| Investment Objective: |
Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities: (i) of issuers in emerging markets; and/or (ii) that are tied economically to emerging markets, provided that, in either case, the issuers of any such securities are deemed by the Adviser to have a current or future leading position in terms of market share and/or market capitalization within their respective country, region, industry, products produced or services offered, as applicable. In determining whether an issuer is, or is likely to be, in a current or future leading position in terms of market share and/or market capitalization within its respective country, region, industry, products produced or services offered, the Adviser considers: (i) issuers with a sustainable long-term business model or strategy that the Adviser considers to be a competitive advantage; (ii) issuers with businesses that the Adviser expects to benefit from long-term economic trends; and (iii) issuers with management practices and philosophies that is beneficial to shareholder value. These are companies that the Adviser believes are poised to benefit from the socio-economic changes occurring in emerging markets and may have the potential to achieve high levels of growth over the medium- to long-term. |
