Specialized Technology Fund Summary

Class/Ticker: Investor Class - WFTZX

Summary Prospectus

May 31, 2013

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's prospectus and other information about the Fund online at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/reports. You can also get information at no cost by calling 1-800-222-8222, or by sending an email request to wfaf@wellsfargo.com. The current prospectus ("Prospectus") dated August 1, 2012 and statement of additional information ("SAI") dated August 1, 2012, as supplemented on August 14, 2012, November 7, 2012 and February 22, 2013, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. The Fund's SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

These tables are intended to help you understand the various costs and expenses you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.95%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.71%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.67%

Fee Waivers

0.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

1.67%

1. Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.
2. The Adviser has committed through July 31, 2013, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver, excluding certain expenses, at 1.66% for Investor Class. After this time, such cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with approval of the Board of Trustees.

Example of Expenses

The example below is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes a $10,000 initial investment, 5% annual total return, and that operating expenses remain the same as in the tables above. The example also assumes that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver shown above will only be in place for the length of the current waiver commitment. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

After:

1 Year

$170

3 Years

$526

5 Years

$907

10 Years

$1,976

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 169% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

  • at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities of technology companies;

  • up to 50% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or through ADRs and similar investments;

  • up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in any one foreign country, although investments in Japan may exceed this limitation; and

  • primarily in issuers with average market capitalizations of $500 million or more, although we may invest up to 15% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of issuers with market capitalizations below $100 million at the time of purchase.

 

We invest principally in equity securities of global technology companies including common stocks and preferred stocks, warrants, convertible debt securities, ADRs (and similar investments), shares of other mutual funds, and shares of foreign companies traded and settled on U.S. exchanges and over-the-counter markets.

We define technology companies as those with revenues primarily generated by technology products and services, such as computer, software, communications equipment and services, semi-conductor, health care, biotechnology, defense and aerospace, energy equipment and services, nanotechnology, electric manufacturing services and others. We concentrate the Fund's investments in the technology sector, and because we retain the flexibility to invest in a relatively small number of stocks, the Fund is also considered to be non-diversified.

We evaluate the fundamental value and prospects for growth of individual companies and focus on technology companies that we expect will have higher than average rates of growth and strong potential for capital appreciation. We develop forecasts of economic growth, inflation, and interest rates that we use to identify regions and individual countries that are likely to offer the best investment opportunities. We may reduce or eliminate exposure to a stock when we identify a more attractive investment opportunity and/or when a company's fundamentals change.

Principal Investment Risks

An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and is primarily subject to the risks briefly summarized below, including loss of money.

Convertible Securities Risk . Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality. The market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and may be affected by changes in the price of the underlying security. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities would generally be paid only after holders of any senior debt obligations.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Growth Style Investment Risk. Growth stocks may be more expensive relative to the values of other stocks and carry potential for significant volatility and loss.

Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.

Liquidity Risk. A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk. There is no guarantee of the Fund's performance or that the Fund will meet its objective. The market value of your investment may decline and you may suffer investment loss.

Market Risk. The market price of securities owned by the Fund may rapidly or unpredictably decline due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

Non-Diversification Risk. A Fund that is considered "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act is more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting an issuer of portfolio securities than a "diversified" fund. Default by the issuer of a single security in the portfolio may have a greater negative effect than a similar default in a diversified portfolio.

Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations may adversely affect the value of a security. An insufficiently regulated industry or market might also permit inappropriate practices that adversely affect an investment.

Smaller Company Securities Risk. Securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks.

Technology Sector Risk . The Fund concentrates its investments in the technology sector and therefore may be more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting the technology sector. Specifically, such investments may experience greater volatility due to rapid product cycles and significant competitive pressures, and may become rapidly obsolete.

Performance

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The Fund's average annual total returns are compared to the performance of one or more indices. Past performance before and after taxes is no guarantee of future results. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Calendar Year Total Returns as of 12/31 each year
Investor Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+39.29%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2002

-25.03%

Year-to-date total return as of 6/30/2012 is +10.00%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2011

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Investor Class (before taxes)

4/8/2005

-10.27%

4.97%

5.66%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions)

4/8/2005

-10.90%

4.82%

5.59%

Investor Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

4/8/2005

-5.78%

4.29%

4.98%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

2.11%

-0.25%

2.92%

S&P North American Technology TR Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-0.88%

3.84%

2.44%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state, local or foreign taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) Plans or Individual Retirement Accounts.

