The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of, and depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"), and European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs")) represented by, Australian and New Zealand issuers that are tied economically to Australia or New Zealand. It may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end and closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. The fund may also enter into derivative transactions.