The fund actively manages a portfolio of global companies exhibiting value characteristics. It invests in fundamentally sound firms across a variety of industries and countries but excludes those domiciled in Canada and the US. The adviser employs a bottom-up value investment approach and utilizes strategies including low price to earnings, low price to free cash flow, and discounted cash flow analysis in selecting securities. Growth and value potential are also assessed using fundamental analysis, wherein the financial condition and management of each company, including its industry and the overall economy are evaluated. The fund may also use warrants and derivatives, such as options, forward contracts, and futures contracts in seeking long-term capital growth. for hedging exposure, generating income, and investment purposes.