Moderate Balanced Fund Summary
Class/Ticker: Class A - WFMAX; Class B - WMOBX; Class C - WFBCX
Summary Prospectus
May 6, 2013
Link to Prospectus
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Link to SAI
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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 wellsfargo.com/advantagefunds. 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 October 1, 2012, as supplemented November 14, 2012, April 19, 2013 and May 6, 2013 and statement of additional
information ("SAI") dated October 1, 2012, as supplemented November 7, 2012, February 22, 2013 and May 6, 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 total return, consisting of current income and 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 25 and 27 of the Prospectus and "Additional Purchase and Redemption
Information" on page 53 of the Statement of Additional Information.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
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Class A
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Class B
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Class C
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Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of
offering price)
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5.75%
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None
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None
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Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)
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None
1
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5.00%
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1.00%
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1.
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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.
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Class A
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Class B
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Class C
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Management Fees
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0.25%
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0.25%
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0.25%
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Distribution (12b-1) Fees
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0.00%
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0.75%
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0.75%
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Other Expenses
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0.63%
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0.63%
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0.63%
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
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0.45%
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0.45%
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0.45%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.33%
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2.08%
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2.08%
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Fee Waivers
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0.18%
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0.18%
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0.18%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
1
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1.15%
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1.90%
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1.90%
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1.
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The Adviser has committed through September 30, 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 at the amounts shown above. Brokerage commissions, stamp
duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the cap. Fees from
the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in the cap. After this time, the cap may be increased or the commitment to
maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.
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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:
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Assuming Redemption at End of Period
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Assuming No Redemption
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After:
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Class A
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Class B
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Class C
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Class B
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Class C
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1 Year
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$685
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$693
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$293
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$193
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$193
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3 Years
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$955
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$934
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$634
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$634
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$634
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5 Years
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$1,246
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$1,302
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$1,102
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$1,102
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$1,102
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10 Years
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$2,070
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$2,114
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$2,396
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$2,114
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$2,396
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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 115% of the average value of
its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund's "neutral" target allocation is as follows:
The Fund is a gateway fund that uses a "multi-style" investment approach designed to reduce the price and return volatility
of the Fund and to provide more consistent returns. "Style" means either an approach to selecting investments, or a type of
investment that is selected for a portfolio. Currently, the Fund's portfolio combines the different equity and fixed income
investment styles of several master portfolios. We may also invest in additional or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells
Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.
The Fund's "neutral" target allocation is 60% of the Fund's total assets in fixed income securities and 40% of the Fund's
total assets in equity securities, which is consistent with the strategy of the Fund to produce more stable, less volatile
returns in most investment environments. We consider the neutral target allocation of the Fund to be "balanced", with the
bias in the target allocation slightly in favor of fixed income securities to be a "moderate" investment strategy.
The fixed income portion of the Fund employs a variety of investment styles, intended in the aggregate to reduce price and
return volatility, and deliver more consistent returns. The majority of the Fund's fixed income portion is allocated to master
portfolios which represent various U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade debt styles having dollar-weighted average effective
durations of between approximately one year to six years.
The equity portion of the Fund employs a variety of investment styles by investing in a variety of underlying portfolios.
The blending of multiple investment styles is intended to reduce the risk associated with the use of a single style, which
may move in and out of favor during the course of a market cycle. The majority of the Fund's equity portion is divided equally
between large cap core styles, large cap value styles and large cap growth styles. The remainder is invested in small cap
styles and international styles, providing broad market capitalization and regional exposure.
In addition, certain of the fixed income and equity master portfolios in which the Fund may invest may employ a variety of
derivative instruments such as futures, options and swap agreements. To the extent that one or more master portfolios is invested
in such derivatives, the Fund will be exposed to the risks associated with such investments.
We attempt to enhance the returns of the Fund by using an asset allocation model that employs various analytical techniques,
to assess the relative attractiveness of equity and fixed income investments and to recommend changes in the Fund's target
allocations. We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes determined by the model, rather than physically
reallocating assets among investment styles.
As part of managing the Fund's level of risk, both in absolute terms and relative to its benchmark, we may make changes to
the target allocations among different investment styles at any time. When the percentage of Fund assets that we invest in
each master portfolio temporarily deviates from the target allocations due to changes in market value, we may use cash flows
or effect transactions to reestablish the target allocations.
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.
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.
Debt Securities Risk.
The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and changes in market interest rates may reduce
the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.
Derivatives Risk.
The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage,
particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.
Futures Risk.
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty
for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are
also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities)
and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).
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.
Leverage Risk.
Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish
the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.
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.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk.
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may
exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages
or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates,
resulting in reduced returns.
Multi-Style Management Risk.
The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower
tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.
Options Risk.
An investment in options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying instruments themselves.
