Wells Fargo Advantage Income Plus Fund
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ADVISER | Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
SUB-ADVISER | Wells Capital Management Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management")
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

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Thomas M. Price, CFA Years of investment experience: 23
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Mr. Price joined Wells Capital Management in 2005 as a Portfolio Manager. Prior
to joining Wells Capital Management, he was with Strong Capital Management ("SCM")
since April 1996 as a fixed income research analyst and, since May 1998, as a
portfolio manager. During this period, Mr. Price managed several fixed-income
funds and separate accounts. Mr. Price began his investment career at Houlihan,
Lokey, Howard & Zukin as a financial analyst and later joined Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance as a high-yield bond analyst. He received his B.B.A. degree in
Finance from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. degree in Finance from
the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.
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Janet S. Rilling, CFA, CPA Years of investment experience: 17
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Ms. Rilling joined Wells Capital Management in 2005 as a Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining Wells Capital Management, she was a portfolio manager with Strong Capital Management, Inc. ("SCM") since 2000 and a research analyst at SCM since 1995. Prior to joining SCM, she was an auditor with Coopers & Lybrand for three years, specializing in the manufacturing and financial services industries. She received her B.A. degree in Accounting and Finance and her M.S. degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin.
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Michael Bray, CFA Years of investment experience: 25
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Mr. Bray entered the investment industry in 1988. He is a portfolio manager on the customized fixed income team at Wells Capital Management. Prior to joining Wells Capital in 2005, he was managing director at State Street Research and Management, focusing on mutual fund and institutional account management. He also gained experience while with Merrill Lynch & Company as vice president of mortgage securities research and sales. Before this, he was an analyst with Manufacturers Hanover Company, specializing in mortgage and derivative securities. Mr. Bray received a bachelor's degree in math and actuarial science from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He received his master's degree in business administration–finance from The Pennsylvania State University.
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THE FUND | The Wells Fargo Advantage Income Plus Fund seeks total return by primarily investing in debt issued by U.S. corporations, the U.S. Treasury, and government agencies, as well as in securitized debt.
FUND STRATEGY
- Seeks to outperform the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Bond Index by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities while maintaining a duration target of approximately four to five years.
- Typically holds most of its exposure in corporate debt, securitized debt (residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, as well as asset-backed issues), and debt issued by the U.S. Treasury and government agencies.
- Acts on manager expertise in the high-yield sector to seek additional value from lower-quality credit tiers while maintaining a predominance of investment-grade securities in the fund.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Rigorous security research: Security analysis is conducted by a team of credit, mortgage, and government sector specialists with extensive experience in the research, trading, and portfolio management of a wide variety of fixed-income products.
- Disciplined risk management: The team uses proprietary risk management tools designed to balance alpha generation with appropriate levels of risk-adjusted return and comprehensive risk management.
- Open work environment: The team benefits from an open work environment in which investment management professionals in varying capacities interact continuously throughout the day. This includes partnerships with economists and various taxable fixed-income teams who provide valuable perspectives and information in measuring various sectors of the fixed-income markets.
RISKS |
Bond fund values fluctuate in response to the financial condition of individual issuers, general market and economic conditions, and changes in interest rates. In general, when interest rates rise, bond fund values fall and investors may lose principal value. The use of derivatives may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Certain investment strategies tend to increase the total risk of an investment (relative to the broader market). This fund is exposed to foreign investment risk, high-yield securities risk, and mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. Consult the fund's prospectus for additional information on these and other risks.
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TOP HOLDINGS – % of net assets as of 05-31-2013


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| U.S. Treasury, 0.50%, 2014-08-15 |
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5.78% |


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| WI Treasury N/b, 0.87%, 2018-01-31 |
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4.87% |


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| WI Treasury Sec, 0.37%, 2015-03-15 |
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3.73% |


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| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, 3.50%, 2043-06-01 |
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3.45% |


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| FNMA TBA 30 YR TBA, 3.00%, 2043-06-01 |
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3.12% |


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| U.S. Treasury N/B, 2.25%, 2018-07-31 |
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2.85% |


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| Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 2043-06-01 |
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2.57% |


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| U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.37%, 2027-08-15 |
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2.00% |


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| U.S. Treasury N/b, 0.25%, 2015-12-15 |
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1.73% |


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| Government Natl Mtg Assn, 4.50%, 2043-06-01 |
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1.72% |


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