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The fund is crafted to focus on growth-oriented companies by investing at least 80% of its net assets, in addition to any borrowings for investment purposes, in domestic common stocks. It aims to construct a portfolio that is primarily dependent on the intrinsic risk of individual stocks rather than broader market risks. The strategy intends to ensure that the fund's performance is stable across various market environments, thereby potentially reducing the impact of market volatility on the portfolio. The fundamental goal of this approach is to prioritize stock-specific growth opportunities while managing and minimizing exposure to widespread market fluctuations.
The cornerstone of the fund's strategy involves investing a significant portion of its assets in domestic common stocks, focusing on those identified as having strong growth potential. This is in line with the fund's objective of generating returns through equity growth, targeting companies that exhibit promising growth prospects and performance potential.
Investments target companies that are recognized for their growth potential. These are typically entities with the capability to expand at an above-average rate compared to others in their sector or the broader market. The selection process emphasizes identifying such growth-oriented companies to maximize returns.
The fund emphasizes the importance of minimizing broad market risks through astute portfolio construction, focusing on stock-specific risks. This approach aims to ensure that the fund's relative performance is less affected by market-wide fluctuations and more by the specific growth achievements of the investments within the portfolio.
As part of its strategy to achieve the stated objectives and adhere to its policies, the fund is allowed to make limited investments in derivatives, including futures, forwards, options, and swaps. These financial instruments may be used to hedge the portfolio's risk or to take speculative positions to enhance potential returns, aligned with its overall growth orientation.