The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of common stock of U.S. companies that fund management believes have exhibited above-average growth rates in earnings over the long term. It will generally invest at least 65% of its total assets in the following equity securities: Common stock; Convertible preferred stock; Securities convertible into common stock; and Rights to subscribe to common stock. The fund may invest in companies of any size but emphasizes investments in companies that have medium to large stock market capitalizations.