The Fund is a diversified fund that, under normal circumstances, invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. small-sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. (“BAMCO” or the “Adviser”) defines small-sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. Because of its long-term approach, the Fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their market capitalizations at the time of the Fund’s investment, and the Fund may continue to add to its investments in those securities even if their market capitalizations exceed the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution.