Description

This investment vehicle's primary objective is to achieve substantial long-term appreciation of capital. It pursues this goal by predominantly investing in the common shares of smaller, expanding companies. Typically, at least 80% of the fund's total assets (which includes any borrowed money used for investment purposes) will be allocated to the equity securities of growth-oriented, small-capitalization U.S. businesses. The advisor defines "small-cap growth companies" as those whose market value, at the time of their purchase, aligns with the range of companies included in the MSCI US Small Cap Growth Index. This benchmark is specifically designed to encompass U.S. small-cap equities that demonstrate characteristics of a growth investment style.