The Fund aims to provide: a higher annual yield than the FTSE All-Share Index; an income stream that increases annually; and a higher total return (capital growth plus income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than a composite index over any five year period. At least 70% of the Fund is invested directly in equities and equity-related instruments of companies across any sector and market capitalisation, that are incorporated, domiciled, listed or do most of their business in the UK.