The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80 percent of its net assets (plus the amounts of any borrowings) in equity securities. It generally invests in shares of companies located throughout the world, including in the United States. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 40 percent of its net assets, unless market conditions are deemed unfavorable by AGFA, the fund's investment adviser, in companies that are economically tied to countries throughout the world, including by being organized outside of the U.S. or conducting substantial business outside of the U.S.