The Fund invests primarily in companies whose securities are listed on U.S. national securities exchanges, including through American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), which are U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers listed on U.S. national securities exchanges.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that are principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacturing, or distributing of products or services in the technology industry. Potential investments include, but are not limited to, the following sub-industries: IT consulting and other services, internet services and infrastructure, application software, systems software, communications equipment, technology hardware, storage and peripherals, electronic equipment and instruments, electronic components, electronic manufacturing services, technology distributors, semiconductor materials and equipment, semiconductors, interactive home entertainment, and interactive media and services.

From the investable common stocks of public companies in the S&P Capital IQ Database with market capitalizations exceeding $175 million, the portfolio management team identifies approximately 60 stocks (weighted equally by dollar amount) with the following attributes:

•       Sector-leading cash flows and profits

•       History of delivering returns in excess of cost of capital

•       Attractive relative valuation

•       Ability to generate cash

•       Attractive balance sheet risk profile

•       Prospects for sustainable profitability

The universe of stocks is re-screened and the portfolio is rebalanced at least quarterly.