The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with capital growth aiming to outperform (net of fees), the target benchmark, the S&P Europe Excl UK Large Mid Cap Growth Return Net (in GBP) over a rolling five year period. The ACD aims to achieve the investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of investments in European companies (excluding the United Kingdom). At least 70 % of Fund’s assets will be invested in Continental Europe. The Fund’s policy is to invest in shares listed on a European stock exchange. The Fund invests predominantly in larger companies.