The sub-Fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the S&P Global Small Cap Index, as stated in Sterling, by at least 2% per annum over rolling five-year periods. The sub-Fund will invest at least 90% in shares of companies. The sub-Fund will be actively managed and will invest in shares of companies in any country and in any sector which typically at the time of initial purchase have a market capitalisation of US$10 billion or less and that the ACD considers will offer excellent future growth prospects.