxes by investing primarily in investment-grade Virginia municipal bonds. The fund will invest so that, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in bonds that pay interest exempt from federal and Virginia state income taxes, and at least 80% of the fund's income is expected to be exempt from federal and Virginia state income taxes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to earn high current income. In pursuit of its investment objective, under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which may include debt securities of all types and of any maturity. The adviser may invest in bonds with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and does not attempt to maintain any pre-set average portfolio maturity or duration. Its duration will vary, depending on the investment adviser's forecast of interest rates and its assessment of market risks generally. The fund may invest in both "investment grade" and "below investment grade" bonds.
The investment seeks to earn high current income. In pursuit of its investment objective, under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which may include debt securities of all types and of any maturity. The adviser may invest in bonds with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and does not attempt to maintain any pre-set average portfolio maturity or duration. Its duration will vary, depending on the investment adviser's forecast of interest rates and its assessment of market risks generally. The fund may invest in both "investment grade" and "below investment grade" bonds.
The investment seeks to earn high current income. In pursuit of its investment objective, under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which may include debt securities of all types and of any maturity. The adviser may invest in bonds with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and does not attempt to maintain any pre-set average portfolio maturity or duration. Its duration will vary, depending on the investment adviser's forecast of interest rates and its assessment of market risks generally. The fund may invest in both "investment grade" and "below investment grade" bonds.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies with a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objectives. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2045. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large-capitalization company stocks that the subadviser believes are attractively priced when evaluated using quantitative measures such as Pu002FE, Pu002FCF, and Pu002FB ratios. Although the strategy emphasizes attractive valuations, the subadviser also considers other quantifiable characteristics. Such characteristics may include measures of earnings quality, external financing, or trends in the earnings outlook. The subadviser's investment management team also exercises judgment when evaluating underlying data and positions recommended by the fund's quantitative process.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2045. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily (at least 65% of its total assets) in common stocks of U.S. companies operating in those sectors of the economy that, in T. Rowe Price's view, are the fastest growing or have the greatest growth potential. It may invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the fund's objective. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities.
The investment seeks a high level of income consistent with minimal fluctuation in principal value and liquidity. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of short- and intermediate-term investment-grade corporate, government, and asset- and mortgage-backed securities. It may also invest in money market securities, bank obligations, collateralized mortgage obligations, and foreign securities, including securities of issuers in emerging markets. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Its average effective maturity will normally not exceed three years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 50% of its total assets in stocks and the remaining assets are generally invested in convertible securities, corporate and government debt (including mortgage- and asset-backed securities), and bank loans (which represent an interest in amounts owed by a borrower to a syndicate of lenders) in keeping with the fund's objective. It may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities. It has no limitation on the percentage of assets that are invested in any one country or denominated in any one currency, but the fund typically invests in foreign securities of at least 20 countries. The fund invests in equity securities regardless of market capitalization size (small, medium or large) and style (growth or value).
The investment seeks high current income consistent with high overall credit quality and moderate price fluctuation by investing at least 80% of its total assets in Government National Mortgage Association securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Up to 20% of its total assets may be invested in high-quality securities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks to provide, consistent with prudent portfolio management, the highest level of income exempt from federal and California state income taxes by investing primarily in investment-grade California municipal bonds. The fund will invest so that, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in bonds that pay interest exempt from federal and California state income taxes, and at least 80% of the fund's income is expected to be exempt from federal and California state income taxes.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through income and capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities, which may include, but are not limited to, U.S. government and agency obligations, mortgage- and asset-backed securities (including commercial mortgage- backed securities), corporate bonds, foreign bonds, and Treasury inflation protected securities.
The investment seeks to provide high income and capital appreciation. The fund will normally invest at least 80% (and potentially all) of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities of emerging market governments or companies located in emerging market countries. The fund's investments in debt securities typically consist of corporate and sovereign bonds. The advisor considers frontier markets to be a subset of emerging markets and any investments in frontier markets will be counted toward the fund's 80% investment policy. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital through investments primarily in the common stocks of companies located (or with primary operations) in emerging markets. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging market companies. It may purchase the stocks of companies of any size.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income consistent with a decreasing emphasis on capital appreciation and an increasing emphasis on current income as it approaches its target date. The fund's asset allocation strategy may be attractive to investors who plan to retire or otherwise intend to begin making periodic withdrawals of their investments in or about 2040. It is designed to provide diversification among different asset classes by investing its assets in other Putnam mutual funds, referred to as underlying funds.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in Fixed Income Instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities. The fund may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks to provide current income while preserving capital. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities of all types, including investment-grade securities such as U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and mortgage-backed securities. The dollar-weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio is normally expected to be less than 18 months, but may vary outside that range from time to time. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes will be invested in debt securities (bonds).
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of total return (consisting of reinvested income and capital appreciation) as is consistent with reasonable risk. The fund operates as funds of funds and generally invests: between 20% and 60% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 40% and 80% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; and less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Connecticut state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Connecticut state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small, less well-known companies that the subadviser believes are relatively undervalued. In deciding which stocks to buy, it uses a blend of both value and growth styles. The subadviser currently considers small companies to be those with a market capitalization less than the largest market capitalization of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. The fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. The fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. The fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest more than 25% of its total assets in bonds of issuers in California and New York. The fund may invest in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks high total return from both current income and capital appreciation. The fund offers the potential for attractive total return and income by investing primarily in non-investment grade bank loans with a focus on higher quality companies within a rating tier. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of senior floating rate loans ("Senior Loans"). The fund may invest up to 15% of total assets in U.S. and non-U.S. dollar denominated foreign securities and foreign Senior Loans, including Yankee bonds.
The investment seeks high total return from both current income and capital appreciation. The fund offers the potential for attractive total return and income by investing primarily in non-investment grade bank loans with a focus on higher quality companies within a rating tier. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of senior floating rate loans ("Senior Loans"). The fund may invest up to 15% of total assets in U.S. and non-U.S. dollar denominated foreign securities and foreign Senior Loans, including Yankee bonds.
The investment seeks total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in investment grade fixed income securities. It also invests, to a limited extent, in bonds that are below investment grade. The advisor may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter derivative instruments for risk management purposes or to attempt to increase total returns.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization growth market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization growth market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small cap companies and at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities or instruments of issuers located in the United States. The advisor defines these companies as those with market capitalizations, at the time of the fund's investment, comparable in size to the companies in the Russell 2000 Index. From time to time it may invest in shares of companies through "new issues" or initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small cap companies and at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities or instruments of issuers located in the United States. The advisor defines these companies as those with market capitalizations, at the time of the fund's investment, comparable in size to the companies in the Russell 2000 Index. From time to time it may invest in shares of companies through "new issues" or initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of the fund's total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies that the subadviser believes have strong capital appreciation potential. These companies are generally medium- to large-capitalization companies. The equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, non-convertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund also may invest in foreign securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income to the extent consistent with a relatively high level of stability of principal. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) are invested in debt securities that are rated investment grade at the time of purchase or cash and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in debt securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks a high level of current income to the extent consistent with a relatively high level of stability of principal. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) are invested in debt securities that are rated investment grade at the time of purchase or cash and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in debt securities of emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund normally invests over 80% of its investable assets in securities included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately the same proportions as those of the index. It employs a "passively managed"-or index-investment approach. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of over 500 stocks selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC on the basis of their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as Putnam Investment Management, LLC believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer).
