Fund Description

Incepted in July 2001, the fund is managed by Mellon Fund Advisers. The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue its goal, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies organized, or with a majority of assets or operations, in countries considered to be emerging markets. The fund may invest in companies of any size. Normally, the fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of companies in any one emerging market country. The fund distributes dividends and capital gains annually.