The Fund aims to increase in value through investment growth by more than the Numis Smaller Companies exInvestment Trusts Index over periods of five years after all fees and costs are deducted. The Fund invests at least two thirds (but typically significantly more) in shares of smaller companies which are constituents of the Numis Smaller Companies ex-Investment Trusts Index or are listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) exchange and that are incorporated/domiciled in the UK or which have significant business operations in the UK.