Fund Management

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Managers, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC

Huachen Chen, CFA , Portfolio Manager/2004
Walter C. Price, Jr., CFA , Portfolio Manager/2000

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

In general, you can buy or sell shares of the Fund by mail, internet, phone or wire on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. You also may buy and sell shares through a financial professional.

Minimum Investments

To Buy or Sell Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Regular Accounts: $2,500
IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $1,000
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $1,000
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum   Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA Accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222 Contact your financial professional.

Tax Information

Any distributions you receive from the Fund may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gains, except when your investment is in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax advantaged investment plan. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Consult your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's Web site for more information.

 

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

Specialized Technology Fund Summary

Class /Ticker: Administrator Class - WFTDX

Summary Prospectus

May 31, 2013

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's prospectus and other information about the Fund online at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/reports. You can also get information at no cost by calling 1-800-222-8222, or by sending an email request to wfaf@wellsfargo.com. The current prospectus ("Prospectus") dated August 1, 2012, as supplemented on February 22, 2013, and statement of additional information ("SAI") dated August 1, 2012, as supplemented on August 14, 2012, November 7, 2012 and February 22, 2013, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. The Fund's SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

These tables are intended to help you understand the various costs and expenses you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Management Fees

0.95%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.49%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.45%

Fee Waivers

0.04%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

1.41%

1. Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.
2. The Adviser has committed through July 31, 2013, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver, excluding certain expenses, at 1.40% for Administrator Class. After this time, such cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with approval of the Board of Trustees.

Example of Expenses

The example below is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes a $10,000 initial investment, 5% annual total return, and that operating expenses remain the same as in the tables above. The example also assumes that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver shown above will only be in place for the length of the current waiver commitment. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

After:

1 Year

$144

3 Years

$455

5 Years

$788

10 Years

$1,732

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 169% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

  • at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities of technology companies;

  • up to 50% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or through ADRs and similar investments;

  • up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in any one foreign country, although investments in Japan may exceed this limitation; and

  • primarily in issuers with average market capitalizations of $500 million or more, although we may invest up to 15% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of issuers with market capitalizations below $100 million at the time of purchase.

 

We invest principally in equity securities of global technology companies including common stocks and preferred stocks, warrants, convertible debt securities, ADRs (and similar investments), shares of other mutual funds, and shares of foreign companies traded and settled on U.S. exchanges and over-the-counter markets.

We define technology companies as those with revenues primarily generated by technology products and services, such as computer, software, communications equipment and services, semi-conductor, health care, biotechnology, defense and aerospace, energy equipment and services, nanotechnology, electric manufacturing services and others. We concentrate the Fund's investments in the technology sector, and because we retain the flexibility to invest in a relatively small number of stocks, the Fund is also considered to be non-diversified.

We evaluate the fundamental value and prospects for growth of individual companies and focus on technology companies that we expect will have higher than average rates of growth and strong potential for capital appreciation. We develop forecasts of economic growth, inflation, and interest rates that we use to identify regions and individual countries that are likely to offer the best investment opportunities. We may reduce or eliminate exposure to a stock when we identify a more attractive investment opportunity and/or when a company's fundamentals change.

Principal Investment Risks

An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and is primarily subject to the risks briefly summarized below, including loss of money.

Convertible Securities Risk . Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality. The market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and may be affected by changes in the price of the underlying security. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities would generally be paid only after holders of any senior debt obligations.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Growth Style Investment Risk. Growth stocks may be more expensive relative to the values of other stocks and carry potential for significant volatility and loss.

Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.

Liquidity Risk. A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk. There is no guarantee of the Fund's performance or that the Fund will meet its objective. The market value of your investment may decline and you may suffer investment loss.

Market Risk. The market price of securities owned by the Fund may rapidly or unpredictably decline due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

Non-Diversification Risk. A Fund that is considered "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act is more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting an issuer of portfolio securities than a "diversified" fund. Default by the issuer of a single security in the portfolio may have a greater negative effect than a similar default in a diversified portfolio.

Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations may adversely affect the value of a security. An insufficiently regulated industry or market might also permit inappropriate practices that adversely affect an investment.

Smaller Company Securities Risk. Securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks.

Technology Sector Risk . The Fund concentrates its investments in the technology sector and therefore may be more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting the technology sector. Specifically, such investments may experience greater volatility due to rapid product cycles and significant competitive pressures, and may become rapidly obsolete.

