To provide a return, net of fees, higher than that provided by the MSCI AC Asia ExJapan Index over the long term (at least five years). At least 70% of the Fund is invested in shares of companies based in Asia and the Pacific Basin (excluding Japan but including Australia, New Zealand and India). Up to 30% of the Fund may be invested in other assets, including shares of companies based anywhere in the world, open-ended funds (including funds managed by Jupiter and its associates), cash and near cash.