The Fund seeks to provide growth, combining capital and income, over the long term (at least 5 years) consistent with a growth risk profile over the same time period. The Fund will gain exposure to a range of global asset classes. The Fund is actively managed and the investment manager is not constrained by any particular asset allocation in respect of geography, industry or sector. The collective investment schemes in which the Fund invests may include other schemes managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments.