The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. It may also invest up to 5% of its assets in frontier markets, which are generally smaller, less liquid and less developed than emerging markets. It obtains indirect exposure to equity securities through instruments such as depositary receipts and participatory notes. The fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in investments located in one country or a small number of countries.