Wells Fargo Advantage Inflation-Protected Bond Fund
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ADVISER | Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC
SUB-ADVISER | Wells Capital Management Incorporated ("Wells Capital Management")
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
THE FUND | The Wells Fargo Advantage Inflation-Protected Bond Fund seeks returns that exceed the long-term rate of inflation by primarily investing in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
FUND STRATEGY
- Seeks to outperform the Barclays Capital U.S. TIPS Index by investing in high-quality fixed-income instruments while maintaining a duration target of approximately seven to eight years.
- Typically holds most of its exposure in inflation-protected debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury.
- Targets maintaining an average credit quality rating that is equivalent to the highest rating
available from a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Rigorous security research: Security analysis is conducted by a team of government sector specialists with extensive experience in the research, trading, and portfolio management of high-quality 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 principal value of and interest payments on inflation-protected debt securities tend to fall with the rate of inflation. 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 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 04-30-2013


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| WI Treasury Sec. Fixed, 1.12%, 2021-01-15 |
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5.62% |


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| TIPS, 0.12%, 2016-04-15 |
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5.30% |


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| WI Treasury Sec Fixed, 1.25%, 2020-07-15 |
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5.10% |


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| TIPS, 0.12%, 2022-01-15 |
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4.89% |


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| TIPS, 0.62%, 2021-07-15 |
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4.76% |


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| TIPS, 2.37%, 2025-01-15 |
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4.62% |


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| Tsy Infl Ix N/b, 0.12%, 2017-04-15 |
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4.56% |


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| TIPS, 0.12%, 2022-07-15 |
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4.08% |


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| TIPS, 3.87%, 2029-04-15 |
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3.43% |


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| TIPS, 1.62%, 2015-01-15 |
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3.12% |


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