A Fund that purchases options is subject to the risk of a complete loss of premiums, while a Fund that writes options could
be in a worse position than it would have been had it not written the option. There can be no assurance that a liquid market
will exist when a Fund seeks to close out an option position.
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.
Swaps Risk
. Swap agreements are derivative instruments that can be individually negotiated and structured to address exposure to a variety
of different types of investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap agreements may increase or decrease
a Fund's exposure to long- or short-term interest rates, foreign currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing
rates, or other factors such as security prices or inflation rates.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk.
U.S. Government obligations may be adversely impacted by changes in interest rates, and may not be backed by the full faith
and credit of the U.S. Government.
Value Style Investment Risk.
Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.
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 for Class A as of 12/31 each year
(Returns do not reflect sales charges and would be lower if they did)
Highest Quarter:
2nd Quarter 2009
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+10.94%
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Lowest Quarter:
4th Quarter 2008
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-14.03%
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Year-to-date total return as of 6/30/2012 is +5.89%
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Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2011 (Returns reflect applicable sales charges)
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Inception Date of Share Class
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1 Year
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5 Year
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10 Year
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Class A (before taxes)
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1/30/2004
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-5.17%
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0.42%
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2.59%
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Class A (after taxes on distributions)
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1/30/2004
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-5.98%
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-0.79%
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1.27%
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Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)
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1/30/2004
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-3.13%
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-0.19%
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1.61%
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Class B (before taxes)
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1/30/2004
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-5.15%
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0.46%
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2.66%
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Class C (before taxes)
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1/30/2004
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-1.11%
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0.86%
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2.42%
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Moderate Balanced Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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3.48%
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3.47%
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4.83%
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S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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2.11%
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-0.25%
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2.92%
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Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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7.84%
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6.50%
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5.78%
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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
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Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
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Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
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Thomas C. Biwer, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2005
Andrew Owen, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2005
Erik J. Sens, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2013
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Sub-Adviser
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Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
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Wells Capital Management Incorporated
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Doug Beath
, Portfolio Manager / 2006
Petros
Bocray, CFA
,
FRM
, Portfolio Manager / 2009
Jeffrey P. Mellas, CAIA
, Portfolio Manager / 2003
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References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master
portfolio(s) in which it invests.
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
Buying Fund Shares
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To Place Orders or Redeem Shares
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Minimum Initial Investment
Regular Accounts: $1,000
IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $250
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
Class B shares are generally closed to new investment.
Minimum Additional Investment
Regular Accounts, IRAs, IRA rollovers, Roth IRAs: $100
UGMA/UTMA accounts: $50
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans: No Minimum
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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.
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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.
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
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Link to SAI
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES
OF
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE ALLOCATION FUNDS
For the Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Balanced Fund and
the Wells Fargo Advantage Moderate Balanced Fund
(each a “Fund” and, collectively, “the Funds”)
Effective September 30, 2013, the summary prospectuses for each Fund are revised to reflect the following changes:
The table entitled “Portfolio Management” for the Sub-Adviser is replaced with the following:
Sub-Adviser
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Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
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Wells Capital Management Incorporated
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Kandarp Acharya
, Portfolio Manager / 2013
Christian Chan
,
Portfolio Manager / 2013
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The section entitled “Principal Investment Strategies” for each Fund are amended as follows:
Current language
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Replacement language effective 9/30/13
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We attempt to enhance the returns of the Fund by using an asset allocation model that employs various analytical techniques, to assess the relative attractiveness of equity and fixed income investments and to recommend changes in the Fund's target allocations.
We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes determined by the model, rather than physically reallocating assets among investment styles.
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We employ both quantitative analysis and qualitative judgments in making tactical allocations among stocks and bonds. Quantitative analysis involves the use of proprietary asset allocation models, which employ various valuation techniques. Qualitative judgments
are made based on assessments of a number of factors, including economic conditions, corporate earnings, monetary policy, market valuations, investor sentiment, and technical market factors. We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes, rather than
physically reallocating assets among investment styles.
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For the Funds indicated below, the following sentence is added to the beginning of the sections entitled “Principal Investment Strategies”:
Growth Balanced Fund
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Moderate Balanced Fund
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We seek to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by allocation up to 75% of its assets to equity securities and up to 45% of its assets to fixed income securities.
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We seek to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by allocation up to 50% of its assets to equity securities and up to 70% of its assets to fixed income securities.
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August 16,
2013
0117083/P0117SP
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES,
SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES AND
STATEMENTS OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (“SAI”)
OF
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE ALLOCATION FUNDS
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Balanced Fund
Wells Fargo Advantage Index Asset Allocation Fund
Wells Fargo Advantage Moderate Balanced Fund
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE WEALTHBUILDER PORTFOLIOS
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE VT FUNDS
Wells Fargo Advantage VT Index Asset Allocation Fund
(Each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”)
Effective immediately, all references to Jeffrey P. Mellas, CAIA in each Fund’s prospectuses and SAI are removed.
