The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks income; long-term growth of capital is a secondary investment objective. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity and fixed income securities of domestic and foreign issuers. Net assets include the amounts of any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund uses a multi-cap, multi-sector, multi-style approach to invest in the securities of certain issuers of any capitalization level and in any sector or industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities of large companies. The Adviser focuses mainly on the equity securities of large domestic and international companies which have market capitalizations equivalent to those included in widely known indices such as the Russell 1000 Growth Index, S&P 500 Index, or the large company market capitalization classifications published by Lipper, Inc. These companies typically have a market capitalization of approximately $8 billion or more. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
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 the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks total return in excess of inflation through capital growth and current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in a combination of investments that the Advisor believes offer exposure to "real assets." It generally invests between 25% and 75% of fund assets in securities of foreign issuers, including up to 10% of fund assets in issuers located in countries with new or emerging markets.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests between 40% and 75% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its net assets in fixed income securities that are "investment grade," rated at the time of purchase within the four highest ratings categories assigned by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if not rated, found by the Adviser under guidelines approved by the Trusts Board of Trustees to be of comparable quality. The equity portion of the fund consists of investments in companies of all market capitalization, including large, mid and small.
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 total return through a balance between income and the potential for long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests 25-75% in equity securities and 25-75% in debt securities. The equity securities in which the fund invests may include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, or securities or other instruments the price of which is linked to the value of common stock.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
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 capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests between 40% and 75% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its net assets in fixed income securities that are "investment grade," rated at the time of purchase within the four highest ratings categories assigned by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if not rated, found by the Adviser under guidelines approved by the Trusts Board of Trustees to be of comparable quality. The equity portion of the fund consists of investments in companies of all market capitalization, including large, mid and small.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity or equity-related instruments issued by companies located or operating in Greater China and in other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. For this purpose, Greater China currently includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Up to 20% of the fund's net assets may be invested in equity and equity-related instruments issued by companies or entities not meeting the above requirement or debt securities of issuers worldwide.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade 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 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 consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks income; long-term growth of capital is a secondary investment objective. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity and fixed income securities of domestic and foreign issuers. Net assets include the amounts of any borrowings for investment purposes. The fund uses a multi-cap, multi-sector, multi-style approach to invest in the securities of certain issuers of any capitalization level and in any sector or industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
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 consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital consistent with a higher level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 70%-85% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 5%-30% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
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 long-term capital appreciation. The fund focuses on growing companies that generally have broad product lines, markets, financial resources and depth of management. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a market capitalization equal to or greater than the market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index, updated quarterly as reported as of the most recent quarter-end. This index is designed to track the performance of large-capitalization growth stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
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 to maximize income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests 55-95% in debt securities and 5-45% in equity securities. The equity securities in which the fund invests may include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, or securities or other instruments the price of which is linked to the value of common stock.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration between three and five years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks a high level of income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The fund pursues its income objective by investing primarily in income-producing securities (such as debt securities, preferred stocks, high dividend-bearing common shares, common and preferred shares of closed-end investment companies). It will invest in shares of closed-end funds and convertible securities of large, small and mid-sized companies. The fund will invest only in securities of companies with market capitalizations of more than $500 million, except that the fund may invest in closed-end funds with market capitalizations of less than that amount.
The investment seeks a high level of current income, consistent with capital preservation. The fund invests in a broad range of debt securities. The debt securities in which the fund invests may be of any maturity or credit quality, including high yield, high risk bonds, notes, debentures and other debt obligations commonly known as "junk bonds." At the time of purchase, these high-yield securities are rated within or below the "BB" major rating category by S&P or the "Ba" major rating category by Moody's or are unrated but considered to be of comparable quality by the Adviser.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities and invests at least 40% of its net assets in foreign securities (under normal market conditions). The Adviser focuses mainly on the equity securities of domestic and international companies. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in domestic and foreign common stocks. The fund may buy and sell futures contracts to either hedge its exposure or obtain exposure to certain investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
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 a high level of current income exempt from federal income taxes, consistent with capital preservation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in municipal bonds, the income of which is exempt from federal income taxation. It may count securities that generate income subject to the alternative minimum tax toward the 80% investment requirement.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small-cap and mid-cap companies. Small-cap or mid-cap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks maximum 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 equity securities of micro-cap companies. It currently defines micro-cap companies as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the Russell Microcap Growth Index.
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 normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) companies. The advisor intends to invest in a number of different countries. It may invest a significant part of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest without limit in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) companies. The advisor intends to invest in a number of different countries. It may invest a significant part of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest without limit in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities of mid-sized companies. The Adviser focuses mainly on the equity securities of mid-sized U.S. companies which have market capitalizations equivalent to those included in widely known indices such as the Russell Midcap Index, S&P MidCap 400 Index, or the mid-sized company market capitalization classifications published by Lipper, Inc.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities of small companies. The Adviser focuses mainly in the equity securities of smaller U.S. companies which have market capitalizations equivalent to those companies included in widely known indices such as the Russell 2000 Index, S&P SmallCap 600 Index, or the small company market capitalization classifications published by Lipper, Inc.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio focuses on small, fast-growing companies that Fred Alger Management, Inc. believes offer innovative products, services or technologies to a rapidly expanding marketplace. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks income and secondarily seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration of less than three and one-half years. It normally invests at least 65% of its net assets in interest-bearing bonds. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
The investment seeks maximum 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 equity securities of ultra micro-cap companies. The manager currently defines ultra micro-cap companies as those with market capitalizations less than two times the weighted average of the Russell Microcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in equity securities of large companies. The Adviser focuses mainly on the equity securities of large domestic and international companies which have market capitalizations equivalent to those included in widely known indices such as the Russell 1000 Value Index, S&P 500 Index, or the large company market capitalization classifications published by Lipper, Inc. These companies typically have a market capitalization of approximately $8 billion or more.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Arizona personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund principally invests in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Arizona personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund principally invests in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Arizona personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund principally invests in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax.
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 capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500(R) Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500(R) Value Index.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a conservative level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter (the affiliated underlying funds). It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment grade fixed income securities that qualify as tax-exempt municipal obligations. Tax-exempt municipal obligations include municipal obligations that pay interest that is free from U.S. federal income tax. These obligations are issued by states, U.S. territories and their political subdivisions, such as counties, cities and towns.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, but may also invest in other types of equity securities, including, but not limited to, preferred stock and depositary receipts. It invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies. The fund may invest in securities denominated in U.S. Dollars and currencies of emerging market countries in which it is permitted to invest. It may invest in securities of any market capitalization, including small and mid-cap securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment grade fixed income securities that qualify as tax-exempt municipal obligations. Tax-exempt municipal obligations include municipal obligations that pay interest that is free from U.S. federal income tax. These obligations are issued by states, U.S. territories and their political subdivisions, such as counties, cities and towns.
The investment seeks a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment grade fixed income securities that qualify as tax-exempt municipal obligations. Tax-exempt municipal obligations include municipal obligations that pay interest that is free from U.S. federal income tax. These obligations are issued by states, U.S. territories and their political subdivisions, such as counties, cities and towns.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income. For the equity portion of the fund, the portfolio managers select stocks using quantitative management techniques in a multi-step process. For the fixed-income portion of the fund, the portfolio managers invest in a diversified portfolio of high- and medium-grade non-money market debt securities. These securities, which may be payable in U.S. or foreign currencies, may include corporate bonds and notes, government securities, bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and may subject the investors to alternative minimum tax. It may invest, without limitation, in securities that may subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests at least 50% of its portfolio in debt securities rated BBB+ or below or Baa1 or below, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund invests in municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in municipal securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. Some of these investments in municipal securities are not necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and current income. For the equity portion of the fund, the portfolio managers select stocks using quantitative management techniques in a multi-step process. For the fixed-income portion of the fund, the portfolio managers invest in a diversified portfolio of high- and medium-grade non-money market debt securities. These securities, which may be payable in U.S. or foreign currencies, may include corporate bonds and notes, government securities, bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term total return through capital appreciation by investing primarily in common and preferred stocks and convertible securities. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks of mid-cap companies with an improving revenue and earnings growth outlook. The adviser currently considers mid-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap Index. The subadviser selects stocks based on bottom-up fundamental analysis.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund focuses on stocks of companies that the advisor believes demonstrate growth potential and on fixed-income securities, with emphasis on income-producing securities that appear to have potential for capital appreciation. It normally will invest at least 25% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and at least 25% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund also may invest up to 10% of its net assets in lower-rated securities, rated "B" (or the equivalent) or better by any one of those rating agencies (or, if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality by the advisor).
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2030 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term total return through capital appreciation by investing primarily in common and preferred stocks and convertible securities. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks of mid-cap companies with an improving revenue and earnings growth outlook. The adviser currently considers mid-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap Index. The subadviser selects stocks based on bottom-up fundamental analysis.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests a majority of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better. It may invest in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests a majority of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better. It may invest in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities 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 seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity securities of small non-U.S. companies. Equity securities include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock and depositary receipts. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of non-U.S. small companies.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests in readily marketable fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term and relatively attractive yields that do not involve undue risk of loss of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in below investment grade bonds. The fund may use leverage for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of the financial markets. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through long positions in global equity markets and U.S. interest rate markets. It will invest in equity securities regardless of market capitalization and regardless of industry sector. With regard to fixed income securities, the fund invests primarily in U.S. Treasury bonds with a mid-term maturity.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of the financial markets. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through long positions in global equity markets and U.S. interest rate markets. It will invest in equity securities regardless of market capitalization and regardless of industry sector. With regard to fixed income securities, the fund invests primarily in U.S. Treasury bonds with a mid-term maturity.
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation with a focus on producing positive returns regardless of the direction of the financial markets. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through long positions in global equity markets and U.S. interest rate markets. It will invest in equity securities regardless of market capitalization and regardless of industry sector. With regard to fixed income securities, the fund invests primarily in U.S. Treasury bonds with a mid-term maturity.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, that is available consistent with what the Adviser considers to be an appropriate level of risk. The fund invests principally in high-yielding municipal securities that may be non-investment grade or investment grade. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the AMT for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest without limit in lower-rated securities.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, that is available consistent with what the Adviser considers to be an appropriate level of risk. The fund invests principally in high-yielding municipal securities that may be non-investment grade or investment grade. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the AMT for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest without limit in lower-rated securities.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks high current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government debt securities, including U.S. Treasury securities and other securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, that is available consistent with what the Adviser considers to be an appropriate level of risk. The fund invests principally in high-yielding municipal securities that may be non-investment grade or investment grade. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the AMT for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest without limit in lower-rated securities.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, that is available consistent with what the Adviser considers to be an appropriate level of risk. The fund invests principally in high-yielding municipal securities that may be non-investment grade or investment grade. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the AMT for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest without limit in lower-rated securities.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a moderate level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies with relatively large market capitalizations that the Adviser believes are undervalued. It invests in companies that are determined by the Adviser to be undervalued using the fundamental value approach of the Adviser. The fundamental value approach seeks to identify a universe of securities that are considered to be undervalued because they are attractively priced relative to their future earnings power and dividend-paying capability.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve the highest total return consistent with the Adviser's determination of reasonable risk. The Adviser will allocate the fund's investments primarily among a number of asset classes, including equity securities, fixed-income securities, and a number of alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries. Under normal circumstances, at least 40% of the fund's net assets will be invested in securities of non-U.S. issuers.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers in countries that make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia and the Far East) and Canada. The fund's investment manager diversifies the fund among many foreign countries, but not necessarily in the same proportion that the countries are represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. Under normal circumstances, the Manager invests in companies located in at least three countries other than the United States and expects to have exposure to issuers in several different countries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers in countries that make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia and the Far East) and Canada. The fund's investment manager diversifies the fund among many foreign countries, but not necessarily in the same proportion that the countries are represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. Under normal circumstances, the Manager invests in companies in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers in countries that make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia and the Far East) and Canada. The fund's investment manager diversifies the fund among many foreign countries, but not necessarily in the same proportion that the countries are represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. Under normal circumstances, the Manager invests in companies located in at least three countries other than the United States and expects to have exposure to issuers in several different countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small- to mid-capitalization companies. For purposes of this policy, small- to mid-capitalization companies are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the capitalization range between the smallest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index and the greater of $5 billion or the market capitalization of the largest company in the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that Fred Alger Management, Inc. believes demonstrate promising growth potential. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to income or principal. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies of all sizes that the advisor believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies of all sizes that the advisor believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that Fred Alger Management, Inc. believes demonstrate promising growth potential. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies of all sizes that the advisor believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that the adviser believes demonstrate promising growth potential.
The investment seeks to invest in geographically specific debt securities located in portions of the United States designated by fund shareholders. The fund invests primarily in high quality debt securities and other debt instruments supporting affordable housing and community development and servicing low- and moderate-income ("LMI") individuals and communities in areas of the United States designated by fund shareholders. It seeks a return consisting of current income and capital appreciation that is competitive relative to the fund's benchmark index. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies of all sizes that the advisor believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that the adviser believes demonstrate promising growth potential.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that Fred Alger Management, Inc. believes demonstrate promising growth potential. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, between 50% and 70% of the fund's total assets are invested in equity securities and between 30% and 50% of the fund's total assets are invested in debt securities. The fund's equity investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively referred to as "stocks"). It may invest in companies of all market capitalizations.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks current income with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. At least 65% of the fund's net assets must be, and up to 100% may be, invested in investment grade securities; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated Prime by Moody's or A- or higher by S&P; and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks current income with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. At least 65% of the fund's net assets must be, and up to 100% may be, invested in investment grade securities; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated Prime by Moody's or A- or higher by S&P; and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks current income with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. At least 65% of the fund's net assets must be, and up to 100% may be, invested in investment grade securities; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated Prime by Moody's or A- or higher by S&P; and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 45% of its assets in equities, 49% of its assets in bonds, and 6% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers will normally invest at least 65% of net assets in securities of issuers from a minimum of three countries outside the United States. The portfolio managers generally look for securities from issuers that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Characteristics the portfolio managers may consider include industry sector and geographic location, among others. The portfolio managers will normally invest at least 80% of the value of the funds net assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks to invest in geographically specific debt securities located in portions of the United States designated by fund shareholders. The fund invests primarily in high quality debt securities and other debt instruments supporting affordable housing and community development and servicing low- and moderate-income ("LMI") individuals and communities in areas of the United States designated by fund shareholders. It seeks a return consisting of current income and capital appreciation that is competitive relative to the fund's benchmark index. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. It may not invest more than 35% of its assets in high-yield securities. The fund may invest in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be 3 years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of medium to large companies that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued at the time of purchase. In selecting stocks, the portfolio managers look for companies that are temporarily out of favor in, or whose value is not yet recognized by, the market. To identify these companies, the portfolio managers look for companies with earnings, cash flows andu002For assets that may not be reflected accurately in the companies' stock prices.
The investment seeks current income with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. At least 65% of the fund's net assets must be, and up to 100% may be, invested in investment grade securities; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated Prime by Moody's or A- or higher by S&P; and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks current income with preservation of capital; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. At least 65% of the fund's net assets must be, and up to 100% may be, invested in investment grade securities; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; commercial paper rated Prime by Moody's or A- or higher by S&P; and cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; current income is a secondary consideration. The fund accepts, in exchange for fund shares, large blocks of individual securities with large unrealized appreciation. This exchange is a non-taxable event. The fund invests primarily in common stocks and convertible securities. It may not invest in other investment companies.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and income securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its net assets in income-producing equity investments, such as dividend paying common or preferred stocks. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers or depositary receipts.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and income securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its net assets in income-producing equity investments, such as dividend paying common or preferred stocks. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers or depositary receipts.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and income securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its net assets in income-producing equity investments, such as dividend paying common or preferred stocks. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers or depositary receipts.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and income securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its net assets in income-producing equity investments, such as dividend paying common or preferred stocks. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers or depositary receipts.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity and income securities, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests, under normal circumstances, at least 65% of its net assets in income-producing equity investments, such as dividend paying common or preferred stocks. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers or depositary receipts.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers will normally invest at least 65% of net assets in securities of issuers from a minimum of three countries outside the United States. The portfolio managers generally look for securities from issuers that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Characteristics the portfolio managers may consider include industry sector and geographic location, among others. The portfolio managers will normally invest at least 80% of the value of the funds net assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 65% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets. It also may invest up to 35% of its total assets in companies in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). The fund generally invests in at least three countries other than the United States but may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of U.S. issuers. It normally invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $25 billion at the time of initial investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The portfolio managers look for stocks of early and rapid stage growth companies they believe will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing, exploring for or otherwise dealing in gold. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund's investment adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing primarily in income-producing equity securities, which include common stocks and convertible securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund's investment adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing primarily in income-producing equity securities, which include common stocks and convertible securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund's investment adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing primarily in income-producing equity securities, which include common stocks and convertible securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund's investment adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing primarily in income-producing equity securities, which include common stocks and convertible securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund's investment adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing primarily in income-producing equity securities, which include common stocks and convertible securities. It may invest in securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers, which may include depositary receipts.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities. It also normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in securities of U.S. and foreign governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements relating to U.S. government securities. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers select from publicly traded companies that are primarily located in developed countries, excluding the United States and Canada, that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers select from publicly traded companies that are primarily located in developed countries, excluding the United States and Canada, that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). It (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $10 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $10 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are small-sized at the time of purchase and are located in foreign developed countries or emerging market countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers select from publicly traded companies that are primarily located in developed countries, excluding the United States and Canada, that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers select from publicly traded companies that are primarily located in developed countries, excluding the United States and Canada, that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index.
The investment seeks high current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. corporate bonds. It may also invest in U.S. government securities (other than U.S. government securities that are mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities), repurchase agreements and forward contracts relating to U.S. government securities. The fund has the flexibility to invest in long- and short-term fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers select from publicly traded companies that are primarily located in developed countries, excluding the United States and Canada, that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that the adviser believes demonstrate promising growth potential.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in equity securities. The portfolio managers generally sell a stock when they believe it has become less attractive relative to other opportunities, its risk characteristics outweigh its return opportunity or specific events alter its prospects.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS) for the tobacco industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS) for the tobacco industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS) for the tobacco industry.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). It is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) or the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS) for the tobacco industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio will primarily consist of securities of companies demonstrating business improvement. The fund is not permitted to invest in securities issued by companies assigned the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) for the tobacco industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal and state taxes for California residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of California or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from California state income tax. It seeks to maintain an effective duration of three and one-half years to seven years. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers use the quantitative tools to rank stocks from most attractive to least attractive in a model that uses factors that the advisor believes are predictive of a stock's performance.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of medium to large companies that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued at the time of purchase. In selecting stocks, the portfolio managers look for companies that are temporarily out of favor in, or whose value is not yet recognized by, the market. To identify these companies, the portfolio managers look for companies with earnings, cash flows andu002For assets that may not be reflected accurately in the companies' stock prices.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in investment grade fixed-income securities generally represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the benchmark index). The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $5 billion at the time of initial investment and may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $5 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks. It invests the majority of its assets in U.S. companies, but also may invest up to 33% of its total assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. 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 in securities of issuers of any market capitalization; and, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. 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 in securities of issuers of any market capitalization; and, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. 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 in securities of issuers of any market capitalization; and, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. 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 in securities of issuers of any market capitalization; and, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. 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 in securities of issuers of any market capitalization; and, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers. The fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income and taxable capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities at the time of investment. It invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher yielding municipal securities, specifically medium- and lower-grade municipal securities. The fund may not, however, invest more than 25% of its net assets in industrial development revenue bonds issued for companies in the same industry.
The investment seeks the highest return consistent with investment in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets in zero-coupon securities. It invests primarily in zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities and their equivalents (including certain zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities), and may invest up to 20% of its assets in other zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities that are AAA-rated. Zero-coupon securities make no periodic interest or principal payments. The fund is managed to mature in the year 2020 and will be liquidated near the end of its target maturity year.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income and taxable capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities at the time of investment. It invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher yielding municipal securities, specifically medium- and lower-grade municipal securities. The fund may not, however, invest more than 25% of its net assets in industrial development revenue bonds issued for companies in the same industry.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income and taxable capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities at the time of investment. It invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher yielding municipal securities, specifically medium- and lower-grade municipal securities. The fund may not, however, invest more than 25% of its net assets in industrial development revenue bonds issued for companies in the same industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of medium to large companies that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued at the time of purchase. In selecting stocks, the portfolio managers look for companies that are temporarily out of favor in, or whose value is not yet recognized by, the market. To identify these companies, the portfolio managers look for companies with earnings, cash flows andu002For assets that may not be reflected accurately in the companies' stock prices.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income and taxable capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities at the time of investment. It invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher yielding municipal securities, specifically medium- and lower-grade municipal securities. The fund may not, however, invest more than 25% of its net assets in industrial development revenue bonds issued for companies in the same industry.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income and taxable capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities at the time of investment. It invests at least 75% of its net assets in higher yielding municipal securities, specifically medium- and lower-grade municipal securities. The fund may not, however, invest more than 25% of its net assets in industrial development revenue bonds issued for companies in the same industry.
The investment seeks the highest return consistent with investment in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets in zero-coupon securities. It invests primarily in zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities and their equivalents (including certain zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities), and may invest up to 20% of its assets in other zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities that are AAA-rated. Zero-coupon securities make no periodic interest or principal payments. The fund is managed to mature in the year 2025 and will be liquidated near the end of its target maturity year.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $20 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $20 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with a secondary objective of growth of income and capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers will normally invest at least 65% of net assets in securities of issuers from a minimum of three countries outside the United States. The portfolio managers generally look for securities from issuers that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Characteristics the portfolio managers may consider include industry sector and geographic location, among others. The portfolio managers will normally invest at least 80% of the value of the funds net assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers will normally invest at least 65% of net assets in securities of issuers from a minimum of three countries outside the United States. The portfolio managers generally look for securities from issuers that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Characteristics the portfolio managers may consider include industry sector and geographic location, among others. The portfolio managers will normally invest at least 80% of the value of the funds net assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers will normally invest at least 65% of net assets in securities of issuers from a minimum of three countries outside the United States. The portfolio managers generally look for securities from issuers that have characteristics similar to those of the companies that comprise the MSCI EAFE Value Index. Characteristics the portfolio managers may consider include industry sector and geographic location, among others. The portfolio managers will normally invest at least 80% of the value of the funds net assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities with income payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. It invests in California municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. A high-yield security is one that has been rated below investment-grade, or determined by the investment advisor to be of similar quality. The portfolio managers also may buy unrated securities if they determine such securities meet the investment objectives of the fund.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that have interest payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, issue these securities. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities.
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 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 capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of common stock and securities convertible into common stock. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of non-U.S. companies of any size, including those located in emerging markets. The location of companies in which the fund invests will be determined by a company's country of incorporation, the location of the securities exchange on which a company is principally traded, or the location from which a company derives the majority of its revenues.
The investment seeks high current dividend income that qualifies for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates created by the "Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003," while also focusing on total return for long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations that pay dividend income that the advisor believes are undervalued relative to the market and to the securities' historic valuations.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, steady growth of capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common and preferred stocks of large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments. It may from time to time emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the financial services sector.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser believes that, over time, a company's stock price will come to reflect its intrinsic economic value. The fund may invest in companies of any size and in any industry. The Adviser depends heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its large internal research staff in making investment decisions for the fund.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are attractively valued. The Adviser relies primarily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions. The team initially screens a primary research universe of largely U.S. companies for attractive security valuation and business models. Once appropriate candidates have been identified for further analysis, the team conducts fundamental research to better understand the economics of the company's business model.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term total returns using means that are consistent with the Adviser's ethical principles. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest in securities of mid-capitalization companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at the time of purchase. It will invest at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus borrowing for investment purposes) in securities meeting the fund's ethical investment criteria. The fund may also invest in real estate-related securities including real estate investment trusts ("REITS") when such securities are included in the index.
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 capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of undervalued common stocks of small capitalization companies as determined by the fund's investment advisor. Small capitalization companies are defined by the investment advisor as issuers that, have a market capitalization that is within or below the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in common stocks of small capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in sponsored ADRs issued by foreign companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity securities (common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities). It may invest a portion of its assets in securities issued by small capitalization companies. The fund may also invest a portion of its assets in equity securities not listed on an exchange. It can invest in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity securities (common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities). It may invest a portion of its assets in securities issued by small capitalization companies. The fund may also invest a portion of its assets in equity securities not listed on an exchange. It can invest in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and a moderate rate of income that is subject to taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated commercial paper and notes. It may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income foreign securities in developed or emerging-market countries. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and a moderate rate of income that is subject to taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated commercial paper and notes. It may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income foreign securities in developed or emerging-market countries. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and a moderate rate of income that is subject to taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated commercial paper and notes. It may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income foreign securities in developed or emerging-market countries. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers initially identify an eligible universe of growth stocks then use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks high current dividend income that qualifies for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates created by the "Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003," while also focusing on total return for long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations that pay dividend income that the advisor believes are undervalued relative to the market and to the securities' historic valuations.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest in at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies of any size including small, mid and large-capitalization companies. The fund's investments in equity securities may include common stock, preferred securities and convertible securities. While the fund invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers, it may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including those in emerging markets, in keeping with the fund's investment objective, is not expected to exceed 20% of its net assets.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including amounts borrowed for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies and will invest at least 75% of its net assets in securities of companies located outside of the United States. The fund's manager considers small capitalization companies to be companies with market capitalizations within the range of those companies included in the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's 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 of European issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers.
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 of European issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth. The fund invests in equity and debt and debt-like instruments (including high yield bonds commonly known as "junk bonds") of companies whose prices the fund's investment adviser believes are or will be impacted by a corporate event. Specifically, the fund employs investment strategies designed to capture price movements generated by corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, restructurings, refinancings, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other special situations (referred to as "event-driven opportunities"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth. The fund invests in equity and debt and debt-like instruments (including high yield bonds commonly known as "junk bonds") of companies whose prices the fund's investment adviser believes are or will be impacted by a corporate event. Specifically, the fund employs investment strategies designed to capture price movements generated by corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, restructurings, refinancings, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other special situations (referred to as "event-driven opportunities"). It is non-diversified.
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 of European issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers.