Performance

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The Fund's average annual total returns are compared to the performance of one or more indices. Past performance before and after taxes is no guarantee of future results. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Calendar Year Total Returns as of 12/31 each year
Administrator Class

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+39.34%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2002

-25.00%

Year-to-date total return as of 6/30/2012 is +10.33%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2011

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

7/30/2010

-10.08%

5.09%

5.82%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

7/30/2010

-10.70%

4.95%

5.74%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

7/30/2010

-5.66%

4.40%

5.11%

S&P 500 Index(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

2.11%

-0.25%

2.92%

S&P North American Technology TR Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-0.88%

3.84%

2.44%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state, local or foreign taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) Plans or Individual Retirement Accounts.

Fund Management

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Managers, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC

Huachen Chen, CFA , Portfolio Manager/2004
Walter C. Price, Jr., CFA , Portfolio Manager/2000

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Administrator Class shares are generally available through financial intermediaries for the accounts of their customers and directly to institutional investors and individuals. Institutional investors may include corporations; private banks; trust companies; endowments and foundations; defined contribution, defined benefit and other employer sponsored retirement plans; institutional retirement plan platforms; insurance companies; registered investment advisor firms; bank trusts; 529 college savings plans; family offices; and fund of funds including those managed by Funds Management. In general, you can buy or sell shares of the Fund by mail, internet, phone or wire on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. You also may buy and sell shares through a financial professional.

Minimum Investments

To Buy or Sell Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Administrator Class: $1 million (this amount may be reduced or eliminated for certain eligible investors)

Minimum Additional Investment
Administrator Class: None

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet : wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222   Contact your investment representative.

Tax Information

Any distributions you receive from the Fund may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gains, except when your investment is in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax advantaged investment plan. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Consult your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's Web site for more information.

 

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

Specialized Technology Fund Summary

Class/Ticker: Class A - WFSTX; Class B - WFTBX; Class C - WFTCX

Summary Prospectus

May 31, 2013

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's prospectus and other information about the Fund online at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/reports. You can also get information at no cost by calling 1-800-222-8222, or by sending an email request to wfaf@wellsfargo.com. The current prospectus ("Prospectus") dated August 1, 2012, as supplemented on November 14, 2012, and statement of additional information ("SAI")  dated August 1, 2012, as supplemented on August 14, 2012, November 7, 2012 and February 22, 2013, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. The Fund's SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses

These tables are intended to help you understand the various costs and expenses you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the aggregate in specified classes of certain Wells Fargo Advantage Funds ® . More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in "A Choice of Share Classes" and "Reductions and Waivers of Sales Charges" on pages 29 and 31 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" on page 41 of the Statement of Additional Information.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A

Class B

Class C

Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)

5.75%

None

None

Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)

None 1

5.00%

1.00%

1. Investments of $1 million or more are not subject to a front-end sales charge but will be subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% if redeemed within 18 months.

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 1

Class A

Class B

Class C

Management Fees

0.95%

0.95%

0.95%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.65%

0.65%

0.65%

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

0.01%

0.01%

0.01%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.61%

2.36%

2.36%

Fee Waivers

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver 2

1.61%

2.36%

2.36%

1. Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.
2. The Adviser has committed through July 31, 2013, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver, excluding certain expenses, at 1.60% for Class A, 2.35% for Class B, and 2.35% for Class C. After this time, such cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with approval of the Board of Trustees.

Example of Expenses

The example below is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes a $10,000 initial investment, 5% annual total return, and that operating expenses remain the same as in the tables above. The example also assumes that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver shown above will only be in place for the length of the current waiver commitment. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class B

Class C

1 Year

$729

$739

$339

$239

$239

3 Years

$1,054

$1,036

$736

$736

$736

5 Years

$1,401

$1,460

$1,260

$1,260

$1,260

10 Years

$2,376

$2,422

$2,696

$2,422

$2,696

Portfolio Turnover

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 169% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal circumstances, we invest:

  • at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities of technology companies;

  • up to 50% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, directly or through ADRs and similar investments;

  • up to 25% of the Fund's total assets in any one foreign country, although investments in Japan may exceed this limitation; and

  • primarily in issuers with average market capitalizations of $500 million or more, although we may invest up to 15% of the Fund's total assets in equity securities of issuers with market capitalizations below $100 million at the time of purchase.