August 22,
2013
AFAM083/P503AS3
Moderate Balanced Fund Summary
Class/Ticker: Administrator Class - NVMBX
Summary Prospectus
May 6, 2013
Link to Prospectus
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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 October 1, 2012, as supplemented February 22, 2013, April 19, 2013 and May 6, 2013, and
statement of additional information ("SAI") dated October 1, 2012, as supplemented November 7, 2012, February 22, 2013 and
May 6, 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 total return, consisting of current income and 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)
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|
|
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Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
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None
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Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price)
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None
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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|
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Management Fees
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0.25%
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Distribution (12b-1) Fees
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0.00%
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Other Expenses
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0.47%
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
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0.45%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.17%
|
Fee Waivers
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0.27%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
1
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0.90%
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1.
|
The Adviser has committed through September 30, 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 at the amounts shown above. Brokerage commissions, stamp
duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the cap. Fees from
the underlying master portfolio(s) are included in the cap. After this time, the cap may be increased or the commitment to
maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.
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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:
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After:
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1 Year
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$92
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3 Years
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$345
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5 Years
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$618
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10 Years
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$1,396
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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 115% of the average value of
its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund's "neutral" target allocation is as follows:
The Fund is a gateway fund that uses a "multi-style" investment approach designed to reduce the price and return volatility
of the Fund and to provide more consistent returns. "Style" means either an approach to selecting investments, or a type of
investment that is selected for a portfolio. Currently, the Fund's portfolio combines the different equity and fixed income
investment styles of several master portfolios. We may also invest in additional or fewer master portfolios, in other Wells
Fargo Advantage Funds, or directly in a portfolio of securities.
The Fund's "neutral" target allocation is 60% of the Fund's total assets in fixed income securities and 40% of the Fund's
total assets in equity securities, which is consistent with the strategy of the Fund to produce more stable, less volatile
returns in most investment environments. We consider the neutral target allocation of the Fund to be "balanced", with the
bias in the target allocation slightly in favor of fixed income securities to be a "moderate" investment strategy.
The fixed income portion of the Fund employs a variety of investment styles, intended in the aggregate to reduce price and
return volatility, and deliver more consistent returns. The majority of the Fund's fixed income portion is allocated to master
portfolios which represent various U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade debt styles having dollar-weighted average effective
durations of between approximately one year to six years.
The equity portion of the Fund employs a variety of investment styles by investing in a variety of underlying portfolios.
The blending of multiple investment styles is intended to reduce the risk associated with the use of a single style, which
may move in and out of favor during the course of a market cycle. The majority of the Fund's equity portion is divided equally
between large cap core styles, large cap value styles and large cap growth styles. The remainder is invested in small cap
styles and international styles, providing broad market capitalization and regional exposure.
In addition, certain of the fixed income and equity master portfolios in which the Fund may invest may employ a variety of
derivative instruments such as futures, options and swap agreements. To the extent that one or more master portfolios is invested
in such derivatives, the Fund will be exposed to the risks associated with such investments.
We attempt to enhance the returns of the Fund by using an asset allocation model that employs various analytical techniques,
to assess the relative attractiveness of equity and fixed income investments and to recommend changes in the Fund's target
allocations. We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes determined by the model, rather than physically
reallocating assets among investment styles.
As part of managing the Fund's level of risk, both in absolute terms and relative to its benchmark, we may make changes to
the target allocations among different investment styles at any time. When the percentage of Fund assets that we invest in
each master portfolio temporarily deviates from the target allocations due to changes in market value, we may use cash flows
or effect transactions to reestablish the target allocations.
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.
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.
Debt Securities Risk.
The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest or principal when due, and changes in market interest rates may reduce
the value of debt securities or reduce the Fund's returns.
Derivatives Risk.
The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements, can lead to losses, including those magnified by leverage,
particularly when derivatives are used to enhance return rather than offset risk.
Futures Risk.
Because the futures utilized by a Fund are standardized and exchange-traded, where the exchange serves as the ultimate counterparty
for all contracts, the primary credit risk on futures contracts is the creditworthiness of the exchange itself. Futures are
also subject to market risk, interest rate risk (in the case of futures contracts relating to income producing securities)
and index tracking risk (in the case of stock index futures).
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.
Leverage Risk.
Leverage created by borrowing or certain investments, such as derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements, can diminish
the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of the Fund's net asset value.
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.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk.
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities may decline in value when defaults on the underlying mortgage or assets occur and may
exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages
or assets underlying such securities may require the Fund to reinvest such prepaid funds at lower prevailing interest rates,
resulting in reduced returns.
Multi-Style Management Risk.
