Notable companies
The most notable companies in this group are Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU).
Industry description
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital and income.
The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies in developed countries outside the U.S. Normally, it invests at least 80% of its total assets in stocks of companies in a number of foreign countries and invests the majority of its total assets in companies that pay dividends or repurchase their shares. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in companies in emerging (less developed) markets.