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund normally invests over 80% of its investable assets in securities included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately the same proportions as those of the index. It employs a "passively managed"-or index-investment approach. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of over 500 stocks selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC on the basis of their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund normally invests over 80% of its investable assets in securities included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately the same proportions as those of the index. It employs a "passively managed"-or index-investment approach. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index of over 500 stocks selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC on the basis of their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The management invests up to 30% of the fund's assets in equity securities in an attempt to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund's remaining assets are managed by the sub-advisors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund broadly diversifies its assets among a set of T. Rowe Price mutual funds representing specific market segments outside the U.S. It, which normally invests in a variety of developed and emerging market equity funds, and, from time to time, a money market fund, seeks to maintain broad exposure to several markets in an attempt to reduce the impact of markets that are declining and to benefit from good performance in particular market segments over time.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with prudent investment management and stability of principal. The fund invests primarily in high quality short-term bonds and other fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's. It maintains an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration that is within 15% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays Credit 1-3 Year Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of medium market capitalization companies. It invests in a select group of medium market capitalization growth companies believed by the subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. In managing the fund's investments in fixed income instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East ("EAFE") Index consistent with prudent investment management. The fund invests in non-U.S. equity derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. In managing the fund's investments in fixed income instruments, PIMCO utilizes an absolute return approach, which is designed to have flexibility with respect to duration, overall sector exposures, non-U.S. exposures and credit quality, both as a function of the strategy's investment guidelines and lack of a fixed income index benchmark.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmarks, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of its benchmark indexes, the S&P 500 Index and a secondary blended index, by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of long-term Fixed Income Instruments. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund mainly invests in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that the advisor believes exhibit a commitment to sustainable business practices. The advisor considers, among other factors, a company's sustainable business practices, valuation, financial strength, growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Massachusetts state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-size companies. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in REITs. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. The managers seek to invest in securities of companies that they believe have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 2000 Index by investing under normal circumstances in Russell 2000 Index derivatives, backed by a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments actively managed by PIMCO. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City income taxes to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City income taxes and the federal alternative minimum tax. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade or the unrated equivalent as determined by the adviser. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small cap companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Value Index stocks at the time of purchase. In reviewing investment opportunities for the fund, its adviser uses a value-oriented approach. In implementing its main strategies, the fund's equity investments are primarily in common stocks and REITs.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small cap companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000 Value Index stocks at the time of purchase. In reviewing investment opportunities for the fund, its adviser uses a value-oriented approach. In implementing its main strategies, the fund's equity investments are primarily in common stocks and REITs.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital plus protection against inflation and monetary instability. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies involved in the natural resources industries, which include, among others, the following industries: natural gas, integrated oil companies, oil and gas drilling, oil and gas exploration and production, oil and gas refining, oilfield equipmentu002Fservices, aluminum, chemicals, diversified metals and coal mining, gold and precious metals, iron and steel, paper and forest products, and uranium.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the S&P 500 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the large cap universe.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks a high level of current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or non-U.S. governmental entities; debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate issuers; and mortgage-related securities, and asset-backed securities. The fund invests in securities of any maturity and maintains an average portfolio maturity which varies based upon the judgment of the fund's investment adviser.
The investment seeks a high level of current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities or non-U.S. governmental entities; debt securities of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate issuers; and mortgage-related securities, and asset-backed securities. The fund invests in securities of any maturity and maintains an average portfolio maturity which varies based upon the judgment of the fund's investment adviser.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") SmallCap 600 Index at the time of purchase. The index is designed to represent U.S. equities with risku002Freturn characteristics of the small cap universe. The fund uses derivative strategies and invests in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 65% of its assets in equity securities of large market capitalization companies. The fund invests in a select group of large market capitalization growth companies believed to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a sustainable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk, and to be able to grow over market cycles. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. companies, it may invest in foreign securities and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks high current income while the adviser attempts to limit changes in the fund's net asset value per share caused by interest rate changes. The fund seeks current income with an emphasis on maintaining low volatility and overall short duration by investing primarily in higher quality, more liquid securities across 14 bond market sectors. It invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which are fixed income debt obligations of various types of issuers. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily short-term fixed income securities having an expected dollar-weighted average maturity of three years or less.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with the preservation of principal. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its investable assets in bonds of corporations with varying maturities. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed-income securities, other than preferred stock, and corporations include all private issuers. The effective duration of the fund's portfolio is generally less than three years.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies. Stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and American Depositary Receipts. The Adviser employs a systematic multi-factor process to identify companies that it believes have the potential to produce investment returns in excess of market expectations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in small-cap companies.
The investment seeks above-average capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small-cap companies. The subadviser considers small-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Most assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. The manager currently considers smaller market capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations of between $100 million and the greater of $4 billion or the capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund normally invests significantly in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks above-average capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of small-cap companies. The subadviser considers small-cap companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the market cap range of companies included in the Russell 2000 Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Most assets will typically be invested in U.S. equity and equity-related securities, including up to 25% of total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolios operate as funds of funds. It generally invests: between 75% and 100% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 50% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund; such funds generally offer unique combinations of traditional equity securities and fixed-income securities or use alternative investment strategies that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities and include investments in such assets as infrastructure, commodities, currencies, and natural resources companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on growth stocks. Growth stocks are stocks of companies whose earnings are expected to grow faster than those of similar firms, and whose business growth and other characteristics may lead to an increase in stock price. It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of income that is exempt from federal income tax while protecting investors' capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in tax-exempt bonds (securities issued by or on behalf of state or local governments and other public authorities) at the time of purchase. It also invests in inverse floating rate obligations (variable rate debt instruments that pay interest at rates that move in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates), which are generally more volatile than other types of municipal obligations and may involve leverage.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax, while preserving capital. The fund invests in a variety of municipal debt securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories, possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, and each of their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in U.S. dollar-denominated securities that generate income exempt from federal income tax.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in junk bonds that are rated B or higher by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of income that is exempt from federal income tax while protecting investors' capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in tax-exempt bonds (securities issued by or on behalf of state or local governments and other public authorities) at the time of purchase. It also invests in inverse floating rate obligations (variable rate debt instruments that pay interest at rates that move in the opposite direction of prevailing interest rates), which are generally more volatile than other types of municipal obligations and may involve leverage.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by the adviser.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests so that at least 90% of the fund's income distributions are exempt from federal income tax and New York State and City personal income taxes, except during times of adverse market conditions, when more than 10% of the fund's income distributions could be subject to these taxes.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of large capitalization U.S. companies. The fund's subadviser employs a quantitatively driven, bottom-up investment process. The stock selection process utilizes an adaptive model that evaluates stocks differently based on their growth expectations.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective under normal circumstances by obtaining long exposure to a portfolio of stocks and short exposure to the S&P 500 Index ("S&P 500"), and complementing this equity market neutral exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). The manager normally maintains an average dollar-weighted maturity between three and ten years. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments. Investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals are considered tax-exempt investments for purposes of this policy.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax, with greater stability in the price of the investors' investment than a long-term bond fund. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade municipal obligations - debt securities that pay interest which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer, is exempt from both federal income tax and the federal alternative minimum tax. It normally invests not less than 50% of its net assets in Hawaii municipal obligations. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in fixed-income securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated below investment grade or are the unrated equivalent as determined by the adviser. It may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments, such as options, futures and options on futures (including those relating to securities, foreign currencies, indices and interest rates), forward contracts, and swap agreements (including interest rate and credit default swap agreements).
