The fund invests at least 90% of its total assets measured at the time of purchase ("total assets") in equity investments selected for their potential to achieve capital appreciation over the long term. It may invest in securities of companies of any capitalization. Although the fund invests primarily in publicly traded U.S. securities, it may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, including securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies ("emerging countries") and securities quoted in foreign currencies.