The Company aims to provide capital and income growth from UK investments. It will invest in a portfolio consisting mostly of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Company typically invests directly and normally has a portfolio of between 60 and 80 individual equities in which the Manager has high conviction, however, it may also take positions in pooled vehicles to gain exposure to such companies. The Company has the ability to use borrowing to gear the portfolio within the range of 5% net cash to 20% geared in normal market conditions. FTSE index futures may be used to effect change in the level of the Company's gearing. Gearing may magnify gains or losses experienced by the Company.