The fund is actively managed and primarily invests in investment grade corporate bonds, aiming to maintain a BBB- or above average credit rating. It has the flexibility to hold up to 25% non-investment grade securities and unrated securities, which are deemed equivalent to a certain credit rating by the adviser. The fund utilizes a total return portfolio approach, based on debt market analysis, including asset allocation, credit selection, duration and yield curve management. Derivatives are used for various purposes such as hedging, protection against foreign currencies, interest changes, credit risk, gaining exposure to securities and markets, and income generation. The fund has the ability to invest up to 49% of its assets in foreign securities outside of North America and may hold cash for strategic reasons.