Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund Summary
Class/Ticker: Administrator Class - EGWDX
Summary Prospectus
April 1, 2013
Link to Prospectus |
Link to SAI |
Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's prospectus and other information about the Fund online at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/reports. You can also get information at no cost by calling 1-800-222-8222, or by sending an email request to wfaf@wellsfargo.com. The current prospectus ("Prospectus") and statement of additional information ("SAI") dated March 1, 2013, as previously supplemented, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. The Fund's SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses
These tables are intended to help you understand the various costs and expenses you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) |
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Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
None |
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price) |
None |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)1 |
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Management Fees |
0.80% |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees |
0.00% |
Other Expenses |
0.52% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
1.32% |
Fee Waivers |
0.12% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver2 |
1.20% |
1. | Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses. |
2. | The Adviser has committed through February 28, 2014 to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver at the amounts shown above. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the cap. After this time, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. |
Example of Expenses
The example below is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes a $10,000 initial investment, 5% annual total return, and that operating expenses remain the same as in the tables above. The example also assumes that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver shown above will only be in place for the length of the current waiver commitment. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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After: |
Administrator Class |
1 Year |
$122 |
3 Years |
$406 |
5 Years |
$712 |
10 Years |
$1,580 |
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions,when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over"its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, we invest:
at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
We invest principally in equity securities of small-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, within the range of the Russell 2000® Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index was $101 million to $2.608 billion, as of May 31, 2012, and is expected to change frequently.
The core of our research process is the rigorous analysis of each portfolio candidate to identify superior opportunities in each of three categories: First, we develop a strong multi-year investment thesis for each company. Next, we identify catalysts that will drive long-term sustainable earnings growth in excess of current market expectations. Lastly, we look for attractive valuations that do not fully reflect the company's long term growth potential. Once each of these three categories is satisfied (thesis, catalysts, and valuation), a company is added to the portfolio. We sell stocks if our thesis or valuation is fully reflected in the stock price, if we recognize deterioration in thesis or a change in catalysts, or if an alternate stock with superior attributes has been identified.
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the Fund may lose money, is not a deposit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and is primarily subject to the risks briefly summarized below.
Growth Style Investment Risk. Growth stocks may be more expensive relative to the values of other stocks and carry potential for significant volatility and loss.
Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.
Liquidity Risk. A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.
Management Risk. There is no guarantee of the Fund's performance or that the Fund will meet its objective. The market value of your investment may decline and you may suffer investment loss.
Market Risk. The market price of securities owned by the Fund may rapidly or unpredictably decline due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.
Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations may adversely affect the value of a security. An insufficiently regulated industry or market might also permit inappropriate practices that adversely affect an investment.
Smaller Company Securities Risk. Securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks.
Performance
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The Fund's average annual total returns are compared to the performance of one or more indices. Past performance before and after taxes is no guarantee of future results. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.
Calendar Year Total Returns as of 12/31 each year
Administrator Class
Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009 +22.55% Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008 -26.55%
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 |
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Inception Date of Share Class |
1 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
Administrator Class (before taxes) |
7/30/2010 |
13.78% |
2.48% |
8.80% |
Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions) |
7/30/2010 |
13.58% |
2.41% |
8.14% |
Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares) |
7/30/2010 |
9.21% |
2.10% |
7.70% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.59% |
3.49% |
9.80% |
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state, local or foreign taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) Plans or Individual Retirement Accounts.
Fund Management
Adviser |
Investment Sub-adviser |
Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since |
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC |
Wells Capital Management Incorporated |
Paul Carder, CFA, Portfolio Manager / 2005 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
Administrator Class shares are generally available through financial intermediaries for the accounts of their customers and directly to institutional investors and individuals. Institutional investors may include corporations; private banks; trust companies; endowments and foundations; defined contribution, defined benefit and other employer sponsored retirement plans; institutional retirement plan platforms; insurance companies; registered investment advisor firms; bank trusts; 529 college savings plans; family offices; and fund of funds including those managed by Funds Management. In general, you can buy or sell shares of the Fund by mail, internet, phone or wire on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. You also may buy and sell shares through a financial professional.
Minimum Investments |
To Buy or Sell Shares |
Minimum Initial Investment |
Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds |
Tax Information
Any distributions you receive from the Fund may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gains, except when your investment is in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax advantaged investment plan. However, subsequent withdrawals from such a tax advantaged investment plan may be subject to federal income tax. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Consult your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's Web site for more information.
Link to Prospectus |
Link to SAI |
Traditional Small Cap Growth Fund Summary
Class/Ticker: Institutional Class - EGRYX
Summary Prospectus
April 1, 2013
Link to Prospectus |
Link to SAI |
Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's prospectus and other information about the Fund online at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com/reports. You can also get information at no cost by calling 1-800-222-8222, or by sending an email request to wfaf@wellsfargo.com. The current prospectus ("Prospectus") and statement of additional information ("SAI") dated March 1, 2013, as previously supplemented, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus. The Fund's SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses
These tables are intended to help you understand the various costs and expenses you will pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) |
|
|
|
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) |
None |
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price) |
None |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) |
|
|
|
Management Fees |
0.80% |
Distribution (12b-1) Fees |
0.00% |
Other Expenses |
0.25% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
1.05% |
Fee Waivers |
0.07% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver1 |
0.98% |
1. | The Adviser has committed through February 28, 2014 to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver at the amounts shown above. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the cap. After this time, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees. |
Example of Expenses
The example below is intended to help you compare the costs of investing in the Fund with the costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes a $10,000 initial investment, 5% annual total return, and that operating expenses remain the same as in the tables above. The example also assumes that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver shown above will only be in place for the length of the current waiver commitment. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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|
After: |
Institutional Class |
1 Year |
$100 |
3 Years |
$327 |
5 Years |
$573 |
10 Years |
$1,276 |
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions,when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over"its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 57% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, we invest:
at least 80% of the Fund's net assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
We invest principally in equity securities of small-capitalization companies, which we define as companies with market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, within the range of the Russell 2000® Index at the time of purchase. The market capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index was $101 million to $2.608 billion, as of May 31, 2012, and is expected to change frequently.
The core of our research process is the rigorous analysis of each portfolio candidate to identify superior opportunities in each of three categories: First, we develop a strong multi-year investment thesis for each company. Next, we identify catalysts that will drive long-term sustainable earnings growth in excess of current market expectations. Lastly, we look for attractive valuations that do not fully reflect the company's long term growth potential. Once each of these three categories is satisfied (thesis, catalysts, and valuation), a company is added to the portfolio. We sell stocks if our thesis or valuation is fully reflected in the stock price, if we recognize deterioration in thesis or a change in catalysts, or if an alternate stock with superior attributes has been identified.
Principal Investment Risks
An investment in the Fund may lose money, is not a deposit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, and is primarily subject to the risks briefly summarized below.
Growth Style Investment Risk. Growth stocks may be more expensive relative to the values of other stocks and carry potential for significant volatility and loss.
Issuer Risk. The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.
Liquidity Risk. A security may not be able to be sold at the time desired or without adversely affecting the price.
Management Risk. There is no guarantee of the Fund's performance or that the Fund will meet its objective. The market value of your investment may decline and you may suffer investment loss.
Market Risk. The market price of securities owned by the Fund may rapidly or unpredictably decline due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.
Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations may adversely affect the value of a security. An insufficiently regulated industry or market might also permit inappropriate practices that adversely affect an investment.
Smaller Company Securities Risk. Securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks.
Performance
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance from year to year. The Fund's average annual total returns are compared to the performance of one or more indices. Past performance before and after taxes is no guarantee of future results. Current month-end performance is available on the Fund's Web site at wellsfargoadvantagefunds.com.
Calendar Year Total Returns as of 12/31 each year
Institutional Class
Highest Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2009 +22.62% Lowest Quarter: 4th Quarter 2008 -26.51%
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2012 |
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Inception Date of Share Class |
1 Year |
5 Year |
10 Year |
Institutional Class (before taxes) |
11/19/1997 |
13.99% |
2.70% |
9.03% |
Institutional Class (after taxes on distributions) |
11/19/1997 |
13.79% |
2.63% |
8.37% |
Institutional Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares) |
11/19/1997 |
9.34% |
2.29% |
7.91% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) |
14.59% |
3.49% |
9.80% |
After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state, local or foreign taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) Plans or Individual Retirement Accounts.
Fund Management
Adviser |
Investment Sub-adviser |
Portfolio Manager, Title/Managed Since |
Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC |
Wells Capital Management Incorporated |
Paul Carder, CFA, Portfolio Manager / 2005 |
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
Institutional Class shares are generally available through financial intermediaries for the accounts of their customers and directly to institutional investors and individuals. Institutional investors may include corporations; private banks; trust companies; endowments and foundations; defined contribution, defined benefit and other employer sponsored retirement plans; institutional retirement plan platforms; insurance companies; registered investment advisor firms; bank trusts; 529 college savings plans; family offices; and fund of funds including those managed by Funds Management. In general, you can buy or sell shares of the Fund by mail, internet, phone or wire on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading. You also may buy and sell shares through a financial professional.
Minimum Investments |
To Buy or Sell Shares |
Minimum Initial Investment |
Mail: Wells Fargo Advantage Funds |
Tax Information
Any distributions you receive from the Fund may be taxable as ordinary income or capital gains, except when your investment is in an IRA, 401(k) or other tax advantaged investment plan. However, subsequent withdrawals from such a tax advantaged investment plan may be subject to federal income tax. You should consult your tax adviser about your specific tax situation.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Consult your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's Web site for more information.
Link to Prospectus |
Link to SAI |
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