The Fund aims to provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than the average return of the Bloomberg Global Treasury Index Unhedged USD over any five-year period. At least 70% of the Fund is invested, directly or indirectly through derivatives, in investment grade debt securities. These securities can be issued or guaranteed by governments and their agencies, public authorities, quasi-sovereigns, and supranational bodies from anywhere in the world, including Emerging Markets. These securities can be denominated in any currency.