The Fund aims to achieve returns (capital and income) in excess of the returns of the Investment Association (IA) Europe ex UK Sector over the long term (5 years). The Fund will seek to achieve its objective by investing in a concentrated portfolio of approximately 30-60 stocks. The Fund will invest at least 80% in companies incorporated in countries in Europe. The Fund may also invest in companies that are headquartered or quoted outside Europe which derive a significant part of their business from Europe and whose securities are listed or traded on an eligible securities exchange.