The Fund aims to achieve income and capital growth through investment in companies that demonstrate sound ethical practice and to outperform the FTSE World Index, net of charges, over rolling five-year periods. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio, consisting primarily (at least 70%) of equities, which are held either directly or through collective investment schemes (which may include those that are managed or operated by the Manager or an associate of the Manager). Investment may also be in fixed interest securities.