Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities 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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Michael J. 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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Christopher Y. Kauffman, CFA Years of investment experience: 16
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Mr. Kauffman has been with Wells Capital Management or one of its affiliate firms since 2003. He is currently a senior portfolio manager with Wells Capital Management's affiliate firm Tattersall Advisory Group (TAG). Previously, he served as investment officer for NISA Investment Advisors, where he was responsible for mortgage-backed securities analysis, risk assessment, and trading. He has been awarded the use of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation by the CFA Institute. Mr. Kauffman has been working in the investment management field since 1997.
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THE FUND | The Wells Fargo Advantage Government Securities Fund seeks current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of U.S. government obligations.
FUND STRATEGY
- Seeks to outperform the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Ex-Credit Bond Index by investing in high-quality fixed-income instruments while maintaining a target duration of approximately four to five years.
- Typically holds most of its exposure in mortgage-backed securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), and asset-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises.
- Seeks to invest predominantly in securities rated AAA by Standard & Poor's or an equivalent quality rating from another Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Rigorous mortgage-backed securities research: Security analysis is conducted by a team of mortgage sector specialists with extensive experience in the research, trading, and portfolio management of both residential and commercial mortgage 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 several differing 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. Securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. 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.
The U.S. Government guarantee applies to certain of the underlying securities and NOT to shares of the Fund.
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TOP HOLDINGS – % of net assets as of 04-30-2013


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| U.S. Treasury N/B, 0.50%, 2014-10-15 |
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5.43% |


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| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Company, 3.50%, 2043-05-01 |
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4.26% |


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| WI Treasury Sec, 0.37%, 2015-03-15 |
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3.57% |


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| FNMA, 4.50%, 2043-05-01 |
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3.33% |


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| FNMA, 5.00%, 2040-08-01 |
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2.80% |


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| Government National Mortgage Association, 4.50%, 2043-05-01 |
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2.74% |


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| Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, 2043-05-01 |
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2.73% |


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| U.S. Treasury N/B, 2.00%, 2021-11-15 |
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2.29% |


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| U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.25%, 2023-08-15 |
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1.56% |


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| WI Treasury N/b, 0.87%, 2018-01-31 |
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1.55% |


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