KDVD seeks total returns by investing primarily in US small- and mid-cap companies that pay dividends or are expected to begin doing so. Investments span the entire dividend spectrum, including established high-yield businesses, steady dividend growers, and companies likely to initiate dividends, or initiate payouts or return cash through buybacks. The fund uses fundamental research supported by a deep team of sector analysts to identify stocks trading below their intrinsic value. It also evaluates factors such as earnings expectations, dividend sustainability, balance-sheet strength, management quality, and potential catalysts that could unlock additional value. The fund generally holds securities for more than a year but may sell positions when fundamentals deteriorate, the position becomes overweight, or more compelling opportunities emerge.