The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities issued by companies with small market capitalizations. These companies generally have market capitalizations that fall within the range of the Russell 2000 index or the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 index. It invests primarily in common stocks. The fund may invest in domestic and foreign issuers, as well as growth stocks, value stocks, or both.