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 of European issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth. The fund invests in equity and debt and debt-like instruments (including high yield bonds commonly known as "junk bonds") of companies whose prices the fund's investment adviser believes are or will be impacted by a corporate event. Specifically, the fund employs investment strategies designed to capture price movements generated by corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, restructurings, refinancings, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other special situations (referred to as "event-driven opportunities"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. Growth stocks are stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average capital appreciation. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging markets.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
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 of European issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that are organized under the laws of, or have their principal office in the United States; have their principal securities trading market in the United States; andu002For derive the majority of their annual revenue or earnings or assets from goods produced, sales made or services performed in the United States.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of emerging market country issuers. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks but also may invest in other types of equity securities, including preferred stock. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of issuers. The fund may also invest in securities of issuers located in industrialized countries.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. 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 securities of companies that are tied economically to countries with emerging securities markets-that is, countries with securities markets that are, in the opinion of the portfolio managers, less sophisticated than more developed markets in terms of participation by investors, analyst coverage, liquidity andu002For regulation.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. 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 securities of companies that are tied economically to countries with emerging securities markets-that is, countries with securities markets that are, in the opinion of the portfolio managers, less sophisticated than more developed markets in terms of participation by investors, analyst coverage, liquidity andu002For regulation.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, but may also invest in other types of equity securities, including, but not limited to, preferred stock and depositary receipts. It invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies. The fund may invest in securities denominated in U.S. Dollars and currencies of emerging market countries in which it is permitted to invest. It may invest in securities of any market capitalization, including small and mid-cap securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of emerging market country issuers. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks but also may invest in other types of equity securities, including preferred stock. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of issuers. The fund may also invest in securities of issuers located in industrialized countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of emerging market country issuers. The fund will invest primarily in common stocks but also may invest in other types of equity securities, including preferred stock. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of issuers. The fund may also invest in securities of issuers located in industrialized countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. Growth stocks are stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average capital appreciation. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. Growth stocks are stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average capital appreciation. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. Growth stocks are stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average capital appreciation. It normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Basin. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in common stocks and other securities of companies in emerging markets.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The portfolio managers look for equity securities of companies with a favorable income-paying history that have prospects for income payments to continue or increase. The portfolio managers also look for equity securities of companies that they believe are undervalued and have the potential for an increase in price. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks high current income, as well as growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in the common stock of U.S. and foreign issuers and in other U.S. and foreign securities. The Adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the advisor believes attractive investment opportunities exist. Although the Adviser considers ratings in determining whether securities convertible into common stock or debt securities are appropriate investments for the fund, such securities may include investments rated below investment grade, commonly known to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of large cap companies, which the managers define as companies with market capitalizations of $3 billion or more, measured at the time of purchase. It may also invest in small- and mid-cap companies, convertible securities, preferred stocks, rights and warrants, and other investment companies (including exchange-traded funds, ("ETFs")).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of large cap companies, which the managers define as companies with market capitalizations of $3 billion or more, measured at the time of purchase. It may also invest in small- and mid-cap companies, convertible securities, preferred stocks, rights and warrants, and other investment companies (including exchange-traded funds, ("ETFs")).
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks high current income, as well as growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in the common stock of U.S. and foreign issuers and in other U.S. and foreign securities. The Adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the advisor believes attractive investment opportunities exist. Although the Adviser considers ratings in determining whether securities convertible into common stock or debt securities are appropriate investments for the fund, such securities may include investments rated below investment grade, commonly known to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
The investment seeks current income with limited credit risk. The fund invests in securities that, in the adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for current income with limited credit risk. The adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the adviser believes attractive investment opportunities exist. The adviser may sell a security or redeem shares of an underlying fund given a variety of circumstances.
The investment seeks current income with limited credit risk. The fund invests in securities that, in the adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for current income with limited credit risk. The adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the adviser believes attractive investment opportunities exist. The adviser may sell a security or redeem shares of an underlying fund given a variety of circumstances.
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 growth of capital. The fund invests in securities that, in the opinion of Yorktown Management & Research Company, Inc. (the "Adviser"), offer the opportunity for growth of capital. It can include stocks of any size, within any sector, and at times the Adviser may emphasize one or more particular sectors. The fund may also invest in other U.S. and foreign securities, including securities convertible into common stock and securities issued through private placements, and securities issued by investment companies ("underlying funds").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of global companies, which include both U.S. and foreign companies. It may invest in companies of any market capitalization, from large, well-established companies to small, emerging growth companies.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for capital growth and most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest significantly in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for capital growth and most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest significantly in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities 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 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
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 current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. It invests primarily in securities of issuers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The fund may also invest in bonds and other debt securities, including those issued by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks income consistent with the preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities that, in the Adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for income consistent with preservation of capital. Its portfolio will have an average aggregate maturity of not more than three years. The fund seeks to provide diversification by allocating its investments among various areas of the fixed income markets. It primarily invests in the investment grade debt securities of various types.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies of any size in order to provide investors access to superior opportunities in companies of all market capitalizations. The essence of the fund's strategy is a combination of patience and stock selection. The fund seeks to hold investments for a relatively long period of time-generally three to five years or more. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a high rate of current income with less volatility than common stocks as measured by the standard deviation; it seeks total return as a secondary investment objective. The fund invests in a portfolio of high income securities that may include stocks, preferred stocks, master limited partnerships, convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds, real estate investment trusts, and bonds selected by applying a rules-based model.
The investment seeks a high rate of current income with less volatility than common stocks as measured by the standard deviation; it seeks total return as a secondary investment objective. The fund invests in a portfolio of high income securities that may include stocks, preferred stocks, master limited partnerships, convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds, real estate investment trusts, and bonds selected by applying a rules-based model.
The investment seeks a high rate of current income with less volatility than common stocks as measured by the standard deviation; it seeks total return as a secondary investment objective. The fund invests in a portfolio of high income securities that may include stocks, preferred stocks, master limited partnerships, convertible preferred stock, convertible bonds, real estate investment trusts, and bonds selected by applying a rules-based model.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in senior secured floating rate loans made by banks and other lending institutions and in senior secured floating rate debt instruments, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices, and as a secondary objective, capital preservation. The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by building a portfolio that includes Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and two affiliated money market funds, Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio. It is designed for investors who expect to need all or most of their money in the fund at retirement and for investors who plan to withdraw the value of their account in the fund gradually after retirement. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices, and as a secondary objective, capital preservation. The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by building a portfolio that includes Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and two affiliated money market funds, Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio. It is designed for investors who expect to need all or most of their money in the fund at retirement and for investors who plan to withdraw the value of their account in the fund gradually after retirement. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax. It will not invest in securities that subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. It invests at least 65% in debt securities rated A- or better or A3 or better by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations designated by the fund's investment adviser, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax. It will not invest in securities that subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. It invests at least 65% in debt securities rated A- or better or A3 or better by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations designated by the fund's investment adviser, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices, and as a secondary objective, capital preservation. The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by building a portfolio that includes Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and two affiliated money market funds, Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio. It is designed for investors who expect to need all or most of their money in the fund at retirement and for investors who plan to withdraw the value of their account in the fund gradually after retirement. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices, and as a secondary objective, capital preservation. The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by building a portfolio that includes Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and two affiliated money market funds, Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio. It is designed for investors who expect to need all or most of their money in the fund at retirement and for investors who plan to withdraw the value of their account in the fund gradually after retirement. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. It will generally invest in larger-sized companies using a quantitative model that combines fundamental measures of a stock's value and growth potential. To measure value, the managers may use ratios of stock price-to-earnings and stock price-to-cash flow, among others. To measure growth, the managers may use the rate of growth of a company's earnings and cash flow and changes in its earnings estimates, as well as other factors. The managers also take ESG factors into account in making investment decisions.
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 of small- andu002For mid-capitalization issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund may also invest up to 35% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
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 of small- andu002For mid-capitalization issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund may also invest up to 35% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
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 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 long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of small- andu002For mid-capitalization issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund may also invest up to 35% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic portfolio of equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks to generate a positive absolute return over the medium to long term (3-5 years or more) irrespective of market conditions, while seeking to reduce the risk of loss. The fund employs an "absolute return" investment approach. This means that in pursuing the fund's investment objective, the fund benchmarks itself to an index of cash instruments, rather than a stock or bond market index, and seeks to achieve positive long term returns irrespective of broad movements in the bond and equity markets.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total returns from price appreciation and income. The fund pursues income opportunities from government, corporate, emerging market and high-yield sources. It has the flexibility to invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging market countries. The fund's investments may include U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and sovereign debt securities. It may invest, without limitation, in either U.S. Dollar-denominated or non-U.S. Dollar-denominated fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth. The fund invests in equity and debt and debt-like instruments (including high yield bonds commonly known as "junk bonds") of companies whose prices the fund's investment adviser believes are or will be impacted by a corporate event. Specifically, the fund employs investment strategies designed to capture price movements generated by corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, restructurings, refinancings, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other special situations (referred to as "event-driven opportunities"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any size with an environmental, social and governance ("ESG") rating of average or above by a third-party ESG rating agency (an ESG Rating Agency) that also demonstrate, in the view of Fred Alger Management, LLC, promising growth potential.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S. and at least 40%, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable, in which case at least 30%, of its net assets will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to countries other than the U.S. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S. and at least 40%, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable, in which case at least 30%, of its net assets will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to countries other than the U.S. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S. and at least 40%, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable, in which case at least 30%, of its net assets will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to countries other than the U.S. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing, exploring for or otherwise dealing in gold. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing, exploring for or otherwise dealing in gold. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S. and at least 40%, unless market conditions are not deemed favorable, in which case at least 30%, of its net assets will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to countries other than the U.S. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks current income with consideration of capital appreciation. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments primarily among a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stock of companies that regularly pay dividends (including real estate investment trusts, or REITs), preferred stocks, fixed-income securities (including those with lower credit ratings), and derivatives related to these types of securities. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries.
The investment seeks current income with consideration of capital appreciation. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments primarily among a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stock of companies that regularly pay dividends (including real estate investment trusts, or REITs), preferred stocks, fixed-income securities (including those with lower credit ratings), and derivatives related to these types of securities. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries.
The investment seeks current income with consideration of capital appreciation. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments primarily among a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stock of companies that regularly pay dividends (including real estate investment trusts, or REITs), preferred stocks, fixed-income securities (including those with lower credit ratings), and derivatives related to these types of securities. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any size with an environmental, social and governance ("ESG") rating of average or above by a third-party ESG rating agency (an ESG Rating Agency) that also demonstrate, in the view of Fred Alger Management, LLC, promising growth potential.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in equity securities of small non-U.S. companies. Equity securities include, but are not limited to, common stock, preferred stock and depositary receipts. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of non-U.S. small companies.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks current income with consideration of capital appreciation. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments primarily among a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stock of companies that regularly pay dividends (including real estate investment trusts, or REITs), preferred stocks, fixed-income securities (including those with lower credit ratings), and derivatives related to these types of securities. The fund pursues a global strategy, typically investing in securities of issuers located in the United States and in other countries throughout the world, including emerging market countries.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation and current income. The advisor intends to invest at least 65% of its total assets in dividend paying equity securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities that do not pay dividends or in money market instruments and repurchase agreements. The advisor focuses on growing companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a market capitalization equal to or greater than the market capitalization of companies included in the S&P 500 Index, as reported by the index as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2020 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
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 current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Normally, the fund's portfolio will primarily consist of securities of companies demonstrating business improvement. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and equity securities (including common and preferred stock, and convertible securities) of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential with in various market sectors. When selecting securities, the Adviser looks for companies that have experienced management teams, strong market positions, and the potential to deliver greater-than-expected earnings growth rates. The fund has the flexibility to invest across the capitalization spectrum. It may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
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 of small- andu002For mid-capitalization issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund may also invest up to 35% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities and derivatives related to fixed-income securities. It invests in a portfolio that includes fixed-income securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies and U.S. and non-U.S. government securities and supranational entities, including lower-rated securities. The fund may invest in debt securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. The adviser expects that its average portfolio duration will vary normally from negative 3 years to positive 7 years.
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks and seeks to invest in companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for growth of capital. It may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets. Under this approach, the portfolio of the fund is divided into segments managed by individual managers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks current income, and secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in fixed-income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. A significant portion of these securities consist of privately-issued mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The fund invests in below-investment grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Normally, the fund's portfolio will primarily consist of securities of companies demonstrating business improvement. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Normally, the fund's portfolio will primarily consist of securities of companies demonstrating business improvement. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing, exploring for or otherwise dealing in gold. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in companies located in developed countries world-wide (including the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Normally, the fund's portfolio will primarily consist of securities of companies demonstrating business improvement. Although the portfolio managers intend to invest the fund's assets primarily in U.S. securities, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade quality, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest in preferred stocks and convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and may subject the investors to alternative minimum tax. It may invest, without limitation, in securities that may subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests at least 50% of its portfolio in debt securities rated BBB+ or below or Baa1 or below, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income; the secondary investment objective is capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities (rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality), including corporate loan obligations. It may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income; the secondary investment objective is capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities (rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality), including corporate loan obligations. It may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade quality, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest in preferred stocks and convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and may subject the investors to alternative minimum tax. It may invest, without limitation, in securities that may subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests at least 50% of its portfolio in debt securities rated BBB+ or below or Baa1 or below, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that are engaged in the health sciences sector. It can invest in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that are engaged in the health sciences sector. It can invest in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that are engaged in the health sciences sector. It can invest in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income; the secondary investment objective is capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities (rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality), including corporate loan obligations. It may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income; the secondary investment objective is capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in higher yielding and generally lower quality debt securities (rated Ba1 or below or BB+ or below by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality), including corporate loan obligations. It may also invest a portion of its assets in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade quality, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest in preferred stocks and convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks high current income; capital appreciation is the secondary objective. The portfolio managers will maintain at least 80% of the fund's net assets in high-yield corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The remaining assets may be invested in common stocks or other equity-related securities. Up to 40% of the fund's total assets may be invested in fixed-income obligations of foreign issuers. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in short-term money market instruments and U.S. government securities. The fund has no average maturity limitations, but it typically invests in intermediate-term and long-term debt securities.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks capital appreciation; current income is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. infrastructure-related issuers. It maintains no less than 40% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of issuers located outside of the United States and will allocate its assets among issuers located in no fewer than three different countries, one of which may be the United States.
The investment seeks a high level of current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of issuers which (i) are principally engaged in the real estate industry, (ii) are principally engaged in real estate financing or (iii) control real estate assets with an aggregate estimated value equal to no less than 50% of such issuer's assets. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the maturity and quality standards and preservation of capital. The fund maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of no less than three years and no greater than five years under normal market conditions. It invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities with quality ratings of A- or better or A3 or better or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests between 40% and 75% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its net assets in fixed income securities that are "investment grade," rated at the time of purchase within the four highest ratings categories assigned by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if not rated, found by the Adviser under guidelines approved by the Trusts Board of Trustees to be of comparable quality. The equity portion of the fund consists of investments in companies of all market capitalization, including large, mid and small.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal and state taxes for California residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of California or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from California state income tax. It seeks to maintain an effective duration of three and one-half years to seven years. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest up to 15% of its assets, at the time of purchase, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. Although the fund focuses on investments in medium to larger capitalization companies, the fund's investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest up to 15% of its assets, at the time of purchase, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. Although the fund focuses on investments in medium to larger capitalization companies, the fund's investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal and state taxes for California residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of California or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from California state income tax. It seeks to maintain an effective duration of three and one-half years to seven years. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds"). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries outside of the U.S. The fund may also invest up to 1.25 times the amount of the exposure to emerging markets countries in the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index. The fund invests primarily in the securities of large-capitalization issuers and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries outside of the U.S. The fund may also invest up to 1.25 times the amount of the exposure to emerging markets countries in the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index. The fund invests primarily in the securities of large-capitalization issuers and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries outside of the U.S. The fund may also invest up to 1.25 times the amount of the exposure to emerging markets countries in the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index. The fund invests primarily in the securities of large-capitalization issuers and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration between three and five years.
The investment seeks capital appreciation; current income is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. infrastructure-related issuers. It maintains no less than 40% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of issuers located outside of the United States and will allocate its assets among issuers located in no fewer than three different countries, one of which may be the United States.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of foreign companies. It generally invests in at least three foreign countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single foreign country.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests primarily in equity securities such as common or preferred stocks which the advisor believes offer opportunities for capital appreciation and which also pay dividends. It is a fundamental policy of the fund to invest at least 65% of its total assets in dividend paying equity securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities that do not pay dividends or in money market instruments and repurchase agreements.
The investment seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a combination of common stocks and other equity securities, debt securities and convertible securities. The allocation of the fund's investments across asset classes will vary substantially from time to time. The fund's investments in each asset class are based upon the portfolio managers' assessment of economic conditions and market factors, including equity price levels, interest rate levels and their anticipated direction.
The investment seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a combination of common stocks and other equity securities, debt securities and convertible securities. The allocation of the fund's investments across asset classes will vary substantially from time to time. The fund's investments in each asset class are based upon the portfolio managers' assessment of economic conditions and market factors, including equity price levels, interest rate levels and their anticipated direction.
The investment seeks a high level of current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund invests 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of issuers which (i) are principally engaged in the real estate industry, (ii) are principally engaged in real estate financing or (iii) control real estate assets with an aggregate estimated value equal to no less than 50% of such issuer's assets. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries outside of the U.S. The fund may also invest up to 1.25 times the amount of the exposure to emerging markets countries in the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index. The fund invests primarily in the securities of large-capitalization issuers and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts of foreign issuers. It will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries outside of the U.S. The fund may also invest up to 1.25 times the amount of the exposure to emerging markets countries in the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index. The fund invests primarily in the securities of large-capitalization issuers and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of mid-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks (collectively, "stocks") of issuers based in at least three different countries located outside the United States. It primarily invests in countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index is designed to represent the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities across 21 developed markets countries, including countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B by national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade (commonly known as "junk bonds").
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 growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. It invests its assets in a selection of underlying funds that invest primarily in global or international securities. The underlying funds may invest a portion of their assets in securities of domestic issuers. The fund's target allocation is to invest 100% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities. A portion of the underlying fund's assets may be invested in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks total return and inflation protection consistent with investment in inflation-indexed securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-adjusted bonds. It also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts and swap agreements (including, but not limited to, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements), bank loans, securities backed by mortgages or other assets and collateralized debt obligations. The fund may invest in U.S. Treasury futures, inflation swap agreements and credit default swap agreements to manage duration, inflation and credit exposure.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. It invests its assets in a selection of underlying funds that invest primarily in global or international securities. The underlying funds may invest a portion of their assets in securities of domestic issuers. The fund's target allocation is to invest 100% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities. A portion of the underlying fund's assets may be invested in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks a high total return through current income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund's assets are invested primarily in income-producing debt securities, with an emphasis on the higher rated segment of the high-yield (junk bond) market. These income-producing debt instruments include corporate debt securities as well as bank loans. The fund will purchase only debt instruments rated B or above, or if unrated, determined to be of comparable quality. It may invest in debt instruments of any maturity and does not seek to maintain a particular dollar-weighted average maturity.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are small-sized at the time of purchase and are located in foreign developed countries or emerging market countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are small-sized at the time of purchase and are located in foreign developed countries or emerging market countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
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 capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are small-sized at the time of purchase and are located in foreign developed countries or emerging market countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income and secondarily seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration of less than three and one-half years. It normally invests at least 65% of its net assets in interest-bearing bonds. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies that are small-sized at the time of purchase and are located in foreign developed countries or emerging market countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of established companies selected from more than 40 industries and more than 40 developed and emerging market countries. These countries currently include the developed nations in Europe and the Far East, Canada, Australia and emerging market countries worldwide. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, it invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks, most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest up to 15% of its assets, at the time of purchase, in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. Although the fund focuses on investments in medium to larger capitalization companies, the fund's investments are not limited to a particular capitalization size.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers in countries that make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia and the Far East) and Canada. The Manager diversifies the Portfolio among many foreign countries, but not necessarily in the same proportion that the countries are represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. The Manager invests in companies located in at least three countries other than the United States. The fund also invests in less developed or emerging equity markets.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers in countries that make up the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia and the Far East) and Canada. The Manager diversifies the Portfolio among many foreign countries, but not necessarily in the same proportion that the countries are represented in the MSCI EAFE Index. The Manager invests in companies located in at least three countries other than the United States. The fund also invests in less developed or emerging equity markets.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities. It also normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in securities of U.S. and foreign governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements relating to U.S. government securities. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities.
The investment seeks high current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in income-producing securities. It also normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in securities of U.S. and foreign governments, their agencies or instrumentalities and repurchase agreements relating to U.S. government securities. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in U.S. dollar denominated securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Investments consist primarily of common stocks of companies of any size market capitalization range. It may also invest in preferred stocks, warrants, options, and other equity-like instruments, such as partnership interests, limited liability company interests, business trust shares and rights, REITs, and other securities that are convertible into equity securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Investments consist primarily of common stocks of companies of any size market capitalization range. It may also invest in preferred stocks, warrants, options, and other equity-like instruments, such as partnership interests, limited liability company interests, business trust shares and rights, REITs, and other securities that are convertible into equity securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Investments consist primarily of common stocks of companies of any size market capitalization range. It may also invest in preferred stocks, warrants, options, and other equity-like instruments, such as partnership interests, limited liability company interests, business trust shares and rights, REITs, and other securities that are convertible into equity securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, growth of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. It invests its assets in a selection of underlying funds which invest primarily in international or domestic equities, fixed-income securities or real estate investment trusts. The fund's target allocation is to invest 60%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and 30%-40% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, including REITs.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in a small number of issuers, and may focus its portfolio in fewer business sectors or industries. Generally, the fund will own approximately 50 holdings. Fund holdings may occasionally exceed this number for a variety of reasons. The fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that the adviser believes demonstrate promising growth potential.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation and current income. The advisor intends to invest at least 65% of its total assets in dividend paying equity securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities that do not pay dividends or in money market instruments and repurchase agreements. The advisor focuses on growing companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a market capitalization equal to or greater than the market capitalization of companies included in the S&P 500 Index, as reported by the index as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation and current income. The advisor intends to invest at least 65% of its total assets in dividend paying equity securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in equity securities that do not pay dividends or in money market instruments and repurchase agreements. The advisor focuses on growing companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a market capitalization equal to or greater than the market capitalization of companies included in the S&P 500 Index, as reported by the index as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to income or principal. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that Fred Alger Management, Inc. believes demonstrate promising growth potential. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in a small number of issuers, and may focus its portfolio in fewer business sectors or industries. Generally, the fund will own approximately 50 holdings. Fund holdings may occasionally exceed this number for a variety of reasons. The fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in 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 to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to income or principal. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of foreign companies. It generally invests in at least three foreign countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single foreign country.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with a level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds. It will primarily invest in debt securities with short- and intermediate-term maturities generally similar to those included in the fund's benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index (the index).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in the equity securities of U.S. and foreign micro-cap, small, and mid-sized companies. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of foreign companies. It generally invests in at least three foreign countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single foreign country.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts, of foreign companies. It generally invests in at least three foreign countries, and, at times, may invest a substantial portion of its assets in a single foreign country.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in a small number of issuers, and may focus its portfolio in fewer business sectors or industries. Generally, the fund will own approximately 50 holdings. Fund holdings may occasionally exceed this number for a variety of reasons. The fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in a small number of issuers, and may focus its portfolio in fewer business sectors or industries. Generally, the fund will own approximately 50 holdings. Fund holdings may occasionally exceed this number for a variety of reasons. The fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any size with an environmental, social and governance ("ESG") rating of average or above by a third-party ESG rating agency (an ESG Rating Agency) that also demonstrate, in the view of Fred Alger Management, LLC, promising growth potential.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide capital loss protection during down markets by investing in multiple asset classes. Its portfolio management team allocates across three asset classes: equities, fixed income and commodities, such that no one asset class drives the fund's performance. The fund's exposure to these three asset classes will be achieved primarily (generally over 65% based on notional exposure) through investments in derivative instruments including but not limited to futures, options and swap agreements.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of smallcap and midcap companies. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. Smallcap or midcap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index, respectively, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of smallcap and midcap companies. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. Smallcap or midcap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index, respectively, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks to provide protection from the negative effects of unanticipated inflation. The fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of the ICE BofAML 1-5 Year US Inflation-Linked Treasury Index. The index is comprised of U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) with at least $1 billion in outstanding face value and a remaining term to final maturity of at least 1 year and less than 5 years at the time of index rebalancing.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and New York State and City income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New York or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New York state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in a single state.
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 to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and New York State and City income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New York or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New York state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and New York State and City income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New York or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New York state income tax.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in a single state.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in alternative energy and alternative energy technology companies, both U.S. and international. It may purchase stocks of any capitalization, including, but not limited to, large-cap, mid-cap or small-cap stocks. The fund's international stock investments may include stocks of companies based in or doing substantial business in both developed markets and emerging markets. It may also from time to time, as part of its principal investment strategies, invest a substantial portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in a single state.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in a single state.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 85% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies of any market capitalization that the advisor believes demonstrate promising growth potential. The fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in larger companies. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in equity securities of companies comprising the Russell 1000 Index.
The investment seeks capital appreciation independent of equity market conditions. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative management techniques in a two-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, generally publicly traded companies world-wide with a market capitalization greater than $1 billion. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity investments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The advisor intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in a small number of issuers, and may focus its portfolio in fewer business sectors or industries. Generally, the fund will own approximately 50 holdings. Fund holdings may occasionally exceed this number for a variety of reasons. The fund may engage in active trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Massachusetts personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Massachusetts or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Massachusetts personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Massachusetts or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Massachusetts personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Massachusetts or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with Islamic principles. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total net assets in common stocks. It invests only in common stocks, including foreign stocks. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. The fund diversifies its investments across industries and companies, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks current income and preservation of capital, consistent with Islamic principles; current income is its primary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total net assets in income-producing securities, primarily dividend-paying common stocks. It invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks, including foreign stocks. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. The fund diversifies its investments across industries and companies, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Massachusetts personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Massachusetts or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.
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 long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
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 maximum 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 equity securities of micro-cap companies. It currently defines micro-cap companies as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the Russell Microcap Growth Index.
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 capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity or equity-related instruments issued by companies located or operating in Greater China and in other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. For this purpose, Greater China currently includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Up to 20% of the fund's net assets may be invested in equity and equity-related instruments issued by companies or entities not meeting the above requirement or debt securities of issuers worldwide.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with Islamic principles. The fund invests only in common stocks of companies with significant exposure (50% or more of production assets, or revenues) to countries with developing economies andu002For markets. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. It diversifies its investments across the industries, companies, and countries of the developing world, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks to provide investors with current income while secondarily striving for capital growth. Normally the fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. These include equity securities, such as dividend-paying common stocks, and debt securities, such as interest-paying bonds. Generally at least 60% of the fund's assets will be invested in common stocks and other equity-type securities. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in equity securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers in developing countries.
The investment seeks to provide investors with current income while secondarily striving for capital growth. Normally the fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. These include equity securities, such as dividend-paying common stocks, and debt securities, such as interest-paying bonds. Generally at least 60% of the fund's assets will be invested in common stocks and other equity-type securities. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in equity securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States, including issuers in developing countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The adviser expected that no more than 25% of the fund's total assets will be dedicated to initial and variation margin payments relating to the fund's derivative transactions. The advisor expects that under normal market conditions the fund will invest at least 75% of its total assets in money market and other short-term, high-quality securities. The fund will concentrate its investments in the financial services industry, which means it will normally invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities and other obligations of issuers in such industry.
The investment seeks current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. It invests primarily in securities of issuers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The fund may also invest in bonds and other debt securities, including those issued by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. It invests primarily in securities of issuers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The fund may also invest in bonds and other debt securities, including those issued by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The adviser expected that no more than 25% of the fund's total assets will be dedicated to initial and variation margin payments relating to the fund's derivative transactions. The advisor expects that under normal market conditions the fund will invest at least 75% of its total assets in money market and other short-term, high-quality securities. The fund will concentrate its investments in the financial services industry, which means it will normally invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities and other obligations of issuers in such industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund focuses on mid-sized companies that the advisor believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index or the S&P MidCap 400 Index, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end. Both indexes are designed to track the performance of medium-capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks a high level of current income exempt from regular federal income tax. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and may subject the investors to alternative minimum tax. It may invest, without limitation, in securities that may subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests at least 50% of its portfolio in debt securities rated BBB+ or below or Baa1 or below, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities that are determined to be below investment grade quality, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest in preferred stocks and convertible securities, which are securities that generally pay interest and may be converted into common stock. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with Islamic principles. The fund invests only in common stocks of companies with significant exposure (50% or more of production assets, or revenues) to countries with developing economies andu002For markets. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. It diversifies its investments across the industries, companies, and countries of the developing world, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with Islamic principles. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total net assets in common stocks. It invests only in common stocks, including foreign stocks. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. The fund diversifies its investments across industries and companies, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks current income and preservation of capital, consistent with Islamic principles; current income is its primary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total net assets in income-producing securities, primarily dividend-paying common stocks. It invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks, including foreign stocks. Investment decisions are made in accordance with Islamic principles. The fund diversifies its investments across industries and companies, and principally follows a large-cap value investment style.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It generally invests in equity securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund's manager considers an emerging market country to be any country other than a developed country.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest primarily in a portfolio of exchange-traded funds (Underlying ETFs) and individual equity securities that are a direct or indirect investment in large cap companies represented in the S&P 500 Index. It may invest in Underlying ETFs that primarily track the individual sectors represented in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a moderate level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc. and exchange-traded funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in equity securities, approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying funds that invest primarily in fixed-income securities and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Minnesota personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Minnesota personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Minnesota personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers.