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks to purchase undervalued fixed-income assets and achieve investment returns through interest income and potential capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income instruments. Its investments in fixed income instruments may consist of residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") in the prime, subprime and "Alt-A" first lien mortgage sectors and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"), including traditional and interest-only CMBS.
The investment seeks current income that is exempt from regular federal income tax, while preserving capital. The fund invests in a variety of municipal debt securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories, possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, and each of their agencies, instrumentalities and authorities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in U.S. dollar-denominated securities that generate income exempt from federal income tax.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of large capitalization U.S. companies. The fund's subadviser employs a quantitatively driven, bottom-up investment process. The stock selection process utilizes an adaptive model that evaluates stocks differently based on their growth expectations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of large capitalization U.S. companies. The fund's subadviser employs a quantitatively driven, bottom-up investment process. The stock selection process utilizes an adaptive model that evaluates stocks differently based on their growth expectations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of large capitalization U.S. companies. The fund's subadviser employs a quantitatively driven, bottom-up investment process. The stock selection process utilizes an adaptive model that evaluates stocks differently based on their growth expectations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of large capitalization U.S. companies. The fund's subadviser employs a quantitatively driven, bottom-up investment process. The stock selection process utilizes an adaptive model that evaluates stocks differently based on their growth expectations.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as the advisor believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the S&P 500 Index by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives, backed by a portfolio of fixed income instruments. "Fixed income instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax and from Pennsylvania state income tax, without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes. It invests at least 70% of its assets in municipal bonds rated, at the time of purchase, investment grade (i.e., Baau002FBBB or higher) or the unrated equivalent as determined by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. It may invest, without limitation, in derivative instruments, such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements, or in mortgage- or asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks total return. The fund will seek to achieve its objective through a mix of current income and capital appreciation as determined by the fund's subadviser. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's investable assets in bonds. For purposes of this policy, bonds include all fixed income securities, other than preferred stock, with a maturity at date of issue of greater than one year. The fund may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in speculative, high risk, below investment-grade securities having a rating of not lower than CCC. It may invest up to 30% of its investable assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations located outside the United States. For purposes of the fund's investment strategy, small capitalization companies may include any company with a market capitalization equal to or less than any company in the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of U.S. companies that the sub-advisor, Sands Capital Management, LLC, believes have above-average potential for revenue or earnings growth. It emphasizes investments in large capitalization growth companies. The weighted-average market capitalization of these companies is generally in excess of $25 billion, and the fund generally does not invest in companies that have a market capitalization of less than $2 billion. The fund will typically own between 25 and 35 companies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum current income, consistent with preservation of capital and daily liquidity. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts or swap agreements. "Fixed Income Instruments" include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the manager believes have favorable investment potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies in the technology industries. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities, but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield securities. It may invest up to 30% of its total assets in securities denominated in foreign currencies, and may invest beyond this limit in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks current income as well as capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed income securities. The dollar-weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio is normally expected to range from four to twelve years, but may vary outside that range from time to time, including due to market conditions or if deemed appropriate for temporary defensive purposes. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade debt securities.
The investment seeks current income as well as capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed income securities. The dollar-weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio is normally expected to range from four to twelve years, but may vary outside that range from time to time, including due to market conditions or if deemed appropriate for temporary defensive purposes. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in approximately 40 (which may range up to 50) equity and equity-related securities of companies. Equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund may actively trade its portfolio securities. It may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities. Foreign securities may include securities from emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in approximately 40 (which may range up to 50) equity and equity-related securities of companies. Equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund may actively trade its portfolio securities. It may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities. Foreign securities may include securities from emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in approximately 40 (which may range up to 50) equity and equity-related securities of companies. Equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund may actively trade its portfolio securities. It may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities. Foreign securities may include securities from emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in approximately 40 (which may range up to 50) equity and equity-related securities of companies. Equity and equity-related securities in which the fund primarily invests are common stocks, nonconvertible preferred stocks and convertible securities. It participates in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The fund may actively trade its portfolio securities. It may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities. Foreign securities may include securities from emerging markets. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investment grade municipal obligations - debt securities that pay interest which, in the opinion of counsel to the issuer, is exempt from both federal income tax and the federal alternative minimum tax. It normally invests not less than 50% of its net assets in Hawaii municipal obligations. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the adviser believes to be consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), which are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt investments, which for purposes of this policy exclude investments paying interest subject to the federal AMT for individuals.
The investment seeks a high level of income exempt from federal income taxes by investing primarily in long-term low- to upper-medium-grade municipal securities. Normally, at least 80% of the fund's income will be exempt from federal income taxes. However, up to 20% of the fund's income could be derived from securities subject to the alternative minimum tax. It generally seeks higher yielding municipal bonds, including those that are rated noninvestment grade (BB and lower, or an equivalent rating) by a major credit rating agency or by T. Rowe Price, known as "junk" bonds.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are a combination of below-investment-grade and investment-grade securities, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 40% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in equity and equity-related securities of financial services related companies. It invests primarily in securities of issuers in the United States, although it may also invest in securities of issuers in countries throughout the world. The fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large and midsize companies worldwide that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity investments. It may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with prudent risk. The fund invests mainly in bonds that are securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage-backed investments) and other obligations of companies and governments worldwide denominated in U.S. dollars, are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds") and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (three years or longer). It typically uses to a significant extent derivatives, such as futures, options and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. Smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies means companies with a total market capitalization within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2500 Growth Index at the time of purchase. The fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its assets in the stocks of companies in various economic sectors, such as technology.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities. It typically invests in foreign securities of at least ten countries. The fund invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of large U.S. companies that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. For example, the manager may purchase stocks of companies with stock prices that reflect a value lower than that which the managers place on the company. The manager may also consider other factors that the managers believe will cause the stock price to rise.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets (net assets plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in the equity-related securities of real estate companies, principally real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other real estate securities. Equity-related securities may also include common stock, convertible securities, nonconvertible preferred stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), warrants and other rights that can be exercised to obtain stock, investments in various types of business ventures and similar securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in preferred securities and capital securities at the time of purchase. Preferred securities typically include preferred stock and various types of junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities. It concentrates its investments (invests more than 25% of its net assets) in securities in one or more industries (i.e., banking, insurance and commercial finance) within the financial services sector.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives that are either investment-grade or below-investment-grade in quality (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in mortgages, mortgage-related fixed income securities and related derivatives (i.e., derivatives used to acquire exposure to, or whose underlying securities are, mortgages or mortgage-related securities).
