The Fund aims to deliver an income equivalent to the benchmark income whist seeking to provide capital growth over the long term (5 years or more). At least 60% of the Fund will be invested in bonds issued by companies, governments or supranational organisations (including in emerging markets). The Fund will also invest in shares of UK companies (incorporated or domiciled in the UK), or non-UK companies which are listed in the UK or which have significant trading activities in the UK. A minimum of 95% of bond exposures will be in Sterling or hedged to Sterling, and a minimum of 80% of bond holdings will have been independently rated as “investment grade” with a credit rating of BBB-/Baa3 or above.