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 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 long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of middle market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment.
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 of capital. The fund uses a consistent approach to build the fund's security portfolio which is made up primarily of common stocks and securities convertible into common stock. These securities are issued by large companies, and to a lesser extent, small and mid-sized companies. When a company's fundamentals are strong, the managers believe earnings growth will follow.
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund uses a consistent approach to build the fund's security portfolio which is made up primarily of common stocks and securities convertible into common stock. These securities are issued by large companies, and to a lesser extent, small and mid-sized companies. When a company's fundamentals are strong, the managers believe earnings growth will follow.
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund uses a consistent approach to build the fund's security portfolio which is made up primarily of common stocks and securities convertible into common stock. These securities are issued by large companies, and to a lesser extent, small and mid-sized companies. When a company's fundamentals are strong, the managers believe earnings growth will follow.
The investment seeks current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. It invests primarily in securities of issuers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The fund may also invest in bonds and other debt securities, including those issued by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund uses a consistent approach to build the fund's security portfolio which is made up primarily of common stocks and securities convertible into common stock. These securities are issued by large companies, and to a lesser extent, small and mid-sized companies. When a company's fundamentals are strong, the managers believe earnings growth will follow.
The investment seeks current income, growth of capital and conservation of principal. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that are likely to participate in the growth of the American economy and whose dividends appear to be sustainable. It invests primarily in securities of issuers domiciled in the United States and Canada. The fund may also invest in bonds and other debt securities, including those issued by the U.S. government and by federal agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a moderate level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize real return over inflation. The managers expect to invest its assets principally in the following instruments that, in the judgment of the Adviser, are affected directly or indirectly by the level and change in rate of inflation: inflation-indexed fixed-income securities, such as TIPS and similar bonds issued by governments outside of the United States; commodities; commodity-related equity securities; real estate equity securities; inflation sensitive equity securities; securities and derivatives linked to the price of other assets; and currencies. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with prudent investment risk and preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities that are guaranteed or sponsored by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, including bonds and other debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars, which may be represented by other investment instruments, including derivatives. It may also invest in mortgage-backed securities issued by federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small- and medium-sized companies. These equity securities generally include common stocks and may also include real estate investment trusts. Small- and medium-sized companies are those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase fall within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small- and medium-sized companies. These equity securities generally include common stocks and may also include real estate investment trusts. Small- and medium-sized companies are those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase fall within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2500 Value Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses an approach to common stock investing developed by the fund's investment advisor. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of company size, industry type or geographic location, on a disciplined, consistent basis. In addition to investing in U.S. companies, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; dividend income may be a factor in portfolio selection but is secondary to the fund's principal objective. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the fund's sub-adviser believes are undervalued by the marketplace. The Sub-Adviser may invest in companies with any market capitalization, but will emphasize primarily large capitalization companies. Disciplined portfolio construction techniques are used to manage risk and ensure diversification through investments in a number of different industries and companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; dividend income may be a factor in portfolio selection but is secondary to the fund's principal objective. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the fund's sub-adviser believes are undervalued by the marketplace. The Sub-Adviser may invest in companies with any market capitalization, but will emphasize primarily large capitalization companies. Disciplined portfolio construction techniques are used to manage risk and ensure diversification through investments in a number of different industries and companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; dividend income may be a factor in portfolio selection but is secondary to the fund's principal objective. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies that the fund's sub-adviser believes are undervalued by the marketplace. The Sub-Adviser may invest in companies with any market capitalization, but will emphasize primarily large capitalization companies. Disciplined portfolio construction techniques are used to manage risk and ensure diversification through investments in a number of different industries and companies.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities that the portfolio managers expect will generate income (for example, by paying dividends).
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to generate current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. It invests significantly in fixed-income securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund normally invests in the fixed-income securities of companies located in at least three countries. It may invest in a broad range of fixed-income securities in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest across all fixed-income sectors, including U.S. and non-U.S. government and corporate debt securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in inflation-indexed securities (such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") or inflation-indexed securities from issuers other than the U.S. Treasury) or by gaining inflation protection through derivatives transactions, such as inflation (CPI) swaps or total return swaps linked to TIPS. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies that appear to offer superior opportunities for capital growth and most of which have a history of paying dividends. It may invest significantly in securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States. The investment adviser uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing the fund's assets.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the assets in equity securities of companies whose equity securities have a total market value of under $700,000,000. Equity securities consist of common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into common or preferred stock. It emphasizes a "value" style of investing. In deciding which securities to buy and which to sell, the Advisor will give primary consideration to fundamental factors.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
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. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. It invests in securities of companies that can benefit from innovation, exploit new technologies or provide products and services that meet the demands of an evolving global economy. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in issuers based outside the United States, including those based in developing countries.
The investment seeks long term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. It invests in securities of companies that can benefit from innovation, exploit new technologies or provide products and services that meet the demands of an evolving global economy. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in issuers based outside the United States, including those based in developing countries.
The investment seeks long term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth. It invests in securities of companies that can benefit from innovation, exploit new technologies or provide products and services that meet the demands of an evolving global economy. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in issuers based outside the United States, including those based in developing countries.
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 to earn a high level of current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. In pursuing its objective, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in below investment grade bonds of corporate issuers. These "high yield" securities (also known as "junk bonds") will generally be rated BB or lower by Standard & Poor's Rating Group ("S&P") or will be of equivalent quality rating from another Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization.
The investment seeks to earn a high level of current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. In pursuing its objective, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in below investment grade bonds of corporate issuers. These "high yield" securities (also known as "junk bonds") will generally be rated BB or lower by Standard & Poor's Rating Group ("S&P") or will be of equivalent quality rating from another Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal, state and local taxes for New York residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of New York or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from New York state income tax. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal, state and local taxes for New York residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of New York or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from New York state income tax. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of New Jersey personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New Jersey or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of New Jersey personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New Jersey or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of New Jersey personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New Jersey or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities 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 65% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities (such as preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants) of non-U.S. companies with market capitalizations greater than $1 billion. It normally invests significantly in securities 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 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 to provide safety of principal and maximize total return after taking account of federal, state and local taxes for New York residents. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a portfolio of municipal securities issued by the State of New York or its political subdivisions, or otherwise exempt from New York state income tax. It invests at least 80% of its total assets in municipal securities rated A, or better by national rating agencies, and comparably rated municipal notes. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with a market capitalization that does not exceed that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The portfolio managers look for stocks of smaller-sized companies they believe will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor.
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 to obtain a high total return, through a combination of income and capital appreciation in the value of its shares. The fund pursues its objective of obtaining a high total return by seeking out and investing in companies which the Advisor believes have the potential for superior returns. It normally invests at least 80% of the assets in publicly traded equity securities of such companies (such as common stock, preferred stock and securities convertible into common or preferred stock), including equity securities of closed-end funds. The fund may also invest in common and preferred shares of closed-end investment companies.
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; future income is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to take advantage of investment opportunities generated by changes in international trade patterns and economic and political relationships by investing in common stocks of companies located around the world. In pursuing its investment objective, it invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital; future income is a secondary objective. The fund seeks to take advantage of investment opportunities generated by changes in international trade patterns and economic and political relationships by investing in common stocks of companies located around the world. In pursuing its investment objective, it invests primarily in common stocks that the investment adviser believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and New York State and City income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of New York or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from New York state income tax.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
The investment seeks maximum total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in convertible securities. Convertible securities include, but are not limited to, corporate bonds, debentures, notes or preferred stocks and their hybrids that can be converted into (exchanged for) equity securities or other securities (such as warrants or options) that provide an opportunity for equity participation.
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 the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents, but maintains a sizeable portion of the fund's assets in equity securities. The fund invests 45% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 49% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 6% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in equity securities, but maintains a portion of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents. The fund invests 79% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 20% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 1% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
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 earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Ohio personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Ohio or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Ohio state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Ohio personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Ohio or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Ohio state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and State of Ohio personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Ohio or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Ohio state income tax.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in equity securities, but maintains a sizeable portion of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents. The fund invests 64% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 32% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 4% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents, but maintains a portion of the fund's assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks maximum 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 companies with smaller market capitalizations. It currently defines companies with smaller market capitalizations as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. The advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents, but maintains a portion of the fund's assets in equity securities.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in equity securities, but maintains a sizeable portion of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents. The fund invests 64% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 32% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 4% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents, but maintains a sizeable portion of the fund's assets in equity securities. The fund invests 45% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 49% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 6% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy generally invests in equity securities. However, if the portfolio managers believe it is prudent, the fund may invest a portion of its assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalent securities. The fund invests 100% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy emphasizes investments in equity securities, but maintains a portion of the fund's assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents. The fund invests 79% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks, 20% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in bonds, and 1% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in cash equivalents.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. 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 securities of companies that are tied economically to countries with emerging securities markets-that is, countries with securities markets that are, in the opinion of the portfolio managers, less sophisticated than more developed markets in terms of participation by investors, analyst coverage, liquidity andu002For regulation.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. 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 securities of companies that are tied economically to countries with emerging securities markets-that is, countries with securities markets that are, in the opinion of the portfolio managers, less sophisticated than more developed markets in terms of participation by investors, analyst coverage, liquidity andu002For regulation.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. 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 securities of companies that are tied economically to countries with emerging securities markets-that is, countries with securities markets that are, in the opinion of the portfolio managers, less sophisticated than more developed markets in terms of participation by investors, analyst coverage, liquidity andu002For regulation.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund invests in other American Century Investments mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Its asset allocation strategy generally invests in equity securities. However, if the portfolio managers believe it is prudent, the fund may invest a portion of its assets in fixed-income securities and cash equivalent securities. The fund invests 100% of its assets in underlying funds that invest in stocks.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Pennsylvania or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Pennsylvania state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Pennsylvania or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Pennsylvania state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Pennsylvania or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Pennsylvania state income tax.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and income. The fund normally invests between 40% and 75% of its net assets in equity securities and at least 25% of its net assets in fixed income securities that are "investment grade," rated at the time of purchase within the four highest ratings categories assigned by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization, or, if not rated, found by the Adviser under guidelines approved by the Trusts Board of Trustees to be of comparable quality. The equity portion of the fund consists of investments in companies of all market capitalization, including large, mid and small.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of securities of undervalued U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The team seeks to invest in what the team considers to be high quality, undervalued companies with strong balance sheets and shareholder-oriented management teams. Under normal market conditions, the fund primarily invests in common stocks and other equity securities, both within and outside the U.S.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest up to 35% of the fund's total assets at market value at the time of purchase in emerging and less developed markets. Under normal market conditions, it is substantially fully invested in common stocks and similar securities, and invests at least 65% of its net assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in common stocks and other securities of small- and mid-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 65% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests in developed markets and emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The focus of the investment process is on individual companies, not on selection of countries or regions. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests no less than 80% of its total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents), measured at market value at the time of purchase, in common stocks and other securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest in emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including depositary receipts). Its investments in non-U.S. securities may include investments in developed markets, as well as emerging and less developed markets. The fund invests in common stocks and other securities of companies across a broad capitalization range.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in that index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. growth companies across a broad capitalization range. The team seeks to invest in companies that the advisor believes possess franchise characteristics, are benefiting from an accelerating profit cycle and are trading at a discount to its estimate of private market value.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of small companies. It defines a small company as one with a market capitalization less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with high current income as its primary objective and, as its secondary objective, capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in high-yield debt instruments (commonly referred to as "junk" bonds or securities). It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in debt instruments of foreign issuers. The fund may invest in debt instruments of any maturity and does not seek to maintain a particular dollar-weighted average maturity.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests primarily in debt obligations such as bonds, notes and debentures, and bills issued by U.S. corporations or the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and fixed income ETFs. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration between three and five years.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 equity securities of companies that are associated with natural resources, including those companies that are principally or substantially engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, extraction, distribution or sale of materials, energy or goods related to the Energy, Materials, Agriculture or Commodity-Related Industrials sectors.
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund invests in securities that, in the opinion of Yorktown Management & Research Company, Inc. (the "Adviser"), offer the opportunity for growth of capital. It can include stocks of any size, within any sector, and at times the Adviser may emphasize one or more particular sectors. The fund may also invest in other U.S. and foreign securities, including securities convertible into common stock and securities issued through private placements, and securities issued by investment companies ("underlying funds").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of a limited number of large, carefully selected, high-quality U.S. companies. It invests primarily in the domestic equity securities of companies selected by the fund's Adviser for their growth potential within various market sectors. The fund emphasizes investments in large, seasoned companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-capitalization companies. It may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds in lieu of making direct investments in securities.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental research process to construct a diversified portfolio of emerging market companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in equity securities of issuers domiciled, headquartered, or whose primary business activities or principal trading markets are in emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of securities of undervalued U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The team seeks to invest in what the team considers to be high quality, undervalued companies with strong balance sheets and shareholder-oriented management teams. Under normal market conditions, the fund primarily invests in common stocks and other equity securities, both within and outside the U.S.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in equity securities or instruments that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest in securities both within and outside the U.S., including emerging and less developed markets. Securities in which the fund may invest may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, depositary receipts and rights and warrants to buy common stocks.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest up to 35% of the fund's total assets at market value at the time of purchase in emerging and less developed markets. Under normal market conditions, it is substantially fully invested in common stocks and similar securities, and invests at least 65% of its net assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in common stocks and other securities of small- and mid-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 65% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests in developed markets and emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The focus of the investment process is on individual companies, not on selection of countries or regions. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests no less than 80% of its total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents), measured at market value at the time of purchase, in common stocks and other securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest in emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including depositary receipts). Its investments in non-U.S. securities may include investments in developed markets, as well as emerging and less developed markets. The fund invests in common stocks and other securities of companies across a broad capitalization range.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in that index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. growth companies across a broad capitalization range. The team seeks to invest in companies that the advisor believes possess franchise characteristics, are benefiting from an accelerating profit cycle and are trading at a discount to its estimate of private market value.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of small companies. It defines a small company as one with a market capitalization less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks income consistent with the preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities that, in the Adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for income consistent with preservation of capital. Its portfolio will have an average aggregate maturity of not more than three years. The fund seeks to provide diversification by allocating its investments among various areas of the fixed income markets. It primarily invests in the investment grade debt securities of various types.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests its assets in a variety of equity and debt securities. It also invests in the securities of other open-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, but reserves the right to invest fund assets in other equity and debt securities as it deems appropriate in seeking to achieve the fund's investment objective. The Adviser does not presently intend to invest fund assets in individual equity or debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high current income, as well as growth of capital and income. The fund may invest in the common stock of U.S. and foreign issuers and in other U.S. and foreign securities. The Adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the advisor believes attractive investment opportunities exist. Although the Adviser considers ratings in determining whether securities convertible into common stock or debt securities are appropriate investments for the fund, such securities may include investments rated below investment grade, commonly known to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks current income with limited credit risk. The fund invests in securities that, in the adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for current income with limited credit risk. The adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the adviser believes attractive investment opportunities exist. The adviser may sell a security or redeem shares of an underlying fund given a variety of circumstances.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests its assets in a variety of equity and debt securities. It also invests in the securities of other open-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, but reserves the right to invest fund assets in other equity and debt securities as it deems appropriate in seeking to achieve the fund's investment objective. The Adviser does not presently intend to invest fund assets in individual equity or debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks income consistent with the preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities that, in the Adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for income consistent with preservation of capital. Its portfolio will have an average aggregate maturity of not more than three years. The fund seeks to provide diversification by allocating its investments among various areas of the fixed income markets. It primarily invests in the investment grade debt securities of various types.
The investment seeks total return using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 growth of capital. The fund invests in securities that, in the opinion of Yorktown Management & Research Company, Inc. (the "Adviser"), offer the opportunity for growth of capital. It can include stocks of any size, within any sector, and at times the Adviser may emphasize one or more particular sectors. The fund may also invest in other U.S. and foreign securities, including securities convertible into common stock and securities issued through private placements, and securities issued by investment companies ("underlying funds").
The investment seeks current income with limited credit risk. The fund invests in securities that, in the adviser's opinion, offer the opportunity for current income with limited credit risk. The adviser invests directly in equity or debt securities when the adviser believes attractive investment opportunities exist. The adviser may sell a security or redeem shares of an underlying fund given a variety of circumstances.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) companies. The advisor intends to invest in a number of different countries. It may invest a significant part of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest without limit in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) companies. The advisor intends to invest in a number of different countries. It may invest a significant part of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest without limit in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) companies. The advisor intends to invest in a number of different countries. It may invest a significant part of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest without limit in emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests its assets in a variety of equity and debt securities. It also invests in the securities of other open-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, but reserves the right to invest fund assets in other equity and debt securities as it deems appropriate in seeking to achieve the fund's investment objective. The Adviser does not presently intend to invest fund assets in individual equity or debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 using a strategy that seeks to protect against U.S. inflation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-linked debt securities. It invests primarily in investment-grade securities, but may also invest a portion of its assets in high-yield securities, or junk bonds. The fund also may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed-income securities that are not linked to inflation. It may invest up to 20% 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 primarily in a portfolio of equity securities of companies that are undervalued in the opinion of the fund's adviser, Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. (the "Advisor"). When selecting common stocks for investment by the fund, the Advisor focuses on company valuation, looking for significant discrepancies between its own appraisal of the intrinsic value of a prospective investment and the market price of the investment. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a portfolio of equity securities of companies that are undervalued in the opinion of the fund's adviser, Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. (the "Advisor"). When selecting common stocks for investment by the fund, the Advisor focuses on company valuation, looking for significant discrepancies between its own appraisal of the intrinsic value of a prospective investment and the market price of the investment. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks long-term total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of equity real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and companies of any size market capitalization which primarily own, manage and invest in underlying real estate assets. Therefore, it invests at least 25% of its net assets (i.e., concentrates) in the real estate industry. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in securities of equity real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and companies of any size market capitalization which primarily own, manage and invest in underlying real estate assets. Therefore, it invests at least 25% of its net assets (i.e., concentrates) in the real estate industry. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with a total return that exceeds the rate of inflation over the long-term. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in inflation-protected debt securities. These securities include inflation-indexed bonds of varying maturities issued by the U.S. government and non-U.S. governments, their agencies or instrumentalities, and U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. The advisor currently intends to focus on inflation-protected debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. It invests only in securities rated investment grade.
The investment seeks income and secondarily seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration of less than three and one-half years. It normally invests at least 65% of its net assets in interest-bearing bonds. The fund also invests in money market instruments.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks to achieve a high total return without, in the opinion of the Adviser, undue risk to principal. The Adviser allocates the fund's investments among a number of asset classes, including fixed-income securities, equity securities, and alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies. The fund seeks to have generally greater exposure to fixed-income securities than equity securities or alternative asset classes and alternative investment strategies.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase or that are within the market capitalization range of companies in the S&P 500 Index (the index) at the time of purchase. It may invest in derivatives, such as futures (including equity futures and index futures) for cash equitization purposes.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation, while incorporating Catholic values investing principles in the investment process. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. It primarily invests in companies the Adviser believes are likely to have above-average growth in revenues andu002For earnings, above-average returns on shareholders' equity, potential for above-average capital appreciation, andu002For companies the Adviser believes have attractive relative valuations.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI World Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It invests significantly (at least 40%) in companies (i) organized or located outside the U.S., (ii) whose primary trading market is located outside the U.S. or (iii) doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S., which the fund's manager considers as a company that derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the U.S. or has at least 50% of its assets outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI World Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It invests significantly (at least 40%) in companies (i) organized or located outside the U.S., (ii) whose primary trading market is located outside the U.S. or (iii) doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S., which the fund's manager considers as a company that derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the U.S. or has at least 50% of its assets outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI World Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It invests significantly (at least 40%) in companies (i) organized or located outside the U.S., (ii) whose primary trading market is located outside the U.S. or (iii) doing a substantial amount of business outside the U.S., which the fund's manager considers as a company that derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the U.S. or has at least 50% of its assets outside the U.S.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI EAFE Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity and equity-related instruments (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps, swaps on equity index futures, depositary receipts and real estate investment trusts or securities with similar characteristics). The fund will invest in companies with a broad range of market capitalizations, including smaller capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI EAFE Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity and equity-related instruments (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps, swaps on equity index futures, depositary receipts and real estate investment trusts or securities with similar characteristics). The fund will invest in companies with a broad range of market capitalizations, including smaller capitalization companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to outperform, after expenses, the MSCI EAFE Index while seeking to control its tracking error relative to this benchmark. It will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity and equity-related instruments (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds, equity index futures, equity index swaps, swaps on equity index futures, depositary receipts and real estate investment trusts or securities with similar characteristics). The fund will invest in companies with a broad range of market capitalizations, including smaller capitalization companies.
The investment seeks positive absolute returns. The fund allocates its assets among four major asset classes (commodities, currencies, fixed income and equities). It gains exposure to asset classes by investing in more than 100 futures contracts, futures-related instruments, forwards and swaps, including, but not limited to, commodity futures, forwards and swaps; currencies and currency futures and forwards; equity index futures and equity swaps; bond futures and swaps; and interest rate futures and swaps. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks positive absolute returns. The fund allocates its assets among four major asset classes (commodities, currencies, fixed income and equities). It gains exposure to asset classes by investing in more than 100 futures contracts, futures-related instruments, forwards and swaps, including, but not limited to, commodity futures, forwards and swaps; currencies and currency futures and forwards; equity index futures and equity swaps; bond futures and swaps; and interest rate futures and swaps. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks positive absolute returns. The fund allocates its assets among four major asset classes (commodities, currencies, fixed income and equities). It gains exposure to asset classes by investing in more than 100 futures contracts, futures-related instruments, forwards and swaps, including, but not limited to, commodity futures, forwards and swaps; currencies and currency futures and forwards; equity index futures and equity swaps; bond futures and swaps; and interest rate futures and swaps. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates assets among major asset classes (including, but not limited to, developed market equities, nominal and inflation-linked government bonds issued by developed countries, developed and emerging market currencies, and commodities). It will generally have some level of investment in the majority of asset classes and Instruments but there is no stated limit on the percentage of assets the fund can invest in a particular Instrument or the percentage of assets the fund will allocate to any one asset class, and at times the fund may focus on a small number of Instruments or asset classes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates assets among major asset classes (including, but not limited to, developed market equities, nominal and inflation-linked government bonds issued by developed countries, developed and emerging market currencies, and commodities). It will generally have some level of investment in the majority of asset classes and Instruments but there is no stated limit on the percentage of assets the fund can invest in a particular Instrument or the percentage of assets the fund will allocate to any one asset class, and at times the fund may focus on a small number of Instruments or asset classes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund allocates assets among major asset classes (including, but not limited to, developed market equities, nominal and inflation-linked government bonds issued by developed countries, developed and emerging market currencies, and commodities). It will generally have some level of investment in the majority of asset classes and Instruments but there is no stated limit on the percentage of assets the fund can invest in a particular Instrument or the percentage of assets the fund will allocate to any one asset class, and at times the fund may focus on a small number of Instruments or asset classes. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in smallu002Fmid cap undervalued companies that show strong potential for growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies that have market capitalizations within the range of the companies in the Russell 2500TM Index, measured at the time of initial purchase.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth by engaging in merger arbitrage. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies (both U.S. and foreign) that are involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Merger arbitrage is a highly specialized investment approach designed to profit from the successful completion of mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth by engaging in merger arbitrage. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies (both U.S. and foreign) that are involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Merger arbitrage is a highly specialized investment approach designed to profit from the successful completion of mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth by engaging in merger arbitrage. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies (both U.S. and foreign) that are involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Merger arbitrage is a highly specialized investment approach designed to profit from the successful completion of mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks total return. The fund seeks to achieve its objective of total return, by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities. Total return is composed of both income and capital appreciation. As a Balanced Fund, under normal circumstances, the fund will invest up to 70%, but not less than 25% of its total assets in equity securities. Further, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 30%, but not less than 25% of its total assets in fixed income securities, cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks to provide high current income and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. It invests in a diversified, all-cap portfolio of income-producing equity securities with yields that the subadviser believes will exceed that of the Russell 3000 Value Index. The fund invests primarily in dividend paying common stocks, publicly traded partnerships ("PTPs"), and real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of companies of any size in order to provide investors access to superior opportunities in companies of all market capitalizations. The essence of the fund's strategy is a combination of patience and stock selection. The fund seeks to hold investments for a relatively long period of time-generally three to five years or more. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2050) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks to achieve capital growth by engaging in merger arbitrage. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies (both U.S. and foreign) that are involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Merger arbitrage is a highly specialized investment approach designed to profit from the successful completion of mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in smallu002Fmid cap undervalued companies that show strong potential for growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies that have market capitalizations within the range of the companies in the Russell 2500TM Index, measured at the time of initial purchase.
The investment seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and equity securities (including common and preferred stock, and convertible securities) of domestic and foreign issuers. The fund will provide exposure to investments that are economically tied to at least three different countries, including the U.S.
The investment seeks to provide high current income and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. It invests in a diversified, all-cap portfolio of income-producing equity securities with yields that the subadviser believes will exceed that of the Russell 3000 Value Index. The fund invests primarily in dividend paying common stocks, publicly traded partnerships ("PTPs"), and real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. The fund invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. It invests in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. The subadviser considers small- and mid-capitalization companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2500 Index. Value investing involves buying stocks that the subadviser believes are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 equity securities of companies that are associated with natural resources, including those companies that are principally or substantially engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, extraction, distribution or sale of materials, energy or goods related to the Energy, Materials, Agriculture or Commodity-Related Industrials sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 equity securities of companies that are associated with natural resources, including those companies that are principally or substantially engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, extraction, distribution or sale of materials, energy or goods related to the Energy, Materials, Agriculture or Commodity-Related Industrials sectors.
The investment seeks current income and capital preservation while maintaining liquidity. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest its assets in debt obligations, other fixed income securities and related investments. It may invest in all types of U.S. dollar denominated short-term debt instruments, including bank obligations, commercial paper and asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agency or instrumentality securities, corporate loans, corporate debt securities, structured instruments and repurchase agreements.
The investment seeks current income and capital preservation while maintaining liquidity. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest its assets in debt obligations, other fixed income securities and related investments. It may invest in all types of U.S. dollar denominated short-term debt instruments, including bank obligations, commercial paper and asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agency or instrumentality securities, corporate loans, corporate debt securities, structured instruments and repurchase agreements.
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 current income and capital preservation while maintaining liquidity. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest its assets in debt obligations, other fixed income securities and related investments. It may invest in all types of U.S. dollar denominated short-term debt instruments, including bank obligations, commercial paper and asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agency or instrumentality securities, corporate loans, corporate debt securities, structured instruments and repurchase agreements.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2020) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2040) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2045) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-cap companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. The fund's manager considers small-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. The subadviser considers small- and mid-capitalization companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2500 Index. Value investing involves buying stocks that the subadviser believes are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth.
