SVAAX

The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in high dividend-paying common stocks with dividend growth potential. The Adviser’s security selection process involves prioritizing stocks based on attractive combinations of dividend yield and dividend growth potential over time following review of appropriate fundamental criteria, including, but not limited to, balance sheet strength, earnings growth, and cash flow durability. The fund may use derivative contracts, such as forward contracts, to manage or hedge the fund's currency exposure.