The fund offers diversified exposure to the equity market, emphasizing the total market segment. It tracks an index consisting of large- and mid-sized companies in the developed market outside North America which covers approximately the top 85%. Constituents are free-float market cap-weighted, with the index adjusted semi-annually. The fund is designed for investors aiming for a long-term investment wrapped in a low-cost portfolio. Also, it may employ a sampling strategy in certain circumstances at the manager's discretion.