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 companies with market capitalizations comparable to those of companies included in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index. Under normal market and other conditions, the Advisor expects to maintain a weighted-average market capitalization between 50% and 200% of the weighted-average market capitalization of the securities in the MSCI World Small-Cap Index.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of small-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies are defined as companies that have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index on the last business day of the month in which its most recent reconstitution was completed.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-cap companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. The fund's manager considers small-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks total return from long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, and other real estate industry companies, such as real estate operating companies, or REOCs. It invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. Under normal circumstances, it invests significantly (at least 40%--unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by the Adviser) in securities of non-U.S. companies. In addition, the fund invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. The subadviser considers small- and mid-capitalization companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2500 Index. Value investing involves buying stocks that the subadviser believes are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of securities of undervalued U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The team seeks to invest in what the team considers to be high quality, undervalued companies with strong balance sheets and shareholder-oriented management teams. Under normal market conditions, the fund primarily invests in common stocks and other equity securities, both within and outside the U.S.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in equity securities or instruments that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest in securities both within and outside the U.S., including emerging and less developed markets. Securities in which the fund may invest may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, depositary receipts and rights and warrants to buy common stocks.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest up to 35% of the fund's total assets at market value at the time of purchase in emerging and less developed markets. Under normal market conditions, it is substantially fully invested in common stocks and similar securities, and invests at least 65% of its net assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in common stocks and other securities of small- and mid-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 65% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests in developed markets and emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The focus of the investment process is on individual companies, not on selection of countries or regions. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests no less than 80% of its total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents), measured at market value at the time of purchase, in common stocks and other securities of non-U.S. companies. The fund invests primarily in developed markets but also may invest in emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets at market value at the time of purchase in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including depositary receipts). Its investments in non-U.S. securities may include investments in developed markets, as well as emerging and less developed markets. The fund invests in common stocks and other securities of companies across a broad capitalization range.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the index.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
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 maximum long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of medium-sized companies. It defines a medium-sized company as one with a market capitalization greater than the market capitalization of the smallest company in the Russell Midcap Index and less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in that index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental investment process to construct a diversified portfolio of U.S. and non-U.S. growth companies across a broad capitalization range. The team seeks to invest in companies that the advisor believes possess franchise characteristics, are benefiting from an accelerating profit cycle and are trading at a discount to its estimate of private market value.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in the common stocks of small companies. It defines a small company as one with a market capitalization less than three times the weighted average market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks maximum long-term capital growth. The fund's investment team employs a fundamental research process to construct a diversified portfolio of emerging market companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests no less than 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes at market value at the time of purchase in equity securities of issuers domiciled, headquartered, or whose primary business activities or principal trading markets are in emerging and less developed markets.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2030) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2025) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other companies engaged in the real estate industry. The portfolio managers look for real estate securities they believe will provide superior returns, focusing on companies with the potential for stock price appreciation, plus sustainable growth of cash flow to investors. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The target date in the fund name (2035) refers to the approximate year an investor plans to retire and likely would stop making new investments in the fund.
The investment seeks to provide high current income and, secondarily, long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. It invests in a diversified, all-cap portfolio of income-producing equity securities with yields that the subadviser believes will exceed that of the Russell 3000 Value Index. The fund invests primarily in dividend paying common stocks, publicly traded partnerships ("PTPs"), and real estate investment trusts ("REITs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-cap companies that the subadviser believes are undervalued. Value investing involves buying stocks that are out of favor andu002For undervalued in comparison to their peers or their prospects for growth. The fund's manager considers small-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations at the time of acquisition within the range of capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks to achieve as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital, the maintenance of liquidity and the differing average maturity of investments held by the fund. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes) in mortgage investments and mortgage-related instruments. Under normal market and interest rate conditions, it seeks to maintain a minimum duration of a 1-Year U.S. Treasury Note and a maximum duration of a 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
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 maximum capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of smaller, lesser-known companies whose stocks are traded in the U.S. markets. It normally invests in companies that the Adviser believes are in an early stage or transitional point in their development and have above average prospects for growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of small-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies are defined as companies that have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index on the last business day of the month in which its most recent reconstitution was completed.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in common stocks of small-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies are defined as companies that have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index on the last business day of the month in which its most recent reconstitution was completed.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The adviser expected that no more than 25% of the fund's total assets will be dedicated to initial and variation margin payments relating to the fund's derivative transactions. The advisor expects that under normal market conditions the fund will invest at least 75% of its total assets in money market and other short-term, high-quality securities. The fund will concentrate its investments in the financial services industry, which means it will normally invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities and other obligations of issuers in such industry.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on absolute (positive) returns, low volatility and low correlation to the equity and fixed income markets. The fund primarily invests in fixed income securities of any maturity issued by the U.S. government or its agencies, collateralized or corporate debt of any credit rating.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on absolute returns and low sensitivity to traditional financial market indices such as the S&P 500. The fund's investment adviser, believes that there are important benefits that come from investing through skilled asset managers whose strategies, when combined, seek to provide attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns, with lower volatility and low sensitivity to traditional market measures. Absolute selects the fund's Subadvisers and determines the portion of the fund's assets to be allocated to each Subadviser.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on absolute (positive) returns, low volatility and low correlation to the equity and fixed income markets. The fund primarily invests in fixed income securities of any maturity issued by the U.S. government or its agencies, collateralized or corporate debt of any credit rating.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
The investment seeks income and long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on absolute (positive) returns, low volatility and low correlation to the equity and fixed income markets. The fund primarily invests in fixed income securities of any maturity issued by the U.S. government or its agencies, collateralized or corporate debt of any credit rating.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The adviser expected that no more than 25% of the fund's total assets will be dedicated to initial and variation margin payments relating to the fund's derivative transactions. The advisor expects that under normal market conditions the fund will invest at least 75% of its total assets in money market and other short-term, high-quality securities. The fund will concentrate its investments in the financial services industry, which means it will normally invest at least 25% of its total assets in securities and other obligations of issuers in such industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. 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 the fund's investments among asset classes in response to changing market, economic, and political factors and events that the portfolio managers responsible for allocation believe may affect the value of the fund's investments.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining safety of principal. Under normal market conditions, the fund buys short-term debt securities and will invest at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. government securities. In addition, the fund may invest a portion of its assets in investment-grade debt securities, including debt securities of U.S. companies, and non-U.S. government mortgage-backed, asset-backed and other fixed-income securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return; as a secondary objective, the fund seeks a high level of income. The fund invests at least 65% of its assets in investment-grade, non-money market debt securities. No more than 10% of the fund's assets may be invested in non-dollar denominated debt securities. The weighted average duration of the fund's portfolio must be three years or shorter.
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 of issuers in the Asia Pacific region (except Japanese issuers), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers. The fund's common stock investments also include China-A shares.
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 of issuers in the Asia Pacific region (except Japanese issuers), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers. The fund's common stock investments also include China-A shares.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of smallcap and midcap companies. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. Smallcap or midcap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index, respectively, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
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 equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total market capitalization between (1) the higher of (a) $5 billion or (b) the company in either the Russell 2000 Growth Index or the MSCI USA Small Cap Index with the highest capitalization, and (2) the company in either index with the lowest capitalization, at any time during the most recent 12-month period as reported by either index. Both indexes are broad-based indexes of small capitalization stocks.
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 of issuers in the Asia Pacific region (except Japanese issuers), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers. The fund's common stock investments also include China-A shares.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
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 of issuers in the Asia Pacific region (except Japanese issuers), and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in equity securities and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes and may invest a significant amount of its net assets in the securities of small- and mid-capitalization issuers. The fund's common stock investments also include China-A shares.
The investment seeks total real return. The fund's asset allocation strategy seeks to diversify its investments among equity securities, debt securities, U.S. Treasury inflation-indexed securities, commodity-related investments and real estate-related investments, all in an effort to provide investors total real return. Total real return is total return reduced by the expected impact of inflation. The fund's investment strategy has been designed in an effort to protect the fund's investors from the effects of rising U.S. inflation.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers of all market capitalizations that are considered by the fund's portfolio managers to have potential for earnings or revenue growth. The principal type of equity securities in which it invests is common stock. The fund does not invest in companies whose primary business involves alcohol, tobacco or gambling. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, including up to 10% of its net assets in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
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 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 the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of issuers of all market capitalizations that are considered by the fund's portfolio managers to have potential for earnings or revenue growth. The principal type of equity securities in which it invests is common stock. The fund does not invest in companies whose primary business involves alcohol, tobacco or gambling. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, including up to 10% of its net assets in emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of smallcap and midcap companies. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. Smallcap or midcap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index, respectively, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2050 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of companies of any size that the manager believes demonstrate promising growth potential. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. It may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business within a single sector, including the information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care sectors.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of smaller-capitalization U.S. companies. The portfolio managers consider small companies to be those that, at the time of investment, have a market capitalization not greater than that of the largest company in the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment grade securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") of real estate and real-estate related issuers.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment grade securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") of real estate and real-estate related issuers.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment grade securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") of real estate and real-estate related issuers.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment grade securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") of real estate and real-estate related issuers.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of real estate and real estate-related issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It may invest up to 30% of its net assets in below-investment grade securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") of real estate and real-estate related issuers.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 79% of its assets in stocks, 20% of its assets in bonds, and 1% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return consistent with its asset mix. The fund's asset allocation strategy diversifies investments among equity securities, bonds and money market instruments. It usually invests 64% of its assets in stocks, 32% of its assets in bonds, and 4% of its assets in cash equivalents. The fund also invests in a variety of debt securities payable in U.S. and foreign currencies. It may invest in any type of U.S. or foreign equity security that meets certain fundamental and technical standards. The fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in below investment-grade securities.
The investment seeks current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the maturity and quality standards, and to preserve capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and that do not subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests primarily in debt securities rated AA- or better or Aa3 or better, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality. Its aggregate portfolio will have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years.
The investment seeks current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the maturity and quality standards, and to preserve capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from regular federal income tax and that do not subject the investors to federal alternative minimum tax. The fund invests primarily in debt securities rated AA- or better or Aa3 or better, or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality. Its aggregate portfolio will have a dollar-weighted average effective maturity no greater than three years.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The fund invests predominantly in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that each invest primarily in domestic or foreign (1) equity securities, (2) fixed-income securities, (3) alternativeu002Fspecialty securities or (4) cash equivalents. The adviser defines equity securities to include ETFs that invest primarily in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. It invests at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) measured at the time of purchase in ETFs.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The fund invests predominantly in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that each invest primarily in domestic or foreign (1) equity securities, (2) fixed-income securities, (3) alternativeu002Fspecialty securities or (4) cash equivalents. The adviser defines equity securities to include ETFs that invest primarily in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. It invests at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) measured at the time of purchase in ETFs.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The fund invests predominantly in exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that each invest primarily in domestic or foreign (1) equity securities, (2) fixed-income securities, (3) alternativeu002Fspecialty securities or (4) cash equivalents. The adviser defines equity securities to include ETFs that invest primarily in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. It invests at least 80% of its assets (defined as net assets plus any borrowing for investment purposes) measured at the time of purchase in ETFs.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
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 capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in small cap companies. The portfolio managers consider small cap companies to include those with market capitalizations no larger than that of the largest company in the S&P Small Cap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of smallcap and midcap companies. Equity securities include common or preferred stocks that are listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges. Smallcap or midcap companies are companies that, at the time of purchase, have total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2500 Growth Index or the Russell Midcap Growth Index, respectively, as reported by the indexes as of the most recent quarter-end.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 85% of its net assets in foreign and domestic equity securities including both long and short positions. Normally, the companies in which the fund invests represent ten major economic or market sectors: consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financial services, technology, industrials, utilities, communication services, materials and real estate. It avoids investments in companies that have significant involvement in the tobacco, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical diagnostic services and products, gambling and liquor industries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. In addition, under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. It primarily invests in common stock and preferred stock of U.S. small-capitalization companies. The fund invests in an unrestricted opportunity set, pursuing quality companies with growth oriented characteristics.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities. The portfolio managers also may buy investment-grade debt securities with interest payments exempt from regular federal income tax, but not exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of mid-capitalization issuers. The principal type of equity security in which the fund invests is common stock. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues opportunistic growth by investing in a global universe of companies that are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes. The Adviser employs a combination of "top-down" and "bottom-up" investment processes with the goal of identifying securities of companies worldwide, fitting into sustainable investment themes. The Adviser identifies sustainable investment themes that are broadly consistent with achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks to provide total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices, and as a secondary objective, capital preservation. The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by building a portfolio that includes Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and two affiliated money market funds, Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio. It is designed for investors who expect to need all or most of their money in the fund at retirement and for investors who plan to withdraw the value of their account in the fund gradually after retirement. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks federal tax-exempt current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal debt securities that (1) pay interest that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (2) do not produce income that will be considered to be an item of preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. At least 80% of its net assets will normally be invested in investment grade municipal debt securities. The advisor will attempt to maintain a dollar-weighted average effective portfolio maturity of five years or less.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 70% of its net assets in equity securities believed to have the potential for capital appreciation. In addition to common stocks, exchange traded funds that invest primarily in equity securities, warrants, convertible bonds and preferred stock are considered equity securities for purposes of the equity allocation.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 70% of its net assets in equity securities believed to have the potential for capital appreciation. In addition to common stocks, exchange traded funds that invest primarily in equity securities, warrants, convertible bonds and preferred stock are considered equity securities for purposes of the equity allocation.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 70% of its net assets in equity securities believed to have the potential for capital appreciation. In addition to common stocks, exchange traded funds that invest primarily in equity securities, warrants, convertible bonds and preferred stock are considered equity securities for purposes of the equity allocation.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of medium-sized companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time, using an investment strategy developed by the fund's investment advisor. In implementing this strategy, the portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. Management of the fund is based on the belief that durable franchises in a growing industry can sustain above average earnings growth.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks to obtain high current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing securities. Its portfolio will typically include a high proportion, perhaps even 100%, of high-yieldu002Fhigh-risk securities rated below investment grade. The bonds the fund purchases can be of any maturity but the average effective weighted maturity of the fund's portfolio will normally be within one year of the average maturity of the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund generally invests in equity securities of small-capitalization issuers. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in fixed-income securities such as investment-grade debt securities and longer-term U.S. government securities. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may at times invest a significant amount of its assets in cash and cash equivalents.
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 high after-tax current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests its assets in a combination of tax-exempt obligations and taxable debt obligations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt obligations. The fund's average portfolio maturity, at the time of investment, will be two years or less. The obligations in which the fund invests must, at the time of investment, be rated investment grade, as determined by the various rating agencies, or if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser.
The investment seeks high after-tax current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests its assets in a combination of tax-exempt obligations and taxable debt obligations. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt obligations. The fund's average portfolio maturity, at the time of investment, will be two years or less. The obligations in which the fund invests must, at the time of investment, be rated investment grade, as determined by the various rating agencies, or if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Adviser.
The investment seeks to obtain high current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing securities. Its portfolio will typically include a high proportion, perhaps even 100%, of high-yieldu002Fhigh-risk securities rated below investment grade. The bonds the fund purchases can be of any maturity but the average effective weighted maturity of the fund's portfolio will normally be within one year of the average maturity of the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged.
The investment seeks to obtain high current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing securities. Its portfolio will typically include a high proportion, perhaps even 100%, of high-yieldu002Fhigh-risk securities rated below investment grade. The bonds the fund purchases can be of any maturity but the average effective weighted maturity of the fund's portfolio will normally be within one year of the average maturity of the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged.
The investment seeks to obtain high current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing securities. Its portfolio will typically include a high proportion, perhaps even 100%, of high-yieldu002Fhigh-risk securities rated below investment grade. The bonds the fund purchases can be of any maturity but the average effective weighted maturity of the fund's portfolio will normally be within one year of the average maturity of the Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Total Return Index Value Unhedged.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 70% of its net assets in equity securities believed to have the potential for capital appreciation. In addition to common stocks, exchange traded funds that invest primarily in equity securities, warrants, convertible bonds and preferred stock are considered equity securities for purposes of the equity allocation.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. In addition, under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. It primarily invests in common stock and preferred stock of U.S. small-capitalization companies. The fund invests in an unrestricted opportunity set, pursuing quality companies with growth oriented characteristics.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
The investment seeks current income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund is a "fund of funds," meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles. The fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes as follow: 45% of its assets in equity securities (stock funds); 45% of its assets in fixed-income securities (bond funds); and 10% of its assets in cash equivalents (money market funds). The neutral mix of One Choice In Retirement Portfolio is expected to remain fixed over time.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks capital growth. The fund invests primarily in securities of companies located in at least three developed countries world-wide (excluding the United States). Under normal market conditions, the fund's portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings, revenues or key business fundamentals are not only growing, but growing at an accelerating pace.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It will invest in securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in developing and emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It will invest in securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in developing and emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It will invest in securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in developing and emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It will invest in securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in developing and emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in fixed income securities and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It will invest in securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in developing and emerging markets countries, i.e., those that are generally in the early stages of their industrial cycles.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks traded on major U.S. exchanges, markets and bulletin boards that the fund's adviser believes present the most favorable potential for capital appreciation. In selecting stocks for the fund's portfolio, the Adviser reviews public companies' financial statements to determine those companies that report substantial sales and earnings growth over the prior twelve months, plus a relatively low price to earnings ratio.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with current income as its primary objective and, as its secondary objective, preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in mortgage-related securities. Its investments in mortgage-related securities include investments in stripped mortgage-backed securities such as interest-only (IO) and principal-only (PO) securities. The fund may invest in debt instruments of any maturity and does not seek to maintain a particular dollar-weighted average maturity.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with current income as its primary objective and, as its secondary objective, preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in mortgage-related securities. Its investments in mortgage-related securities include investments in stripped mortgage-backed securities such as interest-only (IO) and principal-only (PO) securities. The fund may invest in debt instruments of any maturity and does not seek to maintain a particular dollar-weighted average maturity.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in income-producing securities, targeting an investment in such securities of at least 65% of its total assets. It seeks current income and capital growth from investments in a wide range of industries.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund normally invests in stocks of companies that the adviser believes will increase in value over time. The portfolio managers make their investment decisions based primarily on their analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts. The portfolio managers use a variety of analytical research tools and techniques to identify the stocks of larger-sized companies that meet their investment criteria. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers seek securities of companies whose earnings or revenues are not only growing, but growing at an accelerated pace.
The investment seeks maximum 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 equity securities of ultra micro-cap companies. The manager currently defines ultra micro-cap companies as those with market capitalizations less than two times the weighted average of the Russell Microcap Growth Index.
The investment seeks to maximize real after-tax return for investors subject to federal income taxes, without undue risk to principal. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade, municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal taxation. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated A or better or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade ("junk bonds").
The investment seeks to maximize real after-tax return for investors subject to federal income taxes, without undue risk to principal. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade, municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal taxation. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated A or better or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade ("junk bonds").
The investment seeks to maximize real after-tax return for investors subject to federal income taxes, without undue risk to principal. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade, municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal taxation. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated A or better or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade ("junk bonds").
The investment seeks to maximize real after-tax return for investors subject to federal income taxes, without undue risk to principal. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade, municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal taxation. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated A or better or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade ("junk bonds").
The investment seeks to maximize real after-tax return for investors subject to federal income taxes, without undue risk to principal. The fund pursues its objective by investing principally in high-quality, predominantly investment-grade, municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal taxation. It will invest at least 80% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated A or better or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in fixed-income securities rated BB or B or the equivalent by one or more national rating agencies, which are not investment-grade ("junk bonds").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount any borrowings for investment purposes) in U.S. companies. It normally invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $5 billion at the time of initial investment ("Focus Stocks") and may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $5 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities that the adviser believes offer growth opportunities at a reasonable price. The adviser will pursue an investment blend of equity securities of growth companies and value companies. Although the fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization, the adviser intends to focus its investments in the equity securities of medium to large U.S. companies (defined by the adviser as companies with market capitalizations above $1 billion at the time of investment).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities that the adviser believes offer growth opportunities at a reasonable price. The adviser will pursue an investment blend of equity securities of growth companies and value companies. Although the fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization, the adviser intends to focus its investments in the equity securities of medium to large U.S. companies (defined by the adviser as companies with market capitalizations above $1 billion at the time of investment).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities that the adviser believes offer growth opportunities at a reasonable price. The adviser will pursue an investment blend of equity securities of growth companies and value companies. Although the fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization, the adviser intends to focus its investments in the equity securities of medium to large U.S. companies (defined by the adviser as companies with market capitalizations above $1 billion at the time of investment).
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Virginia personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Virginia or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Virginia state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Virginia personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Virginia or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Virginia state income tax.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Virginia personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Virginia or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Virginia state income tax.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that the fund's investment advisor believes are significantly undervalued relative to the market based on fundamental accounting measures including book value (assets less liabilities), revenues, or cash flow. It has no percentage allocation for investments in small- or mid-capitalization companies, and the fund may invest up to 100% of its portfolio in the securities of these companies.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of large market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment.
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income exempt from both federal income tax and Commonwealth of Virginia personal income tax that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal AMT for certain taxpayers. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities of Virginia or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from Virginia state income tax.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses an approach to common stock investing developed by the fund's investment advisor. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of company size, industry type or geographic location, on a disciplined, consistent basis. In addition to investing in U.S. companies, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses an approach to common stock investing developed by the fund's investment advisor. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of company size, industry type or geographic location, on a disciplined, consistent basis. In addition to investing in U.S. companies, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses an approach to common stock investing developed by the fund's investment advisor. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of company size, industry type or geographic location, on a disciplined, consistent basis. In addition to investing in U.S. companies, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund uses an approach to common stock investing developed by the fund's investment advisor. This approach relies heavily on quantitative tools to identify attractive investment opportunities, regardless of company size, industry type or geographic location, on a disciplined, consistent basis. In addition to investing in U.S. companies, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies, including companies located in emerging markets when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks increasing dividend income over time, long-term growth of capital, and a reasonable level of current income. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the common stocks of dividend-paying companies that are expected to increase their dividends over time and to provide long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, all of its equity investments (which include common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common stock) and at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in companies meeting its religious criteria.
The investment seeks preservation of principal with a reasonable level of current income. The fund invests primarily (80% or more of its net assets, including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment-grade debt securities of domestic issuers, including the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities, corporations and municipalities and money market instruments. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities (which include preferred stocks, common stocks paying dividends and securities convertible into common stock) of domestic issuers or U.S. dollar-denominated foreign issuers of any market capitalization.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies believed by the Adviser to offer above-average potential for growth in revenues, profits or cash flow. Dividend and interest income are secondary considerations in investment selection. Under normal circumstances, all of its equity investments and at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in companies meeting its religious criteria. The fund may invest in companies of all sizes, including small and mid-cap companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks believed by the adviser to be priced at a discount to their true value according to the Adviser's criteria for value. Under normal circumstances, all of its equity investments (which include common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common stock) and at least 80% of its net assets will be invested in companies meeting its religious criteria. The fund invests in securities of established companies of various market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It will invest at least 60% of its net assets in common stocks issued by non-U.S. companies. Under normal circumstances, all of the fund's equity investments (which include common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common stock) and at least 80% of its net assets will be invested in companies meeting the fund's religious criteria. It invests in securities of established companies of various market capitalizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that the fund's investment advisor believes are significantly undervalued relative to the market based on fundamental accounting measures including book value (assets less liabilities), revenues, or cash flow. It has no percentage allocation for investments in small- or mid-capitalization companies, and the fund may invest up to 100% of its portfolio in the securities of these companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks total return. The fund normally invests in instruments that provide investment exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets, and in fixed-income securities. It may invest in instruments that provide economic exposure to developed and, to a limited extent, emerging market issuers. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in emerging market issuers and considers emerging market countries to be those included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund normally invests in instruments that provide investment exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets, and in fixed-income securities. It may invest in instruments that provide economic exposure to developed and, to a limited extent, emerging market issuers. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in emerging market issuers and considers emerging market countries to be those included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund normally invests in instruments that provide investment exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets, and in fixed-income securities. It may invest in instruments that provide economic exposure to developed and, to a limited extent, emerging market issuers. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in emerging market issuers and considers emerging market countries to be those included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return. The fund normally invests in instruments that provide investment exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets, and in fixed-income securities. It may invest in instruments that provide economic exposure to developed and, to a limited extent, emerging market issuers. The fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in emerging market issuers and considers emerging market countries to be those included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations of $5 billion or less at the time of investment. The fund's investments may include common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges (collectively, "stocks").
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through a combination of active allocation between asset classes and the use of both actively managed and passive strategies within those asset classes. It invests directly and indirectly in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt (commonly known as "junk bonds"), convertible bonds, emerging market debt and volatility-linked derivatives.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks capital growth and preservation consistent with its asset allocation as 2040 approaches, and thereafter current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation. The fund pursues its objective primarily by gaining diversified exposure to core global equity asset classes, including emerging markets equities (the "Equity Component"), and core U.S. fixed income asset classes (the "Fixed Income Component"). It invests directly and indirectly in globally diverse equity securities, including emerging market equities, and in global fixed income securities, including high yield debt, convertible bonds and emerging market debt.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in medium size companies. The portfolio managers consider medium size companies to include those whose market capitalizations at the time of purchase are within the capitalization range of the Russell 3000 Index, excluding the largest 100 such companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary objective. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers look for companies of all sizes whose stock price may not reflect the company's value. The managers attempt to purchase the stocks of these undervalued companies and hold each stock until the price has increased to, or is higher than, a level the managers believe more accurately reflects the fair value of the company. The fund may invest a portion of its assets in foreign securities when these securities meet the portfolio managers' standards of selection.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities, either directly or through underlying investment companies advised by the Adviser ("Underlying Portfolios"). A majority of the fund's assets are expected to be invested directly in U.S. large-cap equity securities, primarily common stocks, in accordance with the Adviser's U.S. Strategic Equities investment strategy ("U.S. Strategic Equities").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and, secondarily, current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to equity securities. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, and the fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities. It may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes; however, a substantial number of the issuers in which the fund invests are large-capitalization issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks of U.S. companies without regard to market capitalizations. The fund's investment strategy focuses on identifying stocks within multiple industry groups. It may invest up to 100% of its net assets in common stocks, and may also invest in preferred stocks, of U.S. companies. Additionally, the fund may invest up to 30% of its net assets in securities of "foreign issuers." The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of "foreign issuers" located in emerging markets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of issuers located outside of the United States that the Adviser believes are positively exposed to sustainable investment themes at the time of purchase, and related derivatives. It invests, under normal circumstances, in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries (and normally substantially more) other than the United States. The fund may enter into other derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards, and swaps.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks to produce income and to provide an opportunity for growth of principal consistent with sound common stock investing. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of established companies that are listed on, or meet the financial listing requirements of, the New York Stock Exchange and have a strong record of earnings and dividends. Its advisor strives to maintain a fully invested, diversified portfolio, consisting primarily of high-quality common stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities, depositary receipts, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. The principal types of equity securities in which the fund invests are common and preferred stock. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that are represented in one or more of the S&P Global Water Index, the NASDAQ OMX US Water or Global Water Indices or the S-Network Global Water Index (Composite), or that are substantially engaged in water-related activities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that are represented in one or more of the S&P Global Water Index, the NASDAQ OMX US Water or Global Water Indices or the S-Network Global Water Index (Composite), or that are substantially engaged in water-related activities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that are represented in one or more of the S&P Global Water Index, the NASDAQ OMX US Water or Global Water Indices or the S-Network Global Water Index (Composite), or that are substantially engaged in water-related activities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies that are represented in one or more of the S&P Global Water Index, the NASDAQ OMX US Water or Global Water Indices or the S-Network Global Water Index (Composite), or that are substantially engaged in water-related activities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in publicly traded securities without regard to market capitalizations. Its investment strategy focuses on identifying stocks within multiple industry groups. The fund seeks to generate current income while also providing capital appreciation. It has wide flexibility in the types of securities used to generate a current income yield. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its net assets in securities of "foreign issuers." It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of "foreign issuers" located in emerging markets.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with an aggressive level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal income tax. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities. The portfolio managers also may buy investment-grade debt securities with interest payments exempt from regular federal income tax, but not exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of European companies that are believed to offer growth potential. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of European companies. Although the fund emphasizes investments in developed countries, it also may invest in securities of companies located in developing or emerging markets. The fund will normally have exposure to foreign currencies.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
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 a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and capital growth. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in high yield securities ("junk bonds"), which are fixed income securities rated below investment grade or unrated and determined to be of similar quality. The fund's fixed income securities may be fixed-, variable- or floating-rate.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund invests in municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in municipal securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. Some of these investments in municipal securities are not necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund invests in municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in municipal securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. Some of these investments in municipal securities are not necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund invests in municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in municipal securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. Some of these investments in municipal securities are not necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax; capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund invests in municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets in municipal securities with interest payments exempt from federal income tax. Some of these investments in municipal securities are not necessarily exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a combination of common stocks and other equity securities, debt securities and convertible securities. The allocation of the fund's investments across asset classes will vary substantially from time to time. The fund's investments in each asset class are based upon the portfolio managers' assessment of economic conditions and market factors, including equity price levels, interest rate levels and their anticipated direction.
