Industry description
The investment seeks to maximize income to support monthly distributions, while maintaining the prospects for capital appreciation.
The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of stocks (substantially dividend paying) and debt securities. It normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in debt securities, including bonds, notes, debentures and money market securities. In addition, the fund normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in equity securities, primarily common and preferred stock.