The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of the value of its net assets (which include borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities such as common stocks, warrants and rights. It may invest in equity securities of U.S. and foreign issuers of any market capitalization. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest in at least three different countries, with at least 40% of its net assets invested in securities of issuers located outside the United States.