The investment seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a combination of common stocks and other equity securities, debt securities and convertible securities. The allocation of the fund's investments across asset classes will vary substantially from time to time. The fund's investments in each asset class are based upon the portfolio managers' assessment of economic conditions and market factors, including equity price levels, interest rate levels and their anticipated direction.
The investment seeks total return comprised of current income, current gains and capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a combination of common stocks and other equity securities, debt securities and convertible securities. The allocation of the fund's investments across asset classes will vary substantially from time to time. The fund's investments in each asset class are based upon the portfolio managers' assessment of economic conditions and market factors, including equity price levels, interest rate levels and their anticipated direction.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small market capitalization U.S. companies. These companies have market capitalizations similar to the market capitalizations of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and master limited partnerships ("MLPs").
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Arizona 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 Arizona state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. These obligations can be of any maturity, but the fund's weighted average maturity has traditionally been between 5 and 15 years. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Arizona 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 Arizona state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. These obligations can be of any maturity, but the fund's weighted average maturity has traditionally been between 5 and 15 years. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide the investors as high a level of current income exempt from Arizona 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 Arizona state and regular Federal income taxes, the income paid upon which will not be subject to the Federal alternative minimum tax on individuals. These obligations can be of any maturity, but the fund's weighted average maturity has traditionally been between 5 and 15 years. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 20% of its assets. Under normal circumstances, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on global stocks generally. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the U.S. (unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by fund management, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its assets outside of the U.S.). It will primarily invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common and preferred stock and non-convertible preferred stock.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and to secondarily earn dividend income. The fund focuses on investing primarily in small, medium and large capitalization common stocks, both domestic and foreign, which are out of favor and undervalued. In addition, it can invest in undervalued securities across the capital structure in investment and below investment grade corporate and government bonds, preferred stock and REITs. The fund may generally invest in 15 to 40 securities. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities). It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in energy or natural resources companies. The fund may invest without limit in companies located anywhere in the world and will generally invest in at least three countries and in companies tied economically to a number of countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities). It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in energy or natural resources companies. The fund may invest without limit in companies located anywhere in the world and will generally invest in at least three countries and in companies tied economically to a number of countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities). It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in energy or natural resources companies. The fund may invest without limit in companies located anywhere in the world and will generally invest in at least three countries and in companies tied economically to a number of countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities (and certain other instruments) in an amount equal to 20% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of global energy and natural resources companies and companies in associated businesses, as well as utilities (such as gas, water, cable, electrical and telecommunications utilities). It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in energy or natural resources companies. The fund may invest without limit in companies located anywhere in the world and will generally invest in at least three countries and in companies tied economically to a number of countries. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum long term total return. The fund invests primarily in a global portfolio of fixed income securities and derivatives of any maturity of issuers located in emerging markets that may be denominated in any currency (on a hedged or un-hedged basis). It will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities issued by governments, their political subdivisions (states, provinces and municipalities), agencies and companies tied economically to an emerging market. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, in particular common stocks of companies with a history of increasing dividend rates. The fund may also invest in U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies, including American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of foreign companies located in emerging markets or whose primary business activities or principal trading markets are in emerging markets. It may invest in equity securities of any market capitalization and may at times focus its investments in one or more sectors.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, in particular common stocks of companies with a history of increasing dividend rates. The fund may also invest in U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies, including American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have strong, or improving, long-term business characteristics and share prices that do not reflect these favorable fundamental attributes. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities, including emerging markets.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have strong, or improving, long-term business characteristics and share prices that do not reflect these favorable fundamental attributes. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities, including emerging markets.
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of domestic companies. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have exhibited an above average rate of earnings growth and that have prospects for above average, sustainable growth in the future. Medium and large market capitalization companies are those companies with market capitalizations generally greater than $2 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. Under normal conditions, the Adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small domestic companies. The fund invests primarily in companies the Adviser believes have above average growth prospects. Equity securities include domestic common and preferred stock, convertible debt securities, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and exchange traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of domestic companies. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have exhibited an above average rate of earnings growth and that have prospects for above average, sustainable growth in the future. Medium and large market capitalization companies are those companies with market capitalizations generally greater than $2 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollardenominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other publicsector entities; assetbacked and mortgagebacked obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers; corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation, and current income is also a consideration. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollardenominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other publicsector entities; assetbacked and mortgagebacked obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers; corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of principal within an intermediate-term maturity structure. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed income securities such as U.S. government securities, corporate fixed income securities, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. It may also invest in other investment companies that invest in similar fixed income securities and the fund may count such holdings towards the fund's 80% investment policy. It may invest in derivatives instruments.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for capital appreciation. The fund may invest up to 60% of its assets in equity securities and up to 100% of its assets in fixed income securities. It may also gain exposure to such equity securities and fixed-income securities by investing in BlackRock equity andu002For fixed income mutual funds ("underlying funds") and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. The fund may also invest up to 15% of its assets in collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"), including collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs").
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 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 capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of large-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, growth-oriented approach, focusing on high quality companies with sustainable earnings growth that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities and related derivative instruments with similar economic characteristics. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by employing an event driven strategy, primarily investing in companies that have announced a material change or in companies that the advisor expects to undergo a material change. The fund's investment in equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock, and depositary receipts.
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 to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of large-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell 1000 Value Index. It maintains a portion of its assets in cash. The fund may increase its cash holdings in response to market conditions or in the event attractive investment opportunities are not available.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in value-oriented common stocks of medium-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell Midcap Value Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, value-oriented approach focusing on high quality companies with long-term capital appreciation potential that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and, secondarily, income. The fund will invest 40% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of the objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. It will be broadly diversified across global asset classes, and will generally seek to maintain an asset allocation of approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, although the allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. The advisor normally intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2020. At the time it reaches its target retirement date in 2020, the asset allocation of the fund is expected to be approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, and the target allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2025.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2030.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2035.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2040.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2045.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2050.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of mid-sized companies with undervalued assets or favorable growth prospects. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution, whichever is larger, and below the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of mid-sized companies with undervalued assets or favorable growth prospects. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution, whichever is larger, and below the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of mid-sized companies with undervalued assets or favorable growth prospects. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. mid-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations above $2.5 billion or the smallest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution, whichever is larger, and below the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. Under normal conditions, the Adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small domestic companies. The fund invests primarily in companies the Adviser believes have above average growth prospects. Equity securities include domestic common and preferred stock, convertible debt securities, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and exchange traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and South Carolina 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 South Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of South Carolina and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and South Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests in a combination of fixed income securities, including, but not limited to: high yield securities, international securities, emerging markets debt and mortgages. It may invest significantly in non-investment grade bonds (high yield or junk bonds). The fund may also invest significantly in non-dollar denominated bonds and bonds of emerging market issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its net assets in collateralized debt obligations, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's net assets) may be collateralized in loan obligations.
The investment seeks to maximize total return consistent with current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds. The investments include corporate, asset-backed, mortgage-backed and U.S. government securities. Although the fund will invest primarily in securities with a minimum rating in the lowest investment grade category at the time of purchase, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in debt securities that are below investment grade, also known as high yield securities or "junk bonds."
The investment seeks to maximize total return consistent with current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in corporate debt securities, including convertible debt securities. Although the fund will invest primarily in U.S. dollar denominated securities with a minimum rating in the lowest investment grade category at the time of purchase, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in debt securities that are below investment grade, also known as high yield securities or "junk bonds," and non-U.S. dollar denominated foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, equity-equivalent securities such as convertible securities, stock futures contracts, equity options, other investment companies, ADRs, REITs and ETFs, and the Adviser may also invest in private placements in these types of securities. Small companies are companies whose market capitalizations are generally less than $6 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal securities, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). It normally maintains an average dollar-weighted effective maturity of one year or less. Effective maturity takes into account the possibility that a bond may have prepayments or may be called by the issuer before its stated maturity date.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, equity-equivalent securities such as convertible securities, stock futures contracts, equity options, other investment companies, ADRs, REITs and ETFs, and the Adviser may also invest in private placements in these types of securities. Small companies are companies whose market capitalizations are generally less than $6 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests primarily in shares of a combination of underlying mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") for which the fund's investment adviser, or an affiliate acts as investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, it will invest significantly in funds that invest in companies that are located, headquartered, incorporated or otherwise organized outside of the United States as represented in either the MSCI EAFE Index, MSCI Emerging Markets Index or other diversified foreign indices.
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 in a well-diversified portfolio of durable, performing fixed income instruments. These investments will be primarily focused in asset-backed securities, notes and bonds issued by domestic and foreign corporations and financial institutions and U.S. government, government agencies and government guaranteed issuers.
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 in a well-diversified portfolio of durable, performing fixed income instruments. These investments will be primarily focused in asset-backed securities, notes and bonds issued by domestic and foreign corporations and financial institutions and U.S. government, government agencies and government guaranteed issuers.
The investment seeks to outperform the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index by maximizing total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Other types of income producing securities, such as convertible bonds, hybrid bonds and preferred stock, may also be considered in seeking to achieve the fund's investment objective.
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 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") securities. It invests primarily in securities issued by GNMA as well as other U.S. government securities. Securities purchased by the fund are rated in the highest rating category (AAA or Aaa) at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or are determined by the fund management team to be of similar quality.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities ("U.S. government securities"). It invests, under normal market conditions, in U.S. government securities, some of which may be subject to repurchase agreements, or in "high grade" mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations. The fund will maintain an average duration between 2.5 and 7 years.
The investment seeks to provide investors with long-term maximization of total return, primarily through capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances at least 80% of the net assets of the fund, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, are invested in equity securities of companies in the developed and emerging markets of the world, excluding the United States. The fund will primarily invest in equity securities of companies with large market capitalizations. It may invest up to 35% of its assets, at the time of purchase, in emerging markets of the world.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, by investing primarily in equity securities of large companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the equity securities of large companies. Large companies are defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of those companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and North Carolina 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 North Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of North Carolina and its political subdivisions, that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and North Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and North Carolina 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 North Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of North Carolina and its political subdivisions, that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and North Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide current income and competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investment grade fixed income securities (bonds). It will invest in municipal securities, convertible securities, including convertible bonds and preferred stocks, and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds, and non-dollar denominated foreign and emerging market securities. It will maintain an average duration between 1 and 3 years.
The investment seeks to provide current income and competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investment grade fixed income securities (bonds). It will invest in municipal securities, convertible securities, including convertible bonds and preferred stocks, and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds, and non-dollar denominated foreign and emerging market securities. It will maintain an average duration between 1 and 3 years.
The investment seeks to provide investors with long-term growth of capital. The fund normally will invest in publicly traded equity securities issued by domestic and foreign firms both directly and in the form of depository receipts representing an interest in these securities. The fund's equity strategy blends aspects of growth and value investing. The fund typically invests in companies with market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, by investing primarily in equity securities of large companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the equity securities of large companies. Large companies are defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of those companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide investors with long-term growth of capital. The fund normally will invest in publicly traded equity securities issued by domestic and foreign firms both directly and in the form of depository receipts representing an interest in these securities. The fund's equity strategy blends aspects of growth and value investing. The fund typically invests in companies with market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 20% of its assets. Under normal circumstances, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the benchmark. The management team selects bonds from several sectors including: U.S. treasuries and agency securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the benchmark. The management team selects bonds from several sectors including: U.S. treasuries and agency securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on global stocks generally. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the U.S. (unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by fund management, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its assets outside of the U.S.). It will primarily invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common and preferred stock and non-convertible preferred stock.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the benchmark. The management team selects bonds from several sectors including: U.S. treasuries and agency securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation by investing in a broad range of income generating asset classes and strategies. The fund allocates its assets among (i) registered open-end and closed-end investment companies (including exchange-traded funds) that are not a part of the Sterling Capital Funds group of investment companies and (ii) Sterling Capital funds. The adviser expects to invest approximately 25% to 55% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and approximately 45% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in debt securities.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities (and certain other instruments) in an amount equal to 20% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks maximum long term total return. The fund invests primarily in a global portfolio of fixed income securities and derivatives of any maturity of issuers located in emerging markets that may be denominated in any currency (on a hedged or un-hedged basis). It will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities issued by governments, their political subdivisions (states, provinces and municipalities), agencies and companies tied economically to an emerging market. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, in particular common stocks of companies with a history of increasing dividend rates. The fund may also invest in U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies, including American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation by investing in a broad range of income generating asset classes and strategies. The fund allocates its assets among (i) registered open-end and closed-end investment companies (including exchange-traded funds) that are not a part of the Sterling Capital Funds group of investment companies and (ii) Sterling Capital funds. The adviser expects to invest approximately 25% to 55% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and approximately 45% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in debt securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund will invest 55% to 90% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities, and 5% to 35% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation, and current income is also a consideration. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks capital appreciation and, secondarily, income. The fund will invest 40% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities with income payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. It invests in California municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. A high-yield security is one that has been rated below investment-grade, or determined by the investment advisor to be of similar quality. The portfolio managers also may buy unrated securities if they determine such securities meet the investment objectives of the fund.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities with income payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. It invests in California municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. A high-yield security is one that has been rated below investment-grade, or determined by the investment advisor to be of similar quality. The portfolio managers also may buy unrated securities if they determine such securities meet the investment objectives of the fund.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that have interest payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, issue these securities. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for capital appreciation. The fund may invest up to 60% of its assets in equity securities and up to 100% of its assets in fixed income securities. It may also gain exposure to such equity securities and fixed-income securities by investing in BlackRock equity andu002For fixed income mutual funds ("underlying funds") and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. The fund may also invest up to 15% of its assets in collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"), including collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs").
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the common stocks of industry-dominant companies whose earnings have demonstrated superior growth. It invests in medium to large capitalization companies. The average market capitalization of holdings is usually larger than $5 billion. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of non-U.S. based companies. It typically invests in common stocks. The advisor seeks to build a portfolio of exceptional companies, across the capitalization range. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 70 securities which the Advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of non-U.S. based companies. It typically invests in common stocks. The advisor seeks to build a portfolio of exceptional companies, across the capitalization range. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 70 securities which the Advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that have interest payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, issue these securities. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that have interest payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, issue these securities. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities and related derivative instruments with similar economic characteristics. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by employing an event driven strategy, primarily investing in companies that have announced a material change or in companies that the advisor expects to undergo a material change. The fund's investment in equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock, and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund will invest 55% to 90% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities, and 5% to 35% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation and, secondarily, income. The fund will invest 40% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and 20% to 50% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of equity securities of companies with total operating revenues of $500 million to $5 billion at the time of initial investment ("mid-sized companies"). It typically invests in common stocks. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 60 securities which the Advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of equity securities of companies with total operating revenues of $500 million to $5 billion at the time of initial investment ("mid-sized companies"). It typically invests in common stocks. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 60 securities which the Advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund will invest 55% to 90% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities, and 5% to 35% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in fixed income securities (including investment grade and high yield ("junk") bonds and floating rate securities). It will invest in underlying funds which invest in securities of U.S., international and emerging market issuers.
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector entities; asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers; corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt obligations, but may invest up to 20% of its net assets in non-investment grade debt obligations (sometimes referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds).
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector entities; asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers; corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers. It invests primarily in investment-grade debt obligations, but may invest up to 20% of its net assets in non-investment grade debt obligations (sometimes referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds).
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return, consisting of both current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in fixed income securities. These include, but are not limited to, debt securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies, debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and foreign governments and their agencies and instrumentalities, and U.S. and foreign mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed debt securities.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return, consisting of both current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in fixed income securities. These include, but are not limited to, debt securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies, debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and foreign governments and their agencies and instrumentalities, and U.S. and foreign mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed debt securities.
The investment seeks to maximize long-term total return, consisting of both current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in fixed income securities. These include, but are not limited to, debt securities issued by U.S. and foreign companies, debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and foreign governments and their agencies and instrumentalities, and U.S. and foreign mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of those companies with total operating revenues of $250 million or less at the time of the initial investment. It typically invests in common stocks. The advisor seeks to build a portfolio of exceptional small companies with the wherewithal to become exceptional large companies. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 65 securities which the advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; current income is a secondary consideration in selecting portfolio investments. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of those companies with total operating revenues of $250 million or less at the time of the initial investment. It typically invests in common stocks. The advisor seeks to build a portfolio of exceptional small companies with the wherewithal to become exceptional large companies. The fund typically holds a portfolio of between 40 to 65 securities which the advisor believes have the potential for growth.
The investment seeks safety of principal and high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade debt securities and, under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that have interest payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. Cities, counties and other municipalities in California and U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, issue these securities. The fund's weighted average maturity will be not less than three years nor more than ten years. However, there is no maturity limit on individual securities.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, by investing primarily in equity securities of large companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in the equity securities of large companies. Large companies are defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of those companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Index as closely as possible before the deduction of fund expenses. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Series, a series of the Master LLC, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. It will be substantially invested in securities in the Russell 2000, and will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities included in the Russell 2000.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Index as closely as possible before the deduction of fund expenses. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Series, a series of the Master LLC, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. It will be substantially invested in securities in the Russell 2000, and will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities included in the Russell 2000.
The investment seeks high current income and the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return. To pursue its objective, under normal conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds, debentures and other fixed income securities. It may invest a substantial portion of its net assets in high-yield securities (commonly referred to as "below investment grade" or "junk" bonds). The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, and similar instruments.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities and at least 80% of its assets in dividend paying securities. The fund may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but will generally focus on large cap securities. It may also invest in convertible securities and non-convertible preferred stock. The fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers.
The investment seeks maximum long term total return. The fund invests primarily in a global portfolio of fixed income securities and derivatives of any maturity of issuers located in emerging markets that may be denominated in any currency (on a hedged or un-hedged basis). It will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities issued by governments, their political subdivisions (states, provinces and municipalities), agencies and companies tied economically to an emerging market. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of domestic companies with large and mid-sized market capitalizations. It may also invest in foreign securities and equity securities of domestic companies with small market capitalizations (defined by the Advisor as those companies with market capitalizations of less than $9 billion). In addition, the fund may invest in domestic fixed-income securities, including high-yield securities (or junk bonds).
The investment seeks total return. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. It will invest primarily in non-dollar denominated debt securities issued by foreign governments and foreign companies. The fund will also invest in high-yield debt securities. It may invest in emerging market debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital growth and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, in particular common stocks of companies with a history of increasing dividend rates. The fund may also invest in U.S. traded common stocks of foreign companies, including American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks capital appreciation; income is a secondary goal. The fund invests primarily in equity securities (including securities convertible into, or that the investment manager expects to be exchanged for, common or preferred stock) of U.S. and foreign companies that the investment manager believes are available at market prices less than their value based on certain recognized or objective criteria (intrinsic value). The equity securities in which the fund invests are primarily common stock. The fund may invest substantially and potentially up to 100% of its assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth by investing in common stocks. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. In selecting stocks for the fund, the portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. First, the managers rank stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies from most attractive to least attractive based on an objective set of measures. Second, the portfolio managers use a quantitative model to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including amounts borrowed for investment purposes) in common stocks of mid-capitalization U.S. companies. It generally invests in companies that its advisor believes to be undervalued. The advisor's investment approach seeks to identify companies with favorable valuations, margin improvement, product innovations and visionary management teams.
The investment seeks to provide investors with current income; seeking to preserve capital is a secondary consideration. The fund may invest in corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury bills, bonds and notes, debt securities issued by U.S. government agencies, preferred stocks, asset-back securities, mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and dividend-paying common stocks, including securities issued by real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). It invests in securities that the fund's investment advisor believes are undervalued.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests a majority of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better. It may invest in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests a majority of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better. It may invest in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests a majority of its assets in debt securities rated A3 or better or A- or better. It may invest in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities issued by government-sponsored entities and federal agencies and instrumentalities 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 invests primarily in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of common stock of U.S. companies that fund management believes have exhibited above-average growth rates in earnings over the long term. It will generally invest at least 65% of its total assets in the following equity securities: Common stock; Convertible preferred stock; Securities convertible into common stock; and Rights to subscribe to common stock. The fund may invest in companies of any size but emphasizes investments in companies that have medium to large stock market capitalizations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small- and mid-sized growth companies. The Adviser defines small- and mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution. Because of its long-term approach, the fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their original market cap ranges. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small- and mid-sized growth companies. The Adviser defines small- and mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution. Because of its long-term approach, the fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their original market cap ranges. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small- and mid-sized growth companies. The Adviser defines small- and mid-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell Midcap Growth Index at reconstitution. Because of its long-term approach, the fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their original market cap ranges. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the benchmark. The management team selects bonds from several sectors including: U.S. treasuries and agency securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks that are selected for their long-term growth potential. It may invest in companies of any size. The fund concentrates its investments in the electronic technology industry, which means more than 25%, and as much as 100%, of the fund's total assets can be invested in that particular industry. It may invest without limitation in foreign securities and certain types of exchange traded funds. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a combination of long and short positions in (1) common stock of U.S. companies of any capitalization; (2) American depositary receipts ("ADRs") representing common stock of foreign companies; (3) investment grade fixed income securities; (4) exchange-traded funds and (5) options on common stock, ADRs and ETFs. It may also employ leverage including bank borrowing of up to 33% of the fund's assets (defined as net assets plus borrowing for investment purposes). The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide high current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate investments and investments that are the economic equivalent of floating rate investments, which effectively enables the fund to achieve a floating rate of income. It may also purchase, without limitation, participations or assignments in senior floating rate loans or second lien floating rate loans.
The investment seeks to provide high current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate investments and investments that are the economic equivalent of floating rate investments, which effectively enables the fund to achieve a floating rate of income. It may also purchase, without limitation, participations or assignments in senior floating rate loans or second lien floating rate loans.
The investment seeks to provide high current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate investments and investments that are the economic equivalent of floating rate investments, which effectively enables the fund to achieve a floating rate of income. It may also purchase, without limitation, participations or assignments in senior floating rate loans or second lien floating rate loans.
The investment seeks to provide high current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate investments and investments that are the economic equivalent of floating rate investments, which effectively enables the fund to achieve a floating rate of income. It may also purchase, without limitation, participations or assignments in senior floating rate loans or second lien floating rate loans.
The investment seeks to provide high current income; long-term capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate investments and investments that are the economic equivalent of floating rate investments, which effectively enables the fund to achieve a floating rate of income. It may also purchase, without limitation, participations or assignments in senior floating rate loans or second lien floating rate loans.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of large-sized growth companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. large-sized growth companies. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of large-sized growth companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. large-sized growth companies. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of large-sized growth companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. large-sized growth companies. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities, including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund is non-diversified.
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 capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 85% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies whose principal activities are in Europe, Australasia andu002For the Far East. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 85% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies whose principal activities are in Europe, Australasia andu002For the Far East. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies. The fund typically invests in companies with market capitalizations (market value of publicly traded equity securities) greater than $5 billion. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in countries represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in countries represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in countries represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks to realize a total return (capital growth and dividends) consistent with investment in securities of companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating or distributing gold or other precious metals throughout the world. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in companies that are engaged in mining, processing, fabricating, distributing, exploring for or otherwise dealing in gold. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in countries represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified, international portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries outside the U.S., including a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund may, however, invest up to 10% of its net assets in common stocks and other equities of companies located in North America.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), of domestic growth companies of all sizes that are expected to exhibit quality growth characteristics. It invests primarily in equity securities issued by companies that typically have market capitalizations no smaller than the smallest capitalized company, and no larger than the largest capitalized company, included in the Russell 3000 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), issued by companies of all sizes worldwide, that the Adviser believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. Under normal market conditions, at least 40% of the fund's assets will be invested in companies located outside the United States.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies located in countries represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in growth-oriented common stocks of medium-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, growth-oriented approach focusing on high quality companies with sustainable earnings growth that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
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 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") securities. It invests primarily in securities issued by GNMA as well as other U.S. government securities. Securities purchased by the fund are rated in the highest rating category (AAA or Aaa) at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or are determined by the fund management team to be of similar quality.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining liquidity and safety of principal by investing primarily in GNMA certificates. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA). GNMA certificates represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and in the cash flows from these loans. To generate additional income, the fund may purchase securities, including mortgage dollar rolls, in advance through when-issued and forward commitment transactions. It may commit up to 35% of its total assets to such transactions.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments of companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, the companies included in the MSCI EAFE Index (the "MSCI EAFE Index") and derivatives that are tied economically to securities of the MSCI EAFE Index. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. It primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities.
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 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") securities. It invests primarily in securities issued by GNMA as well as other U.S. government securities. Securities purchased by the fund are rated in the highest rating category (AAA or Aaa) at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or are determined by the fund management team to be of similar quality.
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 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") securities. It invests primarily in securities issued by GNMA as well as other U.S. government securities. Securities purchased by the fund are rated in the highest rating category (AAA or Aaa) at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or are determined by the fund management team to be of similar quality.
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 Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") securities. It invests primarily in securities issued by GNMA as well as other U.S. government securities. Securities purchased by the fund are rated in the highest rating category (AAA or Aaa) at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or are determined by the fund management team to be of similar quality.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through long-term investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation and to maximize after-tax returns. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of large- and mid-cap U.S. companies, as well as global companies traded on a U.S. exchange, selected by the Adviser. It invests in common stocks of high-quality companies that Barrett believes have superior growth potential and stocks that can be purchased at reasonable prices. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, and will normally make such investments through the purchase of American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. technology companies in all market capitalization ranges, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of technology. It may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The fund invests primarily in common stock but may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. It may also invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. technology companies in all market capitalization ranges, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of technology. It may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The fund invests primarily in common stock but may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. It may also invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. technology companies in all market capitalization ranges, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of technology. It may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The fund invests primarily in common stock but may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. It may also invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. technology companies in all market capitalization ranges, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of technology. It may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The fund invests primarily in common stock but may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. It may also invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities ("U.S. government securities"). It invests, under normal market conditions, in U.S. government securities, some of which may be subject to repurchase agreements, or in "high grade" mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations. The fund will maintain an average duration between 2.5 and 7 years.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies. The fund typically invests in companies with market capitalizations (market value of publicly traded equity securities) greater than $5 billion. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies. The fund typically invests in companies with market capitalizations (market value of publicly traded equity securities) greater than $5 billion. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues.
