The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia. According to the team, Asia consists of all countries and markets in Asia and includes developed, emerging, and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

Additionally, the team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process.

Also, the team favors high-quality companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values and operated by proven management teams.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

In addition, the fund seeks to invest in those Asian companies that have the potential to profit from the long-term opportunities presented by global environmental and social challenges.
 

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia, which consists of all countries and markets in Asia, including developed, emerging, and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

According to the team, a company or other issuer is considered to be located in a country or a region, and a security or instrument is deemed to be an Asian (or specific country) security or instrument, if it has substantial ties to that country or region.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia. According to the team, Asia consists of all countries and markets in Asia, including developed, emerging, and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

The team favors companies that it believes are innovators in their products, services, processes, business models, management, use of technology, or approach to creating, expanding or servicing their markets.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

Also, the fund has a fundamental policy to invest at least 25% of its net assets in companies that derive more than 50% of their revenues from the sale of products or services in science- and technology-related industries and services.

The fund considers companies involved in telecommunications, computers, semiconductors, Internet and online service companies, media, office automation, server hardware producers, software companies, biotechnology and medical device technology companies, and companies involved in the distribution and servicing of these products.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia ex Japan, which consists of all countries and markets in Asia excluding Japan but including all other developed, emerging and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Additionally, the team favors companies that operate in growth industries with prospects to expand their business over time.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term and current income by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia, which consists of all countries and markets in Asia, including developed, emerging, and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

According to the team, a company or other issuer is considered to be located in a country or a region, and a security or instrument is deemed to be an Asian security or instrument, if it has substantial ties to that country or region.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The manager employs a strategy of owning convertible bonds and dividend-paying equities to reduce the volatility of the portfolio.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

The fund seeks total return by investing in companies across any size located in China.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

According to the investment team, China includes its administrative and other districts, such as Hong Kong.

The investment team believes a company is considered to be located in a country or a region, if it is organized under the laws of that country or any country in that region, or it derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, or has at least 50% of its assets located, within that country or region.

Next, the research team emphasizes companies that demonstrate attractive dividend yields and the capacity to pay increasing dividends.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.
 

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size located in China.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

According to the investment team, China includes its administrative and other districts, such as Hong Kong.

Also, the investment team believes a company is considered to be located in a country or a region, if it is organized under the laws of that country or any country in that region, or it derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, or has at least 50% of its assets located, within that country or region.

Then the research team reviews a company’s balance sheet, employee strength, consistency of cash flow, management’s capability, adaptability and integrity, product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Next, the team based on these factors looks for companies demonstrating durable growth.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in small-size companies located in China.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

According to the investment team, China includes its administrative and other districts, such as Hong Kong.

The investment team believes a company is considered to be located in a country or a region, if it is organized under the laws of that country or any country in that region, or it derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, or has at least 50% of its assets located, within that country or region.

Then the research team reviews a company’s balance sheet, employee strength, consistency of cash flow, management’s capability, adaptability and integrity, product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Next, the team based on these factors looks for smaller companies demonstrating durable growth.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size located in India.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

The investment team believes a company is considered to be located in a country or a region, if it is organized under the laws of that country or any country in that region, or it derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, or has at least 50% of its assets located, within that country or region.

Then the research team reviews a company’s balance sheet, employee strength, consistency of cash flow, management’s capability, adaptability and integrity, product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Next, the team based on these factors looks for companies demonstrating durable growth.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.
 

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Japan.

According to the team, a company or other issuer is considered to be located in a country or a region, and a security or instrument is deemed to be an Asian security or instrument, if it has substantial ties to that country or region.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.
 

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in South Korea.

According to the team, a company or other issuer is considered to be located in a country or a region, and a security or instrument is deemed to be an Asian security or instrument, if it has substantial ties to that country or region.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.
 

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on companies located in Asia ex Japan, which consists of all countries and markets in Asia excluding Japan but including all other developed, emerging and frontier countries and markets in the Asian region.

In addition, the team prefers companies that demonstrate characteristics such as durable growth. The team evaluates durable growth of companies on the basis of factors such as balance sheet information, number of employees, size and stability of cash flow.

Other factors in consideration for durable growth of companies are capability, adaptability and integrity of management teams, their product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

As part of its investment strategy, the fund may from time to time invest a significant portion of its net assets in one or more sectors, but the fund may invest in companies in any sector.

The fund may also invest in depositary receipts, including American, European and Global Depositary Receipts.