Fund Description

The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in securities of Asian emerging markets issuers and other investments tied economically to Asian emerging markets, including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Emerging markets are defined by MSCI, World Bank classifications, and the Adviser's assessment. Issuer ties may be based on vendor classification, domicile, assets, revenues, guarantees, or primary listing. Effective December 11, 2025, derivative instruments that provide investment exposure to the investments above or exposure to one or more market risk factors associated with such investments are included in the fund's 80% policy, consistent with the fund's investment policies and limitations with respect to investments in derivatives. It invests primarily in common stocks, allocates across countries, and uses fundamental analysis.