 

We invest principally in equity securities of global technology companies including common stocks and preferred stocks, warrants, convertible debt securities, ADRs (and similar investments), shares of other mutual funds, and shares of foreign companies traded and settled on U.S. exchanges and over-the-counter markets.

We define technology companies as those with revenues primarily generated by technology products and services, such as computer, software, communications equipment and services, semi-conductor, health care, biotechnology, defense and aerospace, energy equipment and services, nanotechnology, electric manufacturing services and others. We concentrate the Fund's investments in the technology sector, and because we retain the flexibility to invest in a relatively small number of stocks, the Fund is also considered to be non-diversified.

We evaluate the fundamental value and prospects for growth of individual companies and focus on technology companies that we expect will have higher than average rates of growth and strong potential for capital appreciation. We develop forecasts of economic growth, inflation, and interest rates that we use to identify regions and individual countries that are likely to offer the best investment opportunities. We may reduce or eliminate exposure to a stock when we identify a more attractive investment opportunity and/or when a company's fundamentals change.

Principal Investment Risks

An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and is primarily subject to the risks briefly summarized below, including loss of money.

Convertible Securities Risk . Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality. The market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and may be affected by changes in the price of the underlying security. In the event of a liquidation of the issuing company, holders of convertible securities would generally be paid only after holders of any senior debt obligations.

Counter-Party Risk. A Fund may incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such as a derivative or a repurchase or reverse repurchase agreement, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation to the Fund.

Emerging Markets Risk. Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation and market failure.

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other macroeconomic developments.

Growth Style Investment Risk. Growth stocks may be more expensive relative to the values of other stocks and carry potential for significant volatility and loss.

Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.

Liquidity Risk. A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.

Management Risk. There is no guarantee of the Fund's performance or that the Fund will meet its objective. The market value of your investment may decline and you may suffer investment loss.

Market Risk. The market price of securities owned by the Fund may rapidly or unpredictably decline due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

Non-Diversification Risk. A Fund that is considered "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act is more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting an issuer of portfolio securities than a "diversified" fund. Default by the issuer of a single security in the portfolio may have a greater negative effect than a similar default in a diversified portfolio.

Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations may adversely affect the value of a security. An insufficiently regulated industry or market might also permit inappropriate practices that adversely affect an investment.

Smaller Company Securities Risk. Securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks.

Technology Sector Risk . The Fund concentrates its investments in the technology sector and therefore may be more susceptible to financial, economic or market events impacting the technology sector. Specifically, such investments may experience greater volatility due to rapid product cycles and significant competitive pressures, and may become rapidly obsolete.

Performance

The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The Fund's average annual total returns are compared to the performance of one or more indices. Past performance before and after taxes is no guarantee of future results. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.

Calendar Year Total Returns as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)

Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2003

+39.34%

Lowest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2002

-25.00%

Year-to-date total return as of 6/30/2012 is +10.06%

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2011 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

9/18/2000

-15.24%

3.84%

5.17%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

9/18/2000

-15.82%

3.69%

5.10%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

9/18/2000

-9.06%

3.30%

4.53%

Class B (before taxes)

9/18/2000

-15.90%

3.92%

5.24%

Class C (before taxes)

9/18/2000

-11.79%

4.27%

4.98%

S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

2.11%

-0.25%

2.92%

S&P North American Technology TR Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-0.88%

3.84%

2.44%

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state, local or foreign taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) Plans or Individual Retirement Accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for the Class A shares. After-tax returns for the Class B and Class C shares will vary.

Fund Management

Adviser

Sub-Adviser

Portfolio Managers, Title/Managed Since

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC

Huachen Chen, CFA , Portfolio Manager/2004
Walter C. Price, Jr., CFA , Portfolio Manager/2000

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

In general, you can buy or sell shares of the Fund by mail, internet, phone or wire on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. You also may buy and sell shares through a financial professional.

Buying Fund Shares

To Place Orders or Redeem Shares

Minimum Initial Investment
Class A and Class C: $1,000
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment.

Minimum Additional Investment
All Classes: $100

Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
P.O. Box 8266
Boston, MA 02266-8266
Internet: wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com
Phone or Wire: 1-800-222-8222

Contact your financial professional.

Tax Information

Any distributions you receive from the Fund may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gains, except when your investment is in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax advantaged investment plan. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Consult your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's Web site for more information.

 

Link to Prospectus

Link to SAI

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