The investment seeks to produce current income while providing an opportunity for capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in equity securities of companies with a market capitalization of over $1 billion and a history of paying dividends, with the ability to increase dividends over time. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in dividend paying equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide high current income exempt from federal and Hawaii state income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade municipal bonds, the interest from which is exempt from regular federal and Hawaii state income taxes. It may also invest in municipal bonds issued by other U.S. states, territories and possessions. There is no limit on the average maturity of the fund's portfolio. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities, primarily common stock, of companies in health sciences and related industries. The health sciences sector can include companies in health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. It will concentrate its investments (i.e., invest more than 25% of its assets) in health sciences or related industries, and may invest in companies located in non-U.S. countries.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of equity securities. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have strong, or improving, long-term business characteristics and share prices that do not reflect these favorable fundamental attributes. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities, including emerging markets.
The investment seeks to achieve capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of domestic companies. It invests primarily in securities of medium and large market capitalization companies that the Adviser believes have exhibited an above average rate of earnings growth and that have prospects for above average, sustainable growth in the future. Medium and large market capitalization companies are those companies with market capitalizations generally greater than $2 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of principal within an intermediate-term maturity structure. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed income securities such as U.S. government securities, corporate fixed income securities, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. It may also invest in other investment companies that invest in similar fixed income securities and the fund may count such holdings towards the fund's 80% investment policy. It may invest in derivatives instruments.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from both Federal and Maryland State income taxes without undue risk. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in Maryland bonds, including bonds issued on behalf of the State of Maryland, its local governments and public financing authorities. It may also invest in municipal securities issued by other states, U.S. territories, and possessions, U.S. government securities, general obligation securities and revenue securities, including private activity bonds. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 20% of its assets. Under normal circumstances, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities. Under normal conditions, the Adviser seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small domestic companies. The fund invests primarily in companies the Adviser believes have above average growth prospects. Equity securities include domestic common and preferred stock, convertible debt securities, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and exchange traded funds ("ETFs").
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock, equity-equivalent securities such as convertible securities, stock futures contracts, equity options, other investment companies, ADRs, REITs and ETFs, and the Adviser may also invest in private placements in these types of securities. Small companies are companies whose market capitalizations are generally less than $6 billion at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on global stocks generally. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the U.S. (unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by fund management, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its assets outside of the U.S.). It will primarily invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common and preferred stock and non-convertible preferred stock.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and a competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including: securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, and convertible securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and a competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including: securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, and convertible securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and a competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including: securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, and convertible securities.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities (and certain other instruments) in an amount equal to 20% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks a high level of current income and a competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including: securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal securities, and convertible securities.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the ICE BofAML US Municipal Securities Index. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities in the index. The index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the ICE BofAML US Municipal Securities Index. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities in the index. The index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the ICE BofAML US Municipal Securities Index. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities in the index. The index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the ICE BofAML US Municipal Securities Index. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities in the index. The index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by U.S. states and territories, and their political subdivisions, in the U.S. domestic market.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of foreign companies. It typically invests in foreign companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies located in at least three countries outside the United States.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of foreign companies. It typically invests in foreign companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies located in at least three countries outside the United States.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets securities. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments (e.g., securities convertible into common stocks), issued by emerging market companies of all sizes, that the advisor believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of foreign companies. It typically invests in foreign companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies located in at least three countries outside the United States.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with relative stability of principal. The fund invests at least 90% of its total assets in the following: (a) U.S. dollar-denominated corporate debt securities (domestic or foreign) with long-term ratings of "A -" or better, or an equivalent rating; (b) obligations of or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities; (c) collateralized obligations and (d) commercial paper obligations rated within the highest grade by one of the Rating Organizations.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in stocks of companies located outside the United States. It will invest at least 75% of its total assets in global equity securities of any market capitalization, selected for their above average return potential. The fund may invest in securities issued by companies of all sizes but will focus mainly on medium and large capitalization companies.
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 capital appreciation. The fund is a diversified fund that invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of non-U.S. growth companies. It seeks to diversify its investments among several developed countries and developing countries throughout the world, although the fund may only invest up to 35% of its net assets in developing countries. Developing countries include countries in the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index, countries in the MSCI Frontier Markets (FM) Index and other countries determined by the Adviser to be developing countries based on classifications.
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 capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments, issued by companies of all sizes domiciled outside the U.S. that the advisor believes have above-average growth, profitability and quality characteristics. Its investments are normally allocated among at least six different countries and no more than 50% of the fund's equity holdings may be invested in securities of issuers in one country at any given time.
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 capital appreciation, and current income is also a consideration. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks long-term capital growth; income is a secondary consideration. In selecting stocks for the fund, the managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques in a multi-step process. The managers evaluate stocks, primarily large capitalization, publicly traded U.S. companies based on an objective set of measures, including valuation, quality, growth, and sentiment. The portfolio managers use quantitative models to build a portfolio of stocks from the ranking that they believe will provide the optimal balance between risk and expected return.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a diversified fund that invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of non-U.S. growth companies. It seeks to diversify its investments among several developed countries and developing countries throughout the world, although the fund may only invest up to 35% of its net assets in developing countries. Developing countries include countries in the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index, countries in the MSCI Frontier Markets (FM) Index and other countries determined by the Adviser to be developing countries based on classifications.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for capital appreciation. The fund may invest up to 60% of its assets in equity securities and up to 100% of its assets in fixed income securities. It may also gain exposure to such equity securities and fixed-income securities by investing in BlackRock equity andu002For fixed income mutual funds ("underlying funds") and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. The fund may also invest up to 15% of its assets in collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"), including collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs").
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in equity securities of foreign companies. It typically invests in foreign companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase. A foreign company is determined to be "foreign" on the basis of its domicile, its principal place of business, its primary stock exchange listing, andu002For the source of its revenues. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets measured at the time of purchase in equity securities of companies located in at least three countries outside the United States.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Normally, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities and related derivative instruments with similar economic characteristics. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by employing an event driven strategy, primarily investing in companies that have announced a material change or in companies that the advisor expects to undergo a material change. The fund's investment in equity securities may include common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, non-convertible preferred stock, and depositary receipts.
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate U.S. Governmentu002FCredit Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector agencies, asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers and corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate U.S. Governmentu002FCredit Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector agencies, asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers and corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund is a diversified fund that invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of non-U.S. growth companies. It seeks to diversify its investments among several developed countries and developing countries throughout the world, although the fund may only invest up to 35% of its net assets in developing countries. Developing countries include countries in the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index, countries in the MSCI Frontier Markets (FM) Index and other countries determined by the Adviser to be developing countries based on classifications.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities. It invests predominantly in securities issued by companies located in countries represented in the MSCI ACWI (ex U.S.) Index, which includes issuers from a range of developed and emerging market countries. The fund ordinarily invests in securities of issuers located in at least three countries outside the U.S.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in growth companies that benefit from technology advances. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. high growth businesses of any market capitalization selected for their capital appreciation potential. The Adviser may invest in companies in any sector or industry that the advisor believes will benefit from innovations and advances in technology.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in growth companies that benefit from technology advances. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. high growth businesses of any market capitalization selected for their capital appreciation potential. The Adviser may invest in companies in any sector or industry that the advisor believes will benefit from innovations and advances in technology.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in growth companies that benefit from technology advances. The fund invests primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. high growth businesses of any market capitalization selected for their capital appreciation potential. The Adviser may invest in companies in any sector or industry that the advisor believes will benefit from innovations and advances in technology.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of the objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. It will be broadly diversified across global asset classes, and will generally seek to maintain an asset allocation of approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, although the allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. The advisor normally intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2020. At the time it reaches its target retirement date in 2020, the asset allocation of the fund is expected to be approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, and the target allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2025.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2030.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2035.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2040.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2045.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2050.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities of U.S. small capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies are those companies within the range of the largest and smallest company in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to, common stock and preferred stock. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government debt securities, non-U.S. government and supranational debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, emerging market debt securities and non-investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal securities, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)). It normally maintains an average dollar-weighted effective maturity of three to ten years.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in bonds issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities ("U.S. government securities"). It invests, under normal market conditions, in U.S. government securities, some of which may be subject to repurchase agreements, or in "high grade" mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations. The fund will maintain an average duration between 2.5 and 7 years.
The investment seeks to provide total return. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. or foreign governments or their agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions; supranational entities organized or supported by several national governments, such as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, municipalities; and corporations. It will invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets, including any fixed income related futures, options, swaps and other instruments as well as borrowings for investment purposes, in investment grade bonds.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, principally through a high level of current income, and secondarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in high income producing instruments, rated at the time of purchase below "BBB-" by Standard & Poor's Rating Service ("S&P"), or below "Baa3" by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. It normally invests in a diversified portfolio of high income producing securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities issued by companies that are located in, or that derive a majority of their earnings or revenue from, a number of countries around the world other than the U.S. It may invest in securities denominated in U.S. Dollars and currencies of the foreign countries in which it is permitted to invest.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 20% of its assets. Under normal circumstances, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on global stocks generally. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the U.S. (unless market conditions are not deemed favorable by fund management, in which case the fund would invest at least 30% of its assets outside of the U.S.). It will primarily invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into common and preferred stock and non-convertible preferred stock.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Kentucky income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Kentucky personal income tax ("Kentucky Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Kentucky municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities (and certain other instruments) in an amount equal to 20% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 85% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies whose principal activities are in Europe, Australasia andu002For the Far East. It may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund may invest in issuers of any market capitalization and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs").
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation, and current income is also a consideration. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Kentucky income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Kentucky personal income tax ("Kentucky Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Kentucky municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for capital appreciation. The fund may invest up to 60% of its assets in equity securities and up to 100% of its assets in fixed income securities. It may also gain exposure to such equity securities and fixed-income securities by investing in BlackRock equity andu002For fixed income mutual funds ("underlying funds") and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. The fund may also invest up to 15% of its assets in collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"), including collateralized loan obligations ("CLOs").
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Kentucky income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Kentucky personal income tax ("Kentucky Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Kentucky municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for risk-managed total return. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities and up to 30% of its assets in equity securities. It may also gain exposure to such fixed-income securities and equity securities by investing in BlackRock fixed-income andu002For equity mutual funds and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. With respect to the fund's fixed-income investments, the fund may invest in fixed-income securities such as corporate bonds and notes, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, etc.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of the objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. It will be broadly diversified across global asset classes, and will generally seek to maintain an asset allocation of approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, although the allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks current income and capital growth. The fund is a "fund-of-funds" that invests in affiliated mutual funds (the "underlying funds") managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC ("Lord Abbett"). Under normal conditions, through the underlying funds, it indirectly invests in U.S. equity securities, fixed income securities and select foreign (including emerging market) securities. The fund uses a "blend" strategy to gain investment exposure to both growth and value stocks, or to stocks with characteristics of both.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. The advisor normally intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2020. At the time it reaches its target retirement date in 2020, the asset allocation of the fund is expected to be approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, and the target allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2025.
The investment seeks to provide capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of large-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell 1000 Value Index. It maintains a portion of its assets in cash. The fund may increase its cash holdings in response to market conditions or in the event attractive investment opportunities are not available.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for risk-managed total return. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities and up to 30% of its assets in equity securities. It may also gain exposure to such fixed-income securities and equity securities by investing in BlackRock fixed-income andu002For equity mutual funds and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. With respect to the fund's fixed-income investments, the fund may invest in fixed-income securities such as corporate bonds and notes, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, etc.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in investment grade bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is between 0 and 3 years. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in debt securities. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds (commonly called "high yield" or "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for risk-managed total return. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities and up to 30% of its assets in equity securities. It may also gain exposure to such fixed-income securities and equity securities by investing in BlackRock fixed-income andu002For equity mutual funds and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. With respect to the fund's fixed-income investments, the fund may invest in fixed-income securities such as corporate bonds and notes, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, etc.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2030.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2035.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks of large-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, growth-oriented approach, focusing on high quality companies with sustainable earnings growth that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2040.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2045.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2050.
The investment seeks to provide income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common and preferred stocks, as well as fixed income securities. It may also invest in investment companies ("underlying funds"), which include domestic and foreign mutual funds, as well as in exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), closed-end funds and unit investment trusts. The fund will have a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 70% of its net assets invested in equity securities or underlying funds investing in equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in common and preferred stocks, as well as fixed income securities. It may also invest in investment companies ("underlying funds"), which include domestic and foreign mutual funds, as well as in exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), closed-end funds and unit investment trusts. The fund will have a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 70% of its net assets invested in equity securities or underlying funds investing in equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in common stocks of U.S. companies and, to a lesser extent, in equity securities of foreign issuers, usually those that are publicly traded in the United States either directly or through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). It generally invests in companies in a broad range of industries and focuses on companies whose earnings under normal economic conditions are forecasted to grow by at least 20% per year and whose stocks sell at reasonable price-to-earnings ratios, as determined by the fund's Subadvisor.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Maryland income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Maryland personal income tax ("Maryland Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Maryland municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Maryland income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Maryland personal income tax ("Maryland Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Maryland municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income that is substantially exempt from federal income tax; total return with relatively low volatility of principal is a secondary objective. The fund invests in municipal debt obligations issued by governmental authorities throughout the United States and its territories. It primarily purchases general obligation and pre-refunded bonds issued for any purpose, and revenue bonds funding education, housing, transportation and essential services including, without limitation, water, sewer and electricity. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and debentures.
The investment seeks current income that is substantially exempt from federal income tax; total return with relatively low volatility of principal is a secondary objective. The fund invests in municipal debt obligations issued by governmental authorities throughout the United States and its territories. It primarily purchases general obligation and pre-refunded bonds issued for any purpose, and revenue bonds funding education, housing, transportation and essential services including, without limitation, water, sewer and electricity. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of bonds and debentures.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in large cap equity securities of U.S. issuers and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. Large cap equity securities are equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. In order to manage cash flows into or out of the fund effectively, it may buy and sell financial futures contracts or options on such contracts.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in large cap equity securities of U.S. issuers and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. Large cap equity securities are equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. In order to manage cash flows into or out of the fund effectively, it may buy and sell financial futures contracts or options on such contracts.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities and equity-related instruments, including equity-linked notes. It may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but will generally focus on large cap securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in equity-linked notes that provide exposure to equity securities and covered call options or other types of financial instruments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in large cap equity securities of U.S. issuers and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. Large cap equity securities are equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. In order to manage cash flows into or out of the fund effectively, it may buy and sell financial futures contracts or options on such contracts.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in large cap equity securities of U.S. issuers and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics to such securities. Large cap equity securities are equity securities that at the time of purchase have a market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. In order to manage cash flows into or out of the fund effectively, it may buy and sell financial futures contracts or options on such contracts.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities and equity-related instruments, including equity-linked notes. It may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but will generally focus on large cap securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in equity-linked notes that provide exposure to equity securities and covered call options or other types of financial instruments.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and Maryland income taxes consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and Maryland personal income tax ("Maryland Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests in Maryland municipal securities only if they are "investment grade". The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. 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 the equity securities of U.S. and foreign mid-capitalization companies, principally common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") that are traded on major U.S. exchanges. Although the fund principally invests in U.S. companies, the fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity securities (consisting of common stocks, ordinary shares and ADRs) of foreign companies.
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 the equity securities of U.S. and foreign mid-capitalization companies, principally common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") that are traded on major U.S. exchanges. Although the fund principally invests in U.S. companies, the fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in equity securities (consisting of common stocks, ordinary shares and ADRs) of foreign companies.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities and equity-related instruments, including equity-linked notes. It may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but will generally focus on large cap securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in equity-linked notes that provide exposure to equity securities and covered call options or other types of financial instruments.
The investment seeks high current income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities and equity-related instruments, including equity-linked notes. It may invest in securities of companies with any market capitalization, but will generally focus on large cap securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of its assets in equity-linked notes that provide exposure to equity securities and covered call options or other types of financial instruments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization companies which the fund management believes have above-average earnings growth potential. The fund adviser generally defines these companies, at the time of the fund's investment, as those with market capitalizations comparable in size to the companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. It primarily invests in common stock but also can invest in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization companies which the fund management believes have above-average earnings growth potential. The fund adviser generally defines these companies, at the time of the fund's investment, as those with market capitalizations comparable in size to the companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. It primarily invests in common stock but also can invest in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in growth-oriented common stocks of medium-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, growth-oriented approach focusing on high quality companies with sustainable earnings growth that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization companies which the fund management believes have above-average earnings growth potential. The fund adviser generally defines these companies, at the time of the fund's investment, as those with market capitalizations comparable in size to the companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. It primarily invests in common stock but also can invest in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity securities.
The investment seeks income and capital appreciation by investing in a broad range of income generating asset classes and strategies. The fund allocates its assets among (i) registered open-end and closed-end investment companies (including exchange-traded funds) that are not a part of the Sterling Capital Funds group of investment companies and (ii) Sterling Capital funds. The adviser expects to invest approximately 25% to 55% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in equity securities and approximately 45% to 75% of its total assets in underlying funds which invest mainly in debt securities.
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. It focuses on dividend-paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund also may invest up to 10% of its assets in convertible securities and up to 10% of its assets in preferred stocks.
The investment seeks to maximize current income with consideration for risk-managed total return. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed-income securities and up to 30% of its assets in equity securities. It may also gain exposure to such fixed-income securities and equity securities by investing in BlackRock fixed-income andu002For equity mutual funds and affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs. With respect to the fund's fixed-income investments, the fund may invest in fixed-income securities such as corporate bonds and notes, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, etc.
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. It focuses on dividend-paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund also may invest up to 10% of its assets in convertible securities and up to 10% of its assets in preferred stocks.
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. It focuses on dividend-paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund also may invest up to 10% of its assets in convertible securities and up to 10% of its assets in preferred stocks.
The investment seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. It focuses on dividend-paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that provide income. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund also may invest up to 10% of its assets in convertible securities and up to 10% of its assets in preferred stocks.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal market conditions, in U.S. common stocks and other equity securities. It will invest at least 80% of its assets in U.S. common stocks and equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks, preferred stocks. While the fund will not concentrate its investments in any one industry, the fund may from time to time have a significant exposure in one or more sectors of the economy if the Adviser's computer equity model favors such sector or sectors. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. Under normal circumstances, at least 90% of the value of the fund's assets, plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes, is invested in securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. Under normal circumstances, at least 90% of the value of the fund's assets, plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes, is invested in securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of fixed-income securities in the aggregate, as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. Under normal circumstances, at least 90% of the value of the fund's assets, plus the amount of any borrowing for investment purposes, is invested in securities comprising the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index.
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests primarily in mortgage-related securities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related securities that are issued by issuers located in the United States. The fund adviser seeks to achieve its investment objective by selecting securities of any maturity. It may also participate in TBA Transactions and enter into dollar rolls. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in non-agency mortgage-related securities that are rated below investment grade or securities determined by fund management to be of similar quality.
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests primarily in mortgage-related securities. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related securities that are issued by issuers located in the United States. The fund adviser seeks to achieve its investment objective by selecting securities of any maturity. It may also participate in TBA Transactions and enter into dollar rolls. The fund may invest a substantial portion of its assets in non-agency mortgage-related securities that are rated below investment grade or securities determined by fund management to be of similar quality.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation with the preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a portfolio of common stocks and securities convertible into or exercisable for common stocks issued by companies of any size, but it may also invest in preferred stocks and fixed, variable and floating rate fixed-income securities such as investment grade notes, bonds and debentures. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. mid-capitalization companies which the fund management believes have above-average earnings growth potential. The fund adviser generally defines these companies, at the time of the fund's investment, as those with market capitalizations comparable in size to the companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Index. It primarily invests in common stock but also can invest in preferred stock, convertible securities and other equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income securities. It may invest in such fixed-income securities of issuers located in the United States and non-U.S. countries, including emerging market countries. The fund may invest in instruments of any credit quality without limitation, including instruments rated below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income securities. It may invest in such fixed-income securities of issuers located in the United States and non-U.S. countries, including emerging market countries. The fund may invest in instruments of any credit quality without limitation, including instruments rated below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income securities. It may invest in such fixed-income securities of issuers located in the United States and non-U.S. countries, including emerging market countries. The fund may invest in instruments of any credit quality without limitation, including instruments rated below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks to provide high current income, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income securities. It may invest in such fixed-income securities of issuers located in the United States and non-U.S. countries, including emerging market countries. The fund may invest in instruments of any credit quality without limitation, including instruments rated below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."
The investment seeks to maximize total return consistent with current income. The fund invests primarily in U.S. and foreign debt securities, including those in emerging markets. Debt securities include all types of fixed and floating rate securities including high yield securities (junk bonds), investment grade corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury, agency, and municipal securities, and foreign government securities, including inflation-indexed securities of U.S. and non-U.S. governments, convertible securities, preferred securities, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in value-oriented common stocks of medium-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell Midcap Value Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, value-oriented approach focusing on high quality companies with long-term capital appreciation potential that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in securities and financial instruments to gain exposure to global equity, global fixed income and cash equivalent markets, including global currencies. It may invest in equity and fixed income securities of issuers located within and outside the United States or in open-end investment companies including those advised by the Advisor, to gain exposure to certain global equity and global fixed income markets.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in securities and financial instruments to gain exposure to global equity, global fixed income and cash equivalent markets, including global currencies. It may invest in equity and fixed income securities of issuers located within and outside the United States or in open-end investment companies including those advised by the Advisor, to gain exposure to certain global equity and global fixed income markets.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and North Carolina 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 North Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of North Carolina and its political subdivisions, that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and North Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in, or seeks exposure to companies based on various financial factors and fundamental sustainability factors such as environmental, social and governance performance of such companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to, dividend-paying securities; common stock; preferred stock; equity securities of REITs; shares of investment companies, including ETFs; convertible securities; warrants and rights.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund will invest in securities and derivatives to gain exposure to equity, fixed income, and alternative asset class securities, including, but not limited to, convertible bonds and real estate securities, including real estate investment trusts and real estate operating companies. It may gain exposure to issuers located within and outside the United States, including securities of issuers in both developed (including the United States) and emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in the equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily (at least 65% of its total assets) in issuers organized or having their principal place of business outside the United States or doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States. Up to 35% of the fund's assets may be invested in U.S. equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with as high a level of income exempt from Federal income taxes as is consistent with the investment policies of the fund. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds. Although the advisor intends to invest at least 65% of the fund's net assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade or in unrated municipal bonds that fund management believes are of comparable quality, it is possible that in the future the fund could invest up to 100% of its assets in "junk bonds." It will primarily invest in municipal bonds that have a maturity of five years or longer.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with as high a level of income exempt from Federal income taxes as is consistent with the investment policies of the fund. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds. Although the advisor intends to invest at least 65% of the fund's net assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade or in unrated municipal bonds that fund management believes are of comparable quality, it is possible that in the future the fund could invest up to 100% of its assets in "junk bonds." It will primarily invest in municipal bonds that have a maturity of five years or longer.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities of U.S. small capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies are those companies within the range of the largest and smallest company in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase. Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to, common stock and preferred stock. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in the equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily (at least 65% of its total assets) in issuers organized or having their principal place of business outside the United States or doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States. Up to 35% of the fund's assets may be invested in U.S. equity securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing under normal circumstances at least 80% of the net assets of the portfolio (including borrowings for investment purposes) in the stocks of U.S. companies with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, that are within the trailing twelve-month range of the market capitalizations of those companies that are included in the Russell 2000 Index ("Small Cap Stocks"). As part of its investment strategy, the Adviser will continue to invest in Small Cap Stocks that the adviser believes will appreciate more than the index.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, under normal circumstances, in equity securities of emerging technology companies, as determined by the Adviser. It invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Adviser considers to be well-positioned to become market leaders among "emerging" technology companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks and U.S. traded equity stocks of foreign companies, including ADRs. The fund uses a multi-style approach, meaning that it not only invests across different capitalization levels but may target both value- and growth-oriented companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks and U.S. traded equity stocks of foreign companies, including ADRs. The fund uses a multi-style approach, meaning that it not only invests across different capitalization levels but may target both value- and growth-oriented companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks and U.S. traded equity stocks of foreign companies, including ADRs. The fund uses a multi-style approach, meaning that it not only invests across different capitalization levels but may target both value- and growth-oriented companies.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities. It primarily invests in domestically traded U.S. common stocks and U.S. traded equity stocks of foreign companies, including ADRs. The fund uses a multi-style approach, meaning that it not only invests across different capitalization levels but may target both value- and growth-oriented companies.
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 small-cap U.S. companies. The adviser currently considers small-cap companies to be those with total market capitalizations that are equal to or less than the total market capitalization of the largest company included in the Russell 2000 Value Index, the fund's benchmark index. The fund's portfolio managers use fundamental research and qualitative analysis to select stocks among the portfolio candidates.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of stocks of small capitalization companies. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic equity securities of small cap companies. For these purposes, the Adviser defines small cap issuers as those with market capitalizations within the range encompassed by the Russell 2000 Index at the time of purchase.
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 small-cap U.S. companies. The adviser currently considers small-cap companies to be those with total market capitalizations that are equal to or less than the total market capitalization of the largest company included in the Russell 2000 Value Index, the fund's benchmark index. The fund's portfolio managers use fundamental research and qualitative analysis to select stocks among the portfolio candidates.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in equity securities that are believed by the Adviser to be intrinsically undervalued including common stock, preferred stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stock. Intrinsic value, as the Adviser defines it, is the estimated current worth that would accrue to the stockholders of a company, either through liquidation of corporate assets upon termination of operations, or through the sale or merger of the entire enterprise as a continuing business.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities; current income is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities, such as common stocks of issuers across the capitalization spectrum and identified by the Adviser as having value characteristics. It may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in non U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities; current income is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities, such as common stocks of issuers across the capitalization spectrum and identified by the Adviser as having value characteristics. It may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in non U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in, or seeks exposure to companies based on various financial factors and fundamental sustainability factors such as environmental, social and governance performance of such companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. Investments in equity securities may include, but are not limited to, dividend-paying securities; common stock; preferred stock; equity securities of REITs; shares of investment companies, including ETFs; convertible securities; warrants and rights.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The fund will invest in securities and derivatives to gain exposure to equity, fixed income, and alternative asset class securities, including, but not limited to, convertible bonds and real estate securities, including real estate investment trusts and real estate operating companies. It may gain exposure to issuers located within and outside the United States, including securities of issuers in both developed (including the United States) and emerging markets countries.
