Fund Description

The fund was incepted in February 1996 and is managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Incorporation. The objective of the fund is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its assets in a portfolio of common stocks and convertible securities of medium-sized companies. The fund's investments include equity securities of small or large companies, foreign securities and investment grade fixed-income securities. Income dividends are distributed to shareholders semi-annually. Capital gains, if any, are usually distributed in June and December.