Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital growth primarily by investing in equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small cap companies. "Assets" means net assets, plus the amount of borrowings for investment purposes. Small cap companies are companies with market capitalizations equal to those within the universe of the Russell 2000® Value Index at the time of purchase. In reviewing investment opportunities for the fund, its adviser uses a value-oriented approach. In implementing its main strategies, the fund's equity investments are primarily in common stocks and REITs.