Industry description
The investment seeks to surpass the performance of the Russell Midcap® Value Index.
To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid-cap companies. The advisor currently considers mid-cap companies to be those with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, within the market capitalization range of companies comprising the Russell Midcap® Value Index, the fund's benchmark index. The fund's portfolio managers identify potential investments through extensive quantitative and fundamental research.