Market Risk. The prices of securities held by the fund may decline in response to market risks. Foreign Risk. The risks of investing in securities of foreign issuers, including emerging market issuers, can include fluctuations in foreign currencies, foreign currency exchange controls, political and economic instability, differences in securities regulation and trading, and foreign taxation issues. REIT's Risk. REITs are susceptible to risk associated with the ownership of real estate and the real estate industry in general. In addition, REITs depends on specialized management skills, may not be diversified, may have less trading volume and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities market. Investments in REITs may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses. Derivatives Risk. The fund may use enhanced investment techniques such as derivatives. The principal risk of derivatives is that the fluctuations in their values may not correlate perfectly with the overall securities markets. Derivatives are subject to counterparty risk—the risk that the other party will not complete the transaction with the fund.
