The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in securities that considered to be attractive giving consideration to both yield and total return. It normally invests in investment grade securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its net assets in non-investment grade fixed income securities (also referred to as "junk bonds"). It may also invest up to 35% of its net assets in bank loans or loan participation interests in secured or unsecured variable, fixed or floating rate loans to U.S. and foreign corporations, partnerships and other entities ("bank loans").