The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of common stocks of non-U.S. companies. It may invest in non-U.S. markets throughout the world, including emerging markets. Ordinarily, the fund will invest in the securities of at least five countries outside the U.S. There are no geographic limits on the fund's non-U.S. investments. Although the fund invests primarily in common stocks of non-U.S. companies it may also invest in the securities of U.S. companies. It may invest in the securities of small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies.