The objective of the Fund is to increase the value of the Fund (capital appreciation) over the long term through investment in high-quality, long-term growth companies. The Fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in securities issued by companies that have their headquarters in, or principally carry out their activities in Asia excluding Japan but including the Indian sub-continent, Australia and New Zealand. The Fund may invest in China A-Shares. While the Fund will primarily invest in shares and in other securities related to shares, it may, where it is deemed in the best interest of investors