The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of U.S. issuers, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities. It invests primarily in U.S. equity securities, including common and preferred stock, and ELNs. It may also invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which are trusts that sell equity and/or debt securities to investors and use the proceeds to invest in real estate or interests therein.