The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the FTSE Actuaries UK Conventional Gilts All Stocks Index over any five-year period. At least 70% of the Fund is invested, directly or through derivatives, in investment grade short, medium and long-dated gilts. These securities are issued or guaranteed by the UK government, and denominated in Sterling.