| Investment Objective: |
The Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in publicly traded mid capitalization (mid cap) equity securities. Such securities may be issued by domestic or foreign issuers. Domestic securities include companies that are incorporated or headquartered in the U.S. The Fund may invest in the securities of foreign issuers both directly and in the form of depository receipts, including both sponsored and unsponsored American Depository Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depository Receipts ("GDRs"). The Fund primarily seeks to buy common stock and may also invest in preferred stock. The Fund may also invest in large cap and small cap publicly traded equity securities. From time to time the Fund may invest in shares of companies through "new issues" or initial public offerings ("IPOs"). The Fund's strategy is based on fundamental business analysis and a long-term orientation. The Investment Adviser selects companies based on their qualitative merits, competitive profile and prospective value creation potential. The Fund follows a "buy and own" approach that does not make use of short-term trades in pursuit of small gains. Investments may be sold if they appreciate to levels at or near the higher end of the Investment Adviser's estimated ranges of intrinsic value. |
