Wells Fargo Advantage High Income 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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Kevin J. Maas, CFA Years of investment experience: 14
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Kevin J. Maas, CFA, joined Wells Capital Management in 2005 as a senior research analyst specializing in high-yield securities. Prior to joining Wells Capital Management, Mr. Maas had been with Strong Capital Management ("SCM") since 1999. During his time at SCM, he served as a high-yield, taxable fixed-income analyst. Mr. Maas earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Minnesota.
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Michael J. Schueller, CFA Years of investment experience: 23
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Michael J. Schueller, CFA, joined Wells Capital Management in 2005 as a senior research analyst specializing in high-yield securities. Prior to joining Wells Capital Management, Mr. Schueller had been with Strong Capital Management ("SCM") since 2000. He began as a leveraged loan trader and became a fixed-income research analyst in 2002. Mr. Schueller earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
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THE FUND | The Wells Fargo Advantage High Income Fund seeks current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of non-investment-grade corporate debt securities.
FUND STRATEGY
- Seeks to outperform the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index by predominantly investing in corporate debt securities that are rated below investment grade by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.
- Typically keeps duration neutral to that of the benchmark while focusing on the fundamental analysis of individual credits.
- Combines a top-down macro credit outlook with a bottom-up individual security selection process that focuses on measuring relative value on a return-to-risk basis.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- Rigorous corporate debt analysis: Security selection is conducted by a team of corporate credit analysts that have extensive experience in the research, trading, and portfolio management of below-investment-grade debt.
- Disciplined risk management: The team uses proprietary risk management tools that are 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 for 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. High-yield securities have a greater risk of default and tend to be more volatile than higher-rated debt securities. Loans are subject to risks similar to those associated with other below investment grade bond investments, such as credit risk (e.g. risk of issuer default), below investment grade bond risk (e.g. risk of greater volatility in value) and risk that the loan may become illiquid or difficult to price. 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. Consult the fund's prospectus for additional information on these and other risks.
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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| Arcelormittal SA, 6.75%, 2022-02-25 |
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1.33% |


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| Nrg Energy Incorporated Company Guar 144a, 6.62%, 2023-03-15 |
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1.31% |


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| Trw Automotive Incorporated, 4.50%, 2021-03-01 |
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1.02% |


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| Levi Strauss + CO Sr Unsecured, 6.87%, 2022-05-01 |
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0.96% |


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| Service Corporation Intl Sr Unsecured, 4.50%, 2020-11-15 |
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0.94% |


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| Davita Incorporated Fixed, 6.62%, 2020-11-01 |
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0.93% |


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| Limited Brands Incorporated Fixed, 6.62%, 2021-04-01 |
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0.92% |


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| Sprint Nextel Corporation Sr Unsecured 6., 6.00%, 2022-11-15 |
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0.91% |


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| Clear Channel Communicat Fixed, 9.00%, 2021-03-01 |
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0.89% |


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| Sirius XM Radio Inc Company Guar 144A, 5.25%, 2022-08-15 |
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0.89% |


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