| The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in stocks of companies that are located or principally traded in Asian emerging market countries and other investments that are tied economically to Asian emerging markets. Asian countries considered by the fund to have emerging markets currently include China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. It may invest in the stocks of companies of any market capitalization. |