The fund seeks income and long-term capital appreciation by actively managing a diversified basket of investment grade fixed-income securities issued by companies or governments of any size, located anywhere in the world. The portfolio includes corporate and government bonds, floating-rate instruments, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, inflation-linked bonds, and preferred stocks. The fund adviser uses a flexible approach in building the portfolio, allocating assets across credit quality, structured sectors, currencies, and countries. Up to 15% of the funds assets may be allocated to securities rated below investment grade. The fund may hold securities denominated in any currency and has the flexibility to invest all of its assets in foreign securities, with up to 10% allocation in emerging markets. Up to 5% of assets may be invested in common stocks as a result of restructuring or enhancement of a bond issue.