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 20% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks maximum long-term return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments of varying maturities, which may be represented by forwards or derivatives such as options, futures contracts, or swap agreements. It may invest in both investment-grade securities and high yield securities ("junk bonds") subject to a maximum of 20% of its total assets in securities rated below Baa by Moody's, or equivalently rated by S&P or Fitch, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations. The manager currently considers smaller market capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations of between $100 million and the greater of $4 billion or the capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund normally invests significantly in securities of companies that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2010. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies that are believed to be undervalued or overlooked in the marketplace. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by smallu002Fmedium capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities, which may trade either within or outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of small capitalization companies ($2.5 billion or less at the time of purchase) that the Advisor believes have the potential for capital appreciation. It primarily invests in companies that exhibit attractive valuations on several metrics, such as price to earnings, price to cash flow, price to book and price to revenue. The fund may be overweight in certain sectors at various times. Securities are sold when they have realized their anticipated value or if new investment opportunities with higher expected returns are acquired.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation with income as a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in the publicly traded equity securities of companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for capital appreciation. It will invest in a diversified portfolio of securities issued primarily by small and micro-cap (generally less than $1 billion at time of investment) domestic companies which the advisor believes are trading at significant discounts to underlying earnings power or asset values.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of borrowings, if any, for investment purposes) in equity securities, primarily of U.S. issuers. It may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including up to 5% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of U.S. micro-cap companies. The advisor generally considers a company to be a micro-cap company if, at the time of purchase, its market capitalization is within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell Microcap Index as of the most recent reconstitution date. It may be overweight in certain sectors at various times. Stocks are sold when they have realized the value anticipated by the Advisor or if new investment opportunities with higher expected returns are acquired.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in value equity securities, an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued. The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks (growth or value stocks or both) of small and midsize companies outside the United States that the advisor believes have favorable investment potential. It invests mainly in developed countries, but may invest in emerging markets. The fund may also use derivatives, such as futures, options, certain foreign currency transactions, warrants and swap contracts, for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income securities, including floating and fixed rate bank loans, high-yield bonds, convertible securities, and both growth and value stocks, of companies of any size that the adviser believes have favorable investment potential. It may also invest in fixed income securities of other issuers, in securitized debt instruments (such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities) and in companies that are not leveraged. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2020. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies with any market capitalization, but it has a greater exposure to large market capitalization companies than small or medium market capitalization companies. The managers seek to invest in securities of businesses that they believe are trading at a discount to their private market value (i.e., the value of the business if it was sold), have a competitive advantage, andu002For that have barriers to entry in their respective industries.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities that are tied economically to emerging market countries. The advisor generally defines emerging market countries as countries that are not included in the MSCI World Index of major world economies. The fund may invest, to a limited extent, in (1) bonds, including up to 10% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly known as "junk bonds," and (2) securities of other investment companies that invest in emerging markets.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities that are tied economically to emerging market countries. The advisor generally defines emerging market countries as countries that are not included in the MSCI World Index of major world economies. The fund may invest, to a limited extent, in (1) bonds, including up to 10% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly known as "junk bonds," and (2) securities of other investment companies that invest in emerging markets.
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government bonds, non-U.S. government bonds, and bonds of U.S. or non-U.S. private issuers. It invests primarily in high-grade bonds of governmental and private issuers. The fund invests in bonds of varying maturities, but normally limits its portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the effective duration of the fund's benchmark index, Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. Such investments may include U.S. government bonds, non-U.S. government bonds, and bonds of U.S. or non-U.S. private issuers. It invests primarily in high-grade bonds of governmental and private issuers. The fund invests in bonds of varying maturities, but normally limits its portfolio duration to within +u002F- 50% of the effective duration of the fund's benchmark index, Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities. It invests primarily in stocks of companies that are domiciled in developed foreign countries and principally traded in Japanese, European, Pacific and Australian securities markets or traded in U.S. securities markets. Such investments may include common stocks, which may or may not pay dividends, and securities convertible into common stocks, of companies domiciled outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in large-capitalization domestic equity securities that the Adviser believes have strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) profiles and that exhibit higher "quality" characteristics and reasonable valuations. It may invest a portion of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including emerging market investments and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), but may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities. It invests primarily in stocks of companies that are domiciled in developed foreign countries and principally traded in Japanese, European, Pacific and Australian securities markets or traded in U.S. securities markets. Such investments may include common stocks, which may or may not pay dividends, and securities convertible into common stocks, of companies domiciled outside the U.S.
The investment seeks total return from income and capital appreciation with capital preservation as a secondary objective. The fund invests in income-producing fixed income and alternative strategy exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). Fixed income ETFs may invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities, commonly known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds that are rated below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service or similarly by another rating agency. It may also invest in ETFs that primarily invest in dividend-paying equity securities of U.S., foreign and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks total return from income and capital appreciation with capital preservation as a secondary objective. The fund invests in income-producing fixed income and alternative strategy exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). Fixed income ETFs may invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities, commonly known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds that are rated below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service or similarly by another rating agency. It may also invest in ETFs that primarily invest in dividend-paying equity securities of U.S., foreign and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; current income is a secondary objective. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other real estate industry issuers. It may at times emphasize particular sub-sectors of the real estate industry. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities of real estate industry issuers, mortgage-backed securities and short-term investments. It may invest up to 5% of its net assets in below investment grade debt securities (known as "junk bonds"), including below investment grade convertible debt securities.
The investment seeks total return from income and capital appreciation with capital preservation as a secondary objective. The fund invests in income-producing fixed income and alternative strategy exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). Fixed income ETFs may invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities, commonly known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds that are rated below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service or similarly by another rating agency. It may also invest in ETFs that primarily invest in dividend-paying equity securities of U.S., foreign and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in U.S. fixed income and equity securities. The following are the ranges within which the advisor expects to allocate the fund's assets among the various asset classes: (1) U.S. equities-20-90%; (2) investment grade fixed income-0-70%; (3) high yield fixed income-0-15%; and (4) cash equivalents-0-50%. It may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in U.S. fixed income and equity securities. The following are the ranges within which the advisor expects to allocate the fund's assets among the various asset classes: (1) U.S. equities-20-90%; (2) investment grade fixed income-0-70%; (3) high yield fixed income-0-15%; and (4) cash equivalents-0-50%. It may, but is not required to, use exchange-traded or over-the-counter derivative instruments for risk management purposes or as part of its investment strategies.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2030. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income tax. The fund seeks to generate current income exempt from federal income taxes by investing in a diversified portfolio with municipal bonds of varying maturities. The management team focuses on higher quality tax-exempt municipal bonds, gauging the value of a security by issue type, credit quality, and bond structure. Under normal circumstances, as a matter of fundamental policy, it invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income taxes.