The investment seeks long-term total return. The fund actively invests in long positions in stocks identified by the Adviser as undervalued and takes short positions in stocks that the Adviser has identified as overvalued. The cash proceeds from short sales (i.e. sales of securities the fund does not own) are invested in short-term cash instruments to produce a return on such proceeds just below the federal funds rate. The fund invests, both long and short, in equity securities issued by large-, mid- and small (or "micro") cap companies, as well as other instruments that are convertible into equity securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets 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 may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation while reducing exposure to general equity market risk and a total return greater than that of the S&P 500 Index over a full market cycle. The fund invests in long positions in stocks identified by the Adviser as undervalued and takes short positions in stocks that the Adviser has identified as overvalued. The Advisor intends, under normal circumstances, to invest at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. Under normal circumstances, the Adviser expects that the fund's long positions will not exceed approximately 125% of the fund's net assets.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation while reducing exposure to general equity market risk and a total return greater than that of the S&P 500 Index over a full market cycle. The fund invests in long positions in stocks identified by the Adviser as undervalued and takes short positions in stocks that the Adviser has identified as overvalued. The Advisor intends, under normal circumstances, to invest at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities. Under normal circumstances, the Adviser expects that the fund's long positions will not exceed approximately 125% of the fund's net assets.
The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets 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 may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).
The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets 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 may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).
The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets 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 may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).
The investment seeks long-term total return. The fund actively invests in long positions in stocks identified by the Adviser as undervalued and takes short positions in stocks that the Adviser has identified as overvalued. The cash proceeds from short sales (i.e. sales of securities the fund does not own) are invested in short-term cash instruments to produce a return on such proceeds just below the federal funds rate. The fund invests, both long and short, in equity securities issued by large-, mid- and small (or "micro") cap companies, as well as other instruments that are convertible into equity securities.
The investment seeks to maximize real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets 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 may invest up to 20% of its assets in non-investment grade bonds or securities of emerging market issuers. The fund maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index (the benchmark).
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities; current income is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities, such as common stocks of issuers with small market capitalizations and identified by the Adviser as having value characteristics. It may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in non U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities; current income is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities, such as common stocks of issuers with small market capitalizations and identified by the Adviser as having value characteristics. It may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in non U.S. dollar-denominated securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. growth companies of any market capitalization. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses the advisor believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. To take advantage of opportunities to invest, the fund may borrow money from banks (leverage) in an amount up to one-third of its total assets, which include assets purchased with borrowed money. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. growth companies of any market capitalization. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses the advisor believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. To take advantage of opportunities to invest, the fund may borrow money from banks (leverage) in an amount up to one-third of its total assets, which include assets purchased with borrowed money. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests for the long term primarily in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. growth companies of any market capitalization. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses the advisor believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. To take advantage of opportunities to invest, the fund may borrow money from banks (leverage) in an amount up to one-third of its total assets, which include assets purchased with borrowed money. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies with large-sized market capitalizations. The adviser defines large-cap companies as those companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies in the Russell 1000 Index at the time of investment. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign large-cap companies that are traded in the U.S., including companies located in emerging markets, as well as American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies with medium-sized market capitalizations. The adviser defines mid-cap companies as those companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies in the Russell Midcap Growth Total Return Index at the time of investment. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in securities of foreign mid-cap companies that are traded in the U.S., including companies located in emerging markets, as well as American Depositary Receipts.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund will principally invest in the following securities: corporate bonds, notes and debentures; asset-backed securities; commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities; obligations of non-U.S. governments and supra-national organizations, such as the World Bank, which are chartered to promote economic development; collateralized mortgage obligations; U.S. Treasury and agency securities; cash equivalent investments; when-issued and delayed delivery securities; derivatives; and repurchase agreements, etc.
The investment seeks to exceed the stock market total return (primarily through capital appreciation) at a level of total risk roughly equal to that of the stock market over longer periods of time (three year intervals or more). The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies of any size that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American and NASDAQ. It may invest in stocks for which there is relatively low market liquidity, as periodically determined by the Adviser based on the stock's trading volume.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund will principally invest in the following securities: commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities; asset-backed securities; collateralized mortgage obligations; U.S. Treasury and agency securities; cash equivalent investments; when-issued and delayed delivery securities; derivatives; and dollar rolls.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 20% of its assets. Under normal circumstances, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to maximize total return. The fund will principally invest in the following securities: commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities; obligations of non-U.S. governments and supra-national organizations, such as the World Bank, which are chartered to promote economic development; obligations of domestic and non-U.S. corporations; asset-backed securities; collateralized mortgage obligations; U.S. Treasury and agency securities; when-issued and delayed delivery securities; derivatives; cash equivalent investments; repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements; and dollar rolls.
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 a high current return with short-term risk less than or equal to 40% of the stock market. The fund invests up to 75% of its total assets in common stocks and options on any size companies on which options are traded on a national securities exchange. It invests at least 25% of its total assets in equities. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in foreign securities. The Adviser normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in fixed-income securities: U.S. government obligations, mortgage and asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage obligations, andu002For other fixed-income instruments.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities (and certain other instruments) in an amount equal to 20% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 80% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government debt securities, non-U.S. government and supranational debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, emerging market debt securities and non-investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government debt securities, non-U.S. government and supranational debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, emerging market debt securities and non-investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks maximum long term total return. The fund invests primarily in a global portfolio of fixed income securities and derivatives of any maturity of issuers located in emerging markets that may be denominated in any currency (on a hedged or un-hedged basis). It will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities issued by governments, their political subdivisions (states, provinces and municipalities), agencies and companies tied economically to an emerging market. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests 80% of its net assets for the long term in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. and non-U.S. real estate and real estate-related companies of any market capitalization, and in companies which, in the opinion of the Adviser, own significant real estate assets at the time of investment ("real estate companies"). It will invest more than 25% of its net assets in the real estate industry.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests 80% of its net assets for the long term in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. and non-U.S. real estate and real estate-related companies of any market capitalization, and in companies which, in the opinion of the Adviser, own significant real estate assets at the time of investment ("real estate companies"). It will invest more than 25% of its net assets in the real estate industry.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government debt securities, non-U.S. government and supranational debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, emerging market debt securities and non-investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks long-term total return and current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in dividend-paying equity securities issued by foreign companies of any market capitalization and derivatives that have similar economic characteristics. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities, including corporate bonds, U.S. government debt securities, non-U.S. government and supranational debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate loans, emerging market debt securities and non-investment grade debt securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests 80% of its net assets for the long term in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. and non-U.S. real estate and real estate-related companies of any market capitalization, and in companies which, in the opinion of the Adviser, own significant real estate assets at the time of investment ("real estate companies"). It will invest more than 25% of its net assets in the real estate industry.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of generating a modest amount of current income. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, which fund management believes offers the potential for increased earnings and dividends over time. Normally, such equity securities will represent 60% or more of the fund's net assets. It may invest up to 15% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers traded on U.S. exchanges, and up to 20% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") traded on U.S. exchanges or in the U.S. over-the-counter market.
The investment seeks long term capital appreciation, and current income is also a consideration. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund invests primarily in non-investment grade bonds with maturities of ten years or less. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield bonds. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-dollar denominated bonds of issuers located outside of the United States. Its investment in non-dollar denominated bonds may be on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The fund may also invest in convertible and preferred securities.
The investment seeks long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the large-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the large-cap growth category using a statistically driven approach.
The investment seeks to provide a long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation, but also some income. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in blue-chip stocks, while minimizing the distribution of capital gains and minimizing costs, and through some income that is almost exclusively derived from dividends paid by companies held in the fund's portfolio. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in blue-chip stocks as determined at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the blue-chip category using a statistical approach that primarily considers market capitalization.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks a balance between long term capital appreciation and high current income, with an emphasis on income. The fund, which is a fund of funds, normally obtains exposure to equity securities in an amount equal to 40% of its assets and exposure to fixed-income securities in an amount equal to 60% of its assets. Normally, the advisor intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated ETFs. The fund may, when consistent with its investment objective, buy or sell options or futures, or enter into total return swaps and foreign currency transactions (collectively, commonly known as derivatives).
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments of companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, the companies included in the MSCI EAFE Index (the "MSCI EAFE Index") and derivatives that are tied economically to securities of the MSCI EAFE Index. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. It primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments of companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, the companies included in the MSCI EAFE Index (the "MSCI EAFE Index") and derivatives that are tied economically to securities of the MSCI EAFE Index. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. It primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments of companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, the companies included in the MSCI EAFE Index (the "MSCI EAFE Index") and derivatives that are tied economically to securities of the MSCI EAFE Index. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. It primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in non-U.S. equity securities and equity-like instruments of companies that are components of, or have characteristics similar to, the companies included in the MSCI EAFE Index (the "MSCI EAFE Index") and derivatives that are tied economically to securities of the MSCI EAFE Index. Equity securities include common stock, preferred stock and convertible securities. It primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of the objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. It will be broadly diversified across global asset classes, and will generally seek to maintain an asset allocation of approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, although the allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. The advisor normally intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2020. At the time it reaches its target retirement date in 2020, the asset allocation of the fund is expected to be approximately 40% in underlying funds that invest in equity and 60% in underlying funds that invest in fixed income, and the target allocation may shift over time depending on market conditions.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2025.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2030.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2035.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2040.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2045.
The investment seeks to provide for retirement outcomes based on quantitatively measured risk. In pursuit of its investment objective, the fund, which is a fund of funds, allocates and reallocates its assets among a combination of equity, fixed income and money market funds (the "underlying funds") in proportions based on its own comprehensive investment strategy. Under normal circumstances, the manager intends to invest primarily in affiliated open-end funds and affiliated exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), some of which may be index funds. The fund is designed for investors expecting to retire or to begin withdrawing assets around the year 2050.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American and NASDAQ. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the small-cap growth category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the small-cap growth category for the fund using a statistical approach.
The investment seeks to provide a long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in ultra-small company stocks based on company size at the time of purchase. It aims to achieve its objective by approximating the total return of the Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (the "index") published by the University of Chicago's Center for Research in Security Prices ("CRSP") over longer time periods. The Adviser invests in a representative sample of the companies included in the index.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, and NASDAQ. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks from among those in the small-cap value category at the time of purchase. The Adviser selects stocks within the small-cap value category for the fund using a statistical approach.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a small number of undervalued securities. It invests primarily in common stocks of companies of all sizes. The fund may also invest in other types of equity securities, as well as fixed income securities. It will normally hold a core position of between 15 to 20 securities. The fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in a particular sector. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in domestic common stocks and bonds, including convertible bonds and "zero coupon" government bonds. The fund may invest, without restriction, in future interest and principal of U.S. government securities, commonly known as "zero coupon" bonds.
The investment seeks to provide a long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of ultra-small companies. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in ultra-small company stocks based on company size at the time of purchase. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in foreign securities. It may engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests principally in common stocks of U.S. companies and, to a lesser extent, in equity securities of foreign issuers, usually those that are publicly traded in the United States either directly or through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). It invests in companies in a broad range of industries and generally focuses on companies whose earnings under normal economic conditions are forecasted to grow by at least 20% per year and whose stocks sell at reasonable price-to-earnings ratios, as determined by the fund's Subadvisor.
The investment seeks to maximize total return (capital appreciation and income) with minimal reasonable risk. The fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in bonds and other fixed-income securities. Although the fund primarily invests in investment grade domestic debt obligations, it may invest to a limited extent in obligations of foreign issuers and in junk bonds. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity, under normal circumstances, will range between one and three years.
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return before fund expenses greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Governmentu002FCredit Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector entities, asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers and corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers. It only invests in debt obligations rated investment grade at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or, if unrated, determined by the advisor to be investment grade.
The investment seeks an annual rate of total return before fund expenses greater than the annual rate of total return of the Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Governmentu002FCredit Bond Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the following types of U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations: U.S. government and other public-sector entities, asset-backed and mortgage-backed obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers and corporate debt of U.S. and foreign issuers. It only invests in debt obligations rated investment grade at the time of purchase by at least one major rating agency or, if unrated, determined by the advisor to be investment grade.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and South Carolina 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 South Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of South Carolina and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and South Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests 80% of its net assets in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and South Carolina 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 South Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of South Carolina and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and South Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests 80% of its net assets in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of small-sized growth companies. The fund invests 80% of its net assets in equity securities in the form of common stock of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. ("BAMCO" or the "Adviser") defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger.
The investment seeks to provide current income and competitive total return. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in investment grade fixed income securities (bonds). It will invest in municipal securities, convertible securities, including convertible bonds and preferred stocks, and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in bonds that are below investment grade, which are commonly referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds, and non-dollar denominated foreign and emerging market securities. It will maintain an average duration between 1 and 3 years.
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 high total return. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high grade U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations of domestic corporations and the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in investment grade securities (securities rated BBB by S&P, BAA by Moody's, or unrated equivalent). The portfolio management team anticipates that the fund will maintain an average weighted maturity of 6 to 8 years.
The investment seeks to provide high current income exempt from federal and Hawaii state income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade municipal bonds, the interest from which is exempt from regular federal and Hawaii state income taxes. It may also invest in municipal bonds issued by other U.S. states, territories and possessions. There is no limit on the average maturity of the fund's portfolio. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests in a combination of fixed income securities, including, but not limited to: high yield securities, international securities, emerging markets debt and mortgages. It may invest significantly in non-investment grade bonds (high yield or junk bonds). The fund may also invest significantly in non-dollar denominated bonds and bonds of emerging market issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its net assets in collateralized debt obligations, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's net assets) may be collateralized in loan obligations.
The investment seeks total return as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests in a combination of fixed income securities, including, but not limited to: high yield securities, international securities, emerging markets debt and mortgages. It may invest significantly in non-investment grade bonds (high yield or junk bonds). The fund may also invest significantly in non-dollar denominated bonds and bonds of emerging market issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its net assets in collateralized debt obligations, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's net assets) may be collateralized in loan obligations.
The investment seeks total return as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests in a combination of fixed income securities, including, but not limited to: high yield securities, international securities, emerging markets debt and mortgages. It may invest significantly in non-investment grade bonds (high yield or junk bonds). The fund may also invest significantly in non-dollar denominated bonds and bonds of emerging market issuers. It may invest up to 15% of its net assets in collateralized debt obligations, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's net assets) may be collateralized in loan obligations.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in growth-oriented common stocks of small-sized U.S. companies similar in size, at the time of purchase, to those within the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Adviser selects stocks using a unique, growth-oriented approach focusing on high quality companies with sustainable earnings growth that are available at reasonable prices, which combines the use of proprietary analytical tools and the qualitative judgments of the investment team.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by large capitalization companies that the Adviser believes will have the highest probability of an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. The Adviser defines large capitalization companies as the top 1000 U.S. companies by market capitalization.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by large capitalization companies that the Adviser believes will have the highest probability of an earnings growth rate that exceeds investor expectations. The Adviser defines large capitalization companies as the top 1000 U.S. companies by market capitalization.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of publicly-traded common stocks in the aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. At least 90% of the value of the fund's assets is invested in securities comprising the S&P 500 Index. The percentage of the fund's assets invested in a given stock is approximately the same as the percentage such stock represents in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of publicly-traded common stocks in the aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. At least 90% of the value of the fund's assets is invested in securities comprising the S&P 500 Index. The percentage of the fund's assets invested in a given stock is approximately the same as the percentage such stock represents in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of publicly-traded common stocks in the aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. At least 90% of the value of the fund's assets is invested in securities comprising the S&P 500 Index. The percentage of the fund's assets invested in a given stock is approximately the same as the percentage such stock represents in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of publicly-traded common stocks in the aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. At least 90% of the value of the fund's assets is invested in securities comprising the S&P 500 Index. The percentage of the fund's assets invested in a given stock is approximately the same as the percentage such stock represents in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total return performance of publicly-traded common stocks in the aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The fund is a "feeder" fund that invests all of its assets in the Master Portfolio of MIP, which has the same investment objective and strategies as the fund. At least 90% of the value of the fund's assets is invested in securities comprising the S&P 500 Index. The percentage of the fund's assets invested in a given stock is approximately the same as the percentage such stock represents in the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. technology companies in all market capitalization ranges, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of technology. It may invest in both developed and emerging markets. The fund invests primarily in common stock but may also invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. It may also invest in Rule 144A securities, which are privately placed securities purchased by qualified institutional buyers.
The investment seeks to replicate, as closely as possible, before the deduction of expenses, the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of assets, determined at the time of purchase, in stocks of companies included in the EAFE Index and in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, options and forward currency contracts that provide exposure to the stocks of companies in the index. The fund's securities are weighted to attempt to make the fund's total investment characteristics similar to those of the index as a whole.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth and income through an actively managed portfolio of stocks, bonds and money market instruments. The fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and money market instruments, with at least 20% of the fund's assets invested in each of the following categories: (i) domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock and (ii) fixed-income securities, such as U.S. government and agency securities, corporate bonds, money market funds, and cash.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of stocks. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic equity securities, such as common stock. The fund may invest in companies of any size, but generally focuses on large capitalization companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowing for investment purposes.
The investment seeks to provide investment results approximating the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Index. The fund will invest substantially all (and at least 80%) of its net assets in a representative sample of the U.S. Treasury obligations included in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Index. It will buy and sell securities with the goal of achieving an overall duration and total return similar to that of the index. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Index is an unmanaged index that includes a broad range of U.S. Treasury obligations and is considered representative of U.S. Treasury bond performance overall.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return of common stocks publicly traded in the United States, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). Under normal circumstances, the adviser intends to invest at least 80% of assets, determined at the time of purchase, in stocks of companies included in the S&P 500 Index and in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options, that provide exposure to the stocks of companies in the index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return of common stocks publicly traded in the United States, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). Under normal circumstances, the adviser intends to invest at least 80% of assets, determined at the time of purchase, in stocks of companies included in the S&P 500 Index and in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options, that provide exposure to the stocks of companies in the index.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return of common stocks publicly traded in the United States, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500 Index). Under normal circumstances, the adviser intends to invest at least 80% of assets, determined at the time of purchase, in stocks of companies included in the S&P 500 Index and in derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and options, that provide exposure to the stocks of companies in the index.
The investment seeks to maximize total return consistent with current income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities. Fund investments include corporate, asset-backed, and mortgage-backed securities with a minimum rating in the lowest investment grade category (i.e., rated BBB by Standard & Poor's or Baa by Moody's Investors Service, or higher, or unrated and considered by the Adviser to be comparable in quality) at the time of purchase and bank instruments, repurchase agreements, and U.S. government securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of stocks of middle capitalization ("midcap") companies. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic equity securities of midcap companies. Equity securities include common stock and any rights to purchase common stock. For these purposes, the Adviser defines midcap companies as those with market capitalizations within the range encompassed by the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) in U.S. dollars with net dividends as closely as possible before the deduction of fund expenses. The fund will be substantially invested in securities in the MSCI EAFE Index, and will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index.
The investment seeks to match the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) in U.S. dollars with net dividends as closely as possible before the deduction of fund expenses. The fund will be substantially invested in securities in the MSCI EAFE Index, and will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index.
The investment seeks the highest return consistent with investment in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets in zero-coupon securities. It invests primarily in zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities and their equivalents (including certain zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities), and may invest up to 20% of its assets in other zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities that are AAA-rated. Zero-coupon securities make no periodic interest or principal payments. The fund is managed to mature in the year 2025 and will be liquidated near the end of its target maturity year.
The investment seeks the highest return consistent with investment in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets in zero-coupon securities. It invests primarily in zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities and their equivalents (including certain zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities), and may invest up to 20% of its assets in other zero-coupon U.S. government agency securities that are AAA-rated. Zero-coupon securities make no periodic interest or principal payments. The fund is managed to mature in the year 2020 and will be liquidated near the end of its target maturity year.
The investment seeks to generate high current income and, as a secondary objective, the long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in both debt and equity securities. It is anticipated that the dollar-weighted average maturity of debt securities that the fund purchases will not exceed 15 years. With respect to its investments in equity securities, the fund may invest in companies in any sector and of any size of market capitalization. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in sponsored or unsponsored ADRs and securities of foreign companies that are traded on U.S. stock exchanges and U.S. over-the-counter markets.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants and rights of large capitalization ("large-cap") companies. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in sponsored or unsponsored ADRs and securities of foreign companies that are traded on U.S. stock exchanges.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests in common stocks and other equity securities, including preferred stock, convertible securities, warrants and rights, with a goal of maintaining at least 75% of the fund's portfolio in companies with market capitalization greater than the median of the Morningstar US Growth Index or $5 billion, whichever is lower.
The investment seeks current income, with long-term growth of capital as a secondary objective. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in higher-yielding, higher-risk debt securities rated below investment grade by the major rating agencies, commonly known as "junk bonds". While the fund maintains flexibility to invest in bonds of varying maturities, it generally holds bonds with intermediate-term maturities. The fund may invest in securities such as investment grade debt securities, U.S. Treasury Securities, money market funds, and equity investments, including dividend paying stocks and convertible preferred stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of established companies that are economically tied to various countries throughout the world (excluding the U.S.). It may invest directly or indirectly in foreign securities or foreign currencies of both developed and developing countries. The fund advisor does not expect its investments in emerging markets to exceed 35% of its net assets. It may invest in securities of companies of any size and in any sector.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants and rights of medium capitalization ("mid-cap") companies. It defines mid-cap companies as those companies, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations within the range of the Morningstar US Mid Growth 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 equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants and rights, of companies that, at the time of purchase by the fund, the advisor defines as early stage growth companies. In addition to the fund's investments in domestic securities, it may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in sponsored or unsponsored ADRs and equity securities of foreign companies that are traded on U.S. stock exchanges.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, consisting of common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants and rights of small capitalization ("small-cap") companies. It defines small-cap companies as those companies, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations within the range of the Morningstar US Small Growth Index.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund principally invests in equity securities, consisting of common stock, preferred stock, convertible securities, warrants and rights of companies whose securities may increase in value due to the development, advancement or commercial application of innovative strategies. In addition to the fund's investments in domestic securities, it may invest up to 20% of its net assets in sponsored or unsponsored ADRs and securities of foreign companies that are traded on U.S. stock exchanges.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of capital and income. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the utilities industry. The portfolio managers use quantitative and qualitative management techniques as well as risk controls to construct the fund's portfolio. The quantitative process involves ranking stocks based on their growth and valuation characteristics.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and 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 Virginia personal income tax ("Virginia Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests primarily in municipal securities of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and Virginia personal income tax. The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and 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 Virginia personal income tax ("Virginia Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests primarily in municipal securities of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and Virginia personal income tax. The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified mix of common stocks of small cap U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer sound prospects for capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, it will maintain at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in small cap securities.
The investment seeks current income exempt from federal and 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 Virginia personal income tax ("Virginia Tax-Exempt Obligations"). It invests primarily in municipal securities of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its political subdivisions that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and Virginia personal income tax. The fund will maintain an average duration of 3.5 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small capitalized ("small cap") companies. It invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, including common stocks and other forms of equity investments, of small cap domestic companies that the advisor believes offer a long-term investment value. For purposes of the fund, the advisor considers a company to be a small cap company if it has a market capitalization no larger than the largest capitalized company included in the Russell 2000 Index at the time of the fund's investment.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund employs a value strategy and invests primarily in common and preferred stocks whose market prices do not reflect their true values, as determined by the Advisor. The Advisor utilizes a bottom-up approach to stock selection, focusing on company fundamentals. The Advisor typically invests in companies with sound fundamentals that the Advisor believes are selling at discounted valuations and have low price-to-earnings ("Pu002FE") ratios.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund employs a value strategy and invests primarily in common and preferred stocks whose market prices do not reflect their true values, as determined by the Advisor. The Advisor utilizes a bottom-up approach to stock selection, focusing on company fundamentals. The Advisor typically invests in companies with sound fundamentals that the Advisor believes are selling at discounted valuations and have low price-to-earnings ("Pu002FE") ratios.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) consist of common stocks of issuers that meet certain socially responsible criteria. The fund seeks to avoid investing in any issuer that derives more than 5% of its total revenue from tobacco, alcohol, gambling, abortion or weaponry (whether sold to consumers or the military), or that is involved in nuclear power.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) consist of common stocks of issuers that meet certain socially responsible criteria. The fund seeks to avoid investing in any issuer that derives more than 5% of its total revenue from tobacco, alcohol, gambling, abortion or weaponry (whether sold to consumers or the military), or that is involved in nuclear power.
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund, under normal circumstances, will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in mid-cap companies. The fund's Subadvisor currently considers mid-cap companies to be companies having market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of companies included in the Russell Midcap Index. It invests principally in common stocks of U.S. companies, and, to a lesser extent, in equity securities of foreign issuers usually those which are publicly traded in the United States either directly or through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs").
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation and some income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks of large capitalization companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, or NASDAQ. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of Fund net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in stocks from among those in the large-cap value category at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks capital. The fund uses a value approach in its securities selection process. The adviser emphasizes fundamental corporate considerations related to the prospects of the issuer and its industry. Under normal conditions, the adviser invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets plus amounts borrowed for investment purposes (if any) in securities of companies with an important economic presence in the Greater Western New York Region of New York. The fund is non-diversified.
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 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 long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily allocating its assets among underlying Calvert income and equity funds meeting its investment criteria, including the responsible investing criteria. It typically invests 80%-100% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in equity securities and up to 20% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in income securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of net assets in cash and short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily allocating its assets among underlying Calvert income and equity funds meeting its investment criteria, including the responsible investing criteria. It typically invests 80%-100% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in equity securities and up to 20% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in income securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of net assets in cash and short-term money market instruments.
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 long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in mid-capitalization undervalued companies that show strong potential for growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies that have market capitalizations within the range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index, measured at the time of initial purchase. The fund seeks to invest in quality companies in industries in which Ariel has expertise. This often results in the fund investing a significant portion of its assets among fewer sectors than its benchmarks.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a lower level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying equity funds, approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying fixed-income funds and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes including underlying funds that invest primarily in commodities and other derivatives.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in mid-capitalization undervalued companies that show strong potential for growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies that have market capitalizations within the range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index, measured at the time of initial purchase. The fund seeks to invest in quality companies in industries in which Ariel has expertise. This often results in the fund investing a significant portion of its assets among fewer sectors than its benchmarks.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a lower level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying equity funds, approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying fixed-income funds and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes including underlying funds that invest primarily in commodities and other derivatives.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity or equity-related instruments issued by companies located or operating in Greater China and in other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. For this purpose, Greater China currently includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Up to 20% of the fund's net assets may be invested in equity and equity-related instruments issued by companies or entities not meeting the above requirement or debt securities of issuers worldwide.
