The fund invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity and equity-related securities of companies, at the time of investment, that exceed $1 billion in market capitalization and that the manager believes have above average growth prospects. It may invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign equity securities. The fund may invest in U.S. government securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or by an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. government. It may invest in mortgage-related securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. governmental entities.