The fund seeks to exceed the total return of the MSCI EAFE Value Index under normal circumstances by obtaining exposure to a portfolio of stocks economically tied to foreign (non-U.S.) countries ("RAE International Large Model Portfolio"), and complementing this equity exposure with absolute return bond alpha strategy ("AR Bond Alpha Strategy"). It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities and instruments that are economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in preferred securities.