The Fund aims to grow investors investment and provide an average annual net return greater than the FTSE® 250 ex Investment Trust Index (the “Index”) over a rolling 5 year period by investing in shares of small and medium sized UK companies. At least 80% of the Fund will be invested in shares of small and medium-sized UK companies (incorporated or domiciled in the UK), or non-UK small and medium-sized companies which are listed in the UK or which have significant trading activities in the UK.