The investment seeks long term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis in order to identify investments. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in companies whose businesses and technologies focus on environmental markets, including alternative energy and energy efficiency; water infrastructure technologies and pollution control; environmental support services and waste management technologies; and sustainable food, agriculture and forestry.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in large-capitalization domestic equity securities that the Adviser believes have strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) profiles and that exhibit higher "quality" characteristics and reasonable valuations. It may invest a portion of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including emerging market investments and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), but may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks high current income; as a secondary investment objective, it seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the High Yield Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high-yield, fixed income securities (such as bonds, notes or debentures) that are rated below BBB-by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, similarly rated by another major rating service, or unrated and determined by the High Yield Bond Fund's investment adviser to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks high current income; as a secondary investment objective, it seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the High Yield Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high-yield, fixed income securities (such as bonds, notes or debentures) that are rated below BBB-by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, similarly rated by another major rating service, or unrated and determined by the High Yield Bond Fund's investment adviser to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily high-quality, dividend-paying U.S. companies. The investment strategy emphasizes companies the subadviser believes to have a durable competitive advantage, strong management and low financial risk and to be able to grow over market cycles. The fund typically invests in the securities of medium to large capitalization companies, but it is not limited to investing in the securities of companies of any particular size. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as the fund's adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as the adviser believes is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). It invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in tax-exempt investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small market capitalization sector while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization value market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to be undervalued relative to their future growth potential.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation with a secondary investment objective of income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies of any capitalization that are principally engaged in the real estate industry, including common stock, preferred stock and other equity securities issued by real estate companies, such as REITs and similar REIT-like entities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation with a secondary investment objective of income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies of any capitalization that are principally engaged in the real estate industry, including common stock, preferred stock and other equity securities issued by real estate companies, such as REITs and similar REIT-like entities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation with a secondary investment objective of income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies of any capitalization that are principally engaged in the real estate industry, including common stock, preferred stock and other equity securities issued by real estate companies, such as REITs and similar REIT-like entities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance analysis in order to identify investments. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that, when purchased, have capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index as measured by market capitalization. The fund may invest up to 45% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. It may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance analysis in order to identify investments. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that, when purchased, have capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index as measured by market capitalization. The fund may invest up to 45% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. It may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of small market capitalization companies. It pursues long-term capital appreciation in the small capitalization market while seeking to incur less risk than the small capitalization growth market. The fund invests in a select group of small market capitalization companies believed by the fund's subadviser to possess sustainable competitive advantages at prices the subadviser deems attractive.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund follows a sustainable investing approach, combining rigorous financial analysis with equally rigorous environmental, social and governance analysis in order to identify investments. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that, when purchased, have capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2000 Index as measured by market capitalization. The fund may invest up to 45% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. It may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks total return which exceeds that of its benchmark. The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the Russell 1000 Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks of U.S. companies, and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund will normally limit its foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) to 35% of its total assets.
The investment seeks investment returns that closely correspond to or exceed the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Impax Global Women's Leadership Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests more than 80% of its total assets in the component securities of the Women's index and in American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and Euro Depositary Receipts representing the component securities of the Women's index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in large-capitalization domestic equity securities that the Adviser believes have strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) profiles and that exhibit higher "quality" characteristics and reasonable valuations. It may invest a portion of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers, including emerging market investments and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), but may invest no more than 25% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers other than ADRs.
The investment seeks investment returns that closely correspond to or exceed the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Impax Global Women's Leadership Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests more than 80% of its total assets in the component securities of the Women's index and in American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and Euro Depositary Receipts representing the component securities of the Women's index.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in corporate bonds or similar corporate debt instruments. In addition, in order to gain exposure to corporate debt markets, the fund may use derivatives to a significant extent, including in particular, credit default swaps with respect to individual corporate names and with respect to various credit indices.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities payable primarily in U.S. dollars. It invests at least 75% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities consisting primarily of common stocks. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-size companies. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of U.S. mid-cap value stocks. The size of the companies in the index changes constantly with market conditions and the composition of the index.
The investment seeks income that is exempt from Federal and California income tax and is consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in "California Municipal Securities," which are defined as debt obligations issued by the State of California, local governments and other authorities in California, and their agencies and instrumentalities, or by other issuers, all of which pay interest income exempt from Federal and California personal income tax.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities payable primarily in U.S. dollars. It invests at least 75% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities payable primarily in U.S. dollars. It invests at least 75% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks a high level of total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in debt securities and similar debt instruments issued by governments, agencies and instrumentalities of emerging market countries (or economically linked with such securities), and other issuers organized, headquartered or principally located in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks a high level of total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in debt securities and similar debt instruments issued by governments, agencies and instrumentalities of emerging market countries (or economically linked with such securities), and other issuers organized, headquartered or principally located in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital from a portfolio consisting primarily of income producing equity securities of U.S. corporations. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in income producing equity securities of U.S. issuers. The income producing equity securities in which the fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, funds that invest primarily in equity securities and equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks a high level of total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in debt securities and similar debt instruments issued by governments, agencies and instrumentalities of emerging market countries (or economically linked with such securities), and other issuers organized, headquartered or principally located in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities. However, the fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed securities, which are debt securities representing part ownership in a pool of mortgage loans backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. It invests the balance of its assets primarily in other "U.S. government Obligations," which are defined as U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and other bonds and mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, or by government sponsored enterprises.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities. The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities. However, the fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests primarily in below investment grade bonds and bank loans which are rated, at the time of purchase, Ba1 or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") and BB+ or lower by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") (if the bond or bank loan has been rated by only one of those agencies, that rating will determine whether it is below investment grade; if the bond or bank loan has not been rated by either of those agencies, those selecting such investments will determine whether it is of a quality comparable to those rated below investment grade).
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests primarily in below investment grade bonds and bank loans which are rated, at the time of purchase, Ba1 or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") and BB+ or lower by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") (if the bond or bank loan has been rated by only one of those agencies, that rating will determine whether it is below investment grade; if the bond or bank loan has not been rated by either of those agencies, those selecting such investments will determine whether it is of a quality comparable to those rated below investment grade).
The investment seeks high current income while providing for capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of below investment grade bonds. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities. It normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in corporate debt securities rated below investment grade. Below investment grade debt securities are rated below the four highest grades by at least one Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization, or are securities that the fund's adviser, Payden & Rygel ("Payden"), determines to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks to maximize total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in below investment grade (high yield) debt securities and preferred stocks. Debt securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and are considered speculative. The fund may invest in high yield securities of any rating, including securities where the issuer is in default or bankruptcy at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks a total return that, over time, is greater than returns of money market funds and is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities payable primarily in U.S. dollars. It invests at least 90% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 10% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax; total return is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest, without limitation, in higher rated Municipal Bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT").
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax; total return is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest, without limitation, in higher rated Municipal Bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT").
