To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in US and Canadian small and mid-capitalisation equities (company shares). The fund will invest at least 70% in equities and equity related securities of small and mid-capitalisation companies listed, incorporated or domiciled in the United States of America (US) and Canada or companies that derive a significant proportion of their revenues or profits from US or Canadian operations or have a significant proportion of their assets there.