The Portfolio seeks to increase the value of investment over time through capital growth. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio typically invests at least 80%, but never less than two thirds, of its assets in equity securities of US small and mid-capitalisation companies. At time of purchase, these companies have a market capitalisation that is within the range of the Russell 2500 Index (or is as large as USD 5 billion, whichever is highest). The Portfolio’s investments may include REITs. The Portfolio may be exposed to any currency.