The investment seeks total return consistent with a lower level of risk relative to the broad stock market. The fund is a "fund of funds," and invests its assets in other underlying mutual funds advised by the Adviser and ETFs and other pooled investment vehicles. Its target allocation is to invest approximately 30%-50% of its total assets in underlying equity funds, approximately 50%-70% of its total assets in underlying fixed-income funds and approximately 5%-20% of its total assets in alternative asset classes including underlying funds that invest primarily in commodities and other derivatives.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). It (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $10 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $10 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity or equity-related instruments issued by companies located or operating in Greater China and in other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. For this purpose, Greater China currently includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Up to 20% of the fund's net assets may be invested in equity and equity-related instruments issued by companies or entities not meeting the above requirement or debt securities of issuers worldwide.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund's portfolio managers seek to achieve the fund's investment objective of total return by investing in other investment companies. It may invest in fixed income securities of any maturity and any credit rating, including below investment grade securities (commonly referred to as "junk"), bonds of issuers in default, and unrated bonds. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest significantly (generally, at least 40% of its net assets) in the securities of companies organized or located outside of the United States or doing business outside of the United States. It normally invests in common stocks and may invest in companies of any size throughout the world that are selected for their long-term growth potential. The fund normally invests in companies from at least three different countries, including the United States, and may invest in companies operating in, or economically tied to, emerging market countries.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest significantly (generally, at least 40% of its net assets) in the securities of companies organized or located outside of the United States or doing business outside of the United States. It normally invests in common stocks and may invest in companies of any size throughout the world that are selected for their long-term growth potential. The fund normally invests in companies from at least three different countries, including the United States, and may invest in companies operating in, or economically tied to, emerging market countries.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of European companies that are believed to offer growth potential. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of European companies. Although the fund emphasizes investments in developed countries, it also may invest in securities of companies located in developing or emerging markets. The fund will normally have exposure to foreign currencies.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of European companies that are believed to offer growth potential. Under normal market conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of European companies. Although the fund emphasizes investments in developed countries, it also may invest in securities of companies located in developing or emerging markets. The fund will normally have exposure to foreign currencies.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income exempt from federal income tax and of capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its total net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds that pay interest exempt from federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax). It invests at least 65% of its total assets in tax-exempt bonds that, at the time of purchase, are rated investment grade or are unrated but determined to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest in bonds of any maturity.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt obligations issued by or on behalf of state or local governmental units whose interest is exempt from federal income tax. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities, the income on which is subject to federal income tax and may invest without limit in debt instruments the income on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with a high level of income generally exempt from federal income tax as well as from Minnesota State and local tax. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal obligations that are generally exempt from U.S. federal income tax as well as from Minnesota State and local income tax. It may invest in debt instruments of any maturity and does not seek to maintain a particular dollar-weighted average maturity. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in income-producing equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies. It invests principally in securities of companies believed to be attractively valued and to have the potential for long-term growth. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size. It may from time to time emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the financial services sector and the health care sector.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, primarily common stocks and securities that can be converted into common stocks. It invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the investment manager believes have the potential for long-term, above-average earnings growth. The fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities. It may invest directly in foreign securities or indirectly through depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund's portfolio managers seek to achieve the fund's investment objective of total return by investing in other investment companies. It may invest in fixed income securities of any maturity and any credit rating, including below investment grade securities (commonly referred to as "junk"), bonds of issuers in default, and unrated bonds. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments.
The investment seeks to track the performance of the Calvert Global Energy Research Index. The fund concentrates in the sustainable energy solutions industry and normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies whose main business is sustainable energy solutions. The index is composed of companies that manage energy use in a sustainable manner or that are actively engaged in facilitating the transition to a more sustainable economy through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the expanded use of renewable energy sources.
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 capital growth. The fund invests primarily in a globally-diversified portfolio of equity securities. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings) in equity securities, including convertible securities convertible into equity securities. The fund's portfolio may include securities of well-established companies with large market capitalizations as well as small, unseasoned companies. It invests at least 40% of its assets in securities of foreign issuers. The fund may invest in securities of issuers in emerging markets to a significant extent.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily allocating its assets among underlying Calvert income and equity funds meeting its investment criteria, including the responsible investing criteria. It typically invests 80%-100% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in equity securities and up to 20% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in income securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of net assets in cash and short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks (1) to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks generally and (2) to provide a growing stream of income over the years. The fund normally will invest at least 90% of its assets in income-producing securities (with at least 50% of its assets in common stocks and other equity securities). It invests primarily in a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stocks and bonds. In seeking to provide the investors with a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks, the fund generally looks to the average yield on stocks of companies listed on the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks (1) to provide a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks generally and (2) to provide a growing stream of income over the years. The fund normally will invest at least 90% of its assets in income-producing securities (with at least 50% of its assets in common stocks and other equity securities). It invests primarily in a broad range of income-producing securities, including common stocks and bonds. In seeking to provide the investors with a level of current income that exceeds the average yield on U.S. stocks, the fund generally looks to the average yield on stocks of companies listed on the S&P 500 Index.
The investment seeks the maximum amount of interest income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with reasonable risk. In pursuing its investment objective, the fund uses the volatility of the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index as an approximation of reasonable risk. To pursue its investment objective, under normal conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). It (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $10 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $10 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and Virginia individual income tax, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax and Virginia individual income tax. These securities are issued by or on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities, by other qualified issuers and by funds that invest in such securities.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies located in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding Japan. It may seek its objective through investments in, among other instruments, common stocks and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies located in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding Japan. It may seek its objective through investments in, among other instruments, common stocks and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies located in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding Japan. It may seek its objective through investments in, among other instruments, common stocks and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies located in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding Japan. It may seek its objective through investments in, among other instruments, common stocks and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks the maximum amount of interest income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with reasonable risk. In pursuing its investment objective, the fund uses the volatility of the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index as an approximation of reasonable risk. To pursue its investment objective, under normal conditions, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from federal income tax and California personal income tax. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objectives by primarily allocating its assets among underlying Calvert income and equity funds meeting its investment criteria, including the responsible investing criteria. It typically invests 50%-80% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in income securities and 20% to 50% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in cash and short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. In seeking to meet its investment objective, under normal conditions, at least 80% of its assets will be invested in a diversified portfolio of common stocks according to the investment style of the fund's investment adviser. The fund typically invests in stocks of companies that have a total market capitalization of at least $10 billion and, in the Adviser's opinion, have institutional ownership that is sufficiently broad to provide adequate liquidity suitable to the fund's holdings.
The investment seeks to achieve high income over the long-term. The fund invests principally in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities that are believed to generate a high level of current income. It normally invests in investment grade fixed income securities consisting primarily of obligations issued by the U.S. government, agencies of the U.S. government, instruments related to U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities and U.S. corporate debt securities. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in fixed income securities.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies located throughout the world. For purposes of this policy, equity securities include common stocks and derivative instruments with economic characteristics similar to equity securities. The equity securities in which the fund invests are primarily common stocks and the fund is generally unconstrained by any particular sector or market capitalization. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return and capital preservation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of foreign companies. It focuses predominantly on medium to large market capitalization equity securities. In some circumstances, the fund purchases American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") which are traded on U.S. exchanges and represent an ownership interest in a foreign security, rather than foreign shares that are traded on foreign exchanges, because the ADRs have greater liquidity or for other reasons.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth. The adviser attempts to achieve the fund's investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of largecapitalization companies. The adviser defines large-capitalization companies as those whose market capitalization, at the time of purchase, are consistent with the market capitalizations of companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
The investment seeks total return and capital preservation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies with a market capitalization in excess of $3 billion at time of purchase. The Adviser constructs the fund's portfolio on a security-by-security basis, with the goal of building a portfolio that strikes a balance between the Adviser's conviction in an investment and portfolio diversification.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small-cap companies. The Adviser constructs the fund's portfolio on a security-by-security basis, with the goal of building a portfolio that strikes a balance between the Adviser's conviction in an investment and portfolio diversification.
The investment seeks total return and capital preservation. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies with a market capitalization in excess of $3 billion at time of purchase. The Adviser constructs the fund's portfolio on a security-by-security basis, with the goal of building a portfolio that strikes a balance between the Adviser's conviction in an investment and portfolio diversification.
The investment seeks total return and capital preservation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of foreign companies. It focuses predominantly on medium to large market capitalization equity securities. In some circumstances, the fund purchases American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") which are traded on U.S. exchanges and represent an ownership interest in a foreign security, rather than foreign shares that are traded on foreign exchanges, because the ADRs have greater liquidity or for other reasons.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small-cap companies. The Adviser constructs the fund's portfolio on a security-by-security basis, with the goal of building a portfolio that strikes a balance between the Adviser's conviction in an investment and portfolio diversification.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in cash and securities listed on, or indicated by, the CAN SLIM Select List subject to certain parameters. When fully invested, it will hold between 50 to 100 positions. The fund primarily invests in the common stocks of companies of any size market capitalization, ranging from larger, well-established companies to lesser-established, small- and micro-capitalization companies. It may also invest at any given time up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, which may include emerging market securities.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term, after tax returns. The fund may invest up to 65% of assets in common stocks, which are acquired with the expectation of being held for the long-term. It may not invest more than 25% of assets in any one industry. The fund may invest up to 25% of assets in foreign securities, but no more than 15% in illiquid securities.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks current income and long-term growth of income; capital appreciation is a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing in both equity and fixed-income securities that have relatively high current income potential. The fund's investment adviser or subadviser ("Adviser") divides the fund's portfolio between equity and fixed-income investments by first allocating an amount to fixed-income investments sufficient to achieve a minimum income consistent with the fund's strategy of emphasizing relatively high current income potential.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term growth of capital. The fund will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies located in the Asia Pacific Region, excluding Japan. It may seek its objective through investments in, among other instruments, common stocks and depositary receipts. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies located in Asia and the Pacific Basin, which includes Australia, New Zealand and India, and other countries within this region (the Pacificu002FAsia region).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies located in Asia and the Pacific Basin, which includes Australia, New Zealand and India, and other countries within this region (the Pacificu002FAsia region).
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in common stocks of domestic companies and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of foreign companies of any size without regard to market capitalization that the sub-adviser believes possess a strong competitive position in their peer group and have undervalued assets or growth potential that is not yet reflected in stock price. It will normally hold a core position of between 15 and 30 common stocks. The fund may also invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs). It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt obligations issued by or on behalf of state or local governmental units whose interest is exempt from federal income tax. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities, the income on which is subject to federal income tax and may invest without limit in debt instruments the income on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt obligations issued by or on behalf of state or local governmental units whose interest is exempt from federal income tax. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities, the income on which is subject to federal income tax and may invest without limit in debt instruments the income on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt obligations issued by or on behalf of state or local governmental units whose interest is exempt from federal income tax. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities, the income on which is subject to federal income tax and may invest without limit in debt instruments the income on which is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks liquidity, safety from credit risk and as high a level of income as is consistent with these objectives. The fund invests primarily in high-quality bonds whose interest is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States government and its agencies or instrumentalities. Under normal market conditions, it is the fund's policy to invest at least 80% of its total assets (which includes the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks liquidity, safety from credit risk and as high a level of income as is consistent with these objectives. The fund invests primarily in high-quality bonds whose interest is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States government and its agencies or instrumentalities. Under normal market conditions, it is the fund's policy to invest at least 80% of its total assets (which includes the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities with income payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. It invests in California municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. A high-yield security is one that has been rated below investment-grade, or determined by the investment advisor to be of similar quality. The portfolio managers also may buy unrated securities if they determine such securities meet the investment objectives of the fund.
The investment seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities with income payments exempt from federal and California income taxes. It invests in California municipal and other debt securities with an emphasis on high-yield securities. A high-yield security is one that has been rated below investment-grade, or determined by the investment advisor to be of similar quality. The portfolio managers also may buy unrated securities if they determine such securities meet the investment objectives of the fund.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks to achieve a competitive total return through an actively managed portfolio of stocks, bonds, and money market instruments which offer income and capital growth opportunity. The fund typically invests about 60% of its net assets in stocks and 40% in bonds or other fixed-income investments. Stock investments are primarily common stock of large-cap companies.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are undervalued. The Adviser believes that, over time, a company's stock price will come to reflect its intrinsic economic value. The fund may invest in companies of any size and in any industry.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in the equity securities of U.S. companies that the Adviser believes are trading at attractive valuations that have strong or improving business models. The Adviser monitors the fundamental performance of the fund's investments for signs of future financial success. The Adviser relies heavily upon the fundamental analysis and research of its dedicated investment team for the fund in conducting research and making investment decisions.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital through investment in bonds and other debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Bonds include debt securities of any maturity. It typically invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets are invested in investment grade debt securities. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with minimizing risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies. It is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the C&B Large Cap Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. The fund invests principally in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, which is defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with minimizing risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies. It is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the C&B Large Cap Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. The fund invests principally in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, which is defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with minimizing risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies. It is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the C&B Large Cap Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. The fund invests principally in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, which is defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt securities. It generally invests at least 65% of its assets in debt securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities, debt securities issued by corporations, and mortgage- and other asset-backed securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated in at least one of the three highest rating categories or are unrated but determined to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds and other debt securities. It generally invests at least 65% of its assets in debt securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and instrumentalities, debt securities issued by corporations, and mortgage- and other asset-backed securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated in at least one of the three highest rating categories or are unrated but determined to be of comparable quality.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in equity securities of small capitalization companies or other investments with similar economic characteristics. It will invest substantially all its assets outside the United States. The fund may focus a significant portion of its investments in one or more countries from time to time.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The fund typically invests between 50% and 75% of its total assets in equity securities (common stock and preferred stock) and between 25-50% in fixed income securities (bonds and money market securities). It may invest directly in equities or fixed income securities, or in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or other investment companies that hold securities in which the fund may directly invest. Although the fund may invest in equity securities of companies of any size, it invests primarily in U.S. common stocks of large-cap companies and of mid-cap companies.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with minimizing risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies. It is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the C&B Large Cap Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. The fund invests principally in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, which is defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks high total return by investing in common stocks and debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests in a mix of equity and debt securities. Its assets are allocated among equity and debt securities (which includes cash and cash equivalents) based on an assessment of the relative risks and returns of each asset class. The fund generally will invest between 35% and 65% of its net assets in each asset class, and in any event will invest at least 25% and no more than 75% of its net assets in each asset class under normal circumstances.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with minimizing risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of large-capitalization companies. It is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in the C&B Large Cap Value Portfolio, a master portfolio with a substantially identical investment objective and substantially similar investment strategies. The fund invests principally in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, which is defined as companies with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 1000 Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return consistent with minimizing risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies. It invests principally in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, which the managers define as securities of companies with market capitalization within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return consistent with minimizing risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies. It invests principally in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, which the managers define as securities of companies with market capitalization within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return consistent with minimizing risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies. It invests principally in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, which the managers define as securities of companies with market capitalization within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a moderate level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return consistent with minimizing risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies. It invests principally in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, which the managers define as securities of companies with market capitalization within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks maximum long-term total return consistent with minimizing risk to principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies. It invests principally in equity securities of medium-capitalization companies, which the managers define as securities of companies with market capitalization within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of purchase.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a moderate level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds, notes and other debt instruments, including derivatives relating to such investments. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in debt instruments that, at the time of purchase, are rated below investment grade or are unrated but determined to be of comparable quality (commonly referred to as "high-yield" investments or "junk" bonds).
The investment seeks current income consistent with the maturity and quality standards and preservation of capital. The fund maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of no less than three years and no greater than five years under normal market conditions. It invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities with quality ratings of A- or better or A3 or better or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the maturity and quality standards and preservation of capital. The fund maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of no less than three years and no greater than five years under normal market conditions. It invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities with quality ratings of A- or better or A3 or better or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the maturity and quality standards and preservation of capital. The fund maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of no less than three years and no greater than five years under normal market conditions. It invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities with quality ratings of A- or better or A3 or better or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars.
The investment seeks current income consistent with the maturity and quality standards and preservation of capital. The fund maintains a portfolio of bonds, other debt securities and money market instruments having a dollar-weighted average effective maturity of no less than three years and no greater than five years under normal market conditions. It invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities with quality ratings of A- or better or A3 or better or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser. The fund primarily invests in debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars.
The investment seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital through investment in bonds and other debt securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Bonds include debt securities of any maturity. It typically invests at least 80% of the fund's net assets are invested in investment grade debt securities. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign debt securities.
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 maximize long term total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, consistent with capital preservation. The fund invests in various types of income-producing debt instruments including mortgage- and asset-backed securities, government and agency obligations, corporate obligations and floating rate loans. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities.
The investment seeks significant capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies that have market capitalizations in the range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index. It invests typically in common stocks of companies believed to have the potential for long-term, above-average earnings growth but may invest in companies for their short, medium or long-term prospects.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
The investment seeks significant capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies that have market capitalizations in the range of the companies in the Russell Midcap Index. It invests typically in common stocks of companies believed to have the potential for long-term, above-average earnings growth but may invest in companies for their short, medium or long-term prospects.
The investment seeks total return consistent with reasonable risks through a combination of income and long-term growth of capital. The fund invests dynamically in a number of global asset classes, including equityu002Fcredit, fixed-income, and inflation-sensitive instruments. Equity securities will comprise no more than 75% of the fund's investments. The fund may invest in fixed-income securities with a range of maturities from short- to long-term. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in high-yield securities.
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 the highest level of total return that is consistent with a conservative level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter (the affiliated underlying funds). It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks the highest level of total return that is consistent with a conservative level of risk. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing under normal circumstances in a combination of underlying funds for which the Investment Manager or an affiliate serves as investment adviser or principal underwriter (the affiliated underlying funds). It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in other funds, including third party advised (unaffiliated) funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equity securities, fixed income securities and derivative instruments.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid-cap stocks. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies. It defines mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment. Although primarily investing in mid-cap U.S. companies, the fund may also invest in small-cap companies. It may invest in publicly-traded real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid-cap stocks. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies. It defines mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment. Although primarily investing in mid-cap U.S. companies, the fund may also invest in small-cap companies. It may invest in publicly-traded real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies. Equity securities include American depositary receipts ("ADRs"), convertible securities, foreign and domestic common and preferred stocks, rights and warrants.
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 total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal market circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap companies. Equity securities include American depositary receipts ("ADRs"), convertible securities, foreign and domestic common and preferred stocks, rights and warrants.
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 total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) consists of investment grade corporate notes, bonds and debentures that are nationally traded and corporate issues of domestic and international companies (including emerging market companies) denominated in U.S. dollars. The average duration of the fund's portfolio typically ranges from two to six years.
The investment seeks to maximize total return, consistent with income generation and prudent investment management. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds and maintains an average portfolio duration that is within 20% of the duration of the benchmark. The management team selects bonds from several sectors including: U.S. treasuries and agency securities, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, asset-backed securities and corporate bonds. The fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in assets of foreign issuers, of which 10% (as a percentage of the fund's assets) may be invested in emerging markets issuers.
The investment seeks to provide current income while preserving the investment. The fund primarily invests in debt securities, including securities issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government and securities backed by mortgages or other assets. It will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds. The fund primarily invests in debt securities with quality ratings of A- or A3 or better. It may invest up to 10% of its assets in debt securities rated in the BBB or Baa rating categories by NRSROs designated by the fund's investment adviser or unrated but determined to be of equivalent quality by the fund's investment adviser.
The investment seeks current income, consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds, including debt instruments issued by the U.S. government and its agencies, debt securities issued by corporations, mortgage- and other asset-backed securities, and dollar-denominated securities issued by foreign governments, companies or other entities. The fund also invests at least 65% of its total assets in securities that, at the time of purchase, are rated investment grade or are unrated but determined to be of comparable quality.
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 current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and California individual income tax, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal and California income taxes while preserving the investors' investment. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds issued by the state of California and its agencies and municipalities. Under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund may also invest in municipal securities that are issued by jurisdictions outside California. It will not invest in securities that subject the investors to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of long-term 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 common stocks. In addition, under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. companies that have large market capitalizations (generally over $2 billion) that the fund's investment manager believes are undervalued and have the potential for long-term growth and current income. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its net 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 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 total return before fees and expenses that exceeds the total return of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks that comprise the S&P 500 Index, convertible securities that are convertible into stocks included in the index, and derivatives whose returns are closely equivalent to the returns of the index or its components. The manager will vary the number and percentages of the fund's holdings in attempting to provide higher returns than the index and to reduce the potential of underperforming the index over time.
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 long-term capital growth. The fund invests primarily in a globally-diversified portfolio of equity securities. It normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings) in equity securities, including convertible securities convertible into equity securities. The fund's portfolio may include securities of well-established companies with large market capitalizations as well as small, unseasoned companies. It invests at least 40% of its assets in securities of foreign issuers. The fund may invest in securities of issuers in emerging markets to a significant extent.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of large-capitalization companies, primarily common stocks and securities that can be converted into common stocks. It may invest up to 20% 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 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 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 long-term capital appreciation. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies with business operations in technology and technology-related industries. It generally invests at least 40% of its net assets in companies that maintain their principal place of business or conduct their principal business activities outside the U.S., have their securities traded on non-U.S. exchanges or have been formed under the laws of non-U.S. countries. The fund 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 the highest level of current income obtainable with reasonable risk; capital gain is a secondary objective. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed-income securities (often referred to as "junk bonds") issued by both U.S. and foreign companies. Although not a principal investment strategy, the fund may invest in securities of issuers in emerging markets to a significant extent.
The investment seeks current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and California individual income tax, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). It (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $10 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $10 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
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 shareholders with capital gain. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies operating in the communications, information and related industries. Accordingly, it invests in companies operating in the information technology and telecommunications sectors as well as those in the media industry. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments. 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 current income and capital appreciation, consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund is a "fund of funds" that seeks to achieve its investment objectives by primarily allocating its assets among underlying Calvert income and equity funds meeting its investment criteria, including the responsible investing criteria. It typically invests 50%-80% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in income securities and 20% to 50% of its net assets in funds that invest primarily in equity securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in cash and short-term money market instruments.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal income tax while preserving the investment. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in, or derive at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from federal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal bonds with quality ratings of A- or A3 or better by NRSROs designated by the fund's investment adviser or unrated but determined by the fund's investment adviser to be of equivalent quality. The fund will not invest in securities that subject the investors to the federal alternative minimum tax.
The investment seeks current income exempt from U.S. federal income tax and California individual income tax, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with capital gain. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies operating in the communications, information and related industries. Accordingly, it invests in companies operating in the information technology and telecommunications sectors as well as those in the media industry. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments. It is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in mid-cap stocks. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies. It defines mid-cap companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of the Russell Midcap Index at the time of investment. Although primarily investing in mid-cap U.S. companies, the fund may also invest in small-cap companies. It may invest in publicly-traded real estate investment trusts. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase or that are within the market capitalization range of companies in the S&P 500 Index (the index) at the time of purchase. It may invest in derivatives, such as futures (including equity futures and index futures) for cash equitization purposes.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (including, but not limited to, common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common or preferred stocks) of companies that have market capitalizations in the range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index (the index) at the time of purchase. It invests typically in common stocks of companies believed to have the potential for long-term, above-average earnings growth but may invest in companies for their short, medium or long-term prospects.
The investment seeks total return. The fund is designed to achieve positive total return relative to the performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return (the "BCOM Index"). The advisor intends to invest its assets in a combination of commodity-linked derivative instruments and fixed income securities. It gains exposure to commodities markets by investing through the Subsidiary and in structured notes linked to the BCOM Index, other commodity indices, or the value of a particular commodity or commodity futures contract or subset of commodities or commodity futures contracts. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the fund's net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) are invested in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion at the time of purchase or that are within the market capitalization range of companies in the S&P 500 Index (the index) at the time of purchase. It may invest in derivatives, such as futures (including equity futures and index futures) for cash equitization purposes.
The investment seeks to preserve the investors' investment and secondarily to provide current income exempt from federal and California income taxes. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds issued by the state of California, its agencies and municipalities. It normally invests at least 80% of its assets in, or derives at least 80% of its income from, securities that are exempt from both federal and California income taxes. The fund invests primarily in municipal bonds with quality ratings of A- or A3 or better by NRSROs.
The investment seeks to provide current income exempt from federal and California state income tax by investing primarily in California municipal bonds. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in short to intermediate-term, high quality municipal bonds and notes, the interest from which is expected to be exempt from federal and California state personal income taxes. It may also invest in short-term tax exempt commercial paper, floating rate notes, variable rate demand notes, tender option bonds or shares of money market mutual funds the objectives of which are consistent with the fund's objectives. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from Connecticut individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and Connecticut individual income tax. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies that have market capitalizations in the range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Value Index at the time of purchase that the fund's investment manager believes are undervalued and have the potential for long-term growth. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities, including depositary receipts. The fund normally invests in common stocks and also may invest in real estate investment trusts.
The investment seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from Connecticut individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal securities that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and Connecticut individual income tax. The fund is non-diversified.
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 appreciation through investment primarily in small-cap common stocks of U.S. companies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small companies. The manager defines small companies as those whose market capitalization falls within the range of the Russell 2000 Index at the time of investment. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks current income, with growth as its secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies without regard to market capitalization. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings) in convertible securities. The average term to maturity of the convertible securities purchased by the fund will typically range from two to ten years. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, but generally will invest approximately 5% to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks current income, with growth as its secondary objective. The fund invests mainly in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies without regard to market capitalization. It invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings) in convertible securities. The average term to maturity of the convertible securities purchased by the fund will typically range from two to ten years. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign securities, but generally will invest approximately 5% to 15% of its net assets in foreign securities.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities, including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities, including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities, including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds and other debt securities. It invests primarily in debt securities, including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities and securities of governmental, supranational and corporate issuers denominated in various currencies, including U.S. dollars. The fund is non-diversified.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks of U.S. and foreign companies that have market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, in the range of companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index (the index).
The investment seeks total return, with a focus on income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in municipal bonds that pay interest exempt from U.S. federal income tax (including the federal alternative minimum tax) and California individual income tax.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 75% of its net assets in foreign companies in developed markets (for example, Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom) and in emerging markets (for example, China, India and Brazil). It (i) invests a majority of its net assets in the common stock of small- and mid-sized companies with market capitalizations under $10 billion at the time of initial investment and (ii) may also invest in companies with market capitalizations above $10 billion, provided that immediately after that investment a majority of the fund's net assets would be invested in Focus Stocks.
The investment seeks a high level of income by investing in non-money market debt securities. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high- and medium-grade, non-money market debt securities. It invests most of its assets in investment-grade securities. The weighted average maturity of the fund's portfolio must be three and one-half years or longer.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities, which will consist primarily of common stocks but also may include preferred stocks and convertible securities. It invests principally in securities of companies believed to be undervalued but also may invest in securities of companies believed to have the potential for long-term growth. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities, which will consist primarily of common stocks but also may include preferred stocks and convertible securities. It invests principally in securities of companies believed to be undervalued but also may invest in securities of companies believed to have the potential for long-term growth. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, steady growth of capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common and preferred stocks of large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments. It may from time to time emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the financial services sector.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of large capitalization companies that demonstrate a consistent pattern of earnings and dividend growth. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies that pay regular dividends. The fund may invest in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or indirectly through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") or other types of depositary receipts.
The investment seeks total return. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of large capitalization companies that demonstrate a consistent pattern of earnings and dividend growth. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its assets in securities of companies that pay regular dividends. The fund may invest in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or indirectly through American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") or other types of depositary receipts.
The investment seeks to maximize income, to the extent consistent with preservation of capital, through investment in short-term bonds and income-producing securities. The fund typically invests at least 65% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities, as assessed at the time of purchase. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in below-investment grade, high-yield debt instruments (commonly known as "junk bonds"), including distressed instruments that are in default. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities, which will consist primarily of common stocks but also may include preferred stocks and convertible securities. It invests principally in securities of companies believed to be undervalued but also may invest in securities of companies believed to have the potential for long-term growth. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size.
The investment seeks to provide shareholders with a level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in corporate bonds. It will primarily invest in debt securities with short- and intermediate-term maturities generally similar to those included in the fund's benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Index (the index).
The investment seeks a high level of current income with a secondary objective of growth of income and capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with a secondary objective of growth of income and capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments.
The investment seeks a high level of current income with a secondary objective of growth of income and capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. The fund may invest in companies that have market capitalizations of any size. It may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments.
The investment seeks to maximize income, to the extent consistent with preservation of capital, through investment in short-term bonds and income-producing securities. The fund typically invests at least 65% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities, as assessed at the time of purchase. It may invest up to 35% of its net assets in below-investment grade, high-yield debt instruments (commonly known as "junk bonds"), including distressed instruments that are in default. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign debt securities.
The investment seeks a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, steady growth of capital. The fund's assets primarily are invested in equity securities. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in common and preferred stocks of large capitalization companies. The fund may invest up to 25% of its net assets in foreign investments. It may from time to time emphasize one or more sectors in selecting its investments, including the financial services sector.