The investment seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax; total return is a secondary objective. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities whose interest is, in the opinion of bond counsel for the issuer at the time of issuance, exempt from federal income tax ("Municipal Bonds"). It may invest, without limitation, in higher rated Municipal Bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in "private activity" bonds whose interest is a tax-preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT").
The investment seeks reasonable income and capital growth. The fund invests in a broad group of carefully selected securities that the fund's adviser believes are reasonably priced, rather than in securities whose prices reflect a premium resulting from their current market popularity. It invests predominantly in equity securities. The fund primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The adviser also considers environmental, social andu002For corporate governance (ESG) standards in selecting securities to buy and sell.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; current income is a secondary objective. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other real estate industry issuers. It may at times emphasize particular sub-sectors of the real estate industry. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in debt securities of real estate industry issuers, mortgage-backed securities and short-term investments. It may invest up to 5% of its net assets in below investment grade debt securities (known as "junk bonds"), including below investment grade convertible debt securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests in a wide variety of debt instruments and income-producing securities payable primarily in U.S. dollars. It invests at least 75% of its total assets in investment grade debt securities, but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in debt securities rated below investment grade. The overall average credit quality of the fund will remain investment grade.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of small U.S. companies, with a focus on value stocks. Value stocks are issued by companies that are currently undervalued by the market. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies of a size similar to those in the Russell 2000 Value Index. The adviser may consider, among other factors, a company's valuation, financial strength, and growth potential, competitive position in its industry, projected future earnings, cash flows and dividends when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in equity securities of companies of any size, including both growth and value stocks, that the managers believe have favorable investment potential. The adviser expects to invest in leveraged companies, which employ significant leverage in their capital structure through borrowing from banks or other lenders or through issuing fixed-income, convertible or preferred equity securities, and whose fixed income securities are often rated below-investment-grade (sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks a high level of total return that is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests 100% of its total assets in "U.S. government obligations," which are defined as U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and other bonds and obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, or in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage-backed securities, which are debt securities representing part ownership in a pool of mortgage loans backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, or in government-sponsored enterprises.
The investment seeks growth of capital and some current income. The fund invests primarily in large capitalization value stocks, defined as stocks with above average dividend yields and large market capitalizations, and other income producing equity securities, including by way of example, preferred stocks, real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships. It invests principally in U.S. securities, but may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities, including companies organized or headquartered in emerging markets.
The investment seeks growth of capital and some current income. The fund invests primarily in large capitalization value stocks, defined as stocks with above average dividend yields and large market capitalizations, and other income producing equity securities, including by way of example, preferred stocks, real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships. It invests principally in U.S. securities, but may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities, including companies organized or headquartered in emerging markets.
The investment seeks growth of capital and some current income. The fund invests primarily in large capitalization value stocks, defined as stocks with above average dividend yields and large market capitalizations, and other income producing equity securities, including by way of example, preferred stocks, real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships. It invests principally in U.S. securities, but may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign securities, including companies organized or headquartered in emerging markets.
The investment seeks positive total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities (fixed-income securities include any debt instrument, and may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives). It is designed to pursue a consistent absolute return through a broadly diversified portfolio reflecting uncorrelated fixed-income strategies designed to exploit market inefficiencies across global markets and fixed-income sectors.
The investment seeks a total return consisting of long-term growth of capital and current income. The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2050. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in domestic equity securities. In managing the fund, the subadvisor seeks to identify companies that it believes are currently undervalued relative to the market, based on estimated future earnings and cash flow. These companies generally have market values at valuation ratios, such as price to book, below the market average defined by the S&P 500 Index. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers that are not publicly traded in the United States, including depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return, made up of current income and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in income-producing debt securities of U.S. and foreign corporations and governments, supranational organizations, semi-governmental entities or government agencies, authorities or instrumentalities, investment-grade U.S. or foreign mortgages and mortgage-related securities and U.S. or foreign short-term and long-term bank debt securities or bank deposits. It may invest in debt securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a whole market, all-capu002Fall-style approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in a wide variety of investments such as equity securities, fixed-income securities, foreign securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivative and hybrid instruments. Its investment adviser ("Adviser") anticipates investing approximately 60% of the fund's assets in equity securities and 40% of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and other investments. The Adviser may vary this allocation +u002F-20% depending upon its economic and market outlook as well as a result of the identification of favorable investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund's principal holdings are large companies that the fund's adviser, Community Capital Management, Inc. (the "Adviser") expects to demonstrate long term ability to compound earnings at higher rates than the broader market, regardless of industry. It is managed independent of any index sector weightings. The Adviser anticipates most of the fund investments will be centered on U.S.-domestic based companies although the fund has the ability to invest internationally as well.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-sized U.S. companies. The investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. It will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in small companies. The fund adviser's investment strategy utilizes a small-cap approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's ("Adviser") investment strategy utilizes a small capitalization growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) are invested in investments in small companies. The fund's manager considers a small company to be a company of a size similar to companies listed on the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-sized U.S. companies. The investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks to provide growth of income and capital. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-cap U.S. companies undervalued relative to the market. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap value approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund will notify shareholders at least 60 days in advance of any change in its investment policies that would enable the fund to normally invest less than 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, warrants, and rights derivative of or convertible into common stocks, in each case issued by small cap issuers. While most assets are typically invested in U.S. common stocks, the fund may invest in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges in keeping with its objectives. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a whole market, all-capu002Fall-style approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in a wide variety of investments such as equity securities, fixed-income securities, foreign securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivative and hybrid instruments. Its investment adviser ("Adviser") anticipates investing approximately 60% of the fund's assets in equity securities and 40% of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and other investments. The Adviser may vary this allocation +u002F-20% depending upon its economic and market outlook as well as a result of the identification of favorable investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-sized U.S. companies. The investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks to provide growth of income and capital. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-cap U.S. companies undervalued relative to the market. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap value approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund will notify shareholders at least 60 days in advance of any change in its investment policies that would enable the fund to normally invest less than 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. It will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in small companies. The fund adviser's investment strategy utilizes a small-cap approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's ("Adviser") investment strategy utilizes a small capitalization growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) are invested in investments in small companies. The fund's manager considers a small company to be a company of a size similar to companies listed on the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term absolute (positive) returns. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the ICE BofAML US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index while seeking to control its tracking risk relative to this benchmark. It invests in a diversified portfolio of instruments, including equities, convertible securities, debt securities, loans, warrants, options, swaps (including credit default swaps and credit default index swaps), futures contracts, forwards or other types of derivative instruments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts, warrants and rights, of emerging markets issuers. It may invest in derivatives (i.e., a security or instrument whose value is determined by reference to the value or the change in value of one or more securities, currencies, indices or other financial instruments) for the purpose of hedging the value of the portfolio or to establish a position in the future.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts, warrants and rights, of emerging markets issuers. It may invest in derivatives (i.e., a security or instrument whose value is determined by reference to the value or the change in value of one or more securities, currencies, indices or other financial instruments) for the purpose of hedging the value of the portfolio or to establish a position in the future.