The fund normally invests at least 80% of the value of the portfolio's net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed income securities. It invests at least 50% of the value of the portfolio's net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities. The adviser expects to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 3 to 10 years.