This fund seeks to acquire a broad and diverse portfolio of easily tradable equity securities from emerging markets. These investments are made in companies that are part of what the Advisor designates as the "Emerging Markets Universe" and also meet the Advisor's specific selection criteria. The Advisor defines this "Emerging Markets Universe" as a collection of non-U.S. companies, weighted by their market capitalization, that operate in emerging economies. This definition can also extend to include frontier markets, provided these markets have been designated by the Advisor as approved for investment.