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Accrued interest grows daily and varies if paid off early, affecting loans and credit costs. Monthly accrued interest is calculated using the average daily balance method. Bond sellers should include ...

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities with favorable growth prospects. The Fund may ...