Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation and, secondarily, seeks current income.
The fund invests primarily in domestic equity securities (predominantly common stocks) that the portfolio managers believe are high-quality, financially strong companies that pay above-market dividends, have cash resources (i.e. free cash flow) and a history of raising dividends. It generally invests in mid- and large-capitalization companies that are diversified across different industries and sectors.