The management of the Fund's portfolio using different investment styles can result in higher transaction costs and lower
tax efficiency than other funds which adhere to a single investment style.
Options Risk.
An investment in options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying instruments themselves.
A Fund that purchases options is subject to the risk of a complete loss of premiums, while a Fund that writes options could
be in a worse position than it would have been had it not written the option. There can be no assurance that a liquid market
will exist when a Fund seeks to close out an option position.
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.
Swaps Risk
. Swap agreements are derivative instruments that can be individually negotiated and structured to address exposure to a variety
of different types of investments or market factors. Depending on their structure, swap agreements may increase or decrease
a Fund's exposure to long- or short-term interest rates, foreign currency values, mortgage securities, corporate borrowing
rates, or other factors such as security prices or inflation rates.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk.
U.S. Government obligations may be adversely impacted by changes in interest rates, and may not be backed by the full faith
and credit of the U.S. Government.
Value Style Investment Risk.
Value stocks may lose value and may be subject to prolonged depressed valuations.
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 2009
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+10.95%
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Lowest Quarter:
4th Quarter 2008
|
-14.00%
|
Year-to-date total return as of 6/30/2012 is +6.02%
|
|
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)
|
11/11/1994
|
0.88%
|
1.86%
|
3.45%
|
Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)
|
11/11/1994
|
-0.04%
|
0.57%
|
2.08%
|
Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)
|
11/11/1994
|
0.84%
|
0.99%
|
2.33%
|
Moderate Balanced Composite Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
|
|
3.48%
|
3.47%
|
4.83%
|
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
|
|
2.11%
|
-0.25%
|
2.92%
|
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
|
|
7.84%
|
6.50%
|
5.78%
|
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
|
|
Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
|
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
|
|
Thomas C. Biwer, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2005
Andrew Owen, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2005
Erik J. Sens, CFA,
Portfolio Manager/2013
|
Sub-Adviser
|
|
Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
|
Wells Capital Management Incorporated
|
|
Doug Beath
, Portfolio Manager / 2006
Petros
Bocray, CFA
,
FRM
, Portfolio Manager / 2009
Jeffrey P. Mellas, CAIA
, Portfolio Manager / 2003
|
References to the investment activities of a gateway fund are intended to refer to the investment activities of the master
portfolio(s) in which it invests.
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 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
|
SUPPLEMENT TO THE SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES
OF
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE ALLOCATION FUNDS
For the Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Balanced Fund and
the Wells Fargo Advantage Moderate Balanced Fund
(each a “Fund” and, collectively, “the Funds”)
Effective September 30, 2013, the summary prospectuses for each Fund are revised to reflect the following changes:
The table entitled “Portfolio Management” for the Sub-Adviser is replaced with the following:
Sub-Adviser
|
Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since
|
Wells Capital Management Incorporated
|
Kandarp Acharya
, Portfolio Manager / 2013
Christian Chan
,
Portfolio Manager / 2013
|
The section entitled “Principal Investment Strategies” for each Fund are amended as follows:
Current language
|
Replacement language effective 9/30/13
|
We attempt to enhance the returns of the Fund by using an asset allocation model that employs various analytical techniques, to assess the relative attractiveness of equity and fixed income investments and to recommend changes in the Fund's target allocations.
We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes determined by the model, rather than physically reallocating assets among investment styles.
|
We employ both quantitative analysis and qualitative judgments in making tactical allocations among stocks and bonds. Quantitative analysis involves the use of proprietary asset allocation models, which employ various valuation techniques. Qualitative judgments
are made based on assessments of a number of factors, including economic conditions, corporate earnings, monetary policy, market valuations, investor sentiment, and technical market factors. We use futures contracts to implement target allocation changes, rather than
physically reallocating assets among investment styles.
|
For the Funds indicated below, the following sentence is added to the beginning of the sections entitled “Principal Investment Strategies”:
Growth Balanced Fund
|
Moderate Balanced Fund
|
We seek to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by allocation up to 75% of its assets to equity securities and up to 45% of its assets to fixed income securities.
|
We seek to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by allocation up to 50% of its assets to equity securities and up to 70% of its assets to fixed income securities.
|
August 16,
2013
0117083/P0117SP
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUSES,
SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES AND
STATEMENTS OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (“SAI”)
OF
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE ALLOCATION FUNDS
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Balanced Fund
Wells Fargo Advantage Index Asset Allocation Fund
Wells Fargo Advantage Moderate Balanced Fund
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE WEALTHBUILDER PORTFOLIOS
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Conservative Allocation Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Moderate Balanced Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Growth Balanced Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Growth Allocation Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Equity Portfolio
Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio
WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE VT FUNDS
Wells Fargo Advantage VT Index Asset Allocation Fund
(Each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”)
Effective immediately, all references to Jeffrey P. Mellas, CAIA in each Fund’s prospectuses and SAI are removed.
August 22,
2013
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