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets value issuers. A foreign markets issuer is an issuer operating in any industry sector that derives at least 50 percent of its gross revenues or profits from goods or services produced in non-U.S. markets or from sales made in non-U.S. markets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets value issuers. A foreign markets issuer is an issuer operating in any industry sector that derives at least 50 percent of its gross revenues or profits from goods or services produced in non-U.S. markets or from sales made in non-U.S. markets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Normally, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets value issuers. A foreign markets issuer is an issuer operating in any industry sector that derives at least 50 percent of its gross revenues or profits from goods or services produced in non-U.S. markets or from sales made in non-U.S. markets. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. issuers. It principally invests in equity securities of large companies, that is, companies with a market capitalization of greater than $5 billion at time of purchase. The fund typically invests in American Depositary Receipts. It also may invest in derivatives (i.e., a security or instrument whose value is determined by reference to the value or the change in value of one or more securities, currencies, indices or other financial instruments). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates its assets among equity securities, fixed-income securities, and various other types of investments, from all over the world. Generally, there are no geographic restrictions on where the fund may invest and no restrictions on the amount of the fund's assets that can be invested in either U.S. or foreign securities, including securities of issuers in developing and emerging markets. The fund may invest in debt securities of any kind and of varying duration and maturities. It may invest in below-investment-grade debt securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds), including distressed securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates its assets among equity securities, fixed-income securities, and various other types of investments, from all over the world. Generally, there are no geographic restrictions on where the fund may invest and no restrictions on the amount of the fund's assets that can be invested in either U.S. or foreign securities, including securities of issuers in developing and emerging markets. The fund may invest in debt securities of any kind and of varying duration and maturities. It may invest in below-investment-grade debt securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds), including distressed securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates its assets among equity securities, fixed-income securities, and various other types of investments, from all over the world. Generally, there are no geographic restrictions on where the fund may invest and no restrictions on the amount of the fund's assets that can be invested in either U.S. or foreign securities, including securities of issuers in developing and emerging markets. The fund may invest in debt securities of any kind and of varying duration and maturities. It may invest in below-investment-grade debt securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds), including distressed securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates its assets among equity securities, fixed-income securities, and various other types of investments, from all over the world. Generally, there are no geographic restrictions on where the fund may invest and no restrictions on the amount of the fund's assets that can be invested in either U.S. or foreign securities, including securities of issuers in developing and emerging markets. The fund may invest in debt securities of any kind and of varying duration and maturities. It may invest in below-investment-grade debt securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds), including distressed securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a whole market, all-capu002Fall-style approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in a wide variety of investments such as equity securities, fixed-income securities, foreign securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivative and hybrid instruments. Its investment adviser ("Adviser") anticipates investing approximately 60% of the fund's assets in equity securities and 40% of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and other investments. The Adviser may vary this allocation +u002F-20% depending upon its economic and market outlook as well as a result of the identification of favorable investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-sized U.S. companies. The investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund pursues a momentum investment style by investing primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps, depositary receipts and real estate investment trusts or securities with similar characteristics) of non-U.S. companies that the Adviser determines to have positive momentum. The Adviser considers a security to have positive momentum primarily if it has outperformed other securities on a relative basis over a recent time period. The fund invests significantly in common stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. It will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in small companies. The fund adviser's investment strategy utilizes a small-cap approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's ("Adviser") investment strategy utilizes a small capitalization growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) are invested in investments in small companies. The fund's manager considers a small company to be a company of a size similar to companies listed on the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common and preferred stocks of companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued and that are either domiciled or have their primary operations outside the United States. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund will invest in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least five different countries outside the United States and may invest 100% of its assets in foreign companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common and preferred stocks of companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued and that are either domiciled or have their primary operations outside the United States. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund will invest in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least five different countries outside the United States and may invest 100% of its assets in foreign companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common and preferred stocks of companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued and that are either domiciled or have their primary operations outside the United States. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund will invest in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least five different countries outside the United States and may invest 100% of its assets in foreign companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common and preferred stocks of companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued and that are either domiciled or have their primary operations outside the United States. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund will invest in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least five different countries outside the United States and may invest 100% of its assets in foreign companies.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common and preferred stocks of companies that the portfolio manager believes are undervalued and that are either domiciled or have their primary operations outside the United States. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The fund will invest in common and preferred stocks of issuers in at least five different countries outside the United States and may invest 100% of its assets in foreign companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a whole market, all-capu002Fall-style approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks the possibility of long-term growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in a wide variety of investments such as equity securities, fixed-income securities, foreign securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivative and hybrid instruments. Its investment adviser ("Adviser") anticipates investing approximately 60% of the fund's assets in equity securities and 40% of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and other investments. The Adviser may vary this allocation +u002F-20% depending upon its economic and market outlook as well as a result of the identification of favorable investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. It will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in small companies. The fund adviser's investment strategy utilizes a small-cap approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Index. The fund's investments may include, but are not limited to, equity securities of domestic issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies. Its investment adviser's ("Adviser") investment strategy utilizes a small capitalization growth approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The fund will invest its assets so that at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) are invested in investments in small companies. The fund's manager considers a small company to be a company of a size similar to companies listed on the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund pursues a momentum investment style by investing primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures and real estate investment trusts) of large-cap companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Adviser determines to have positive momentum. Under normal market circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in large-cap U.S. companies.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in the common stock equity securities of mid-capitalization companies. Mid-capitalization companies are defined as those whose market capitalizations are similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell MidCap Index or a similar index. It also may invest in index funds, index-based investments, open-end investment companies, and exchange traded funds.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets in the common stock equity securities of mid-capitalization companies. Mid-capitalization companies are defined as those whose market capitalizations are similar to the market capitalization of companies in the Russell MidCap Index or a similar index. It also may invest in index funds, index-based investments, open-end investment companies, and exchange traded funds.
The investment seeks total return. The fund's Adviser exercises a flexible strategy in selecting its investments. The flexibility of the fund's overall strategy derives from its use of multiple alternative investment strategies to build a portfolio that seeks total return over the long term by investing in instruments believed to have strong risk-adjusted return potential across asset classes.
The investment seeks total return. The fund's Adviser exercises a flexible strategy in selecting its investments. The flexibility of the fund's overall strategy derives from its use of multiple alternative investment strategies to build a portfolio that seeks total return over the long term by investing in instruments believed to have strong risk-adjusted return potential across asset classes.
The investment seeks total return. The fund's Adviser exercises a flexible strategy in selecting its investments. The flexibility of the fund's overall strategy derives from its use of multiple alternative investment strategies to build a portfolio that seeks total return over the long term by investing in instruments believed to have strong risk-adjusted return potential across asset classes.
The investment seeks total return. The fund's Adviser exercises a flexible strategy in selecting its investments. The flexibility of the fund's overall strategy derives from its use of multiple alternative investment strategies to build a portfolio that seeks total return over the long term by investing in instruments believed to have strong risk-adjusted return potential across asset classes.
