Northern Funds Income Equity Fund

The fund primarily aims to achieve its investment goals by allocating a minimum of 80% of its net assets to income-generating equity securities, specifically including common and preferred stocks that distribute dividends. A central objective is to provide a robust level of current income, especially when contrasted with other equity-focused mutual funds. Furthermore, the fund has the flexibility to employ derivatives, such as stock index futures, to strategically invest unallocated cash and bolster the portfolio's overall liquidity.