Tactical Equity Allocation Model Triggers Shift for Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Tactical Equity PortfolioSM
The Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Tactical Equity Portfolio uses a quantitative Tactical Equity Allocation (TEA) Model to determine the proportion of assets invested among the different equity styles in the Portfolio. This is a proprietary model that seeks to enhance the Portfolio’s performance by shifting emphasis among equity styles depending on market conditions.During the third quarter of 2008, the TEA Model reached a trigger point that resulted in a shift away from international stocks and toward domestic stocks. To make a change in our asset allocation emphasis, we need confirmation of a change in both market-based and fundamental indicators. Both fundamental and market-based indicators switched toward domestic stocks during the third quarter. The alignment of both of these indicators – fundamental and market-based – triggered the shift toward domestic stocks. The current change marks the ninth shift since inception of the TEA Model in 1997. This shift follows a shift that occurred during the second quarter of 2008, when the model shifted from a large-cap stock emphasis to a small-cap stock emphasis.
Asset Allocation Shift Overview
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The Wells Fargo Advantage WealthBuilder Portfolios were first introduced in 1997 and are part of our long history of pioneering asset allocation strategies. The WealthBuilder Portfolios in the series use a fund-of-funds approach composed of both proprietary and nonproprietary mutual funds and offer investors a range of portfolios to match their risk profile. The portfolio managers apply the disciplines of Tactical Asset Allocation and Tactical Equity Allocation modeling to help manage risk and to capitalize on rotating market cycles.
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