The investment seeks to provide growth of income and capital. The fund invests primarily in the common stock of large-cap U.S. companies undervalued relative to the market. Its investment adviser's investment strategy utilizes a large-cap value approach by selecting most of its investments from companies listed in the Russell 1000 Value Index. The fund will notify shareholders at least 60 days in advance of any change in its investment policies that would enable the fund to normally invest less than 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in large-cap investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in the equity securities (common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities) of small capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its assets (for the purpose of this requirement, net assets include net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies with small market capitalization.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in the equity securities (common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities) of U.S. companies. Investments will be made based on their potential for capital growth without limitation on issuer capitalization.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of mid cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the value of its outstanding common stock. The fund's managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, a measure of the mid cap value market.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of mid cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the value of its outstanding common stock. The fund's managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, a measure of the mid cap value market.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of mid cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the value of its outstanding common stock. The fund's managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, a measure of the mid cap value market.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of mid cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the value of its outstanding common stock. The fund's managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, a measure of the mid cap value market.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund pursues a momentum investment style by investing primarily in equity or equity-related securities (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures and real estate investment trusts) of small-cap companies traded on a principal U.S. exchange or over-the-counter market that the Adviser determines to have positive momentum. Under normal market circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in small-cap U.S. companies. The fund invests significantly in common stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities of small- and mid-cap U.S. companies. The Adviser seeks the following types of companies when selecting securities: undervalued companies with stable to growing free cash flow; sustainable companies trading below replacement values; companies with sustainable businesses andu002For misunderstood circumstances.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund's principal holdings are large companies that the fund's adviser, Community Capital Management, Inc. (the "Adviser") expects to demonstrate long term ability to compound earnings at higher rates than the broader market, regardless of industry. It is managed independent of any index sector weightings. The Adviser anticipates most of the fund investments will be centered on U.S.-domestic based companies although the fund has the ability to invest internationally as well.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets, small-cap value issuers. Its sub-adviser seeks to identify 50 to 100 value securities, that is, foreign markets, small-cap securities that the sub-adviser considers as being mispriced by the market but having the best opportunity for price appreciation to reflect their long-term fundamental valuations andu002For future cash flows. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets, small-cap value issuers. Its sub-adviser seeks to identify 50 to 100 value securities, that is, foreign markets, small-cap securities that the sub-adviser considers as being mispriced by the market but having the best opportunity for price appreciation to reflect their long-term fundamental valuations andu002For future cash flows. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities issued by foreign markets, small-cap value issuers. Its sub-adviser seeks to identify 50 to 100 value securities, that is, foreign markets, small-cap securities that the sub-adviser considers as being mispriced by the market but having the best opportunity for price appreciation to reflect their long-term fundamental valuations andu002For future cash flows. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities of small- and mid-cap U.S. companies. The Adviser seeks the following types of companies when selecting securities: undervalued companies with stable to growing free cash flow; sustainable companies trading below replacement values; companies with sustainable businesses andu002For misunderstood circumstances.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates its assets among equity securities, fixed-income securities, and various other types of investments, from all over the world. Generally, there are no geographic restrictions on where the fund may invest and no restrictions on the amount of the fund's assets that can be invested in either U.S. or foreign securities, including securities of issuers in developing and emerging markets. The fund may invest in debt securities of any kind and of varying duration and maturities. It may invest in below-investment-grade debt securities (commonly referred to as junk bonds), including distressed securities.
The investment seeks total return. The fund's Adviser exercises a flexible strategy in selecting its investments. The flexibility of the fund's overall strategy derives from its use of multiple alternative investment strategies to build a portfolio that seeks total return over the long term by investing in instruments believed to have strong risk-adjusted return potential across asset classes.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of mid cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the value of its outstanding common stock. The fund's managers consider mid cap companies to be those having a market capitalization in the range of the Russell Midcap Value Index, a measure of the mid cap value market.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it continues past its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it continues past its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that have solid long-term growth records and the potential for good future growth. The basic investment philosophy of the investment adviser is to seek to invest in attractively valued companies that, in its opinion, represent good, long-term investment opportunities.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in health sciences-related companies. The portfolio manager considers health sciences-related companies to include companies that design, manufacture or sell products or services used for or in connection with healthcare, medicine or life sciences. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks and other equity securities.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth and income. The adviser and sub-adviser seek to achieve the fund's investment objective by strategically investing in, and tactically adjusting allocations to, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that, under normal market conditions, are expected to primarily consist of ETFs sub-advised by RiverFront. The fund also seeks, under normal market conditions, a target asset allocation, on a look-through basis, of 70% to equities and 30% to fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of technology companies and in derivatives and other synthetic instruments that have economic characteristics similar to equity securities of technology companies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it continues past its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks to provide high long term capital appreciation, and as a secondary objective, current income. The fund is a "fund of funds," which seeks to achieve its objective by investing principally in a combination of several other Russell Investment Company Funds. The fund's investment adviser intends the fund's strategy of investing in a combination of underlying funds to result in investment diversification that an investor could otherwise achieve only by holding numerous individual investments.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with the maturity and quality standards described in the prospectus, and preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds (bonds include any debt instrument and cash equivalents). It maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years and consisting primarily of debt securities rated AA- or Aa3 or better. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities in the A rating category.
The investment seeks conservation of capital, current income and long-term growth of capital and income. The fund uses a balanced approach to invest in a broad range of securities, including common stocks and investment-grade bonds. It also invests in securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities. In addition, the fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks, most of which have a history of paying dividends, bonds and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it approaches and passes its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks to provide capital growth, current income, and preservation of capital. The fund normally invests approximately 65% of its total assets in common stocks and 35% in fixed income securities. It will invest at least 25% of its total assets in fixed income senior securities and may invest up to 35% of its total assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it continues past its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" and seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), representing different asset classes, potentially including an allocation to alternative investment strategies. It normally invests in each asset class within the following target asset allocation ranges: Equity 0-35%, Fixed Income 55-100%, Cash 0-15%, Alternative Investment Strategy 0-20%.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" and seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), representing different asset classes, potentially including an allocation to alternative investment strategies. It normally invests in each asset class within the following target asset allocation ranges: Equity 0-35%, Fixed Income 55-100%, Cash 0-15%, Alternative Investment Strategy 0-20%.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund under normal market conditions invests at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of "growth" companies that, in the view of the fund's investment adviser, are well-established in their industries and have a minimum market capitalization of at least $1 billion at the time of initial purchase (these companies are commonly referred to as "blue chip" companies).
The investment seeks growth, income and conservation of capital. The fund normally invests a greater portion of its assets in fixed income, equity-income and balanced funds as it continues past its target date. The advisor attempts to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a mix of American Funds in different combinations and weightings. The underlying American Funds represent a variety of fund categories, including growth funds, growth-and-income funds, equity-income funds, balanced funds and fixed income funds. The fund categories represent differing investment objectives.